Ariel Alternatives Acquires Majority Stake in Sorenson

April 4, 2022

Ariel Alternatives, LLC has acquired a 52.5% majority stake in Sorenson at an enterprise valuation of $1.3 billion, with existing shareholders (including Blackstone Credit, a Franklin Mutual Advisers fund, and private credit accounts managed by KKR) retaining minority stakes. The investment will support expansion of Sorenson's accessible communication products and platforms for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities globally, while bringing new leadership and board expertise to accelerate product, security, and regulatory capabilities.

Buyers
Ariel Alternatives, LLC
Targets
Sorenson
Sellers
Blackstone Credit, A fund managed by Franklin Mutual Advisers, Private credit accounts managed by KKR
Location
Utah, United States
Transaction Type
Buyout

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