Carlyle enters into exclusive discussions with THEON International for the sale of Carlyle’s stake in HGH Infrared

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London, U.K. – 17 June 2026 – Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and THEON International Plc (THEON.AS) today announced that they have entered into exclusive discussions regarding the sale of Carlyle’s shareholding in HGH Infrared Systems (“HGH”), a provider of electro-optical and infrared solutions for defense, security and industrial applications.

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Igny, France, HGH develops electro-optical and infrared technologies combining proprietary sensing, software, artificial intelligence and testing capabilities. The company provides solutions for defense, security and industrial applications, and is particularly recognized for its capabilities in wide-area infrared surveillance across the defense sector, including air defense (GBAD), drone detection (C-UAS), naval protection, border security and critical infrastructure protection.

Carlyle acquired a majority stake in HGH in 2018 through Carlyle Europe Technology Partners (“CETP”) and has partnered closely with management to transform the company from an entrepreneur-led and product-focused electro-optical specialist into a differentiated defense technology platform and infrared solution provider with enhanced innovation and software capabilities. During its ownership, Carlyle supported HGH’s strategic repositioning towards high-growth defense applications while accelerating investment in proprietary infrared sensing technologies, advanced software and AI capabilities. Carlyle also supported the evolution of HGH into a more mature and scalable organization, strengthening the management team and enhancing the operational capabilities required to support growth. These initiatives enabled HGH to strengthen its position within global defense ecosystems and capitalize on the structural increase in global defense spending and evolving security requirements.

Vincent Leboucher, President of HGH, said: “Carlyle has been a trusted partner throughout a transformative period in HGH’s development. Their strategic perspective, active engagement, and long-term commitment have helped HGH accelerate its development, strengthen the organization and enter its next phase of growth. I would like to thank Cyril Bourdarot and the whole Carlyle team for their partnership and commitment. We are excited to begin the next chapter with THEON and continue building on our strong foundation.”

Cyril Bourdarot, a Partner at Carlyle Europe Technology Partners, said: “HGH’s evolution is a testament to the strength of its technology, the vision of its management team and the relevance of its positioning in a rapidly changing defense environment. Together with management, we supported the company’s strategic shift toward defense applications and invested over several years in AI-enabled software. This focus has enabled the business to offer next-generation capabilities and build a platform capable of addressing increasingly critical and complex defense needs. We look forward to seeing HGH continue its growth journey.”

About HGH

Founded in France in 1982, HGH has become a world leader in infrared technology, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of advanced electro-optical systems and sensors for industrial, defense, and security applications. Driven by continuous innovation, HGH combines expertise in infrared technologies and proprietary artificial intelligence to deliver high-performance surveillance solutions.

About Carlyle

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $475 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2026, Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors. Carlyle employs more than 2,500 people in 28 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.

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CapMan Real Estate sells airside logistics and last mile asset at Turku Airport, Finland

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CapMan Real Estate sells airside logistics and last mile asset at Turku Airport, Finland

CapMan Real Estate has sold the airside logistics and last mile asset located at Turku Airport, Finland, held by CapMan Nordic Real Estate III fund (CMNRE III). The buyer is a Swedish publicly listed company Logistea.

The property is unique due to its location at Turku Airport adjacent to the airport’s runway, serving both air and ground freight and forming a significant node in the Finnish and Nordic logistics network. The main tenants are FedEx and DHL Express.

During CapMan Real Estate’s ownership, significant gains on the operational side were achieved. Net operating income (NOI) of the asset increased by over 30% during the holding period. Sustainability investments included, for example, LED lighting upgrades, a social premises upgrade, electric car chargers, a docking traffic light system, and the installation of cooling to the office premises.

These measures improved the property’s operational performance, tenant experience, and long-term value.

“We are pleased to have completed our business plan for this strategically located logistics asset and to hand over the property to its new owner. Logistics assets serve strong structural demand trends such as e-commerce, and this transaction highlights our active asset management ability to enhance the operational performance of the properties. We would like to thank the property’s tenants for the excellent cooperation throughout our ownership,” says Aleksi Konsti, Head of Finland at CapMan Real Estate.

Following this transaction, the CMNRE III fund continues its value-increasing activities and focus on exits across all remaining portfolio assets.

For further information, please contact:

Aleksi Konsti, Head of Finland, CapMan Real Estate, +358 400 815 123

About CapMan

CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and 7.2 billion euros in assets under management. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics we have developed hundreds of companies and assets creating significant value for over three decades. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors by enabling change across our portfolio companies. An example of this is greenhouse gas reduction targets that we have set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario and our commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover real estate and infrastructure assets, real asset debt, natural capital and minority and majority investments in portfolio companies. We also provide wealth management solutions. Altogether, CapMan employs around 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London, Luxembourg, and Düsseldorf. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001. www.capman.com.

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CVC Catalyst to acquire majority stake in WillowWood from Blue Sea Capital, the Arbogast family and Management

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CVC Catalyst III (“CVC Catalyst”) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in WillowWood Holdings Inc. (“WillowWood” or the “Company”). CVC Catalyst will become the majority investor alongside Blue Sea Capital (“Blue Sea”), the Arbogast family and Management, who are reinvesting substantially alongside CVC. Mahesh Mansukhani and Daniel Rubin (co-CEOs of WillowWood) will continue to lead the business and Ryan Arbogast, a fourth-generation member of the founding Arbogast family, will continue to play a key role in supporting the mission of the Company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

WillowWood is one of the leading manufacturers of prosthetic products, including prosthetic liners, feet, knees, and other technologies, across the US and key European markets. Founded in 1907 in Mt. Sterling, Ohio by William E. Arbogast, a bilateral amputee who lost both legs in a railroad accident, WillowWood has spent more than 115 years committed to leveling the playing field for people experiencing limb loss through innovation and the pursuit of the best possible clinical outcomes. The Company pioneered the gel liner, a critical interface between a patient’s residual limb and their prosthesis, and remains the go-to liner brand for patients and prosthetists, offering approximately 1,000 SKUs alongside custom liner capabilities that solve the most challenging cases. This has been complemented by a fast-growing feet, knees and custom-fabrication portfolio to give amputees the mobility they are seeking.

