KKR Acquires Simon & Schuster from Paramount Global

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.

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 & 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.

Platinum Equity Acquires McGraw Hill for $4.5 Billion

August 2, 2021

Education

Platinum Equity completed the acquisition of McGraw Hill from funds managed by Apollo Global Management for approximately $4.5 billion. McGraw Hill, a 130+ year global education company headquartered in New York, generates the majority of its revenue from digital products and will continue to be led by CEO Simon Allen under Platinum's ownership as the firm invests to accelerate digital growth and pursue strategic expansion.