Carlyle to Buy S. Korean Water Purifier Maker Chungho: The Bell

June 4, 2026, 8:36 AM UTC

Carlyle Group agrees to acquire South Korean water purifier maker Chungho Nais, The Bell reports, citing unidentified people in investment banking industry.

  • Carlyle to buy Chungho, Microfilter, MCM and Nais Engineering for ~1t won
  • Family members of Chungho’s late founder are seeking to sell the companies to help pay ~350b won in inheritance taxes

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