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21 August 2026

Australia's Steadfast agrees to $5.51 billion buyout bid by KKR-backed consortium

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Australia's Steadfast agrees to $5.51 billion buyout bid by KKR-backed consortium

Australian insurance broker Steadfast Group said on ​Friday it has agreed to a ‌A$7. 7 billion ($5. 51 billion) takeover offer by a U. S. consortium backed by investment firm KKR .

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