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LAKE WORTH, Fla. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THL Partners (“THL”), a premier private equity firm investing in middle market growth companies, today announced the entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Headlands Research (“Headlands” or “the Company”), a leading multinational network of clinical trial sites, from funds managed by leading global investment firm KKR. The strategic partnership between THL and Headlands will fuel Headlands' continued expansion, enhance its technology and cent.

Private equity firm THL Partners has agreed to buy a majority stake in Headlands Research, a U.S.-based network of clinical trial sites, from KKR in a deal valued at about $600 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

KKR has delivered strong performance, driven by rising AUM, robust fundraising, and solid fee-related earnings growth across segments. Recent regulatory changes may boost long-term fund flows from 401(k) plans, but near-term impact will be limited as adoption will take time. KKR's high-quality, sticky asset base and recurring fee revenue provide stability, though shares now reflect much of the good news.

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British scientific instruments maker Spectris said on Friday it had decided against proceeding with U.S. private equity firm Advent's buyout proposal, days after backing rival suitor KKR's $6.4 billion offer.

Spectris PLC (LSE:SXS) has again switched its preference to  Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) from rival Advent International as the US private equity giants keep coming back with higher offers for the FGTSE 250-listed precision engineer.  The new offer from KKR values shares at 4,175p, comprising £41.47 in cash and an interim dividend of 28 pence.

UK scientific instruments maker Spectris has agreed to a sweetened offer from U.S. firm KKR valuing it at 4.2 billion pounds ($5.57 billion), it said on Tuesday, withdrawing its backing for a lower offer from rival suitor Advent.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR & Co. Inc. (“KKR”) (NYSE: KKR) today announced that it has priced its previously announced offering of $900,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.100% Senior Notes due 2035 (the “notes”). The notes will be senior obligations of KKR and will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by KKR Group Partnership L.P. The offering is expected to close on August 7, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. KKR intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR & Co. Inc. (“KKR”) (NYSE: KKR) today announced that it has commenced an offering of senior notes (the “notes”), subject to market and other conditions. The notes will be senior obligations of KKR and will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by KKR Group Partnership L.P. KKR intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes for repurchase and refinancing of existing indebtedness of its subsidiary, KKR Financial Holdings LLC, and the remaining amoun.

KKR's Q2 earnings beat estimates as AUM hits $686B and fee-related earnings rise 17.4%, lifting the stock in the pre-market trading.