La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de KKR a varios precios de ejercicio y fechas de vencimiento. Los operadores utilizan esta información para analizar posibles operaciones y evaluar el sentimiento del mercado para KKR..

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KKR is one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with $624.4 billion in total managed assets, including $505.7 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of September 2024. The company has two core segments: asset management (which includes private markets—private equity, credit, infrastructure, energy, and real estate—and public markets—primarily credit and hedge/investment fund platforms) and insurance (following the firm's initial investment in, and then ultimate purchase of, Global Atlantic Financial Group, which is engaged in retirement/annuity and life insurance lines as well as reinsurance).

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KKR's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.08 million shares sold short, which is 1.64% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.06 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>KKR Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740763829_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for KKR has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing KKR's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, KKR's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.35%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Is KKR Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in KKR usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for KKR. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 52% leaning bullish and 23% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $1,193,155, and 12 are calls, amounting to $1,319,476.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $100.0 to $165.0 for KKR over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for KKR's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across KKR's significant trades, within a strike price range of $100.0 to $165.0, over the past month.
<h3>KKR Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740421834_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
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<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$946.0K</td>
<td align="right">73</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$37.5</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$370.0K</td>
<td align="right">217</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$168.0K</td>
<td align="right">614</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
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<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$123.6K</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
<td align="right">89</td>
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<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$121.5K</td>
<td align="right">693</td>
<td align="right">450</td>
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<h3>About KKR</h3>
KKR is one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with $624.4 billion in total managed assets, including $505.7 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of September 2024. The company has two core segments: asset management (which includes private markets—private equity, credit, infrastructure, energy, and real estate—and public markets—primarily credit and hedge/investment fund platforms) and insurance (following the firm's initial investment in, and then ultimate purchase of, Global Atlantic Financial Group, which is engaged in retirement/annuity and life insurance lines as well as reinsurance).
Having examined the options trading patterns of KKR, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>KKR's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 2,393,158, with KKR's price down by -0.64%, positioned at $131.37.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 65 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for KKR</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $165.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on KKR with a target price of $156. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on KKR with a target price of $150. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from HSBC lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $173. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on KKR, which currently sits at a price target of $181. 
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On Sunday, KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) entered into definitive agreements with CVC, a private markets manager, to become the largest shareholder in Healthcare Global Enterprises (HCG) and take full <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43903089/kkr-acquires-controlling-stake-in-indian-healthcare-provider-healthcare-global-enterprises-for-400" rel="noreferrer noopener">operational control for $400 million</a>.
As part of the agreement, KKR will acquire up to 54% of HCG&#8217;s equity from CVC Asia V at INR 445 per share (around $5.13).
In accordance with SEBI&#8217;s Takeover Regulations, KKR will also initiate an open offer to public shareholders, potentially increasing its ownership to 54%-77% upon completion of the transaction.
The transaction is anticipated to close by the third quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.
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Akshay Tanna, Partner and Head of India Private Equity, KKR, said, &#8220;As healthcare continues to be a thematic focus for KKR in India, our investment in HCG will support the development of medical infrastructure and the delivery of critical oncology services and care to more patients in the country.&#8221;
Notably, KKR is investing through its Asia Fund IV, strengthening its focus on India&#8217;s healthcare sector. Its past investments include Baby Memorial Hospital, Healthium, Infinx, Max Healthcare, JB, and Gland Pharma, spanning hospitals, medical devices, healthcare tech, and pharmaceuticals.
Last week, KKR reached a deal with&nbsp;ENI S.p.A. to expand its ownership in&nbsp;Enilive by acquiring an additional 5% stake valued at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43776138/kkr-raises-enilive-ownership-to-30-with-614-million-investment" rel="noreferrer noopener">587.5&nbsp;million&nbsp;euros (~$614.4 million)</a>.
As of fourth quarter end, KKR&#8217;s cash and cash equivalent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43457965" rel="noreferrer noopener">stood at $8.54 billion.</a>
Investors can gain exposure to KKR via&nbsp;FM Focus Equity ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMCX#NYSE">FMCX</a>) and&nbsp;EA Series Trust WHITEWOLF Publicly Listed Private Equity ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBO#BATS">LBO</a>).
Price Action: KKR shares closed lower by 1.73% at $132.22 on Friday.
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Hooters of America is huddling up with its creditors to cook up a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bankruptcy">bankruptcy restructuring plan</a>. 
The famous BBQ wing chain has enlisted legal heavyweights at Ropes &amp; Gray to prep the filing, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-21/hooters-in-talks-to-prepare-a-bankruptcy-filing-in-coming-months?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>. The court showdown could kick off within the next two months.
Known for its crop-top uniforms and winking owl mascot, Hooters is trying to get its financial house in order with help from turnaround pros at boutique firm Accordion Partners. 
Meanwhile, some of its lenders have brought in Houlihan Lokey to also advise the process.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Else Is On The Bankruptcy Block?</h2>
Hooters isn&#8217;t the only sit-down dining spot feeling the heat of Chapter 11. 
Mediterranean fast-casual chain Rōti, for example, recently sold out of bankruptcy. According to <a href="https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/roti-sold-out-bankruptcy-edible-arrangements-founder">Crain&#8217;s Chicago</a>, a private-equity firm led by the founder of Edible Arrangements agreed to take it over. 
Rōti will retain 17 of its 19 locations once the deal is complete.
The culprit behind these filings? Fewer customers waltzing through doors thanks to <a href="https://www.emarketer.com/content/dining-inflation-remains-higher-than-food-home--forcing-restaurants-compete-on-value">inflation</a>. Plus, supply chain headaches, and soaring interest rates are pushing menu prices skyward. As a result, more folks are opting to cook at home. 
More than a dozen major restaurant groups or franchisees waved the white flag and filed for bankruptcy last year, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38992673/the-craziest-parts-of-the-red-lobster-bankruptcy-story-revealed">Red Lobster</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/11/41700829/deal-dispatch-tgi-fridays-goes-bankrupt-bhp-backtracks-comments-and-more-m-a-news">TGI Fridays</a>. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
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<li>Family Dollar, a discount retailer owned by Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>), is for sale. Reuters reports that several buyout firms — Apollo Global Management, Sycamore Partners,and Brigade Capital Management — are interested.</li>
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<li>HBM Healthcare Investments is shopping Baar, Switzerland-based Swixx Biopharma to potential buyers. Bloomberg put the valuation at about 1.5 billion Swiss francs ($1.7 billion). Jefferies Financial Group Inc. and Centerview Partners are handling <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/hbm-is-said-to-consider-1-7-billion-sale-of-swixx-biopharma?sref=TBDibEcD">the sale</a>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
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<li>Italian media outlet Daily Il Sole 24 <a href="https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/prada-stretta-versace-esclusiva-quattro-settimane-AGHcQc0C">reports</a> that Prada Group is actively trying to buy Versace. Investment bank Citi is reportedly advising Prada on a potential acquisition. Versace has been under the ownership of Capri Holdings since 2018. Since mid-December, speculation has been mounting that Capri is gearing up to sell Versace, along with another brand in its portfolio—Jimmy Choo. Barclays is advising Capri Holdings to circulate the dossier among potential buyers. This week, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-19/prada-works-with-advisers-to-evaluate-versace-for-possible-bid?srnd=phx-deals&amp;embedded-checkout=true&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reported</a> that Prada has gained access to Versace&#8217;s latest financial and sales figures.</li>
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<li>Carlyle Group, Thoma Bravo, and TA Associates have advanced to the final bidding round for French software firm SmartTrade Technologies, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/carlyle-thoma-bravo-shortlisted-in-bidding-for-smarttrade?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a> reports. Current offers value the company at $577 million. Hg, SmartTrade's owner, aims to select a buyer by late March.</li>
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<li>Private equity firms are also <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-21/kkr-s-goodpack-sale-is-said-to-attract-apollo-i-squared-stonepeak?sref=TBDibEcD">lining up</a> for Goodpack, a Singapore-based logistics service provider. The price tag is expected to be about $1.5 billion. KKR &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) is on the sell side, while Apollo Global Management Inc., I Squared Capital and Stonepeak Partners are among the bidders.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h2>
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<li>Alani Nu, a female-focused energy drink brand, agreed to a deal with Celsius (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) for $1.8 billion. This is just the latest in a string of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/06/27846252/could-pepsico-buyout-celsius-holdings-or-monster-beverage-why-m-a-in-energy-drinks-">energy drink deals</a>. Ghost belongs to Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>) and Bang Energy is owned by Monster, and PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) purchased Rockstar Energy for $3.9 billion.</li>
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<li>Valvoline (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVV#NYSE">VVV</a>) <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250220946779/en/Greenbriar-Signs-Agreement-to-Sell-Breeze-Autocare-to-Valvoline">purchased</a> Breeze Autocare, an automotive maintenance services company, from Greenbriar Equity Group for $625 million. Breeze tapped Jefferies LLC and Piper Sandler &amp; Co. as financial advisors. Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP handled legal matters. Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC advised Lexington, Kentucky-based Valvoline on the purchase.</li>
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KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 7.89% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.02%. Currently, KKR has a market capitalization of $119.00 billion. 
Buying $1000 In KKR: If an investor had bought $1000 of KKR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $5,686.33 today based on a price of $133.97 for KKR at the time of writing.
<h3>KKR's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Shares of companies within the broader financial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness. Investors may be evaluating the risk of inflation as the retail sector shows early signs of a weaker consumer.

