Press Release

Morgan Lewis Advises Platinum Equity and Vertiv on $5.3 Billion Merger

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

ORANGE COUNTY, December 10, 2019: Morgan Lewis represents Platinum Equity and its portfolio company, Vertiv Holdings LLC, in the $5.3 billion merger with Goldman, Sachs & Co. and David M. Cote-backed special purpose acquisition company, GS Acquisition Holdings Corp. Upon closing expected in the first quarter 2020, Vertiv will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange as Vertiv Holdings Co.

Vertiv is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with more than $19 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 40 operating companies that serve customers around the world.

Partners Todd A. Hentges and James W. Loss led the Morgan Lewis team advising Platinum and Vertiv.