Bridgepoint has agreed to acquire U.S.-based Kayne Anderson Real Estate in a transaction valued at approximately $1.39 billion, including debt.
The acquisition will be funded with $759 million in cash and approximately 189 million newly issued Bridgepoint shares. The deal will increase Bridgepoint’s assets under management to approximately $117 billion from $95 billion, broadening its investment capabilities, diversifying fee-based revenues, and strengthening its presence in the U.S. market, Reuters reports. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2026.
Kayne Anderson Real Estate is a U.S.-based real estate investment manager focused on commercial real estate strategies. Following the acquisition, the firm’s existing management team will remain in place, and the business will operate under the Kayne Bridgepoint brand, preserving continuity for investors while expanding the combined platform’s real estate capabilities.