Thomson Reuters (TRI.TO) is selling a 51% stake in its Global Print business to investment firm KKR for $500 million.
The company will retain a 49% equity stake in the business, maintain intellectual property rights and full editorial control over its content portfolio. The two parties will form a joint venture that will hold an exclusive license to distribute the content in print and on ProView, Global Print's eBook platform, a statement said.
Thomson Reuters has also agreed to provide undisclosed financial support for KKR to have a minimum return on its equity investment in the joint venture under "certain circumstances."
The Thomson Reuters Global Print business provides legal and tax information in print format and via ProView. It also provides commercial printing services to book publishers.
"We believe this transaction with KKR provides our Global Print business with the focused investment, operational capabilities, and independence to thrive as a standalone business, while ensuring that Thomson Reuters printed content continues to reach the professionals who depend on it," said chief executive Steve Hasker.
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.