Upon settlement of the Second Tender Offer, including the shares acquired by the Offeror in the First Tender Offer, the Offeror will hold a total of 35,753,281 common shares and share options (758,400 shares on an as-converted basis) of FUJI SOFT (Total Ownership Ratio: 57.92%). Settlement of the Second Tender Offer will commence on February 27, 2025.

KKR Becomes FUJI SOFT's Largest Shareholder With 58% Stake, Plans Final Steps To 100% Ownership By April 2025

KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced that KKR has signed agreements to enter into a strategic partnership with EGC, an energy service provider based in Düsseldorf, Germany. The engineering service provider ITG is also part of the group. The founding family and current shareholders will retain a stake in the company and will remain active members of the management team. Former CEO Germany of GETEC Group, Michael Lowak, will join the group as Chairman, contributing his extensive industry expertise to support the management team in this strategic partnership .
With KKR as a strategic partner, EGC aims to become the leading decarbonization partner for the real estate industry and to accelerate its growth. To this end, the company plans to invest more in both organic and inorganic growth.
EGC is a second-generation, family-owned and independent energy services provider in Germany. The company covers the entire value chain: from planning and developing concepts for energy and building technology systems, to financing, owning and operating central heating units and electricity supply networks, to energy supply. EGC manages a real estate portfolio of approximately 2 million square meters for over 100 clients and operates around 800 central heating units. With ITG, a team of experienced engineering employees for the planning of energy and building technology systems and facilities is also part of the group. This engineering expertise combined with a broad energy services portfolio in particular is the foundation for the group's strong position.
Buildings account for around a third of global CO2 emissions, mainly through space and water heating. The decarbonization of heating systems in buildings is crucial to achieving the EU's climate targets. EGC supports landlords in developing solutions to meet their decarbonization goals.
Following the successful completion of the transaction, KKR will support the company in introducing a broad-based employee ownership and engagement model. The program will ensure that all employees are involved in shaping EGC's future and can participate in the company's future success. KKR developed this model in 2011 and has since successfully implemented it globally in 60 portfolio companies with more than 150,000 non-management employees.

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KKR Enters Into Strategic Partnership With Energy Service Provider EGC In Düsseldorf, Germany

KKR &amp; Co. Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) reached a deal with&nbsp;ENI S.p.A.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/E#NYSE">E</a>) to expand its ownership in&nbsp;Enilive by acquiring an additional 5% stake valued at 587.5&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.eni.com/en-IT/media/press-release/2025/02/eni-signs-agreement-kkr-increase-its-stake-enilive.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">million</a> euros (~$614.4 million).
The transaction will bring KKR&#8217;s total stake in Enilive to 30% and the investment aims to enhance Eni&#8217;s capital structure while ensuring Eni retains control and consolidation of Enilive.
This latest purchase&nbsp;is based&nbsp;on the same post-money valuation of 11.75 billion euros in equity value for 100% of Enilive&#8217;s share capital.&nbsp;The deal&nbsp;is expected&nbsp;to close next month.&nbsp;
Francesco Gattei,&nbsp;Chief Transition &amp; Financial Officer of Eni, said, &#8220;KKR&#8217;s additional investment confirms&nbsp;the attractiveness of Enilive&nbsp;to the market. Enilive is a solid and growing company,&nbsp;with an important financial partner, and it will play a crucial role in reducing emissions generated by the end use of our products, which is a key aspect of our path to Net zero by 2050.&#8221;
The transaction price values Enilive&#8217;s total equity at 11.75 billion euros post-transaction.
The transaction aligns with the agreement signed last October 2024, in which KKR agreed to acquire a 25% stake in&nbsp;Enilive&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41518786/kkr-acquires-25-stake-in-enilive-supporting-enis-push-for-energy-transition" rel="noreferrer noopener">for 2.938 billion euros</a>.
Related Read:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39914011/italys-eni-nears-deal-to-sell-enilive-stake-to-kkr-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">Italy&#8217;s Eni Nears Deal To Sell Enilive Stake To KKR: Details</a>
Apart from this, KKR disclosed definitive agreements to acquire&nbsp;a&nbsp;stake in&nbsp;Employment Hero from&nbsp;SEEK&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43770290/kkr-acquires-stake-in-hrm-platform-employment-hero-from-seek-investments" rel="noreferrer noopener">Investments</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43770290/kkr-acquires-stake-in-hrm-platform-employment-hero-from-seek-investments" rel="noreferrer noopener">for an undisclosed amount</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to KKR via&nbsp;FM Focus Equity ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMCX#NYSE">FMCX</a>) and&nbsp;EA Series Trust WHITEWOLF Publicly Listed Private Equity ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBO#BATS">LBO</a>).
Price Action: KKR shares are trading higher by 0.93% at $141.87 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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KKR Boosts Enilive Ownership To 30% With ~$614 Million Investment: Details

