KKR & Co. Inc. acquires The Crosby Group LLC

On October 12, 2013, KKR & Co. Inc. acquired The Crosby Group LLC, a manufacturing company in Oklahoma, United States, from Melrose Industries PLC.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedOctober 12, 2013 TypeDivestiture TargetThe Crosby Group LLC Buyer KKR & Co. Inc. Seller Melrose Industries PLC SectorManufacturing LocationOklahoma, United States ValueNot disclosed

Target company

The Crosby Group LLC

Oklahoma, United States

The Crosby Group LLC is a manufacturer for rigging, lifting, and material handling applications. It was founded in 1836 and based in the Oklahoma United States.

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Buyer

KKR & Co. Inc.

Private equity firm · 428 deals on record

3rd transaction in manufacturing
63rd transaction in United States

428deals, all time

10in this sector

2026latest

Seller

Melrose Industries PLC

Company · 13 deals on record

13investments

5in this sector

11exits

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired The Crosby Group LLC?KKR & Co. Inc. acquired The Crosby Group LLC on October 12, 2013.

Who sold The Crosby Group LLC?Melrose Industries PLC was the seller.

What type of deal was it?It was a divestiture in the manufacturing sector in 2013.

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