Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of United Site

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Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of United Site Services

LOS ANGELES, CA --(Marketwired - August 28, 2017) - Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of United Site Services (USS). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

United Site Services, based in Westborough, Mass., is a leading provider of portable restrooms, temporary fence and related site services. The company serves customers throughout the United States through a network of more than 80 locations and the largest fleet of portable sanitation equipment in the country.

United Site Services has completed a number of acquisitions over the past several years and its M&A efforts are expected to accelerate under Platinum Equity's ownership.

About Platinum Equity

Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity ( www.platinumequity.com ) is a global investment firm with $13 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 30 operating companies that serve customers around the world. The firm is currently investing from Platinum Equity Capital Partners IV, a $6.5 billion global buyout fund. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations -- a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O® -- acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 22 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 200 acquisitions.

About United Site Services

United Site Services provides a positive personal experience in a temporary environment. As the nation's leader in the industry, United Site Services has more than 80 locations coast to coast providing quality portable restroom rentals and temporary fence rentals. Delivering on customer service first, United Site Services has expansive national reach with local roots to the communities it serves. To learn more about United Site Services, visit www.unitedsiteservices.com .

Contacts: Dan Whelan Platinum Equity (310) 282-9202 Email contact

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