Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (NYSE:KKR) agreed to acquire an additional 8% stake in Masan Consumer Corporation from Masan Group Corporation (HOSE:MSN) and other shareholders for $200 million on January 9, 2013. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts will acquire the stake through the purchase of a combination of primary and secondary shares.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as legal advisor while VILAF Hong Duc acted as legal advisor for KKR. Leela Pandit of FTI Consulting acted as PR advisor for KKR.

Credit Suisse Group acted as the financial advisor for Masan.