“Since partnering with the Arbogast family in 2018, Daniel and I have been proud to build WillowWood into a leader in prosthetic products. This next chapter with CVC is about accelerating what we have built – bringing new products to patients faster and expanding internationally. We are grateful to Blue Sea Capital for their support and excited for what lies ahead,” said Mahesh Mansukhani, Chief Executive Officer of WillowWood.

Mansukhani and Rubin joined forces with the Arbogast family in 2018 and brought complementary commercial and operational expertise that allowed the Company to transform into a platform with a complete prosthetics products portfolio, upgraded commercial leadership, a broad R&D ecosystem and in-house manufacturing in Mt. Sterling, Ohio and Mesa, Arizona. With 18 new product launches since 2021, WillowWood partners with leading national academic institutions to deliver the highest quality and outcomes to its patients, and its innovation is regularly awarded by industry prizes such as the distinguished Thranhardt award which will recognize WillowWood’s research into protecting limb health at the upcoming 2026 AOPA National Assembly.

“WillowWood is a business of rare quality, built over more than a century into the leader in its field. Mahesh, Daniel, and the team have created a differentiated platform with a clear runway ahead, and we are delighted to be partnering with them, the Arbogast family, and Blue Sea Capital to support its next phase,” said Cathrin Petty, Managing Partner and Global Head of Healthcare at CVC.

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WillowWood is a business of rare quality, built over more than a century into the leader in its field

Cathrin PettyManaging Partner and Global Head of Healthcare at CVC

CVC Catalyst plans to accelerate WillowWood’s next phase of growth. The partnership will invest in research and development and new product innovation, and will pursue an active M&A strategy to broaden the Company’s offering and geographic reach. A particular priority will be expanding WillowWood’s international presence, including building a direct commercial footprint in Europe. WillowWood will benefit from CVC Healthcare’s global scale, international network, and MedTech expertise.

“The opportunity ahead in Europe is substantial, and CVC’s geographic footprint and sector expertise are well suited to helping WillowWood build a direct presence and scale internationally. It is businesses at this type of inflection point that we are looking to support with CVC Catalyst, and we look forward to working with the team as they bring new products to more patients in these markets,” said Phil Robinson, Partner at CVC.

“We at Blue Sea are both proud and humbled to have supported Mahesh, Daniel, and the Arbogast family in accelerating WillowWood’s growth, and we are even more energized by the opportunity ahead,” said Erin Lansky, Principal at Blue Sea Capital and member of the Board of Directors of WillowWood.

CVC Catalyst is CVC’s dedicated mid-market private equity strategy, seeking leading businesses with strong market positions and compelling long-term fundamentals. CVC has a long and successful track record of investing in MedTech and healthcare businesses, with a proven playbook – demonstrated through investments including Rayner, Spectrum, and Therakos – encompassing R&D acceleration, commercial build-out, international expansion, and targeted M&A. WillowWood is a natural fit for the Catalyst mandate, combining over a century of prosthetics innovation with a strongly aligned management team and significant runway for growth.

Closing of the transaction is subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities and is expected in the third quarter of 2026.

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Carlyle Global Credit and Content Partners Announce Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle Providing New Capital for Film and TV Growth

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NEW YORK – June 16 – Global investment firm Carlyle’s (NASDAQ: CG) Global Credit platform and Content Partners today announced the successful closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle for Content Partners LLC (the “Company”), the leading independent owner of major studio-distributed films, television programming, and related participations.

The transaction includes the option for existing investors, including Carlyle Credit Opportunities Fund II (“CCOF II”), and new third party investors, as well as Carlyle Credit Opportunities Fund III (“CCOF III”), to participate and provides additional capital to support Content Partners’ continued growth and acquisition strategy across the film and television ecosystem. Existing investors were provided with the option to realize liquidity or continue participating in the Company’s future growth.

Founded in 2006 by Steven Blume and Steven Kram, Content Partners is an investment firm and asset manager focused on providing liquidity solutions to owners of media assets across film, television, music, and other entertainment properties. Today, the Company manages a portfolio of over 800 motion pictures and more than 3,000 hours of television content and is the largest independent owner of major studio-distributed content. Since the 2022 investment by Carlyle’s Global Credit platform, Content Partners has significantly expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and growth across its library of film and television assets.

“We are pleased to have supported Content Partners’ success and look forward to continuing our partnership as the Company enters its next phase of growth with this new capital,” said Benjamin Fund, Partner at Carlyle. “Content Partners has built a differentiated platform focused on high-quality film and television assets. The portfolio is characterized by what we believe are long-duration, largely uncorrelated cash flows that we think are well positioned to continue benefiting from sustained demand for premium library content. We look forward to partnering with the team to build on this success in the years to come.”

“Content Partners is excited about the successful closing of this continuation vehicle, which delivers meaningful new capital to fuel our ongoing acquisition momentum while providing existing investors with attractive liquidity options,” said Steven Kram, Co-Founder and CEO; Steven Blume, Co-Founder, CFO, and COO; and John Mass, President of Content Partners. “We appreciate the strong ongoing support from Carlyle and are confident this transaction will help us further strengthen our position as the leading independent owner of premium studio film and television assets. We’re eager to build on this momentum by continuing to pursue compelling film and television opportunities that will expand our market-leading library and deliver outstanding long-term value.”

Carlyle’s Credit Opportunities strategy within the firm’s Global Credit platform seeks to provide highly structured and privately negotiated solutions across the capital structure to family, founder, and management-owned businesses, sponsor-backed companies, and special situations, with a focus on long-term value creation. Carlyle’s Global Credit platform has $209 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026.

