KKR Investment Affiliates Complete Acquisition of CIRCOR International

KKR Acquires Chase Corporation for $1.3 Billion

November 15, 2023

Manufacturing

KKR, through an affiliate of investment funds, agreed to acquire Chase Corporation for $127.50 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion (including assumed debt). The deal is focused on supporting Chase’s growth and innovation, including an employee equity ownership program after close. The acquisition was successfully completed, and Chase common stock ceased trading on the NYSE American.

CIRCOR International to Acquire Swelore Engineering and Hiro Nisha Systems

August 22, 2025

Industrial Services

CIRCOR International (KKR portfolio company) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Swelore Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and Hiro Nisha Systems Pvt. Ltd., two Indian pump manufacturers, with a combined legacy of over 50 years. The deal will add diaphragm metering pumps, dosing packages, and high-pressure reciprocating pumps to CIRCOR’s Industrial portfolio and strengthen its footprint in India. The transaction is expected to close in Q3/Q4 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

Nucor Acquires C.H.I. Overhead Doors From KKR

May 16, 2022

Manufacturing

KKR announced the signing of an agreement to sell C.H.I. Overhead Doors (“C.H.I.”), a garage door manufacturer, to Nucor Corporation in a transaction valued at $3.0 billion. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close late in Q2 2022 or early in Q3 2022.

Covanta Acquires Circon Holdings from Kinderhook Industries

May 1, 2023

Environmental Services

Covanta has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Circon Holdings, Inc., a Kinderhook Industries portfolio company, in a transaction that adds more than 600 employees and some 2,500 customers to Covanta's platform. The acquisition (subject to customary regulatory approvals) significantly expands Covanta's wastewater footprint, multiplies its engineered fuels business, and broadens its Gulf Coast and Midwest geographic presence.

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.

KKR Acquires Flow Control Group from Bertram Capital

February 17, 2021

Industrial Services

KKR has entered into an agreement to acquire Flow Control Group, a leading North American distributor of flow control, fluid handling and industrial automation products, from Bertram Capital. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Flow Control Group serves over 10,000 customers and 2,000 suppliers; KKR is investing through its Americas XII Fund and terms were not disclosed.