KKR Acquires Samhwa Co., Ltd.

KCA Partners to Acquire SK TNS in Over 300 Billion Won Deal

August 4, 2026

Telecommunications

KCA Partners, a Korea-based private equity firm, has signed a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of SK TNS for an estimated 300 billion to 400 billion won. The deal follows Alchemist Capital Partners Korea’s process to sell its stake in SK TNS, managed by Samil PwC.

Hahn & Co. Acquires SKC's Fine Ceramics Business (Solmics)

February 2, 2024

Manufacturing

Hahn & Co. has acquired 100% of SKC's fine ceramics business for 360 billion won (about $270 million). The acquired business, renamed Solmics, produces high‑purity quartz and silicon‑carbide consumables for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and will operate under Hahn & Co.'s ownership to expand its position in the global semiconductor materials market.

TPG Agrees to Acquire Samhwa

July 18, 2023

Manufacturing

TPG Inc. has agreed to acquire a 100% stake in South Korean cosmetic packaging supplier Samhwa Co. in a deal valued in the mid-$230 million range. The transaction will purchase controlling shares held by CEO Cho Seong-hwan, founder Cho Hwi-cheol and affiliated persons, with CEO Cho expected to retain a minority stake.

Hahn & Co. Acquires SKC's Industrial (PET) Film Business

December 2, 2022

Manufacturing

South Korean private equity firm Hahn & Co. has completed the acquisition of SKC Ltd.'s industrial polyester (PET) film business for 1.6 trillion won (about $1.2 billion). The divestiture reflects SK Group's shift toward eco-friendly businesses while Hahn & Co. aims to expand the unit's presence in electronics, semiconductors and automotive end markets and raise its global market share.

Hahn & Co Acquires SK Shipping from SK Group

April 27, 2021

Transportation

Hahn & Co acquired SK Shipping (the shipping arm of SK Group) in October 2018 in a deal worth about 1.5 trillion won that included purchase of debt and a capital injection, leaving Hahn & Co as the largest shareholder with a 71.43% stake while SK Holdings retained a minority stake. The private equity owner recapitalized and restructured the company, cut its debt burden, refocused on long-term contracts and environmental compliance, and helped SK Shipping return to profitability.

Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires World Wide Packaging

April 3, 2018

Packaging

Bain Capital Private Equity has acquired World Wide Packaging LLC, a US-based cosmetics packaging provider, and simultaneously purchased a Chinese cosmetics packaging manufacturer with plans to merge the two into an integrated global solutions provider. The transaction keeps WWP's senior management in place and aims to combine US customer-facing design and sales capabilities with manufacturing scale in China to expand service offerings and access high-growth Asian markets.