Moelis & Company LLC served as financial advisor to Carlyle. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal counsel to Carlyle. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel to Content Partners.

About Carlyle

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $475 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2026, Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors. Carlyle employs more than 2,500 people in 28 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.

About Content Partners LLC

Content Partners is a Los Angeles-based investment company founded in 2006 by Steven Blume and Steven Kram, and is the worldwide leader in acquiring films, television programming, and related royalties. The company purchases such assets from investors, producers, writers, directors, actors, and musicians. Target acquisitions include film, television, and music assets that are generating cash flow and have long-term distribution deals with major studios, networks, publishers, and other distribution channels. Since its inception, Content Partners has acquired interests in over 800 studio-release films and more than 3,000 hours of television.

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Blackstone Launches SablePointe Credit Strategies to Expand Origination Capabilities Across Asset-Based Lending and Specialty Credit Markets

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) today announced the launch of SablePointe Credit Strategies (“SablePointe”), a new platform supporting origination, underwriting, and portfolio management in asset-based lending. SablePointe has hired James Garlick, former co‑founder of Wingspire, as President to lead its buildout and strategic growth.

Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, SablePointe will support BXCI as it sources, structures, and manages senior secured asset-based and first-out credit facilities for corporate borrowers, drawing on the longstanding sponsor and intermediary relationships of the BXCI and SablePointe teams. The platform complements BXCI’s scale, capital, and global reach with specialized industry knowledge and structuring expertise.

“This is an important new platform for origination and strengthens our ability to be a one-stop capital solutions provider for companies,” said Aneek Mamik, Head of Financial Services for Asset Based Finance for BXCI. “We look forward to working with James and his team to originate high-quality opportunities across the asset-based lending markets.”

“The combination of SablePointe’s expertise and BXCI’s scale and existing corporate lending platform will be powerful for both borrowers and our investors,” added Brad Marshall, Global Head of Private Credit Strategies for BXCI.

“It is a tremendous opportunity and a privilege to partner with Blackstone in launching SablePointe,” said James Garlick, President of SablePointe. “We are in the early innings of building a foundation that will support a strategy for BXCI that we expect to grow meaningfully over time, delivering thoughtful credit solutions, disciplined execution, and exceptional service to borrowers, sponsors, and investors.”
SablePointe will initially support BXCI’s asset-based and first-out direct lending credit strategies, with plans to extend its support across additional specialty asset classes over time.
Crown Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Blackstone in connection with the launch of SablePointe Credit Strategies.
 
About SablePointe Credit Strategies
SablePointe Credit Strategies is a Blackstone portfolio company supporting Blackstone Credit & Insurance’s origination, underwriting, and portfolio management capabilities across asset-based lending, first-out credit products, and a growing range of specialty asset classes. Additional information is available at www.sablepointecredit.com.
 
About Blackstone Credit & Insurance
Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) is one of the world’s leading credit investors. Our investments span the credit markets, including private investment grade, asset-based lending, public investment grade and high yield, sustainable resources, infrastructure debt, collateralized loan obligations, direct lending and opportunistic credit. We seek to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for institutional and individual investors by offering companies capital needed to strengthen and grow their businesses. BXCI is also a leading provider of investment management services for insurers, helping those companies better deliver for policyholders through our world-class capabilities in investment grade private credit.

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CapMan Infra invests in Hansabuss to support the development of public transportation in the Baltics

CapMan Nordic Infrastructure II fund has agreed to acquire Hansabuss, the largest private bus operator in public lines in the Baltics, from Hansa Group. The investment is aligned with CapMan Infra’s strategy to strengthen essential public transportation infrastructure across Northern Europe.

Founded in 1995, Hansabuss has developed into a leading Baltic transportation company with a strong position in public transportation, charter services and other regular transportation for public sector clients and corporations. The company operates across Estonia and Latvia and has a track record of profitable growth driven by successful tender performance and market consolidation. The company is well positioned to benefit from the long-term market liberalisation trend in the Baltic public transportation sector, including green transition requirements in tenders such as low-emission and electric fleets.

CapMan Infra’s investment will support Hansabuss in its next phase of growth. As the new owner, CapMan Infra will provide strong financial backing to drive low emission and electric fleet investments, operational development, further strengthening the company’s competitiveness and growth prospects.

“We are proud to invest in a company with a strong heritage and culture, as well as an important role in public transportation in Estonia and Latvia. Hansabuss is well positioned to continue developing its operations and strengthening its market position. We look forward to supporting the company together with its management and employees in the next phase of growth,” says Eero Hautaniemi, Partner at CapMan Infra.

The CapMan Infra team has significant experience in the public transportation sector through its investments in Finland’s largest bus transportation company Koiviston Auto and Norwegian ferry operator Norled. In both investments, fleet investments supporting the green transition, tendering capabilities, and operational development have been central to value creation.

“Having successfully built Hansabuss into the largest privately owned bus transport company in public lines in the Baltics over the last three decades, the time was right for Hansa Grupp to pursue this transaction and find a strong and experienced new owner for our bus transport activities as we focus on our other existing business activities in the Baltics and internationally,” says Neeme Tammis, Founder of Hansa Group.

“CapMan Infra as the new owner of Hansabuss will bring valuable international experience and industry expertise that will strengthen our current operations and future developments. We will be better positioned to serve our customers, pursue additional growth opportunities and strengthen our market position in the Baltics,” says Indrek Halliste, CEO at Hansabuss.

All current employees of Hansabuss will remain in their current positions following the acquisition. The transaction will have no impact on Hansabuss’ existing customers or services.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and merger control clearance in Estonia.

