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KKR trims BrightSpring (BTSG) stake with 20,000,000-share secondary sale

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BrightSpring Health Services' major shareholder KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. has sold part of its stake through a large secondary offering. On March 2, 2026, selling stockholders agreed to sell 20,000,000 shares of common stock, including 19,715,000 shares from KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P., to an underwriter at a net price of $40.961 per share, with the deal closing on March 4, 2026. After the transaction, KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. directly holds 41,824,259 shares, and KKR-affiliated entities and founders Henry R. Kravis and George R. Roberts may be deemed to beneficially own up to 41,938,202 shares, representing about 21.8% of BrightSpring’s 192,369,354 shares outstanding as of the offering’s closing. KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. entered a lock-up agreement restricting most additional sales of BrightSpring stock for 60 days from March 2, 2026, unless the underwriter consents.

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Insights

Large BrightSpring holder KKR completes a 20,000,000-share secondary sale but remains a significant owner.

The filing shows a secondary offering of 20,000,000 BrightSpring common shares by selling stockholders, including 19,715,000 shares from KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P., at a net price of $40.961 per share. Proceeds flow to the selling holders rather than the company.

After closing on March 4, 2026, KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. holds 41,824,259 shares, while KKR-affiliated entities and founders may be deemed to beneficially own up to 41,938,202 shares, about 21.8% of BrightSpring’s 192,369,354 shares outstanding as of the offering’s closing.

A 60-day lock-up from March 2, 2026 limits most further sales by KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. without underwriter consent. Actual market impact depends on how investors absorb the 20,000,000-share sale disclosed here and any future transactions after the lock-up expires.






Christopher Lee, Esq.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., 30 Hudson Yards
New York, NY, 10001
(212) 750-8300

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
03/02/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






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KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:Christopher Lee, Assistant Secretary of KKR Phoenix Aggregator GP LLC, its GP
Date:03/04/2026
KKR Phoenix Aggregator GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:Christopher Lee, Assistant Secretary
Date:03/04/2026
KKR Americas Fund XII L.P.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:By KKR Associates Americas XII L.P., its GP, By: Christopher Lee, Assistant Secretary of KKR Americas XII Limited, its GP
Date:03/04/2026
KKR Associates Americas XII L.P.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:Christopher Lee, Assistant Secretary of KKR Americas XII Limited, its GP
Date:03/04/2026
KKR Americas XII Limited.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:Christopher Lee, Assistant Secretary
Date:03/04/2026
KKR Group Partnership L.P.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:Christopher Lee, Secretary of KKR Group Holdings Corp., its GP
Date:03/04/2026
KKR Group Holdings Corp.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:Christopher Lee, Secretary
Date:03/04/2026
KKR Group Co. Inc.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:Christopher Lee, Secretary
Date:03/04/2026
KKR & Co. Inc.
Signature:/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:Christopher Lee, Secretary
Date:03/04/2026
KKR Management LLP
Signature:/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:Christopher Lee, Assistant Secretary
Date:03/04/2026
Henry R. Kravis
Signature:/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:Christopher Lee, Attorney-in-fact
Date:03/04/2026
George R. Roberts
Signature:/s/ Christopher Lee
Name/Title:Christopher Lee, Attorney-in-fact
Date:03/04/2026

FAQ

What did the Schedule 13D/A disclose about BrightSpring (BTSG) and KKR?

The filing discloses that KKR-affiliated holder KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. and other selling stockholders sold 20,000,000 BrightSpring common shares in an underwritten offering. It also updates KKR’s remaining beneficial ownership and related arrangements, including a 60-day lock-up on additional sales.

How many BrightSpring (BTSG) shares did KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. sell?

KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. sold 19,715,000 shares of BrightSpring common stock as part of the 20,000,000-share secondary offering. The shares were sold to the underwriter at a net price of $40.961 per share under an underwriting agreement dated March 2, 2026.

What is KKR’s remaining ownership stake in BrightSpring (BTSG) after the offering?

As of March 4, 2026, KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. directly holds 41,824,259 BrightSpring shares. Including affiliated entities and foundations, KKR-related parties may be deemed to beneficially own up to 41,938,202 shares, representing about 21.8% of the company’s 192,369,354 shares outstanding at closing.

Did BrightSpring (BTSG) receive proceeds from this 20,000,000-share offering?

The disclosed transaction is a secondary offering by selling stockholders, including KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. The underwriter purchased 20,000,000 shares from these holders at a net price of $40.961 per share, indicating proceeds go to selling stockholders rather than BrightSpring itself.

Is KKR subject to any lock-up restrictions on BrightSpring (BTSG) shares?

Yes. Under the March 2, 2026 lock-up agreement, KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. agreed, subject to customary exceptions, not to sell or transfer additional BrightSpring common shares or related securities for 60 days from that date, unless Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC provides prior written consent.

How many BrightSpring (BTSG) shares are outstanding after the KKR-led offering?

The filing states that calculations of beneficial ownership are based on 192,369,354 BrightSpring common shares outstanding as of the closing of the offering. This figure comes from the company’s prospectus supplement on Form 424B7 filed March 3, 2026 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.