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KPS Capital Partners to sell Metra to Grupa Kęty for €645m
Metra, a manufacturer of extruded aluminum profiles headquartered in Rodengo Saiano, Italy, operates nine manufacturing facilities and employs about 1,400 people.

KPS Asia unit eyes Japan take-privates, carve-outs - updated
The manufacturing and industrials specialist revealed its intention to open its first Asia outpost in Tokyo last month, with Takajiro 'Tak' Ishikawa leading investments in the region.

Atlas Holdings-backed Stryten Energy scoops up KPS-backed C&D Trojan Battery
Following the deal, Stryten will operate 15 battery manufacturing and component facilities across the U.S., supported by 3,700 employees

KPS Capital invests in infrastructure products provider Jennmar
Jennmar’s existing shareholder FalconPoint Partners will retain a significant minority ownership position in the company.

KPS Capital to acquire manufacturer Wells
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

KPS to take controlling stake in Ketjen's refining catalyst solutions biz
Headquartered in Houston, Ketjen is a manufacturer of advanced catalyst solutions used to transform, process and de-contaminate crude oil and renewable feedstocks into fuels and chemicals.

KPS conducting bake-off for sale of Pemco International, sources say
The Bruges, Belgium-based target produces porcelain enamel, glass coatings and colorants used in consumer products, aerospace and defense, automotive and energy applications.

Industrials M&A activity to increase ~25% in 2025, bankers say
A robust group of active buyers and sellers eyeing established companies and assets are expected to buoy the industrial deal market.
KPS Capital Partners contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
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| Key Contact | Job titleHead of Investor Relations & Marketing | LocationNew York, United States | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleVice President, Marketing & Investor Relations | LocationNew York, United States | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleMarketing Coordinator, Marketing & Investor Relations | LocationNew York, United States | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleCo-Founder and Managing Partner | LocationNew York, United States | Email |
KPS Capital Partners funds managed
Funds in market: 2
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Closed funds: 9
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