Honda Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) is willing to resume merger negotiations with Nissan Motor Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSANY#OTC">NSANY</a>) if CEO Makoto Uchida steps down. 
What Happened: The potential combination would create the world&#8217;s fourth-largest automaker, though previous talks collapsed over Honda&#8217;s demand for full ownership rather than an equal partnership, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/bddf8c35-5594-49f1-9855-674ba449514b">reported</a> Financial Time, citing sources.
Uchida, who faces pressure to depart after the failed $58 billion deal, has expressed willingness to leave before his planned 2026 exit if asked, though he prefers to stay until Nissan&#8217;s recovery. 
The company faces mounting challenges, having burned through ¥506 billion ($6.6 billion) in the first nine months of its fiscal year despite holding ¥1.2 trillion ($15.65 billion) in net cash.
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Why It Matters: While Foxconn has expressed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43685566/apple-supplier-foxconn-considers-buying-nissan-shares-but-only-if-an-ev-deal-is-in-place">interest in acquiring Nissan shares</a>, other potential investors including KKR &amp; Co. and U.S. automakers are evaluating opportunities. Renault (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNLSY#OTC">RNLSY</a>), which owns 36% of Nissan, is exploring options to sell its stake at a premium. 
Mizuho Financial Group, Nissan&#8217;s main bank, is actively seeking funding solutions involving private equity groups to support the automaker&#8217;s liquidity needs.
The top three automakers by global sales are Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>), Volkswagen AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>), and Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), followed by Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), according <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/316786/global-market-share-of-the-leading-automakers/">to</a> data from Statista.
Price Action: Honda Motor&#8217;s stock is trading at 1,427 Japanese Yen ($9.41) on the Tokyo Exchange, up 0.25% as of 10:34 AM local time on Tuesday, after initially dipping to 1,410 Japanese Yen ($9.29). Meanwhile, Nissan Motor&#8217;s stock is up 5.28%, trading at 446 Japanese Yen ($2.94).
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Honda Open To Reviving Nissan Merger Talks If CEO Uchida Steps Down, Creating Fourth-Largest Global Automaker

KKR Says It Raised Over $850M For Opportunistic Real Estate Credit Strategy

Honda Motor Company, Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) shares are trading higher on Thursday. The company reported results for nine months and <a href="https://global.honda/en/newsroom/news/2025/c250213aeng.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">disclosed </a>the termination of business integration talks with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSANY#OTC">NSANY</a>).
The company disclosed the cancellation of the previously inked memorandum of understanding (MOU) for business <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/02/43517930/nissan-ceo-seeks-to-end-honda-merger-talks-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">integration with Nissan Motor.</a>
Notably, last December, both companies confirmed their merger plans at a joint press conference and said they aim for a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42653466/honda-nissan-plan-to-merge-in-the-face-of-chinese-ev-competition" rel="noreferrer noopener">completion date of August 2026</a>.
The companies were considering including&nbsp;Mitsubishi Motors in the new consolidated company. If successful, the merger would have created the world&#8217;s third-largest automobile group based on global sales volume.&nbsp;
Since signing the MOU, both companies&#8217; management teams, including their CEOs, have evaluated the market environment, integration objectives, and post-merger strategies.
They also conducted consultations with key stakeholders before making the decision to discontinue the discussions.
During discussions, Honda proposed shifting from the initially outlined joint holding company—where it would appoint the majority of directors and the CEO—to a structure in which Honda would become the parent company and Nissan the subsidiary through a share exchange.
However, both companies determined that, given the need for rapid decision-making and execution in an increasingly volatile market driven by electrification, it was best to terminate the MOU.
Moving forward, Nissan and Honda plan to collaborate through a strategic partnership focused on intelligence and electrified vehicles.
With the termination of the deal, the private equity firm KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) is reportedly planning to invest in&nbsp;Nissan, as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-13/kkr-is-said-to-consider-nissan-investment-after-honda-talks-end?srnd=homepage-asia&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">per </a>Bloomberg.
Also, Foxconn Technology Group confirmed Wednesday it would consider acquiring Renault&#8217;s stake in&nbsp;Nissan as part of a broader strategy to expand its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43685566/apple-supplier-foxconn-considers-buying-nissan-shares-but-only-if-an-ev-deal-is-in-place" rel="noreferrer noopener">electric vehicle manufacturing business</a>.
HMC Results: In a separate release, Honda reported nine-month EPS of JPY169.69 (Japanese yen) ($1.1142), lower than JPY176.78 in the comparable period, while sales of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43689697"> JPY16.3 trillion rose 8.9% year over year.</a>
The company maintained its guidance for an operating profit of JPY1.420 trillion and a profit attributable to owners of the parent company of JPY950 billion.
Meanwhile, Honda raised the guidance for FY25 sales by JPY600 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">billion to JPY21.600 trillion</a>.
Price Action: HMC shares are up 2.56% at $28.29 at the last check Thursday.
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Honda Calls Off Nissan Integration, Reports 8.9% Sales Growth: Details

