KKR Sells $807M in BrightSpring Shares, Reducing Stake to 21.7%

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KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. sold 19.7 million shares of BrightSpring Health Services common stock for approximately $807.7 million as part of a secondary offering, significantly reducing its beneficial ownership to 21.7%.

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• Major Share Sale

  KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. sold 19,715,000 shares of common stock as part of a secondary offering that closed on March 4, 2026.

• Transaction Value

  The shares were sold at a net price of $40.961 per share, totaling approximately $807.7 million.

• Reduced Ownership

  KKR's beneficial ownership in BrightSpring Health Services decreased to 21.7% of outstanding shares, reflecting a significant reduction in their stake.

• Lock-Up Agreement

  KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P. entered into a 60-day lock-up agreement, restricting further sales of common stock.

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This Schedule 13D/A provides specific details regarding KKR Phoenix Aggregator L.P.'s participation in the recently closed secondary offering. The sale of 19.7 million shares, valued at over $807 million, represents a substantial divestment by a major institutional investor and a significant reduction in their stake (approximately 32% of their prior holdings). While the secondary offering was previously announced, this filing confirms the exact number of shares sold by KKR and their updated beneficial ownership percentage, which is a material update for investors tracking institutional holdings. The 60-day lock-up agreement indicates a temporary halt in further sales from this entity.