Thomson Reuters has agreed to sell a 51 percent stake in its global print business to KKR for $500 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Thomson Reuters will retain a 49 percent equity stake in the newly formed joint venture. The company will also maintain intellectual property rights and full editorial control over its content portfolio, ensuring continued oversight of its proprietary information products.

The Thomson Reuters global print business provides legal and tax information in print format and via Pro View to customers around the world. Additionally, the division offers commercial printing services to a wide range of book publishers. Headquartered in Toronto, Thomson Reuters operates as a leading information and technology company serving professionals across legal, tax, accounting, and compliance sectors.

The transaction reflects Thomson Reuters' ongoing strategy to optimize its portfolio while preserving access to the print business's established customer base and distribution infrastructure. KKR's investment brings private equity expertise to support the venture's operational growth and digital transformation initiatives.