Amphenol Corp., Wallingford, CT, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) have signed an agreement

Amphenol Corp., Wallingford, CT, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) have signed an agreement for a $1.5 billion merger of Amphenol with NXS Acquisition Corp., a company formed by KKR. Upon completion, KKR, through its affiliates, will be the majority owner of Amphenol.