KKR completes acquisition of majority position in FGS Global to support long-term growth
Aug 07, 2024•over 1 year ago
Acquiring Company
KKR
Acquired Company
FGS Global
Description
KKR has announced the acquisition of WPP’s full equity position in FGS Global, valuing FGS at US $1.7 billion. This strategic investment underscores KKR’s commitment to supporting FGS’s vision and strategy to be the leading global communications advisor and helping clients navigate the increasingly complex stakeholder economy.
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed