GTCR co-CEOs see opportunities in uncertain times; KKR acquires majority stake of Refresco

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Feb. 22, 2022

GTCR co-CEOs see opportunities in uncertain times; KKR acquires majority stake of bottler Refresco

Good morning, Hubsters. MK Flynn here. After a relaxing long weekend, we’re back with the Wire. Talk about two(s) for Tuesday. Here’s hoping 2/22/22 brings good luck!

This morning, my Q&A series with high-profile private equity pros continues, with insights from Dean Mihas and Collin Roche, co-CEOs and managing directors at GTCR, who discuss why they see opportunities in uncertain times. Read the interview here.

Thirst quenching. KKR announced this morning that it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Refresco, one of the largest independent beverage contract manufacturers in the world.

Growth equity. Blackstone is not wasting any time ramping up its growth platform,” writes Chris. “The firm, which is just starting to raise what could become the largest-ever private equity fund, also is targeting $7 billion to $8 billion for its second growth fund, according to sources and a document from the Minnesota State Board of Investment.” Read the story to learn more details about Blackstone growth fund strategy - and to learn which other big shops have expanded into growth investing.

Healthcare advisors. Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist; Molly Joseph, former CEO of UnitedHealthcare Global; and Rolf Classon, former chairman of the executive committee of Bayer HealthCare AG and others have joined a new healthcare advisory council at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

That's what's going on in PE for now.

This afternoon, I'm joining my colleagues from PEI Media in a day of service for Black History Month. We'll be packing bags of donated clothes at the Black Feminist Project.

Chris writes the Wire on Wednesdays, so I'll see you on Thursday.

Cheers, MK

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