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KKR to Buy Arctos in $1.4 Billion Deal
KKR's $1.4 billion acquisition of Arctos Partners strengthens its position in sports and private markets amid a record $129 billion capital raise in 2025, firm data shows.
- On Thursday, KKR announced it agreed to buy Arctos Partners in a deal initially valued at $1.4 billion, subject to closing conditions alongside its fourth-quarter results.
- To expand its sourcing, KKR will integrate Arctos Partners to gain capital and capabilities that enhance sourcing and origination in sports, private markets and secondaries.
- The deal structure includes $1.4 billion in cash, $900 million in equity to Arctos shareholders , $200 million additional equity to be allocated by 2028 , and up to $550 million in future equity tied to performance .
- KKR reported adjusted net income of US$1-billion for the quarter, translating to US$1.12 per share, while shares fell 6.29% to $98.18 on Thursday.
- Including this deal, perpetual and long-duration capital would account for about 53% of KKR's $759 billion in assets under management as the firm raised US$129-billion in 2025 amid a challenging fundraising environment.
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