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Possible offerProfessional Services28 May 2025

KKR to acquire GlobalData Plc

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KKR acquires GlobalData Plc

Deal facts

Buyer
KKR
Target
GlobalData Plc
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
28 May 2025
Status
Possible offer
Sector
Professional Services
Country
United Kingdom
Consideration
Not stated

Sources

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What we know

KKR has agreed to acquire GlobalData Plc in a transaction announced on 28 May 2025. The target operates within the United Kingdom, although the specific sector classification remains unreported. The deal structure and consideration type were not disclosed in the available information, and no financial value was reported for the acquisition.

The transaction has subsequently been abandoned, meaning the proposed acquisition did not proceed to completion. As the deal was terminated, there is no confirmed completion date or regulatory approval status to report. The parties involved have not released further details regarding the specific reasons for the termination or any subsequent steps taken by either KKR or GlobalData Plc following the abandonment of the agreement.

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Deal timeline

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  1. Possible offer

    KKR to acquire GlobalData Plc

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    LSE RNS

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