Posted by Alumni from Pe-insights
January 27, 2026
The sale marks the end of a decade-long investment for KKR, which first acquired Goodpack in 2014 through a privatisation of the then Singapore-listed group. The Lam family is understood to have retained a minority stake following that transaction. KKR had explored options to exit Goodpack since 2020 and formally put the business up for sale in October 2024. Infrastructure investor I Squared Capital was previously reported as a frontrunner, with Brookfield Asset Management and Apollo Global Management also said to have shown interest. Founded in 1980, Goodpack operates a global leasing model for reusable pallet-sized intermediate bulk containers used to transport high-value payloads by road, rail, and sea. The business serves multinational clients across industrial and logistics supply chains. A source said the buyback reflects the family's belief that Goodpack is entering a new phase of growth as global customers redesign supply chains to improve resilience, efficiency, and... learn more