M&A
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KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR): M&A transaction — KKR completes $2.6B acquisition of remaining 37% of Global Atlantic
KKR & Co. Inc.
- Total cash purchase price of approximately $2.6B for the 36.7% (reported as ~37%) not already owned.
- Global Atlantic becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR; management team continues to lead under Global Atlantic brand.
- KKR previously acquired a majority stake in Global Atlantic in 2021; Global Atlantic had served as KKR's asset manager.
- Outstanding debt securities of Global Atlantic remain obligations of Global Atlantic entities only, not assumed by KKR.
- Certain Global Atlantic employees rolled over majority of equity interests into KKR equity in connection with closing.