KPS Capital Partners Acquires AM General LLC
July 22, 2020
KPS Capital Partners, through a newly formed affiliate, signed a definitive agreement to acquire AM General LLC from an affiliate of MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated. AM General is a leading designer and manufacturer of military and specialty ground vehicles (including the HUMVEE), headquartered in South Bend, Indiana; KPS said it plans to invest in the business and grow the platform organically and via acquisitions.
- Buyers
- KPS Capital Partners, LP
- Targets
- AM General LLC
- Sellers
- An affiliate of MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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