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Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium

August 21 2026

The parties aim to complete the A$7.7bn transaction by December, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.

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Steadfast trading halted as consortium finalises A$7.7bn deal documentation

August 21 2026

The Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium is finalising documentation and financing for its proposed A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) acquisition of Steadfast after entering the final stages of due diligence.

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Steadfast takeover bid enters final due diligence stage as exclusivity extended

August 17 2026

This marks the second extension of the consortium's exclusivity period as discussions continue over the A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) takeover proposal.

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Steadfast extends takeover talks with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium

August 3 2026

The exclusivity period has been extended until 19 August to allow the parties to complete remaining due diligence.

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Japanese life insurers expected to deepen private credit partnerships, analysts say

July 29 2026

Strategic alliances with global asset managers are emerging as a preferred route for Japanese lifers seeking diversification and higher investment returns.

KKR joins Amwins-Dragoneer consortium in Steadfast takeover

July 14 2026

The PE firm has joined the bidding consortium, with the deal terms of the proposed A$7.7bn transaction unchanged.

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Ping An considers offloading US$1bn in software-focused private equity stakes — report

April 14 2026

The plan to reduce approximately US$1bn in North America-focused software private equity stakes comes amid a broader pullback from the asset class by private credit funds and insurers.

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Japan Post Insurance takes minority stake in KKR-backed Hoken Minaoshi Hompo

March 31 2026

The move builds on KKR’s 2025 acquisition and marks a step in Japan Post Insurance’s broader diversification push.

KKR to expand India insurance operations as part of broader investment push: Report

November 4 2025

The expansion comes as the firm deepens its insurance-led investment strategy across Asia, building on recent deals in Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.

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Peak Re's ratings remain unchanged following announcement of KKR, Quadrantis minority stakes: AM Best

October 22 2025

KKR and Quadrantis will acquire a combined 13.1% stake in the Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer.

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KKR, Quadrantis Capital to acquire minority stakes in Peak Re as Prudential Financial exits

October 21 2025

The transaction, which is expected to close in Q4 2025, will see KKR and Quadrantis Capital acquire a combined 13% interest in Peak Re.

KKR acquires Japanese insurance distributor Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group

September 17 2025

The investment firm purchased the company from Advantage Partners, gaining control of a distributor with 350 retail locations across Japan.

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