KPS Capital Partners

KPS Capital Partners makes controlling equity investments in companies on behalf of institutional investors, including public and private sector pension funds, large banks, non-bank financial corporations and trusts. The firm targets a variety of industries including industrial, basic materials, branded consumer products, luxury products, healthcare, automotive parts, capital equipment and general manufacturing. KPS makes investments in special situations including turnarounds, restructurings, bankruptcies, corporate divestitures and employee buyouts. The firm does not invest in start-ups. KPS Capital Partners pursues opportunities involving companies operating in bankruptcy, in default of obligations to creditors, or with a history of recurring operating losses. The firm targets companies headquartered and with a majority of operations located in North America and Europe. KPS considers all industries except for high technology, financial services, telecommunications, broadcast media, real estate and natural resources (exploration).