KKR/Thomson Reuters/Omni JV LLC (JV)
Transaction details
The proposed creation of a joint venture, Omni JV LLC, by KKR & Co. Inc. (through MCNLST LLC) and Woodbridge Company Limited (through Thomson Reuters Holdco LLC and West Publishing Corporation) has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:3 August 2026
- Publication date:5 August 2026
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Publishing activities - J.58
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Pending
Timetable
- Current deadline:
- 13 September 2026
Parties Involved
KKR & Co. Inc.
KKR & Co. Inc. is a global investment firm that provides alternative asset management, capital markets and insurance solutions. In the State, undertakings controlled by KKR & Co. Inc. are active in a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, infrastructure, telecommunications, logistics, consumer products and media.
Woodbridge Company Limited
Woodbridge Company Limited is an investment holding company and the controlling shareholder of Thomson Reuters Corporation, which provides information, software and technology solutions for legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government and media professionals, including professional publishing services. In the State, Thomson Reuters Corporation is active in the supply of professional information, publishing, technology and workflow products and services.
Omni JV LLC
Omni JV LLC is a joint venture that will operate a publishing, printing, fulfilment and distribution business focused on professional legal and tax content. In the State, Omni JV LLC will supply specialised legal and tax publications and related publishing products.
Contacts
Jack Kelly jackkelly@ccpc.ie
