Press Release
Pioneer and KKR Agree to Pioneer DJ Share Purchase
September 16, 2014– Companies to form partnership to accelerate global growth –
(*provisional name)
Based on this agreement, KKR will acquire all of the outstanding shares
of Pioneer DJ via holding company
Pioneer’s DJ equipment business develops, manufactures, and sells equipment for DJs, including DJ players, mixers, controllers, headphones, and speakers. It is a leader in the DJ equipment market with strong brand image, reputation for technological differentiation, and high profitability.
Pioneer and KKR will jointly leverage their respective business resources, brand power, and technological capability, as well as global-technology and media-industry investment experience, and networks for the further growth of Pioneer DJ.
Subject to approval by the relevant authorities and other customary
closing conditions, the above agreements are expected to be completed by
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Such statements are subject to the risk that the terms of such transaction may be modified, the transaction may not be completed at all or the benefits and synergies from such transactions are not realized. The forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, assumptions and expectations of the parties referenced herein, taking into account all information currently available to them. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to these parties or are within their control. None of the parties undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date on which such statements were made except as required by law.
About Pioneer Corporation
Pioneer Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of electronic
products for the consumer and professional markets. To embody our
philosophy, “Move the heart and Touch the Soul”, Pioneer brings the
world ever-new products and services in the areas of
About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages investments across
multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure,
real estate, credit and hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive
investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment
approach, employing world-class people, and driving growth and value
creation at the asset level. KKR invests its own capital alongside its
partners’ capital and brings opportunities to others through its capital
markets business. References to KKR’s investments may include the
activities of its sponsored funds. For additional information about
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Pioneer Corporation
Pioneer_prd@post.pioneer.co.jp
or
KKR
Anita.Davis@kkr.com
or
KKR
KKRJapanPR@ashton.jp
or
KKR
Kristi.Huller@kkr.com
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