Simpson Thacher Represents KKR & Co. L.P. in Announced $2.6 Billion Merger with KKR Financial Holdings LLC
12.17.13
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The Firm is representing KKR & Co. L.P. (NYSE: KKR) in connection with the signing of a definitive merger agreement where KKR will acquire KKR Financial Holdings LLC (NYSE: KFN), a specialty finance company, through a stock-for-stock merger that values KFN at $2.6 billion. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, including approval by KFN's shareholders. Upon closing of the transaction, which is expected in the first half of 2014, KFN will become a subsidiary of KKR.
The Simpson Thacher team includes Gary Horowitz, Sean Crnkovich, Joseph Ronca and Chinh Vo (M&A); Steve Todrys and Jason Vollbracht (Tax); Joe Kaufman and Brian Rosenzweig (Capital Markets); and Doug Tang (Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits).