M&A Deal Summary

KKR Acquires Bushu Pharma

On December 20, 2022, private equity firm KKR acquired life science company Bushu Pharma from EQT Private Capital Asia

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is KKR’s 18th transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is KKR’s 12th transaction in Japan.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-12-20
Target Bushu Pharma
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) KKR
Sellers(s) EQT Private Capital Asia
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Bushu Pharma

Saitama, Japan
Bushu Pharma is an independent pharmaceutical contract manufacturer that carries out pharmaceutical drug product contract manufacturing and packaging of clinical trials and commercial products in accordance with the latest GMP standards. Bushu Pharma was formed in 1998 and is based in Saitama, Japan.

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Buyer

KKR

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1976
PE ASSETS 267.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
KKR's office in Menlo Park, California.
KKR's office in Menlo Park, California.

KKR is a global investment firm founded by Jerome Kohlberg, Henry Kravis, and George Roberts. The Firm is separated into several business segments including private markets, public markets, capital markets, and other principal activities. KKR's private equity practice invests in management buyouts, take privates, corporate divestitures, industry consolidations, and partnerships with family-owned companies. KKR will invest in a broad range of industries and companies and will consider businesses throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand. Sectors of interest include chemicals, consumer products, energy and natural resources, financial services, healthcare, industrial, media/communications, retail, and technology. In addition to its traditional principal investment activity business, KKR also invests in infrastructure assets. KKR was formed in 1976 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 447 of 499
Sector: Life Science M&A 18 of 21
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 94 of 113
Country: Japan M&A 12 of 13
Year: 2022 M&A 27 of 27
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-06 Clinisupplies

Watford, United Kingdom

Clinisupplies is a manufacturer and supplier of medical appliances specializing in continence products for managing acute and chronic conditions. The company also offers a portfolio of bandages and garments for the treatment of wounds and chronic skin conditions. Clinisupplies supplies its products to the NHS and delivers directly to patients’ homes through Clinidirect, its dispensing appliance contractor. Clinisupplies is based in Watford, United Kingdom.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-05 Shriram General Insurance

Jaipur, India

Shriram General Insurance is a general insurance company. Shriram General Insurance was founded in 2008 and is based in Jaipur, India.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

EQT Private Capital Asia

Hong Kong, China

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 125.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

EQT Private Capital Asia is an Asia-focused private equity group specializing in growth equity investments and buyouts of companies valued between $300 million and $1.5 billion. Baring looks for companies that require capital for organic expansion, recapitalizations, or to fund acquisitions. The Group's geographic coverage spans China, India, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. EQT Private Capital Asia was formed in 1997 and is based in Hong Kong.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 26 of 32
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 8 of 9
Country: Japan M&A 5 of 7
Year: 2022 M&A 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-14 SAI360

Chicago, Illinois, United States

SAI360 is a risk management cloud software provider connecting integrated risk management, EHS&S and compliance learning. SAI360 platform streamlines workflow and drives outcomes through flexible, scalable, and configurable modules. SAI360 was founded in 2003 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-31 Euclid Vision

Sterling, Virginia, United States

Euclid Vision engages in advanced orthokeratology and proactive myopia management. Euclid Ortho-K lenses are designed for the individual patient’s eyes. Euclid Vision was founded in 1995 and is based in Sterling, Virginia.

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