KKR Acquires Majority Stake in Refresco
February 22, 2022
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.
- Buyers
- KKR & Co. Inc.
- Targets
- Refresco Group B.V.
- Sellers
- PAI Partners, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- South Holland, Netherlands
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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