KKR to Acquire Healthium from Apax Funds - Seite 2

Anish Bafna, Chief Executive Officer of Healthium, said: “Over the last five years, with the support and partnership of Apax, Healthium has tremendously accelerated its growth. Our products are now used in one-in-five surgeries globally and we have nearly doubled the markets we’re present in. On behalf of the whole management team, I would like to thank the Apax team for their expertise, hard work, and dedication. As we look to further strengthen and expand our market position, we are delighted to welcome an investor of KKR’s calibre, who brings deep global healthcare expertise and knowledge of the Indian market. We look forward to our next phase of growth with their support, being able to leverage their global platform, as well as strong investment and operational expertise.”

KKR makes its investment from its Asian Fund IV. Healthium marks KKR’s latest investment in the healthcare sector in India and Asia Pacific, which includes but is not limited to, JB, a leading branded formulations pharmaceutical company in India; Max Healthcare, one of India’s largest hospital networks; Gland Pharma, a leading Indian pure-play generic injectable pharmaceutical products company; PHC, a leading provider of medical equipment and clinical healthcare IT systems in Japan; Bushu Pharma, a leading pure-play contract development and manufacturing company in Japan; and Metro Pacific Hospitals, the largest private hospital chain in the Philippines.

The transaction is subject to receipt of certain regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024. Financial details were not disclosed.

Apax Partners and Healthium were advised by Jefferies LLC as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal counsel. KKR was advised by Moelis & Company as financial advisor and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and AZB & Partners as legal counsel.

About Healthium

Healthium is a global medical devices company focused on products used in surgical, post-surgical and chronic care. Fuelled by its vision to provide “Access to precision medtech for every patient, globally," it is present across 90 countries. 1 in 5 surgeries conducted globally uses a Healthium product.

www.healthiummedtech.com

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.