KKR completes acquisition of Aussie accounting software firm MYOB

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US-based private equity major KKR has completed the acquisition of Australian accounting software provider MYOB Group. The investment has been made through KKR’s $9.3 billion flagship Asian Fund III. Later it sweetened the offer price raising it to A$3.77 per share, at one point valuing the company at $1.61 billion. It largely caters to medium and small businesses in Australia and New Zealand. “We are excited to partner with and support MYOB as it accelerates the company’s growth plans in Australia and New Zealand while also exploring the significant opportunities it has to offer its customers new products and solutions, said David Lang, Member at KKR.

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Accounting and Taxes

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Accounting Software ERP Software Payroll Software

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MYOB
$250M to $500M