epa08059792 (FILE) - An exterior view shows the current offices of German publisher Axel Springer in Berlin, Germany, 30 September 2019 (Reissued 10 December 2019). The voluntary public tender offer of the global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) has been successful, Axel Springer stated on 10 December 2019. The last outstanding merger control clearance was obtained. Therefore, all closing conditions are fulfilled and the public tender offer may be closed. EPA/ADAM BERRY