Singapore, May 7 -- KKR, a leading global investment firm, has announced the signing of definitive agreements under which funds managed by KKR will acquire Bengaluru-based Healthium Medtech, a leading Indian medical devices company, from an affiliate of Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP, a leading global private equity advisory firm.

The acquisition will be made by a special purpose vehicle owned by KKR-managed funds which will acquire a controlling interest in Healthium group, including Healthium.

Founded in India in 1992, Healthium is a medical devices company that develops, manufactures and sells a broad range of surgical products globally. Its comprehensive, high-quality portfolio caters to a wide spectrum of surgeons' needs, offer...