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KKR taps fourth Asian fund to buy into Australian CX, BPO company Probe

Global buyout major KKR has tapped its fourth Asian fund to buy into Australian customer experience and business process outsourcing company Probe. The post KKR taps fourth Asian fund to buy into Australian CX, BPO

KKR-backed Viriscent launches India’s first renewable energy infra investment trust, AIMCo invests

KKR-backed Indian renewable energy platform Viriscent Infrastructure has set up the country's first renewable energy infrastructure investment trust, raising INR4.6bn ($64m). The post KKR-backed Viriscent launches India’s first renewable energy infra investment trust, AIMCo invests

Bidding war begins for Zooplus as EQT trumps Hellman & Friedman’s upped €3.29bn offer

EQT has kicked off a bidding war with fellow private equity player Hellman & Friedman after trumping the latter's offer for German online pet supplies retailer Zooplus with a €3.36bn bid. The post Bidding war begins

Lexington Partners said to draw KKR interest as it mulls multibillion-dollar sale

Private equity secondaries giant Lexington Partners is reportedly preparing for a potential sale of its business, with buyout giant KKR said to be among interested bidders. The post Lexington Partners said to draw KKR interest

KKR backs out of Zooplus buyout contest in wake of Hellman & Friedman boosting bid to €3.29bn

KKR is out of the running for a potential takeover of German online pet supplies retailer Zooplus, easing pressure on fellow private equity suitor Hellman & Friedman. Zooplus said KKR had terminated talks over a potential

Buyout giant competition sees Hellman & Freidman up Zooplus offer to €3.29bn

US buyout major Hellman & Friedman has boosted its offer for German online pet supplies retailer Zooplus to €3.29bn as it looks to fight off interest from PE competitors KKR and EQT. The post Buyout

KKR hires Goldman Sachs HR veteran Kerryann Benjamin as first chief diversity officer, looks to “be bold” in having an inclusive workplace

Global buyout major KKR has appointed Kerryann Benjamin as its first chief diversity officer and head of talent management. The firm said Benjamin would drive the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and its global

More than $1bn of new NYSCRF commitments sees LP back mega KKR fund, new Roark vehicle, others

KKR was the big winner in the latest $1bn-plus tranche of New York State Common Retirement Fund alternatives commitments. The post More than $1bn of new NYSCRF commitments sees LP back mega KKR fund, new

KKR, Salesforce Ventures seal Denmark’s biggest-ever Series B round to give Leapwork $312m valuation

KKR and Salesforce Ventures have teamed up to back the biggest-ever Series B investment round in a Danish business, valuing no-code software test automation platform Leapwork at about $312m. The post KKR, Salesforce Ventures seal

KKR seals debut NZ infra deal with Ritchies Transport investment

KKR has made its first infrastructure investment in New Zealand by backing 86-year-old bus operator Ritchies Transport. The post KKR seals debut NZ infra deal with Ritchies Transport investment first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Toshiba reportedly in talks with four PE majors as it looks to move on from scandals

Toshiba is reportedly in talks with four private equity giants as it attempts to move on from a rocky few years. The post Toshiba reportedly in talks with four PE majors as it looks to

KKR’s real estate push pays off again with $2.2bn portfolio sale to Oxford Properties

Global private equity giant KKR has scored another real estate success by agreeing to sell a 14.5 million sq ft infill and light industrial portfolio to Oxford Properties for about $2.2bn. The post KKR’s real

Hyatt Hotels buys KKR, KSL Capital-backed Apple Leisure in $2.7bn deal

Global buyout major KKR and KSL Capital Partners have agreed to exit resort-management service provider Apple Leisure Group to US hotel operator Hyatt Hotels Corporation for $2.7bn in cash. The post Hyatt Hotels buys KKR,

Sageview beats target to close third fund on $710m

KKR spinout Sageview Capital Partners has closed its third fund on $710m, exceeding its initial target of $600m. The post Sageview beats target to close third fund on $710m first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

Oak Hill Capital Partners targets $500m continuation fund to extend investments in MetroNet

Oak Hill Capital Partners is reportedly aiming to raise a $500m opportunity fund. The post Oak Hill Capital Partners targets $500m continuation fund to extend investments in MetroNet first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

KKR raises at least $14.4bn towards Global Infrastructure Investors IV according to SEC filing

Global buyout giant KKR has registered at least $14.4bn for KKR Global Infrastructure Investors IV, according to a filing to the US Securities and Exchanges Commission. The post KKR raises at least $14.4bn towards Global

Public Sector Pension Investment Board said to join KKR, OTPP for possible Spark acquisition

Canadian pension fund Public Sector Pension Investment Board is said to be joining a consortium that was looking to buy Australian electricity infrastructure investor Spark Infrastructure Group. The post Public Sector Pension Investment Board said

KKR hires ex-CVC exec Wood to boost UK coverage

Global buyout giant KKR has hired Michaela Wood from CVC Capital Partners as director. Wood will join the EMEA private equity team to work on UK coverage and support investments in the business services sector

KKR, OTPP move closer to Spark buyout with improved $3.78bn buyout offer

A consortium including buyout giant KKR and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has moved a step closer to a buyout of Australian electricity infrastructure business Spark at a roughly A$5.13bn ($3.78bn) valuation. The post KKR,

KKR said to enter scrum for rugby union World Cup commercial rights

Buyout giant KKR is reportedly the latest investor in talks with World Rugby for a potential investment in the commercial rights of its global competition. The post KKR said to enter scrum for rugby union

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