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WA-30019

KKR / Fresha.comWA-30019

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Processing timeline

20

days

Filed

21 May 2026

Notification waiver determination published

Decision

10 June 2026Notification waiver determination published
Type
Waiver
Outcome
Approved
Stage
Waiver application
Status
Assessment completed

Parties

Acquirer(s)

Flamingo UK LP UK Company Registration Number - LP024570, Flamingo UK GP Ltd

Target(s) or Vendor(s)

Fresha.com Holding Inc. British Virgin Islands Company Registration Number - 1862061

Other parties

FRESHA.COM PTY LTD ABN - 11 627 580 563, KKR & Co. Inc

Summary

KKR-advised investment funds, via Flamingo UK LP, acquired preference shares in Fresha.com Holding Inc. Fresha.com operates a global cloud-based software platform and online marketplace for the beauty, wellness, and self-care industry. This share acquisition does not result in KKR acquiring a controlling interest.

Acquisition details

Flamingo UK LP, acting by its general partner Flamingo UK GP Ltd, a special purpose vehicle indirectly wholly owned by investment funds, vehicles, and/or accounts advised and managed by various subsidiaries of KKR & Co. Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, KKR ), proposes to acquire issued preference shares in Fresha.com Holding Inc. (the Acquisition ). KKR is a global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit, and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. Fresha.com Holding Inc. and its affiliated entities, including the Australian wholly owned subsidiary Fresha.com Pty Ltd (together, Fresha.com ), operate a global, cloud‑based software platform and online marketplace for the beauty, wellness and self‑care industry. Fresha.com supplies its services under the 'Fresha' brand. According to the application, the Acquisition will not result in KKR acquiring any controlling interest in Fresha.com. Investment funds, vehicles and/or accounts advised and managed by KKR do not presently hold any interests in software platforms that cater to the beauty, wellness and self-care industry, or provide relevant inputs to such businesses.

Industry

Broad:Technology, Media & TelecomsANZSIC 5420:Software PublishingANZSIC 6240:Financial Asset Investing

Decisions and key events

10 June 2026Notification waiver determination publishedAttachmentPDF153.5 KB

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