{"id":951448,"date":"2026-04-14T19:50:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T23:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/kkr-and-samsung-sds-form-strategic-partnership-to-drive-long-term-value-creation\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T19:50:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T23:50:02","slug":"kkr-and-samsung-sds-form-strategic-partnership-to-drive-long-term-value-creation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/kkr-and-samsung-sds-form-strategic-partnership-to-drive-long-term-value-creation\/","title":{"rendered":"KKR and Samsung SDS Form Strategic Partnership to Drive Long-Term Value Creation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwuline { text-decoration: underline }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>KKR and Samsung SDS Form Strategic Partnership to Drive Long-Term Value Creation<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>KKR to become active minority investor through KRW 1.22 trillion ($820 million) investment<\/i><\/p>\n<p>SEOUL, South Korea&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nKKR, a leading global investment firm, and Samsung SDS, a leading enterprise IT solutions company (the \u201cCompany\u201d) and a member of Samsung Group, today announced a strategic partnership to support Samsung SDS\u2019 next phase of growth and long-term value creation.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260414166241\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260414166241\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nUnder the strategic partnership, KKR, through funds managed by KKR, and Samsung SDS will closely collaborate on a range of value creation initiatives for the Company, including supporting organic and inorganic growth strategies, accelerating the Company\u2019s expansion as a full\u2011stack AI solutions provider, and expanding into new business areas. KKR will also serve in an active advisory capacity to Samsung SDS\u2019 management team, particularly in areas including M&amp;A, capital allocation, and supporting the Company\u2019s efforts to pursue strategic growth opportunities globally.<\/p>\n<p>\nIn connection with the strategic partnership, funds managed by KKR have entered into definitive agreements to acquire KRW 1.22 trillion ($820 million) of convertible bonds newly issued by Samsung SDS. The Company intends to utilize the investment, together with its existing resources, to strengthen its infrastructure and capabilities and reinforce its competitive position in key growth areas, including end-to-end AI transformation services.<\/p>\n<p>\nEstablished in 1985, Samsung SDS is a leading provider of enterprise IT solutions. The Company delivers a comprehensive suite of services spanning cloud, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and logistics to a global customer base across industries. As a core strategic priority, the Company continues to expand its AI transformation (AX) business through sustained investments in AI infrastructure, platforms, and capabilities. With approximately 26,000 employees and annual revenue of KRW 14 trillion, Samsung SDS combines scaled delivery capabilities with deep technical expertise and is well positioned to support its customers\u2019 evolving needs for cloud adoption and digital transformation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Chung Ho Park, Partner and Head of Korea at KKR<\/b>, said, \u201cThis unique strategic partnership brings together Samsung SDS, part of one of Korea\u2019s most established conglomerates, with KKR\u2019s global experience in long-term value creation. Against a backdrop of increasing demand for digital transformation and AI solutions, we have strong conviction in Samsung SDS\u2019 market leadership and growth potential by playing a critical role in advancing Korea\u2019s digital capabilities and infrastructure. We look forward to leveraging KKR\u2019s global network, deep local experience, and operational expertise to take the Company to its next stage of transformation as hands-on, active investors to drive long-term value creation for all shareholders and stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Jun Hee Lee, President and CEO of Samsung SDS<\/b>, commented, \u201cWe are delighted to welcome KKR as a strategic investor as we continue to advance our growth strategy. Through this strategic collaboration, we will actively explore a wide range of growth opportunities, including M&amp;A, by leveraging KKR\u2019s expertise accumulated in global capital markets. Through cooperation between the two companies, we will continue to work closely together to enhance Samsung SDS\u2019 corporate value and strengthen its foundation for global growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nKKR is making this investment primarily from its Asia Fund IV. This investment builds on KKR\u2019s long-standing track record of investing in leading Korean companies with recent examples including <i>Samhwa<\/i>, <i>MUSINSA<\/i>, <i>HD Hyundai Marine Solution,<\/i> and <i>SK Eternix<\/i>. It also adds to KKR\u2019s experience in the IT services sector globally, including <i>FUJI SOFT<\/i>, a leading system integrator in Japan; <i>DATAGROUP<\/i>, a leading IT solutions provider in Germany; a global full-lifecycle digital services transformation company <i>Ness Digital Engineering<\/i>; <i>Devoteam<\/i>, an IT and cloud services company focused on enabling digital transformation in France; and leading hybrid IT services provider <i>Ensono<\/i> in the US.