KKR and Marshall Wace to Form Long-Term Strategic Partnership

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KKR & Co. (KKR) to Take Minority Stake in Marshall Wace

September 9, 2015 6:38 AM EDT

KKR & Co. (NYSE: KKR) announced a long-term strategic partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, KKR will acquire at closing a 24.9% interest in Marshall Wace through a combination of cash and common units. In addition, KKR and Marshall Wace have the option to grow KKRs ownership interest over time to 39.9%.

Founded in 1997 by Paul Marshall and Ian Wace, Marshall Wace has over $22 billion of assets under management as of August 1, 2015, predominantly in equity long/short strategies. Marshall Wace has an excellent 17-year track record of innovation and investment success, consistently delivering attractive... More