U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital is considering withdrawing its tender offer for Japanese IT company Fuji Soft after rival KKR &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) raised its bid in an extended bidding war.
Bain stated that it is carefully evaluating its next steps, including the possibility of pulling out. If Bain concedes, it would mark the end of months of intense competition with KKR for control of Fuji Soft, <a target="_blank" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-deals/Bain-says-it-s-exploring-option-of-ending-Fuji-Soft-bid" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nikkei Asia reported</a>.
Bain's potential withdrawal follows persistent efforts despite Fuji Soft's board rejecting its bid—a rare occurrence in Japan. Bain continued pushing forward, citing concerns over Fuji Soft's response and its potential impact on minority shareholders. However, KKR recently increased its offer to 9,850 yen per share, surpassing Bain's latest bid of 9,600 yen from December.
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Initially, Bain had planned to launch its tender offer in early February, but KKR's higher bid has altered the dynamics of the competition. This battle underscores the increasingly competitive landscape for dealmaking in Japan, where global investors are targeting firms perceived to have underutilized assets or ineffective corporate governance.
KKR currently holds a 33.97% stake in Fuji Soft after acquiring shares from activist investors 3D Investment Partners and Farallon Capital in the first phase of its two-part bid.
Recently, KKR extended its tender offer deadline for Fuji Soft to Feb. 7, giving shareholders more time to evaluate Bain Capital's competing hostile takeover bid.
Price Action: KKR shares are trading lower by 0.38% at $147.37 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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KKR Raises Bid In Fierce Takeover Battle Of Fuji Soft, Bain Weighs Next Steps: Report

