KPS Capital Partners

One Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017

Website: kpsfund.com

Firm Size

  • Assets Under Management (AUM):$21.4 Billion
  • Number of Funds:16
  • Employees:96
  • Firm Type:Private Equity
  • Focus Areas: Manufacturing
    Consumer


Description

KPS Capital Partners, LP is a private equity firm based in New York, NY. The company focuses on investing in manufacturing and industrial companies, primarily in North America and Europe. It was founded in 1991 and since then has established a successful track record of acquiring and improving businesses. KPS Capital Partners takes a unique approach to its investments by actively partnering with management teams to create value and drive operational improvements within portfolio companies. The firm's strategy revolves around making control investments in companies that are facing financial or operational challenges, often in distressed situations. Through its expertise and resources, KPS helps these companies navigate and overcome their difficulties, ultimately transforming them into profitable and sustainable businesses. The firm has a significant amount of capital under management and is known for its ability to make large-scale investments. KPS has successfully completed numerous high-profile transactions across various industries, including automotive, industrial equipment, consumer goods, and packaging. Some notable portfolio companies include Briggs & Stratton, Chassis Brakes International, and Waupaca Foundry. KPS Capital Partners' reputation in the private equity industry is built on its strong operational approach and its ability to generate substantial returns for its investors. The firm's team of experienced professionals brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to each investment, allowing them to identify opportunities and execute value-creation strategies effectively. Overall, KPS Capital Partners is a prominent private equity firm that specializes in turning around distressed manufacturing and industrial companies. With its track record of success and operational focus, the firm continues to be a prominent player in the private equity space.

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May 23, 2024: KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS TO ACQUIRE TATE & LYLE'S OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN PRIMIENT
KPS Capital Partners, LP ("KPS") announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Tate & Lyle PLC (LSE: TATE.L, "Tate & Lyle") to acquire Tate & Lyle's remaining ownership interest of 49.7% in Primary Products Investments LLC ("Primient" or the "Company") for $350 million . Completion of the transaction is expected by end of July 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.

May 16, 2024: KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS TO ACQUIRE INNOMOTICS FROM SIEMENS AG
 KPS Capital Partners, LP ("KPS") announced today that, through a newly formed affiliate, it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Innomotics GmbH ("Innomotics" or the "Company") from Siemens AG ("Siemens") (XTRA: SIE) for an enterprise value of €3.5 billion. Completion of the transaction is expected in calendar Q4 2024 or Q1 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.

Apr 08, 2024: KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS TO ACQUIRE SPORT GROUP
KPS Capital Partners, LP ("KPS") announced today that, through a newly formed affiliate, it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sport Group TopCo GmbH, including the AstroTurf, Polytan, Rekortan and Laykold brands, ("Sport Group" or the "Company") from funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe. Completion of the transaction is expected in the second quarter of 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals. 

Mar 14, 2024: KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS TO SELL IKG TO MEISER AND DUTCO
KPS Capital Partners, LP ("KPS") announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company, IKG (the "Company"), to an entity controlled by Meiser International GmbH ("MEISER"), a leader in the manufacturing of steel gratings and industrial flooring, and Dubai Transport Company LLC ("DUTCO"), a conglomerate specialized in trading, manufacturing & logistics, construction, hospitality, energy and real estate.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Jan 25, 2024: Franklin Mutual Advisers Sends Second Letter Urging Elementis' Board of Directors to Maximize Shareholder Value
Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC ("Mutual Series"), which controls a 9.8% shareholding on behalf of its clients in specialty chemicals company Elementis PLC, has sent a second public letter to the Chair of the Board of Directors.

Nov 01, 2023: KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS RAISES $9.7 BILLION


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