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Exclusive | KKR Strikes Deal to Buy Private-Capital Fund Administrator Gen II

Investment firm KKR reached an agreement to buy private-capital fund administrator Gen II Fund Services. The transaction values Gen II at more than $5 billion, specifically targeting an enterprise value of $5.1 billion. Sellers Hg and General Atlantic are executing a full exit from the business as part of the transaction. HgCapital Trust reported a 34 percentage point valuation uplift on the sale. The acquisition highlights KKR's ongoing investment strategy in the fund administration sector.

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  • ✓ KKR is acquiring Gen II Fund Services for an enterprise value of $5.1 billion.
  • ✓ Sellers Hg and General Atlantic are making a full exit from Gen II Fund Services.
  • ✓ HgCapital Trust gained a 34% uplift on the sale of Gen II Fund Services.
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KKR has struck an exclusive agreement to acquire Gen II Fund Services from Hg and General Atlantic for an enterprise value of $5.1 billion.

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  1. KKR Agrees to Acquire Gen II Fund Services for $5.1 Billion

    Investment firm KKR reached an agreement to buy private-capital fund administrator Gen II Fund Services. The transaction values Gen II at more than $5 billion, specifically targeting an enterprise value of $5.1 billion. Sellers Hg and General Atlantic are executing a full exit from the business as part of the transaction. HgCapital Trust reported a 34 percentage point valuation uplift on the sale. The acquisition highlights KKR's ongoing investment strategy in the fund administration sector.

    Why it matters

    Private-capital fund administrators handle back-office operations like accounting and reporting for private equity firms. Major financial sponsors have increasingly targeted these service providers for acquisition to capture steady, fee-based revenue streams. Sellers Hg and General Atlantic previously backed Gen II before deciding on a full divestment through this transaction.

    What is confirmed

    • KKR is acquiring Gen II Fund Services for an enterprise value of $5.1 billion.
    • Sellers Hg and General Atlantic are making a full exit from Gen II Fund Services.
    • HgCapital Trust gained a 34% uplift on the sale of Gen II Fund Services.

    What to watch next

    • Regulatory approvals required to close the transaction
    • Finalization of the sale terms between KKR, Hg, and General Atlantic
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. www.nbcnews.com — Amazon Prime Membership: The Best Perks & How To Sign Up For Free
    2. wsj.com — Exclusive | KKR Strikes Deal to Buy Private-Capital Fund Administrator Gen II
    3. Business Wire — KKR to Acquire Gen II Fund Services for More Than $5 Billion from Hg and General Atlantic
    4. TradingView — REG - HgCapital Trust PLC - Hg announces the full exit of Gen II
    5. marketscreener.com — KKR to Acquire Gen II Fund Services for $5.1 Billion Enterprise Value
    6. QuotedData — Morning briefing: HgCapital gains 34% uplift on Gen II Fund Services sale; Taylor Maritime announces fourth return of capital as it looks to sell its last ship; BP Marsh backs Dauntless underwriters
    7. pehub.com — KKR bets on fund admin with $5.1bn Gen II Fund Services deal; Main picks up Germany’s Raynet; Ambienta’s Maccaferri makes two add-ons
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