WebMD Online Health Publisher Inks Sale Deal to KKR

Reuters: Online health publisher WebMD said it agreed to be bought by private equity firm KKR & Co. in a deal valued at about $2.8 billion. The deal brings together WebMD’s websites, such as WebMD.com, Medscape.com and MedicineNet.com, and those owned by KKR unit Internet Brands, including DentalPlans.com and AllAboutCounseling.com.