Ben & Jerry’s Founders Explore $3 Billion Buyout with KKR Executive to Separate from Magnum

The founders of Ben & Jerry’s are exploring a potential deal with KKR executive Pete Stavros to separate the iconic ice cream brand from its current owner, Magnum, in a transaction that could value the business at around $3 billion and provide employees with an equity ownership stake.
However, Magnum stated that Ben & Jerry’s "is not for sale," setting up potential friction over the future of the brand.