KKR收购大窑股权案或已获批：持股85%丨消费一线

Group 1 - KKR has officially entered the domestic beverage market by acquiring a stake in Vista International Inc., which operates under the brand Dayao Beverage [1][3] - KKR is set to acquire 85% of Vista International through its special purpose vehicle, Dynamo Asia Holdings II Private Limited, with the acquisition expected to be finalized by July 4, 2025 [3] - Vista International, established in 2024 in the Cayman Islands, primarily engages in beverage operations in China, with a market share of 5-10% in the carbonated beverage sector [3][4] Group 2 - Dayao Beverage ranks among the top three sugar-sweetened soda brands in China, alongside Coca-Cola and Pepsi, with a combined market share of 92.87% [4] - The founder of Dayao is likely to retain a minority stake post-acquisition, indicating a potential continuation of the brand's operations under new ownership [3][4] - The operational link between Dayao Beverage and Vista International remains to be confirmed, as the latter is based in the Cayman Islands [4] Group 3 - The carbonated beverage market is facing challenges, with major players like Coca-Cola experiencing declining sales in China [6][9] - Coca-Cola's partner, China Foods, reported a slight revenue increase of 0.2% in 2024, despite a 9.7% drop in sales volume, indicating reliance on price hikes for revenue growth [7][8] - The overall market for carbonated beverages is contracting, prompting companies to explore new product lines, such as tea and other beverages, to adapt to changing consumer preferences [10]