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe transaction is expected to close during the second quarter, subject to customary closing conditions. Additional details of the transaction were not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">About KKR<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nKKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR\u2019s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR\u2019s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR\u2019s website at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kkr.com&amp;esheet=54505355&amp;newsitemid=20260414166241&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.kkr.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=fca5236dfcae647948495c9585e00029\">www.kkr.com<\/a>. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group\u2019s website at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalatlantic.com&amp;esheet=54505355&amp;newsitemid=20260414166241&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.globalatlantic.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=6d6ed57d13b22291a7b499b721fd6e55\">www.globalatlantic.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">About Samsung SDS<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nFounded in 1985, Samsung SDS is an ICT company with solutions which have been leading the digital transformation and innovation of clients for over 30 years across a wide range of industries. With operations in more than 40 countries, Samsung SDS&#8217; solutions utilize advanced analytics platforms, AI, blockchain, cloud technologies to serve a diverse range of industries including financial services, smart manufacturing, global logistics, and retail.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260414166241r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260414166241\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260414166241\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contacts<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b><br \/>For KKR:<\/p>\n<p>Wei Jun Ong<br \/>\n<br \/>+65 6922 5813<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:WeiJun.Ong@kkr.com\">WeiJun.Ong@kkr.com<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>James Jarman<br \/>\n<br \/>+65 8870 6452<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:James.Jarman@kkr.com\">James.Jarman@kkr.com<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For Samsung SDS:<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:pr_sds@samsung.com\">pr_sds@samsung.com<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>+82 2 6155 1026<\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Asia Pacific South Korea<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Professional Services Technology Software Finance Asset Management Consulting Artificial Intelligence<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260414166241\/en\/2773979\/3\/KKR_Logo_Feb_2.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260414166241\/en\/2773980\/3\/Samsung_SDS_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KKR and Samsung SDS Form Strategic Partnership to Drive Long-Term Value Creation KKR to become active minority investor through KRW 1.22 trillion ($820 million) investment SEOUL, South Korea&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Samsung SDS, a leading enterprise IT solutions company (the \u201cCompany\u201d) and a member of Samsung Group, today announced a strategic partnership to support Samsung SDS\u2019 next phase of growth and long-term value creation. 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View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260414166241\/en\/ Under the strategic partnership, KKR, through funds managed by KKR, and Samsung SDS will closely collaborate on a range of value creation initiatives for the Company, including supporting organic and inorganic growth strategies, accelerating the Company\u2019s expansion as a full\u2011stack &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/kkr-and-samsung-sds-form-strategic-partnership-to-drive-long-term-value-creation\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;KKR and Samsung SDS Form Strategic Partnership to Drive Long-Term Value Creation&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-951448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>KKR and Samsung SDS Form Strategic Partnership to Drive Long-Term Value Creation - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/kkr-and-samsung-sds-form-strategic-partnership-to-drive-long-term-value-creation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"KKR and Samsung SDS Form Strategic Partnership to Drive Long-Term Value Creation - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"KKR and Samsung SDS Form Strategic Partnership to Drive Long-Term Value Creation KKR to become active minority investor through KRW 1.22 trillion ($820 million) investment SEOUL, South Korea&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Samsung SDS, a leading enterprise IT solutions company (the \u201cCompany\u201d) and a member of Samsung Group, today announced a strategic partnership to support Samsung SDS\u2019 next phase of growth and long-term value creation. 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