In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies before making investment decisions. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) against its key competitors in the Capital Markets industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>KKR Background</h3>
KKR is one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with $624.4 billion in total managed assets, including $505.7 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of September 2024. The company has two core segments: asset management (which includes private markets—private equity, credit, infrastructure, energy, and real estate—and public markets—primarily credit and hedge/investment fund platforms) and insurance (following the firm's initial investment in, and then ultimate purchase of, Global Atlantic Financial Group, which is engaged in retirement/annuity and life insurance lines as well as reinsurance).
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<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>KKR &amp; Co Inc</td>
<td>45.10</td>
<td>5.46</td>
<td>6.42</td>
<td>2.62%</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$0.89</td>
<td>44.56%</td>
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<td>Brookfield Corp</td>
<td>129.13</td>
<td>2.11</td>
<td>1.01</td>
<td>0.05%</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$5.28</td>
<td>-15.62%</td>
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<td>Ares Management Corp</td>
<td>93.13</td>
<td>18.47</td>
<td>7.25</td>
<td>-3.78%</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>41.84%</td>
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<td>T. Rowe Price Group Inc</td>
<td>11.98</td>
<td>2.36</td>
<td>3.45</td>
<td>5.82%</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>6.88%</td>
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<td>Blue Owl Capital Inc</td>
<td>131.94</td>
<td>6.74</td>
<td>6.25</td>
<td>1.59%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>39.85%</td>
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<td>SEI Investments Co</td>
<td>19.12</td>
<td>4.75</td>
<td>5.23</td>
<td>6.76%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.29</td>
<td>3.68%</td>
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<td>Franklin Resources Inc</td>
<td>31.67</td>
<td>0.85</td>
<td>1.20</td>
<td>1.19%</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>13.08%</td>
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<td>Janus Henderson Group PLC</td>
<td>17.51</td>
<td>1.51</td>
<td>2.82</td>
<td>2.54%</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>13.36%</td>
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<td>Hamilton Lane Inc</td>
<td>30.76</td>
<td>10.71</td>
<td>13.05</td>
<td>9.38%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>18.22%</td>
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<td>Affiliated Managers Group Inc</td>
<td>11.63</td>
<td>1.59</td>
<td>3.11</td>
<td>3.72%</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>-1.68%</td>
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<td>Victory Capital Holdings Inc</td>
<td>15.98</td>
<td>3.97</td>
<td>5.16</td>
<td>7.14%</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>7.6%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>49.28</td>
<td>5.31</td>
<td>4.85</td>
<td>3.44%</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>12.72%</td>
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 </style>When closely examining KKR, the following trends emerge: 
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The stock's Price to Earnings ratio of 45.1 is lower than the industry average by 0.92x, suggesting potential value in the eyes of market participants.
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It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 5.46 which exceeds the industry average by 1.03x.
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The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 6.42, surpassing the industry average by 1.32x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
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The company has a lower Return on Equity (ROE) of 2.62%, which is 0.82% below the industry average. This indicates potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits, which could be attributed to various factors.
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The company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $2.45 Billion, which is 2.21x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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With lower gross profit of $890 Million, which indicates 0.83x below the industry average, the company may experience lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
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The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 44.56%, outperforming the industry average of 12.72%.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is an important measure to assess the financial structure and risk profile of a company.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By considering the Debt-to-Equity ratio, KKR can be compared to its top 4 peers, leading to the following observations:
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When compared to its top 4 peers, KKR has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 2.1.
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This implies that the company maintains a balanced financial structure with a reasonable level of debt and an appropriate reliance on equity financing.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For KKR, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest strong market sentiment and revenue multiples. However, the low ROE implies lower profitability relative to peers. KKR's high EBITDA and revenue growth show strong operational performance, despite the low gross profit margin. Overall, KKR's valuation reflects a mix of positive market sentiment and operational efficiency within the Capital Markets industry.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Comparing KKR With Industry Competitors In Capital Markets Industry

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<li>Business combination materially improves scale and product scope, advancing Columbus McKinnon's strategy as the holistic provider of intelligent motion solutions in materials handling &nbsp;</li>
<li>Complementary portfolio enhances strategic positioning in attractive verticals and target geographies, delivering an even stronger portfolio of products &nbsp;</li>
<li>Transaction valued at approximately $2.7 billion at a ~8x TTM Adjusted EBITDA multiple post-synergies &nbsp;</li>
<li>Expected to create ~$70 million in annual net cost synergies, improving Adjusted EBITDA Margins1 to greater than 23% and is expected to more than double revenue and triple Adjusted EBITDA1 on a pro-forma combined basis &nbsp;</li>
<li>Significant combined cashflow generation expected to enable de-leveraging to Net Leverage Ratio1 of approximately 3.0x within two years post-closing2 &nbsp;</li>
<li>The transaction is expected to be funded with $2.6 billion in committed debt financing and an $0.8 billion perpetual convertible preferred equity investment from CD&amp;R</li>
</ul>
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4359435-1&amp;h=1515176171&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmco.com%2F&amp;a=Columbus+McKinnon+Corporation">Columbus McKinnon Corporation</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCO#NASDAQ">CMCO</a>) ("Columbus McKinnon" or the "Company"), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, today announced a definitive agreement under which Columbus McKinnon will acquire Kito Crosby Limited ("Kito Crosby") from funds managed by leading global investment firm KKR in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.7 billion subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. The Company expects the deal to close later this calendar year, subject to regulatory approvals and satisfactory completion of customary closing conditions.

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Columbus McKinnon To Combine With Kito Crosby Delivering Compelling Value Creation; Transaction Valued At ~$2.7B

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
PharmChem, Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCHM#OTC">PCHM</a>), the go-to name for drug-detecting sweat patches, is officially exploring strategic alternatives (i.e., mergers, acquisitions, or an outright sale). So far, the board of directors expressed confidence that it can handle things solo as opposed to hiring a banker. For interested suitors, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mergers-and-acquisitions">data room officially opened</a>.
Other auction block items this week:
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<li>Ontario Teachers&#8217; Pension Plan tapped Lazard to run a sale process for compliance software firm Mitratech. Reuters estimates that the transaction could hover around $4 billion.</li>
<li>Recall how Paysafe (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSFE#NYSE">PSFE</a>) went public <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/20/12/18678982/paysafe-goes-public-again-in-spac-deal-what-investors-should-know">via a SPAC in 2020</a>. Today, it&#8217;s for sale, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-06/paysafe-is-said-to-weigh-sale-after-getting-takeover-interest?srnd=phx-deals">Bloomberg</a>. The firm, backed by billionaire Bill Foley, is receiving takeover interest.</li>
<li>Switzerland-based Bank J. Safra Sarasin is weighing a takeover offer for Denmark&#8217;s Saxo Bank, per <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-03/safra-sarasin-is-said-to-explore-deal-for-denmark-s-saxo-bank?srnd=phx-deals">Bloomberg</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
<ul>
<li>Veritas Capital is circling Wall Street data provider Dun &amp; Bradstreet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNB#NYSE">DNB</a>), per <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-07/veritas-is-said-in-talks-to-acquire-data-firm-dun-bradstreet?srnd=phx-deals">Bloomberg</a>. Dun &amp; Bradstreet boasts a $4.9 billion market cap.</li>
<li>Bausch + Lomb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCO#NYSE">BLCO</a>) considered &#8220;a full separation&#8221; from Bausch Health Companies Inc. After engaging with potential buyers, that process did not result in a deal. Full separation remains the goal, the company confirmed. Full-year 2024 earnings will be posted on Feb. 19.</li>
<li>KKR &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) is adamant about buying Japanese tech group Fuji Soft. The private equity firm upped its offer to around $4.3 billion to outbid a rival firm, Bain Capital.</li>
<li>Bain has another deal in the works, should the Fuji Soft one not work out. The firm is close to buying the pharma unit of Mitsubishi Chemical Group (TYO:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYO:4188#TYO">4188</a>). The price tag is expected to be north of $3.3 billion, according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-06/bain-is-said-to-near-3-billion-deal-for-mitsubishi-pharma-unit?srnd=phx-deals">to</a> Bloomberg.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h2>
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<li>Meanwhile, Bain Capital <a href="https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/hillenbrand-sells-majority-stake-milacron-bain-capital-287m">agreed</a> to buy a 51% stake in Milacron, a provider of plastic processing equipment and services. Hillenbrand (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HI#NYSE">HI</a>) sold the stake for $287 million. </li>
<li>Riverwood Capital agreed to <a href="https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-riverwood-capital-buys-israeli-ai-pricing-co-quicklizard-1001501462">buy</a> Munich-based Quicklizard (TASE: QLRD), a pricing platform for retailers and brands, for roughly $52 million.</li>
<li>TPG <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43537313/why-altus-power-stock-is-gaining-today">agreed to buy</a> Altus Power (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMPS#NYSE">AMPS</a>), an owner of commercial-scale solar in the U.S., for around $2.2 billion.</li>
<li>Another solar-related deal: Turn/River Capital agreed to buy Austin, Texas-based SolarWinds (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWI#NYSE">SWI</a>) for $4.4 billion — a 35% premium to the stock&#8217;s closing price on Thursday, Feb. 6.</li>
<li>Montreal-basedValsoft, a software firm backed by Coatue Management and Viking Global Investors, acquired VHL Sistemas, a Brazilian provider of cloud-based notary management software.</li>
<li>BCI, a Canadian asset management, agreed to buy Luxembourg-based investment BBGI Global Infrastructure (LSE: BBGIB). Reuters reported that the deal cost around 1 billion pounds ($1.24 billion).</li>
<li>EP Global Commerce, backed by billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-06/czech-billionaire-kretinsky-seeks-to-take-metro-private-again?srnd=phx-deals">purchased</a> Düsseldorf, Germany-based Metro at a 2 billion euro ($2.76 billion) valuation. </li>
<li>Databricks, valued at $62 billion, <a href="https://www.infoworld.com/article/3817328/databricks-acquires-bladebridge-to-aid-data-warehouse-migrations.html">acquired</a> BladeBridge and its talent to bolster enterprise data warehouse migrations.</li>