For more information:

Eero Hautaniemi, Partner, CapMan Infra, +358 50 553 8281

Vinski Siponen, Investment Manager, CapMan Infra, +358 50 490 4632

About CapMan

CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and 7.2 billion euros in assets under management. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics we have developed hundreds of companies and assets creating significant value for over three decades. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors by enabling change across our portfolio companies. An example of this is greenhouse gas reduction targets that we have set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario and our commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover real estate and infrastructure assets, real asset debt, natural capital and minority and majority investments in portfolio companies. We also provide wealth management solutions. Altogether, CapMan employs around 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London, Luxembourg, and Düsseldorf. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001. www.capman.com.

About Hansa Group

Hansa Group is one of Estonia’s leading privately owned investment holding companies, with business operations in passenger transportation, vehicle rental and full-service leasing, commercial vehicle sales and after-sales services, real estate development and financial investments. Through its subsidiaries and long-term investments, Hansa Group has built a diversified portfolio of businesses with leading positions in their respective markets. The group focuses on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and creating long-term value through active ownership and strategic development. Hansa Group has revenues of above EUR 120 million and employs approximately 1000 people. Hansa Group is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. www.hansagrupp.ee.

About Hansabuss

Hansabuss is the largest privately owned bus transportation company in public lines in the Baltics, providing public transportation, charter services, school transport, employee shuttle services, and international transport solutions across Estonia, Latvia, and the wider region. Founded in 1995 with a single bus, Hansabuss has grown into a major provider of safe, reliable and customer-focused transportation services. Hansabuss has revenues of approximately EUR 50 million, operates a fleet of over 500 buses and employs approximately 800 people. Hansabuss is recognized for its high service standards, operational excellence, and commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility solutions. Hansabuss is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. www.hansabuss.ee.  

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Warburg Pincus Announces Tender Offer for J.S.B. Co., Ltd.

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Positioning Japan’s Leading Student Housing Platform for Its Next Phase of Growth

Tokyo, June 12, 2026 – Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of global growth investing, today announced that it will launch a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to acquire all common shares and stock options of J.S.B. Co., Ltd. (“JSB” or the “Company”; Securities code: TSE 3480), a leading integrated student housing and services platform in Japan, at an offer price of JPY 9,000 per share and JPY 1,735,000 per stock option.

The Company’s Board of Directors has expressed its opinion in support for the series of transactions (the “Transaction”), including the Tender Offer, and recommended that shareholders and stock option holders tender their shares and their stock options. Warburg Pincus has also entered into tender agreements with the Company’s largest shareholders, the Oka Family (39.20%) and HIKARI TSUSHIN Group (19.27%), both of whom have agreed to tender their shares to the Tender Offer in support of the Transaction. Together, they represent more than 58% of the Company’s outstanding shares.

Following the Transaction, the Oka Family is expected to remain a long-term shareholder through a planned re-investment, reflecting a shared commitment to the Company’s long-term growth strategy.

JSB traces its origins to Kyoto Student Information Center Co., Ltd., founded in 1976, and was incorporated under its current name in Tokyo in July 1990. Today, JSB is Japan’s leading provider of student housing and related services with UniLife as its flagship brand. The Company manages approximately 100,000 student housing units across approximately 2,700 properties throughout Japan and maintains longstanding relationships with more than 1,200 universities and institutions nationwide.

JSB operates one of Japan’s most comprehensive living platforms for students, combining housing, operational management, dining, and student support services designed to help students transition successfully into university life. The Company plays an important role in supporting students, universities, local communities, and Japan’s broader education ecosystem.

Warburg Pincus intends to partner closely with the management team to accelerate JSB’s long-term growth strategy, including expanding the supply of high-quality student housing, strengthening university and community partnerships, enhancing student services and digital capabilities, pursuing strategic bolt-on acquisitions, and supporting future capital formation opportunities.

The partnership is intended to provide JSB with greater flexibility to pursue long-term investments and growth initiatives, while maintaining operational continuity and preserving the values and stakeholder relationships that have defined the Company since its founding.

Takashi Murata, Head of Japan and Co-Head of Asia Real Estate at Warburg Pincus, said:

“We are honored to partner with the management team and the Oka Family on JSB’s next phase of growth. Leveraging our extensive experience investing in Asia’s living and real estate sectors, our strong track record of partnering with management teams to scale market-leading platforms, and our global value creation capabilities, we are committed to supporting JSB’s continued growth, helping it better serve the evolving needs of the next generation of students across Japan and internationally.

We believe this partnership positions JSB to capture the significant long-term opportunities emerging from Japan’s evolving student housing market and further strengthen its position as the country’s leading integrated student living and services platform.”

Vishal Mahadevia, Head of Asia Private Equity at Warburg Pincus, said:

“JSB exemplifies the high-quality businesses we seek to back across Asia Pacific through our long-term partnership approach. This investment underscores both the strength of our Asia franchise and our deepening commitment to Japan, where we continue to see compelling private equity opportunities. We look forward to partnering with the management team to support JSB’s next chapter of growth.”

The transaction marks Warburg Pincus’ first take-private investment in Japan and follows the opening of its Tokyo office in 2025, underscoring the firm’s strong conviction in the market and its long-term commitment to expanding its investment footprint across both private equity and real estate in Japan. The investment further reinforces the firm’s long-standing belief in Asia’s living sector and builds on over two decades of experience backing leading living platforms across the region, including Tokyo Beta, Japan’s largest share-house platform; Good Host Spaces, India’s leading purpose-built student housing platform; Weave Living, a living sector specialist focused on the gateway cities in Asia Pacific.

The Tender Offer is expected to commence on June 15, 2026, and to continue until July 27, 2026.

This press release is intended to provide information relating to the Tender Offer to the public and has not been prepared for the purpose of soliciting an offer to sell, or making an offer to purchase, any securities, and may not be used or relied upon in connection with any offer or solicitation. The information contained herein is not for publication or distribution to persons in the United States of America. Any securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration thereunder or pursuant to an available exemption therefrom.

