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KKR (NYSE:KKR) has successfully completed its tender offer for Topcon Corporation, acquiring 84,648,472 common shares and stock acquisition rights, representing an 80.32% ownership ratio. The tender offer, conducted through TK Co., Ltd., exceeded the minimum threshold of 50.10% required for privatization.

KKR plans to acquire all remaining shares through either a share transfer or share consolidation process, with settlement commencing on September 18, 2025. If share consolidation is implemented, an extraordinary shareholders' meeting is scheduled for early November.

The investment, primarily funded through KKR's Asian Fund IV, aims to support Topcon's evolution into "New Topcon 2.0" and its Mid-Term Management Plan 2025, leveraging the company's optical and precision measurement technologies.

KKR (NYSE:KKR) and Inhabeo have acquired a portfolio of seven purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) assets from Curlew Student Trust II for £230 million. The 2,179-bed portfolio, completed between 2020-2022, serves students across seven UK cities and features primarily en-suite units with premium amenities.

The portfolio demonstrates strong performance with 80% occupancy from undergraduates and over 50% domestic student occupancy. The acquisition, made through KKR's European Core+ Real Estate strategy, adds to KKR's growing PBSA portfolio, which includes recent purchases in Warwick, Bristol, and Greater Copenhagen. Inhabeo will serve as the asset manager, expanding their European living sector platform to exceed £800 million.

KKR (NYSE:KKR) has completed the acquisition of Samhwa Co., Ltd., a leading South Korean cosmetics packaging company, from TPG at a valuation of KRW733 billion (US$528 million).

Founded in 1977, Samhwa has established itself as one of Asia's top cosmetic packaging producers, serving over 300 cosmetic brands including prominent Korean and global luxury brands. The company specializes in air-tight cushion packaging and airless pump technology, maintaining comprehensive R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

Under TPG's ownership since 2023, Samhwa transformed from a family-owned business to a leading cosmetics packaging enterprise. KKR's investment, made primarily through its Asian Fund IV and K-Series, aims to support Samhwa's global expansion and strengthen its position in the premium product segments.

KKR (NYSE:KKR) has appointed Adam Selipsky, former CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), as Senior Technology and AI Strategy Advisor. Selipsky will advise on KKR's $179 billion Real Assets platform, focusing on digital infrastructure transformation for the AI era.

The appointment aims to strengthen KKR's position in AI infrastructure investment, with Selipsky bringing over 20 years of experience in scaling internet infrastructure. KKR has invested $42 billion in digital infrastructure across 23 investments and $20 billion in power and renewables. The firm's portfolio includes five data center platforms with over 155 facilities, twelve fiber platforms reaching nearly 30 million homes, and over 130,000 wireless infrastructure sites.

Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) has completed a significant milestone in its strategic partnership with KKR and PIMCO, selling 95% of its residual interests in securitized consumer loan receivables. The sale generated over $230 million in proceeds at a premium to par value, representing approximately $2 billion in retail loan receivables and $1.8 billion in related debt as of June 30, 2025.

The transaction is part of a larger strategic initiative to transform Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) into a capital-light financing business. The company expects to complete the remaining aspects, including the sale of 4.9% common equity interests to each partner at a $1.8 billion valuation, by the end of October 2025. Once completed, KKR and PIMCO will begin acquiring new consumer retail loan receivables originated by HDFS.

KKR (NYSE:KKR), a leading global investment firm, announced that Chief Financial Officer Robert H. Lewin will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 8, 2025, at 2:45 PM ET.

The presentation will be accessible through a live webcast on KKR's Investor Center website, with a replay available shortly after the event. KKR specializes in alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions through its subsidiary Global Atlantic Financial Group.

Ontic, a leading security intelligence software platform, has secured a $230 million Series C funding round led by KKR (NYSE:KKR), with participation from JMI Equity, Silverton Partners, Ridge Ventures, and Ten Eleven Ventures.

The Austin-based company's Connected Intelligence Platform helps security teams monitor, analyze, and respond to physical threats. The platform serves Fortune 50 companies across technology, financial services, and consumer goods sectors, protecting organizations that generate nearly $30 billion in revenue and employ over 14 million people.

The funding will accelerate Ontic's AI investments, international expansion, and platform development. Client success metrics include 33% reduction in staffing needs, 50% cut in investigation time, and $4.5 million cost savings over three years for various enterprises.

KKR (NYSE:KKR) has announced its role as the lead investor in providing debt financing for the recapitalization of Flexera Software, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo. Flexera, founded in 1987, specializes in technology spend and risk intelligence solutions through its Flexera One platform.

The Illinois-based company helps organizations manage and optimize their technology investments through IT asset management, FinOps, and SaaS management solutions. KKR Capital Markets acted as Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for the transaction, while legal counsel was provided by Latham & Watkins LLP for KKR and Kirkland & Ellis LLP for Flexera.

THL Partners has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Headlands Research from KKR (NYSE:KKR). Headlands Research operates a multinational network of clinical trial sites across North America, specializing in central nervous system disorders, vaccines, and metabolic diseases.

KKR founded Headlands in 2018 through its Health Care Strategic Growth Fund, focusing on transforming the clinical trial site industry and improving trial inclusivity. Under KKR's ownership, Headlands achieved significant growth through acquisitions, operational excellence, and network integration.

The acquisition will be executed through THL's Fund IX, with the transaction expected to close in 2025. THL plans to support Headlands' expansion, enhance its technology infrastructure, and strengthen its ability to deliver diverse clinical trial data for pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors.