KKR Acquires Boasso Global from Apax Funds

Boasso Global and Quala Merge with KKR Growth Investment

February 9, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Boasso Global and Quala announced a definitive agreement to merge their complementary liquid-bulk container cleaning, depot and maintenance businesses, creating a leading infrastructure services provider for the liquid bulk logistics industry. The transaction is supported by a new growth capital investment from KKR (via its Global Infrastructure Investors IV fund), which will purchase shares from Advent International and fund the strategic combination to expand geographic footprint and service capabilities across North America and Europe.

KKR Acquires Majority Stake in Refresco

February 22, 2022

Food & Beverage

KKR has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Refresco Group B.V., the global independent beverage contract manufacturer headquartered in Rotterdam. Existing investors PAI Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation will remain significant minority shareholders; transaction terms were not disclosed. KKR said it will support Refresco's expansion of its global footprint, sustainability initiatives and M&A strategy.

Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Boats Group from Apax Partners

December 29, 2020

E-Commerce

A company backed by the Permira funds has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Boats Group from funds advised by Apax Partners. Boats Group, a Miami-based online classifieds marketplace and technology provider for the recreational marine industry (brands include YachtWorld, Boat Trader and boats.com), will partner with Permira to expand internationally and develop new products and services; financial terms were not disclosed.

KKR Acquires Remaining 37% of Global Atlantic

January 2, 2024

Insurance

KKR & Co. Inc. has closed its previously announced transaction to acquire the remaining 37% of The Global Atlantic Financial Group, bringing its ownership to 100%. Global Atlantic will remain led by its existing management team and operate under the Global Atlantic brand as a wholly‑owned subsidiary of KKR, enabling closer collaboration to realize identified synergies and expand capabilities across insurance and investment solutions.

Brookfield Business Partners Acquires DexKo Global from KPS Capital Partners

October 4, 2021

Automotive

Brookfield Business Partners L.P., together with its institutional partners, agreed to acquire DexKo Global Inc. from KPS Capital Partners for $3.4 billion. DexKo, a Novi, Michigan–based manufacturer of chassis technology and trailer/RV components employing more than 6,000 people with global production and distribution footprint, was transformed under KPS via 15 acquisitions and operational improvements prior to the sale.

KKR Acquires Majority Stake in apexanalytix from Carousel Capital

June 6, 2022

Data & Analytics

KKR has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in apexanalytix, a supply-chain software, data and analytics provider. Carousel Capital will remain a significant minority owner; KKR’s investment is intended to accelerate apexanalytix’s global expansion, product development and talent recruitment.