Global M&A Post

KKR to buy PetVet Care Centers.

America, USA | PE Buyout | Healthcare | Size: Undisclosed |

December 27, 2017: Global private equity firm, KKR has agreed to acquire PetVet Care Centers from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, L Catterton, and other shareholders. Westport, Connecticut based PetVet provides full array of veterinary services through its network of 125 locally branded hospitals across 22 states. The terms of the transactions remain undisclosed.

SoftBank Buys Fortress Investment Group.

Asia Pacific | Corporate | Financial | Cross-Border | Size: $3.3 billion | Closed |

December 27, 2017: Tokyo based, SoftBank Group has completed its acquisition of Fortress Investment Group for $3.3 billion in cash. As a result of the acquisition, the global investment firm, Fortress Investment common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Softbank. Fortress Principals Pete Briger, Wes Edens and Randy Nardone will continue to lead Fortress from its New York headquarters.