KKR & Co Inc (KKR)

KKR & Co. Inc. is a private equity and real estate investment firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. It specializes in acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, credit special situations, growth equity, mature, mezzanine, distressed, turnaround, lower middle market, and middle market investments. The firm considers investments in all industries with a focus on software, cybersecurity, fintech, data and information, security, semiconductors, consumer electronics, internet of things (iot), internet, information services, information technology infrastructure, financial technology, network and cyber security architecture, engineering and operations, content, technology and hardware, energy and infrastructure, real estate, services industry with a focus on business services, intelligence, industry-leading franchises and companies in natural resource, containers and packaging, agriculture, airports, ports, forestry, electric utilities, textiles, apparel and luxury goods, household durables, digital media, insurance, brokerage houses, non-durable goods distribution, supermarket retailing, grocery stores, food, beverage, and tobacco, hospitals, entertainment venues and production companies, publishing, printing services, capital goods, financial services, specialized finance, pipelines, and renewable energy. In energy and infrastructure, it focuses on the upstream oil and gas and equipment, minerals and royalties and services verticals. In real estate, the firm seeks to invest in private and public real estate securities including property-level equity, debt and special situations transactions and businesses with significant real estate holdings, and oil and natural gas properties. The firm also invests in asset services sector that encompasses a broad array of B2B, B2C and B2G services verticals including asset-based, transport, logistics, leisure/hospitality, resource and utility support, infra-like, mission-critical, and environmental services. Within Americas, the firm prefers to invest in consumer products; chemicals, metals and mining; energy and natural resources; financial services; healthcare; biopharmaceutical; medical device; health care services; life science tools/diagnostics; health care information technology sub-sectors; industrials; media and communications; retail; and technology. Within Europe, the firm invests in consumer and retail; energy; financial services; health care; industrials and chemicals; media and digital; and telecom and technologies. Within Asia, it invests in consumer products; energy and resources; financial services; healthcare; industrials; logistics; media and telecom; retail; real estate; and technology. It also seeks to make impact investments focused on identifying and investing behind businesses with positive social or environmental impact. The firm seeks to invest in mid to high-end residential developments but can invest in other projects throughout Mainland China through outright ownership, joint ventures, and merger. It invests globally with a focus on Australia, emerging and developed Asia, Middle East and Africa, Nordic, Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Ireland, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Caribbean, Mexico, South America, North America, Israel, Brazil, Latin America, Korea with a focus on South Korea, and United States of America. In the United States and Europe, the firm focuses on buyouts of large, publicly traded companies. For middle market private equity it seeks to invest in companies with enterprise values between $200 million and $1000 million and EBITDA between $50 million to $250 million. The firm prefers to invest in a range of debt and public equity investing and may co-invest. It seeks a board seat in its portfolio companies and a controlling ownership of a company or a strategic minority position. It prefers to invest in initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, PIPE transactions, co-investments or private capital raises. The firm may acquire majority and minority equity interests, particularly when making private equity investments in Asia or sponsoring investments as part of a large investor consortium. The firm typically holds its investment for a period of five to seven years and more and exits through initial public offerings, secondary offerings, and sales to strategic buyers. KKR & Co. Inc. was founded in May 1, 1976 and is based in New York, New York with additional offices across North America, Europe, Australia, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

• Annual Report (10-K)

  A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

  Filed on 2026-02-27

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• Quarterly Report (10-Q)

  A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

  Filed on 2026-08-06

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• Current Report (8-K)

  An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

  Filed on 2026-08-31

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• 10d agoPOSITIVE
  KKR Bets on Korea AI Supply Chain After Record $3 Billion Deals

  KKR & Co. Inc. has invested approximately $3 billion in South Korea this year, signaling strong confidence in the nation's burgeoning artificial intelligence supply chain. The firm anticipates further dealmaking opportunities, particularly in sectors like data centers and power infrastructure, which are critical to AI development. This strategic allocation underscores KKR's bullish outlook on Korea's role in the global AI ecosystem and suggests potential for significant returns as the AI sector continues its rapid expansion. Investors may see this as a positive indicator for KKR's growth strategy and its ability to identify high-potential markets.

