KKR Acquires Simon & Schuster from Paramount Global

H.I.G. Capital and Francisco Partners Acquire RBmedia from KKR

September 14, 2023

Media & Entertainment

H.I.G. Capital (via an affiliate), joined by Francisco Partners and RBmedia management, agreed to acquire RBmedia, the world’s largest audiobook publisher, from KKR. The investors said the transaction will support RBmedia’s next phase of growth — with management remaining shareholders and employees receiving payouts tied to their ownership stakes.

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.

Hachette Book Group Acquires Union Square & Co. from Barnes & Noble

November 19, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Hachette Book Group (HBG) has acquired Union Square & Co. (formerly Sterling Publishing) from Barnes & Noble. The deal transfers Union Square's staff, publishing assets, trademarks, and distribution responsibilities to HBG; no purchase price was disclosed.

Sterling Publishing Acquires Knock Knock

April 11, 2022

Consumer Products

Sterling Publishing (through its Union Square & Co. imprint) acquired Knock Knock, the Los Angeles–based gift and publishing company that includes the Knock Knock and Em & Friends brands. The acquisition adds more than 600 backlist products and 150 frontlist projects to Union Square & Co.'s catalog and will be overseen by Emily Meehan of Union Square & Co.; Knock Knock's founders will remain as creative consultants.

KKR Affiliates Acquire Chase Corporation

November 15, 2023

Manufacturing

Affiliates of KKR completed a take-private acquisition of Chase Corporation at $127.50 per share, and Chase common stock has ceased trading on the NYSE American. KKR will support Chase’s growth and employee ownership initiatives and named Lance Reisman as Chair of the Board to help drive strategic acquisitions and operational improvements.

KKR & Co. Inc. Acquires Global Atlantic Financial Group

July 8, 2020

Financial Services

KKR & Co. Inc. has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited, a leading retirement and life insurance company, in a transaction valued at approximately 1.0x Global Atlantic's book value. Global Atlantic will continue to operate as a separate business with its existing management team and will gain access to KKR's asset management and origination capabilities to support growth and expand KKR's permanent capital base.