<li>JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) reportedly revived its interest in buying Düsseldorf, Germany-based Ceconomy AG. The Chinese e-commerce giant last showed interest in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43496221/jd-coms-stock-dips-as-ceconomy-deal-heats-up-in-germany-is-the-e-commerce-king-eyeing-expansion">German retailer in 2023</a>.</li>
<li>Nissan Motor Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSANY#OTC">NSANY</a>) CEO Makoto Uchida informed Honda Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) CEO Toshihiro Mibe of his intention to terminate discussions <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/02/43517930/nissan-ceo-seeks-to-end-honda-merger-talks-report">on a potential merger</a>.</li>
<li>Brookfield completed its $1.7 billion acquisition of Houston-based Chemelex, a provider of electric thermal and sensing solutions. Goldman Sachs advised nVent Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVT#NYSE">NVT</a>) on the sell side.</li>
<li>Court Square Capital Partners and WindRose Health Investors completed a $1.1 billion buyout of Frisco, Texas-based infusion company Soleo Health. H.I.G. Capital.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h2>
Judge Christopher Lopez has rejected a deal that would have facilitated a second auction attempt for Alex Jones&#8216; media company, Infowars. This ruling, as reported by <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/02/05/g-s1-46738/infowars-alex-jones-onion-bankruptcy-judge-sandy-hook">NPR</a>, provides another temporary reprieve for Jones, but delays the Sandy Hook families' efforts to collect the $1.3 billion in defamation damages awarded nearly seven years ago.
Lopez explained he couldn&#8217;t approve the deal because Infowars&#8217; parent company, Free Speech Systems (FSS), is no longer in bankruptcy. That means, he rules, its assets cannot be sold—only Jones&#8217; ownership stake in the company can be auctioned. And yet, the judge also blocked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars">a previous offer</a> from satirical website The Onion, which had partnered with the Connecticut families to bid on Infowars. 
Moving forward, Lopez emphasized that any asset sale must be a straightforward cash deal. With this latest decision, the path to recovering damages—and potentially dismantling Jones' platform—remains uncertain.
TGI Fridays has sold 19 more restaurants as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.&nbsp;Fremont, California-based Yadav Enterprises, an operator of 340 restaurants across six brands, is <a href="https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/tgi-fridays-sells-19-restaurants-out-bankruptcy">buying</a> 16 stores for $3 million in debt. Sugarloaf Hospitality, a firm owned by former TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette, is acquiring three locations for $100,000.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notes From The Block</h2>
Scale Vs. Scope: This week, Bain Capital pointed out a trend in the media sector.
Media deals are becoming &#8220;predominantly cross-industry.&#8221; According to Bain&#8217;s <a href="https://www.bain.com/insights/media-and-entertainment-m-and-a-report-2025/">analysis</a>, using data from Dealogic, more than half of all media industry M&amp;A for the first three quarters of 2024 involved either a target or acquirer outside of their industry.
Here are a few callouts, cited by Bain partners Nicole Magoon, Matt Keith and Alex Egan:
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<li>The majority of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) transactions used to be &#8220;scale&#8221; (i.e., Pixar in 2006 and 21st Century Fox in 2019); today, there&#8217;s an &#8220;increasing emphasis on scope deals.&#8221; For example, last year, Disney invested in Epic Games, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/41052867/disneys-streaming-surge-epic-games-deal-among-key-growth-drivers-says-analyst">the maker of Fortnite</a>.</li>
<li>Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39313096/sony-steps-into-theater-business-with-alamo-drafthouse-purchase">purchased the theater-dinner chain</a> Alamo Drafthouse.</li>
<li>Companies are also doing deals for evergreen IP: Sony Music bought half of Michael Jackson's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40515995/michael-jacksons-1-5b-catalog-lands-court-approval-for-sale-thriller-for-sony">publishing and recorded music catalog</a>.</li>
<li>Pophouse Entertainment acquired Kiss's catalog as well as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38116031/sealed-with-a-kiss-rock-band-sells-legacy-for-300m-who-did-gene-simmons-get-into-bed-with">the band members' likenesses</a>. </li>
<li>Private equity funds have invested in smaller production studios with a track record of quality IP. For example, Redbird bought All3Media, seeking an enduring advantage in the video space.</li>
</ul>
Is there risk? &#8220;Acquirers in cross-sector media M&amp;A quickly learn that such deals require a different type of diligence,&#8221; the Bain partners say. &#8220;For one thing, an acquirer is likely to be less familiar with the target's industry. Also, the revenue synergies inherent in scope deals are harder to realize and underwrite than cost synergies.&#8221;
For last week&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43402048/deal-dispatch-sage-and-silvus-are-up-for-sale-mrbeast-secures-20b-for-tiktok">Deal Dispatch, click here</a>.
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