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Article: Platinum's acquisitions are varied and extensive
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- October 7, 2009
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Platinum Equity, which was founded in 1995, has acquired numerous
companies in addition to the San Diego Union-Tribune, including:
1998: DCA Services, a software maker (from WorldCom Inc.)
1999: Tradeline.com, a financial database company (from Dow Jones
& Co.)
2000: Aptis Inc., a software maker (from Billing Concepts Corp.)
2001: Staples Communications, a telecommunications provider (from
Staples Inc.)
2003: Broadspire Disability, an insurance firm (from Kemper
Insurance)
2005: American Racing Equipment ...