If shareholders wish to tender their securities, they should first read the Tender Offer Explanation Statement concerning the Tender Offer for information on the means by which they may tender their securities in the Tender Offer. This press release shall neither be, nor constitute a part of, an offer to sell or purchase, or solicitation to sell or purchase, any securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation to sell or purchase securities may not be permitted, and neither this press release (or any part of this press release) nor its distribution shall be interpreted to constitute the basis of any agreement in relation to the Tender Offer, and this press release may not be relied upon at the time of entering into any such agreement.

Unless otherwise specified, all the procedures in connection with the Tender Offer shall be conducted in the Japanese language. While a part or all of the documents in connection with the Tender Offer may be prepared in English, the Japanese documents shall prevail in case of any discrepancies between Japanese documents and corresponding English documents.

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About Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus LLC is the pioneer of global growth investing. A private partnership since 1966, the firm has the flexibility and experience to focus on helping investors and management teams achieve enduring success across market cycles. Today, the firm has more than $100 billion in assets under management, and more than 215 companies in its active portfolio, diversified across stages, sectors, and geographies. Warburg Pincus has invested in more than 1,100 companies across its private equity, real estate, and capital solutions strategies.

The firm is headquartered in New York with more than 15 offices globally. For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Warburg Pincusによる株式会社ジェイ・エス・ビーの普通株式及び新株予約権に対する公開買付けに関するお知らせ

日本を代表する学生向け住宅プラットフォームを次なる成長フェーズへ

東京 — 2026612

グローバル・グロース投資のパイオニアであるWarburg Pincusは、本日、日本有数の学生向けマンション及び関連サービスの総合プラットフォームを運営する株式会社ジェイ・エス・ビー(証券コード:東証3480、以下「JSB」といいます。)の普通株式及び新株予約権の全てを取得するための公開買付け(以下「本公開買付け」といいます。)を開始すると発表しました。本公開買付けにおける公開買付価格は、普通株式1株当たり9,000円、新株予約権1個当たり1,735,000円です。

JSBの取締役会は、本公開買付けを含む一連の取引(以下「本取引」といいます。)に賛同の意見を表明するとともに、JSBの株主及び新株予約権者の皆様に対して本公開買付けへの応募を推奨することを決議しています。また、Warburg Pincusは、JSBの筆頭株主である岡家(所有割合:39.20%)及び光通信グループ(所有割合:19.27%)との間で応募契約を締結しており、両者は本取引に賛同し、保有株式を本公開買付けに応募することに合意しています(両者の所有割合の合計は58%超となります。)。

本取引後も、岡家は予定されている再出資を通じて、Warburg Pincusとともに長期的な株主として引き続き残る予定ですが、これは、JSBの長期的な成長戦略に対する、両者の共通のコミットメントを示すものです。

1976年創業の株式会社京都学生情報センターを前身として、1990年7月に東京都に株式会社ジェイ・エス・ビーの商号で設立されたJSBは、「UniLife」を基幹ブランドとし、日本において学生向けマンション及び関連サービスを提供するリーディング・カンパニーです。JSBは、全国に約2,700物件・約10万戸の学生向けマンションを管理し、全国の1,200以上の大学・教育機関との長期的な関係を構築しています。

JSBは、住宅、運営管理、食事提供、学生支援サービスを組み合わせることで、日本有数の包括的な学生向け生活プラットフォームを提供しており、学生生活の円滑な立ち上がりを支援しています。JSBは、学生、大学、地域社会、そして日本全体の教育エコシステムを支える上で重要な役割を担っています。

Warburg Pincusは、JSBの経営陣と緊密に連携し、高品質な学生向けマンションの供給拡大、大学及び地域社会との連携強化、学生向けサービス及びデジタル機能の強化、戦略的M&Aの推進、ならびに将来の成長資金の調達支援を含む、JSBの長期的な成長戦略を加速させる方針です。

本パートナーシップは、事業運営の継続性や、創業以来培ってきた価値観及びステークホルダーとの関係性を維持しつつ、JSBが長期的な投資及び成長施策をより柔軟に推進できるようにすることを目指すものです。

Warburg Pincusの日本代表兼アジア不動産部門共同責任者である村田貴士氏は、次のように述べています。

「当社は、経営陣及び岡家のパートナーとして、JSBの次なる成長フェーズをともに歩めることを大変光栄に思います。アジアの住宅・不動産分野における豊富な経験、経営陣とのパートナーシップを通じてマーケットをリードするプラットフォームを成長させてきた確かな実績、そしてグローバルでの価値創出力を活かし、当社はJSBの持続的な成長を支援し、日本国内及び海外における次世代の学生の多様化するニーズに一層応えられるよう尽力いたします。

本パートナーシップにより、JSBは進化を続ける日本の学生向けマンション市場における長期的な成長機会を捉え、日本を代表する学生向けマンション及び関連サービスの総合プラットフォームとしての地位をさらに強固なものにできると考えています。」

Warburg Pincusのアジア・プライベート・エクイティ部門責任者であるVishal Mahadeviaは、次のように述べています。

「JSBは、アジア太平洋地域において、長期的なパートナーシップを通じて、当社が成長を支援したいと考える、まさに理想的な企業です。今回の投資は、当社のアジアにおける強固な事業基盤と、魅力的なプライベート・エクイティの投資機会が引き続き見込まれる日本市場へのコミットメントを一層強めていることを示しています。経営陣のパートナーとして、JSBの次なる成長ステージを支援できることを大変楽しみにしています。」

本取引は、Warburg Pincusが2025年の東京オフィス開設後に実施した、日本における初の非公開化案件です。本件はまた、同市場に対する当社の強い確信と、プライベート・エクイティ及び不動産分野の双方にわたって日本での投資基盤を拡大していくという長期的なコミットメントを示すものです。本投資はさらに、当社がアジアの住宅セクターに対して長年有してきた見方を一層裏付けるものであり、日本最大のシェアハウスプラットフォームであるTokyo Beta、インド有数の学生向け住宅プラットフォームであるGood Host Spaces、アジア太平洋の主要都市における住宅分野に特化したWeave Living等、同地域における主要な住宅プラットフォームへの投資で培ってきた20年以上にわたる経験の積み重ねの上に成り立っているものです。

