Varsity Brands News and Activities

Varsity Brands is owned by KKR.

KKR is one of the...

• Forbes Global 2000 (#207);
• Fortune 500 (#188);
• Global Fortune 500 (#145);
• Russell 3000;
• S&P 500;
• TOB Iconic 10,000.

KKR is a company listed under the stock ticker KKR (US).

KKR has a direct presence in 12 countries.

KKR has 82 subsidiaries including Aleris, Alludo and Ambea.

They are in:

• Healthcare17%
• Fund12%
• Other71%

Acquisition, funding and merger involving KKR.

• KKR has acquired Varsity Brands (posted on August 29 2024).

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Most searched biographies at Varsity Brands

• Adam Blumenfeld, Chief Executive Officer
• Ryan Cotton, Director
• Martha May, Chief Human Resources Officer

Popular executive movements at Varsity Brands

• Javier Idrovo has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer  (posted on February 6 2025).
• John Hutchinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has left the company  (posted on February 6 2025).
• Burton Brillhart, Chief Legal Officer, has left the company  (posted on February 6 2025).

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Popular executive movements at KKR

• David Petraeus, who was Partner and Chairman of KKR Global Institute, is promoted to Partner, Chairman of KKR Global Institute and Chairman of Middle East  (posted on April 15 2025).
• Timothy Barakett has joined the company as Independent Director  (posted on March 17 2025).
• Jacqueline Zhuang who is Director of Global Client Solutions, Singapore, will be promoted to Managing Director of Global Client Solutions, Singapore on Jan. 1, 2025  (posted on December 18 2024).

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KKR has 2,838 competitors including Amazon (United States (USA)), MercadoLibre (Argentina) and Carrefour (France).

Popular M&A news in Retail

• Jumbotail Technologies becomes a unicorn with its fundraising of $120 Million. (posted on July 1 2025).
• Kirkland's will change its company name to The Brand House Collective. (posted on June 17 2025).
• Gordon Brothers has acquired Poundland (posted on June 12 2025).

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Press releases by Varsity Brands

• Varsity Brands' BSN SPORTS Announces Official Partnership with League One Volleyball Ahead of Pro League Debut
• BSN SPORTS NAMES SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOFTBALL COACH DANNY JENSEN WINNER OF THE SECOND ANNUAL #DUNKDCHALLENGEBack ButtonSearch IconFilter Icon
• Varsity Brands Launches Employee Ownership Program, Making All Employees Co-Owners of the Company
• Varsity Brands’ BSN Sports Kicks Off its 2nd Annual #DunkdChallenge to Celebrate Coaches Nationwide & Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Build-A-Bear Unveils Unique Collaboration with Varsity Spirit as Cheerleading’s Popularity SkyrocketsBack ButtonSearch IconFilter Icon
• KKR Completes Acquisition of Varsity Brands from Bain Capital and Charlesbank
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