Article: Platinum's acquisitions are varied and extensive

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 ...

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