本公開買付けは、2026年6月15日に開始し、2026年7月27日まで実施される予定です。

本プレスリリースは、本公開買付けに関する情報を一般に提供することを目的としており、いかなる有価証券の売却の申込み、又は購入の申込みの勧誘を構成するものではなく、いかなる申込み又は勧誘に関連して使用又は依拠することもできません。本プレスリリースに含まれる情報は、米国内において又は米国に向けて公表又は配布することを目的としたものではありません。本プレスリリースで言及されるいかなる有価証券も、1933年米国証券法(その後の改正を含みます。)に基づき登録されておらず、また登録される予定もありません。したがって、同法に基づく登録又は適用可能な免除規定に従わない限り、米国において当該有価証券の募集又は販売を行うことはできません。

株主の皆様が本公開買付けへの応募を希望する場合、本公開買付けに係る「公開買付説明書」をお読みください。本プレスリリースは、いかなる法域においても、有価証券の売買の申込み、又はその勧誘を構成するものではなく、またその一部を構成するものでもありません。また、本プレスリリース(またはその一部)及びその配布は、本公開買付けに関連するいかなる合意の基礎を構成するものと解釈されるべきではなく、本プレスリリースは、かかる合意を締結する際に依拠されるべきものではありません。

特段の定めがない限り、本公開買付けに関連するすべての手続は日本語で行われるものとします。本公開買付けに関連する書類の一部又は全部が英語で作成される場合がありますが、日本語の書類と内容に相違がある場合は、日本語の書類が優先するものとします。

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Warburg Pincusについて

Warburg Pincus LLCは、グローバル・グロース投資のパイオニアです。1966年の設立以来、プライベート・パートナーシップとして活動してきた当社は、市場サイクルを問わず、投資家や経営陣の持続的な成功を支援するための柔軟性と豊富な経験を有しています。現在、当社の運用資産総額は1,000億ドル超に達し、様々な成長段階、業種、地域にわたる215社超の企業で構成される投資ポートフォリオを保有しています。Warburg Pincusは、プライベート・エクイティ、不動産、キャピタル・ソリューションズの各戦略を通じて、1,100社以上に投資を行ってきました。

当社は本社をニューヨークに置き、世界各国に15拠点以上のオフィスを構えています。より詳細な情報については、www.warburgpincus.comをご覧いただくか、LinkedInの当社公式ページをフォローいただくことでご確認いただけます。

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Crowe accelerates long-term growth trajectory with investment from KKR

KKR

Strategic partnership underscores Crowe’s longstanding leadership as a premier accounting and consulting firm

Facilitates investments in talent, technology, and expanded capabilities while preserving independence, commitment to quality and core values

CHICAGO and NEW YORK, BUSINESS WIRE, (June 11, 2026) – Crowe LLP (“Crowe”), a leading public accounting and consulting firm, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced an agreement under which funds managed by KKR will make a significant equity investment in Crowe Advisory LLC, becoming its first institutional capital partner.

KKR’s investment underscores its strong conviction in Crowe’s differentiated platform, team and long-term growth potential. The investment will accelerate Crowe’s existing business strategy, which is driving momentum across each of its service lines and a continued reputation for quality. It will also facilitate continued investments in talent, technology, and innovation, further enhancing the firm’s capabilities and client service. Importantly, Crowe’s strategy will remain rooted in its longstanding culture, core values, and commitment to delivering the highest quality client outcomes.

Founded over 80 years ago, Crowe is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the United States, established as a trusted advisor with long-standing client relationships. The firm provides audit, tax, advisory and consulting services to public and privately held companies with deep industry expertise across financial services, manufacturing, healthcare and technology, among other sectors.

“At its core, this strategic partnership is about staying ahead of what our clients need and making sure we’re equipped to deliver,” said Crowe CEO Steven Strammello. “We have a strong strategy and real momentum, and this investment helps us take the next step. With KKR’s support, we will invest even more deeply in our people, our capabilities, and the quality we’re known for. We’ve built something special at Crowe over the past 80 years, and our culture and values will continue to define how we move forward.”

“Crowe’s distinct culture and outstanding talent have enabled it to build trusted client relationships and a reputation as an advisor of choice. We are excited to partner with the Crowe team to support its continued growth and investment in next-generation client capabilities, while staying true to its core values, independence, and client service,” said Chris Harrington, Partner at KKR.

KKR is making its investment in Crowe Advisory LLC through its North America Fund XIV.

In connection with the investment, Crowe will reorganize its structure prior to closing. Upon closing, the newly formed Crowe Advisory LLC will provide all tax, advisory, and other non-attest services to clients. Crowe LLP will remain a licensed CPA firm and continue to provide all attest services, including audits and reviews. This alternative practice structure will support Crowe’s continued growth while maintaining adherence to the regulatory framework required for attest services. Crowe Advisory LLC and Crowe LLP will continue serving clients worldwide as a leading member of the Crowe Global network.

The transaction is expected to close in the third calendar quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and required regulatory approvals.

Harris Williams is serving as financial adviser to Crowe. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is serving as legal adviser to Crowe with Mayer Brown serving as advisor to Crowe’s Board of Directors. William Blair & Company, LLC is serving as financial adviser and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal adviser to KKR.

About Crowe

Crowe LLP is a public accounting and consulting firm that uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to public and private entities. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.

