World’s top private equity KKR to join Samsung Fire in acquisition of UK insurer Canopius

KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) has acquired a minority stake in Malaysian hospital operator Avisena Healthcare to fund its expansion in the Klang Valley. The deal will support Avisena's growth, including adding over 300 beds by 2029. Financial terms were not disclosed. KKR aims to leverage its healthcare expertise to enhance Avisena's services.

KKR-affiliated entities plan to acquire Integer Holdings (ITGR) for $127 per share, a 51.8% premium over the unaffected closing price. The deal requires shareholder approval and regulatory clearances. ITGR's board recommends voting in favor, with completion subject to customary conditions. If approved, ITGR will become a subsidiary of the buyer and cease trading on NYSE.

KKR Real Estate acquired the 636-unit Lynhaven Apartments in San Jose for $346.5M, or $544,800 per unit, 41.5% above the metro average. The purchase reflects institutional bets on rising rents in Silicon Valley, with Marcus & Millichap projecting a 4.4% rent increase by 2026. Recent comparable sales in San Jose also show premium pricing.

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Integer Holdings, a major medical device manufacturer, is being acquired by KKR for $5.7B. Integer supplies components to companies like Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic. The deal may impact Minnesota's med-tech industry, where Integer has significant operations. KKR's acquisition could lead to consolidation in the sector, with potential implications for competition and pricing. Integer reported $1.8B in revenue last year.