Australia's Steadfast agrees to $5.51 billion buyout bid by KKR-backed consortium

Steadfast Group agreed to a A$7.7B ($5.51B) takeover offer from a U.S. consortium backed by KKR. The deal is a clear control transaction and should be material for the company’s equity holders and potential sector sentiment around insurance brokerage M&A.

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Steadfast Group agreed to a A$7.7B ($5.51B) takeover offer from a U.S. consortium backed by KKR. The deal is a clear control transaction and should be material for the company’s equity holders and potential sector sentiment around insurance brokerage M&A.