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Stonepeak and Energy Equation Partners to Acquire Anwim

Stonepeak
Moya

Moya

 

NEW YORK – June 11, 2026 – Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, and Energy Equation Partners (“EEP”), an investment firm focused on backing middle market energy companies, today announced an agreement to acquire Anwim S.A. (“Anwim”), Poland’s largest independent fuel marketer and owner of the MOYA station network. The transaction marks a continuation of Stonepeak and EEP’s European fuel retail joint venture, following its acquisition of a majority interest in JET Tankstellen Deutschland GmbH (“JET”), a leading fuel retailer in Germany and Austria, in December 2025.

Anwim is a nationwide retail and wholesale distributor of fuels in Poland. It is the nation’s third-largest and fastest-growing fuel station chain, with over 540 MOYA stations and handling approximately 3 billion liters of volume annually. As one of the largest fuels distributors in Poland, Anwim has access to the country’s full fuel logistics infrastructure supply chain, supporting domestic sourcing and significant import capabilities for fuel, and allowing it to comprehensively address the needs of its broad customer base, which includes individual retail fuel customers, large multinational companies, and smaller commercial customers, such as filling station operators, transport companies, manufacturers, and processing plants.

“Poland continues to exhibit strong, long-term fuel demand, and Anwim is well positioned to meet it, with diversified offerings, an expansive footprint, and high-quality infrastructure,” said Anthony Borreca, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Energy at Stonepeak. “Leveraging Stonepeak and EEP’s combined expertise in energy infrastructure, the fuel station market, and e-mobility, as well as the ability to exchange operational best practices with JET, we believe Anwim will be even better situated to strengthen the MOYA brand and expand its leadership position in today’s dynamic market. We look forward to working closely with the EEP and Anwim teams towards those goals.”

“We see strong potential in Anwim and the opportunity to build a leading independent multi-energy platform across Europe,” added Sari Haidar, Investment Partner at Energy Equation Partners. “Given our presence in European markets and our expertise in energy infrastructure and mobility, we will be able to realize tangible synergies, both in terms of operational know-how, e-mobility development, and building modern services for retail customers. Together with the Stonepeak team, we are committed to supporting a seamless transition for Anwim’s future success.”

“The recent years have been a period of highly dynamic growth and business transformation for Anwim,” said Rafał Pietrasina, CEO of Anwim. “Today, we are a strong, modern organization operating in fuel import, wholesale, and retail, while expanding into new areas related to e-mobility and the energy transition. Securing strong partners in Stonepeak and EEP who thoroughly understand the specifics of our industry opens up the next stage of development and creates new perspectives for further strengthening MOYA’s market position.”

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Rymarz Zdort Maruta served as legal counsel to Stonepeak and EEP. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as financing counsel to Stonepeak and EEP.

About Anwim S.A.
Anwim S.A. is the largest independent Polish company in the fuel sector, present on the market for over 30 years. It operates across the import, wholesale, and retail distribution of liquid fuels, handling approximately 3 billion liters of volume annually. Anwim is the owner and operator of MOYA, the third-largest and fastest growing fuel station network in Poland, comprising over 540 locations. The company has consistently executed its growth strategy by expanding the MOYA network footprint and broadened exposure into areas related to e-mobility and the energy transition.

About Stonepeak
Stonepeak is a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets with approximately $88 billion of assets under management. Through its investment in defensive, hard-asset businesses globally, Stonepeak aims to create value for its investors and portfolio companies, with a focus on downside protection and strong risk-adjusted returns. Stonepeak, as sponsor of private equity and credit investment vehicles, provides capital, operational support, and committed partnership to grow investments in its target sectors, which include digital infrastructure, energy and energy transition, transport and logistics, and real estate. Stonepeak is headquartered in New York with offices in Houston, Washington, D.C., London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. For more information, please visit www.stonepeak.com.

About Energy Equation Partners
Energy Equation Partners is an energy specialist investment firm that seeks to invest in companies that are well established in the energy sector and have the potential to play a valuable role in the shift from “brown to green”. Over the past two decades, the principals of EEP have deployed over $10 billion of equity capital across the energy value chain globally and have significant experience in fuel retail.

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For Anwim S.A.:
Marcin Przybylski
media@anwim.pl
+48 791 477 244

For Stonepeak:
Kate Beers / Maya Brounstein
corporatecomms@stonepeak.com
+1 (646) 540-5225

For Energy Equation Partners:
Sari Haidar
sari@energyequationpartners.com
+44 75 5112 5113

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KKR Launches Helix Digital Infrastructure, a New Company to Finance and Deliver the Next Generation of AI Infrastructure

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Helix launches with over $10 billion of committed capital to accelerate the deployment of data centers, power and connectivity required to meet growing demand for AI

Kuwait Investment Authority, NVIDIA and Vistra join KKR as founding investors; NVIDIA to serve as a cornerstone strategic partner, Vistra as the preferred power partner to Helix

Former Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky leads new company

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KKR, together with the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced the launch of Helix Digital Infrastructure (“Helix”), a new company designed to deliver integrated infrastructure at the speed and scale required for hyperscalers to meet accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) demand. As building AI infrastructure becomes increasingly complex, Helix will serve as a single coordination point for hyperscalers’ data centers, power, connectivity and related needs.

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Founded with anchor investments from investors including KKR, KIA, NVIDIA and Vistra, the Helix strategy has more than $10 billion in total long-duration capital commitments to date. NVIDIA will also serve as a strategic partner to support the deployment of NVIDIA DSX AI factory-aligned infrastructure with a view to maximizing tokens per watt, achieving lowest total cost of ownership and accelerating time to first token for investments pursued by Helix. Vistra, a leading integrated power generation and electricity company with operations across 18 states and Washington, D.C., will be the preferred power provider for Helix investments. Following the closing of the founding commitments, Helix is open to additional eligible institutional investors.

