KKR/Thomson Reuters/Omni JV LLC (JV)
Transaction details
The proposed creation of a joint venture, Omni JV LLC, by KKR & Co. Inc., acting through MCNLST LLC, and Thomson Reuters Corporation, acting through Thomson Reuters Holdco LLC and West Publishing Corporation, has been cleared by 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:Cleared
Documents
M.26.048 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 275 KBM.26.048 Merger Announcement PDF | 275 KB - Opens in new window
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
