KKR Deal To Bolster JB Chemicals’ Expansion Efforts
Open Offer At 4% Premium To Current Price
US private equity firm KKR to acquire a majority stake in JB Chemicals, accelerating the Indian group's growth plans in branded formulations. Post a 54% stake acquisition for $414m via part-purchase from the founders and an open offer at INR745/share, KKR's final stake could rise to 64.9% if founders offer more shares.