• 13d agoNEUTRAL
  Own Stocks, Trim Govt Bond Holdings: KKR's McVey

  Henry McVey, KKR's head of global macro and asset allocation, discussed the firm's investment strategy, highlighting a preference for owning KKR's own stocks while trimming government bond holdings. This strategic allocation suggests a cautious outlook on sovereign debt and a conviction in the firm's own equity value. Investors may interpret this as a signal of confidence in KKR's business prospects and a potential shift away from traditional safe-haven assets towards more opportunistic equity plays.

• 13d agoNEUTRAL
  KKR’s McVey Favors Private Markets as Traditional Hedges Crumble

  Henry McVey, head of KKR & Co.'s global macro and asset allocation team, is advising investors to reallocate capital towards private markets. He argues that the traditional diversification strategy relying on stocks and bonds is becoming less effective due to escalating geopolitical risks and widening government deficits. McVey's perspective suggests that private equity, private credit, and other alternative investments may offer more resilient returns and diversification benefits in the current uncertain economic climate. This shift in strategy could lead to increased capital flows into private market funds managed by firms like KKR.

• 14d agoNEUTRAL
  KKR Passes Partners Group as Europe’s Top Evergreen Fund Manager

  KKR & Co. has surpassed Partners Group AG to become Europe's leading manager of evergreen private market funds. This shift highlights KKR's expansion in its open-ended fund business, contrasting with Partners Group's challenges in managing withdrawal requests. The move indicates a growing trend towards open-ended structures in private markets, potentially attracting more investor capital into these vehicles managed by firms like KKR.

• 16d agoPOSITIVE
  KKR, l'AUM nel credito ha raggiunto 293 miliardi di dollari: crescita del 50% dal 2021

  KKR's Assets Under Management (AUM) in its Credit segment have surged to $293 billion, marking a substantial 50% increase since 2021. This impressive growth underscores the firm's expanding influence and success in the alternative asset space, particularly within credit strategies. The increase in AUM suggests strong investor confidence and capital inflows, potentially leading to higher fee-related earnings for KKR. Investors will be watching to see if this momentum continues to translate into robust financial performance and share price appreciation.

• 29d agoPOSITIVE
  KKR Scores Windfall in $17B Sale of USI Insurance

  KKR is poised to achieve a substantial $3.3 billion profit from the sale of USI Insurance Services to Aon for $17 billion. This significant divestment marks a successful exit for KKR, highlighting its strategic acumen in private equity investments. The deal underscores KKR's ability to generate strong returns for its investors through well-timed acquisitions and profitable exits, reinforcing its position as a leading alternative asset manager. The substantial windfall is expected to bolster KKR's financial performance and potentially lead to increased shareholder value.

• 8/18/2026NEUTRAL
  KKR Real Estate Lender’s Woes Attract Investment Firm Mavik

  Mavik Capital, a firm focused on distressed commercial real estate debt, is reportedly positioning itself to acquire loan portfolios from KKR & Co.'s real estate lending arm. The expectation is that these portfolios will be sold at or near their book value. This situation highlights potential opportunities for specialized investors in the current market, as KKR's lending division may be facing liquidity pressures or strategic shifts. For KKR investors, this could signal a restructuring or a move to de-risk its real estate debt exposure, though the immediate impact on KKR's overall valuation remains uncertain.

• 6/12/2026NEUTRAL
  KKR's Wood: Tech IPOs Won't Hurt Private Equity

  KKR Partner Alisa Wood stated that not being invested is the greatest risk, suggesting a continued opportunity in private equity despite potential tech IPO activity. Speaking on Bloomberg, Wood implied that the private equity landscape remains robust and that investors should not shy away from opportunities. This perspective from a key figure at a major private equity firm indicates a confident outlook on the sector's ability to generate returns, even as public markets evolve. Investors should monitor KKR's deal flow for further insights into sector sentiment.