AI is driving the largest infrastructure buildout in modern history, requiring trillions of dollars in investment across data centers, power generation and transmission, connectivity and related infrastructure over the coming decade. The scale and complexity of financing and coordinating this buildout represents a key industry bottleneck, ultimately slowing hyperscalers from delivering the models, services and applications their customers demand. Delivering AI infrastructure requires credible, long-term financial underwriters capable of committing capital consistently. Hyperscalers are also seeking more integrated and repeatable infrastructure solutions that meaningfully reduce the complexity they face in building at unprecedented scale.

KKR launched Helix in response to these challenges. Helix will be positioned as a single, trusted strategic partner to hyperscalers, armed with a long-duration, multi-billion-dollar capital base, and with integrated development capabilities and coordinated execution across AI infrastructure. The company is led by Adam Selipsky, former CEO of Amazon Web Services, who brings first-hand experience scaling the world’s largest cloud business, and deep insight into hyperscaler infrastructure priorities. He is joined by a dedicated management team and Board. Waldemar Szlezak, KKR’s Global Head of Digital Infrastructure, will serve as Helix’s Chief Investment Officer. Helix will seek to invest in and manage assets critical to enabling AI, including hyperscale data center development and operations; baseload and flexible power generation; transmission and distribution infrastructure; and fiber and connectivity infrastructure, among other assets.

“Large users of digital infrastructure have an urgent need to reduce complexity and unlock new capacity. Helix combines significant long-term capital with the capabilities and expertise to deliver holistic AI infrastructure solutions with speed and scale,” said Adam Selipsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Helix Digital Infrastructure. “Helix is further strengthened by strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and Vistra across technology and power, which we believe will enable the company to deliver the infrastructure that will underpin hyperscalers’ AI strategies for years to come.”

“We view AI infrastructure as one of the defining long-term investment opportunities globally, and Helix is purpose-built to address it,” said Sheikh Saoud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, Managing Director of the Kuwait Investment Authority. “Helix reflects a differentiated model that combines proven leadership, integrated capabilities and long-term capital required to deliver the next generation of critical digital infrastructure at scale.”

“Useful AI has arrived, and demand for AI factories is extraordinary,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “AI is driving the largest infrastructure buildout in modern history. With the NVIDIA DSX platform and the Helix strategic partnership, we are bringing together a proven AI factory blueprint, world-class infrastructure expertise from KKR, and long-term capital to help AI cloud providers build the next generation of intelligence infrastructure.”

“Power generation and grid interconnections are critical gating factors for AI infrastructure deployments,” said Jim Burke, president and CEO of Vistra. “Helix brings together data center development, infrastructure and power capabilities under a single umbrella, providing a one-stop shop for large load customers. By utilizing Vistra’s existing fleet to deliver near-term power, Helix will accelerate delivery of power solutions through the use of existing assets while also bringing additionality with Vistra’s best-in-class capabilities, including power generation development and power grid expertise. Vistra has a proven track record in executing more than 5,000 megawatts of power purchase agreements with hyperscalers and looks forward to leveraging our leading and diverse generation fleet and operational expertise as Helix’s preferred power partner to help deliver the reliable, affordable energy these customers require.”

“Like a DNA helix, Helix Digital Infrastructure is built on a double strand of complementary strengths—KKR’s institutional capital and infrastructure expertise intertwined with Helix’s hyperscaler leadership and execution engine. Together, with our strategic partners, we are positioned to meet the financial and operational demands of the AI era,” said Joe Bae and Scott Nuttall, Co-Chief Executive Officers, KKR.

Helix is supported by KKR’s leading global infrastructure platform, which includes over $100 billion in infrastructure assets under management and more than $70 billion invested across digital and power assets. KKR’s experience across data centers, renewable and conventional power generation and transmission, fiber and related sectors provides the foundation for Helix’s integrated model. KKR’s anchor investment in the Helix strategy is funded through its balance sheet and other managed vehicles.

About Helix Digital Infrastructure
Helix Digital Infrastructure is a dedicated company focused on investing in, delivering and managing the next generation of AI-enabling infrastructure. Founded with anchor investors including KKR, the Kuwait Investment Authority, NVIDIA and Vistra, the company has access to a long-duration, multi-billion-dollar pool of capital. Supported by KKR’s leading global infrastructure platform, Helix is designed to deliver integrated solutions across hyperscale data centers, power generation and transmission, fiber, connectivity and related infrastructure. Helix is led by Adam Selipsky, former CEO of Amazon Web Services, and a management team with extensive experience across cloud, digital infrastructure and energy systems. For more information about Helix, please visit www.helixdi.com.

About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.

About the Kuwait Investment Authority
The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) is the world’s oldest sovereign wealth fund, established in 1953. The KIA’s main functions include managing the State’s General Reserve and Future Generations Fund. Stemming from this rich history, the KIA continues to safeguard the financial wealth of Kuwait’s current and future generations by diversifying revenue streams and ensuring a fiscally sustainable and secure future.

About Vistra
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading, Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas. The company serves 5 million retail customers and operates a growing portfolio of generation assets expected to reach a capacity of nearly 50,000 megawatts by year-end 2026. Vistra is a leader in transforming the energy landscape, with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. Learn more at https://www.vistracorp.com.

Notice to Readers
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, the operations of Helix. Readers can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “believe,” “expect,” “potential,” “continue,” “may,” “should,” “seek,” “approximately,” “predict,” “intend,” “will,” “plan,” “estimate,” “anticipate” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on KKR’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations, but these beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to KKR or within its control.

Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

General discussions contained within this press release regarding investment demand or market trends represent the view of either the source cited or KKR. Historical or current market trends are not reliable indicators of actual future market behavior or future performance of any particular investment that may differ materially, and should not be relied upon as such. Nothing contained herein is intended to predict the performance of any investment.

KIA, NVIDIA and Vistra are investors in Helix and accordingly will participate in returns generated by Helix. These and other investors will serve as strategic partners and may have certain rights, such as priority or first look rights, to provide goods or services to Helix investments.

Media Contact
Liidia Liuksila
Media@KKR.com

Source: KKR & Co. Inc.