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KKR acquires South Korean cosmetics packaging firm Samhwa for $528m 

Private equity giant KKR has bought South Korea-based packaging supplier to more than 300 beauty brands, Samhwa, from TPG in a deal worth $528m. Samhwa plans to use KKR’s global reach to expand partnerships with leading luxury groups.

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