Kohlberg Kravis Roberts: LBO financing for Panasonic Healthcare Holdings Co., Ltd.’s acquisition from Bayer AG of its diabetes care business division
Leading Japanese law firm Nishimura & Asahi advised Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (“KKR”), a global investment firm, and Panasonic Healthcare Holdings Co., Ltd. on the LBO financing for Panasonic Healthcare Holdings’ carve-out acquisition of Bayer AG’s diabetes care business division.
The Nishimura & Asahi team advising KKR and Panasonic Healthcare Holdings was led by partner Hideo Horikoshi.
Hideo’s practice includes a broad mix of acquisition finance, project finance, cross-border syndicated lending, equity investment, and other innovative financing products. Hideo also has strong expertise in banking and frequently advises financial institutions, inter alia, on matters including debt restructuring and banking regulations. Leveraging his significant experience in investment-banking matters, he regularly advices financial institutions, major companies and governmental agencies on various corporate matters.