Tom Gores
Revolving Door (1)
Sightings (4)
What The Globe Can Expect If Platinum Equity Buys - Posted August 10, 2009
Last week, The Boston Globe revealed that its owner, The New York Times Co., had been approached by a third group of potential buyers interested in purchasing the beleaguered New England paper.
According to the Globe, the potential buyer is investment firm Platinum Equity, run by billionaire Tom Gores. The firm has... [FishBowlNY]
What The Globe Can Expect If Platinum Equity Buys - Posted August 10, 2009
Last week, The Boston Globe revealed that its owner, The New York Times Co., had been approached by a third group of potential buyers interested in purchasing the beleaguered New England paper.
According to the Globe, the potential buyer is investment firm Platinum Equity, run by billionaire Tom Gores. The firm has... [FishBowlNY]
Police Union Wants Union-Tribune Editorial Writers Sacked - Posted May 22, 2009
Joel Rubin at LAT's LA Now writes:
The union representing Los Angeles police officers is pressuring the owner of San Diego's main newspaper to change the paper's editorial stance on labor issues or to fire its editorial writers.
The feud is rooted in the recent purchase of the San Diego Union-Tribune by... [FishBowlLA]
SD Union-Tribune Bought by Investment Firm with Tom Jones Look-a-Like CEO - Posted May 5, 2009
Platinum Equity Founder, Chairman and CEO is Tom Gores (pictured). Much easier on the eyes than Zell. Much.
Anyway, the family owned San Diego Union-Tribune is now the property of a Beverly Hills investment firm. The purchase has now been finalized.
Thomas Kupper reports:
In the statement, Paul Bridwell [new Union-Tribune's chief restructuring officer]... [FishBowlLA]





