LOS ANGELES, CA and NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Jul 16, 2013) - Platinum Equity and CBS Corporation (
CBSO International is a leading outdoor media company and is among the largest out-of-home media and billboard businesses in Europe, providing custom media solutions to outdoor advertising agencies and direct clients in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and China.
Platinum Equity Chairman and CEO Tom Gores said he is very pleased to work with CBS on this transaction.
"This was a complex carve out that required real collaboration between buyer and seller with a strong emphasis on quality of execution," said Mr. Gores. "We are fortunate to have developed a great relationship with CBS throughout this process. With our international reach and operational resources we can move quickly to complete a seamless transition and create real value in this business."
CBS Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves said: "Today's news represents a key strategic milestone for CBS. As we continue to focus our company around creating and distributing premium content, we are very pleased to announce that we will achieve very good value for these Outdoor properties."
Bastian Lueken, the head of Platinum Equity's European M&A team who is leading the proposed transaction, noted CBSO International has many strengths that make it an attractive opportunity for Platinum Equity.
"CBSO International is a well-established brand with valuable media assets and broad reach throughout Europe," said Mr. Lueken. "We look forward to rolling up our sleeves and working toward new levels of success."
About Platinum Equity
Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com) is a global M&A&O® firm specializing in the merger, acquisition and operation of companies that provide services and solutions to customers in a broad range of business markets, including information technology, telecommunications, logistics, metals services, manufacturing and distribution. Since its founding in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity has completed more than 150 acquisitions.
About CBS Corporation
CBS Corporation (
Contact Information:
Contacts:
Dan Whelan
Platinum Equity
(310) 282-9202
Dana McClintock
CBS
(212) 975-1077