Platinum Equity to take Multi-Color private

Platinum Equity has agreed to acquire Cincinnati-based Multi-Color Corporation, a provider of global label solutions, for $50 per share or $2.5 billion. Upon the closing of the deal, Multi-Color will not trade on the public market. Goldman Sachs is serving as financial adviser to Multi-Color on the transaction with Sidley Austin LLP and Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL providing legal counsel. And, Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal counsel to Platinum Equity LLC.