H.I.G. Continues Big Moves, Buys Kantar
02.11.25
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H.I.G. Capital has been making big deals—on both sides of the ledger. It recently sold Soleo Health, one of its portfolio companies, to funds managed by Court Square Capital and WindRose Health Investors. Days earlier, it purchased Kantar Media, a data analytics firm for measuring audience engagement, for approximately $1 billion.

The transaction continues Kantar’s transformation under Chief Executive Officer Patrick Béhar, who took over in September of 2023. Béhar will remain in his position under H.I.G.’s ownership. Kantar operates in 60 markets and gauges customer satisfaction while assisting with media planning and validation.

“We are excited to partner with Patrick and his talented team,” said Nishant Nayyar, Managing Director at H.I.G Capital. “Kantar Media has a long-standing reputation for delivering essential data and trusted insights to the global media industry.”

The transaction’s purchase price of approximately $1 billion is anticipated to be primarily paid in cash, along with certain non-cash considerations, including separation-related investments by H.I.G. Capital, and an earn-out.

“Today is a fantastic moment for Kantar Media, its teams, its partners and its customers as we embark with H.I.G onto the next stage of our transformation,” Béhar said.

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