KKR & Co. Inc.

KKR to Sell Infinity Transportation to Ares for $2.9 Billion

Ares Management agreed to acquire Infinity Transportation, a scaled railcar and intermodal equipment lessor, from KKR at an enterprise value of approximately $2.9 billion. The deal will be executed through Ares Infrastructure Equity and Ares Insurance Solutions funds, adding a platform of roughly 50,000 railcars leased to more than 350 lessees across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2027 pending regulatory approvals and represents a sizable long-duration infrastructure deployment for Ares' insurance capital, though it is modest against Ares' $671B AUM.

•6d ago

REG-TotalEnergies SE United States: TotalEnergies Expands its Joint Venture with KKR with the Addition of a 700 MW Renewables Portfolio

TotalEnergies and KKR agreed to add a 700 MW portfolio of three utility-scale solar assets in Texas and Ohio to their 50/50 U.S. renewables joint venture. The transaction reflects an enterprise value of $1.2 billion, with the assets expected to reach commercial operation by Q1 2027 and close in 2026 subject to customary conditions. The JV currently holds 1.4 GW; TotalEnergies will continue to operate the assets, with power already sold to third parties or to be marketed by TotalEnergies.

•13d ago

United States: TotalEnergies Expands its Joint Venture with KKR with the Addition of a 700 MW Renewables Portfolio

KKR and TotalEnergies agreed to add a 700 MW portfolio of three utility-scale solar assets in Texas and Ohio to their existing 50/50 U.S. renewables joint venture, valuing the portfolio at $1.2 billion enterprise value. The JV, formed in 2025, currently holds 1.4 GW; the new assets are expected to reach commercial operation by Q1 2027, with TotalEnergies continuing to operate them after an expected 2026 close. For KKR, the deal is a routine expansion of an existing renewables vehicle rather than a material capital event, given the firm's global alternative asset platform.

•13d ago

KKR to Acquire Gen II Fund Services for More Than $5 Billion from Hg and General Atlantic

KKR agreed to acquire Gen II Fund Services, a leading private capital fund administrator, for a total enterprise value of $5.1 billion, buying out Hg, General Atlantic and other minority investors via its Core Private Equity strategy. Gen II administers funds for more than 275 investment managers representing over $2 trillion in assets and has quadrupled revenue and EBITDA since the 2020 Hg/General Atlantic investment. KKR plans to fund Gen II's global expansion, invest in technology and AI-enabled solutions, and implement a broad-based employee ownership program. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close in 2027.

•19d ago

KKR Sells CTT's Japan and Korea Businesses to Institutional Investors

KKR agreed to sell its Japan and Korea tank-storage businesses — Central Tank Terminal Co. (CTT) and Central Terminal Korea (CTK) — to institutional investors in separate transactions. CTT operates 12 terminals across Japan with over 450 tanks and 420,000 kiloliters of capacity, while CTK runs a Ulsan tank-terminal complex and Korea's largest grain terminal in Pyeongtaek; KKR acquired CTT in 2021 and CTK in 2023. Financial terms were not disclosed, and completion is subject to customary closing conditions; the sale marks a successful infrastructure realization but is small relative to KKR's roughly $119 billion infrastructure AUM.

•26d ago

KKR to Invest in Cisternina to Build a Leading Pan-India Liquid Storage and Logistics Platform

Funds managed by KKR signed definitive agreements for a majority investment in Cisternina Logistics, an Indian bulk liquid and gas storage and logistics platform. The investment supports Cisternina's proposed acquisition of Ganesh Benzoplast's liquid storage terminal business — about 500,000 KL of capacity across JNPT, Cochin and Goa — as the platform's anchor asset, with plans to scale to ~1.5 million KL of tank capacity. KKR is investing through its Asia Pacific infrastructure strategy; financial terms were not disclosed and the deal remains subject to regulatory approvals.

•26d ago

Samsung Commits $1 Billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure to Support Global AI Infrastructure Buildout

Samsung has committed $1 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure, the AI infrastructure company formed by KKR, through its long-duration capital fund. The commitment builds on more than $10 billion already committed at Helix's launch by KKR, the Kuwait Investment Authority, NVIDIA and Vistra, adding capital for data centers, power and connectivity serving hyperscalers. For KKR, the deal validates its Helix platform and extends its digital infrastructure franchise; KKR has invested over $75 billion globally across digital infrastructure and power.

•27d ago

KKR Announces Intra-Quarter Monetization Activity Update for the Third Quarter

KKR disclosed more than $750 million of income from monetization activity for July 1 through September 25, 2026. The quarter-to-date activity is roughly 80% realized performance income and 20% realized investment income, driven by public secondary sales, strategic transactions, dividends and interest. The figures exclude the USI Insurance Services sale to Aon for $17 billion announced August 31; KKR expects ~$3.3 billion in after-tax proceeds and ~$2.0 billion of Adjusted Net Income, over $2.00 per share, when the deal closes in Q4 2026.

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KKR Sells Four Points Flex by Sheraton Portfolio in Japan

KKR completed the sale of a 16-hotel Four Points Flex by Sheraton portfolio across 11 Japanese cities to an unnamed global institutional investor, with financial terms not disclosed. KKR acquired the portfolio from Unizo Holdings in 2024, executed a comprehensive renovation and repositioning program, and launched the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand in Asia Pacific in partnership with Marriott International. KJRM will continue as asset manager and K+ Hospitality Management will keep operating the hotels, preserving fee-based platform exposure; management reiterated strong conviction in Japan's hospitality sector.

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KKR Launches Equipment Finance Platform Akrapoint Commercial Capital

KKR launched Akrapoint Commercial Capital, a mid-ticket equipment finance company, with KKR investment funds committing $350 million through the firm's Asset Based Finance strategy. The platform will finance vocational assets, specialty trailers and industrial equipment for small and middle-market businesses across manufacturing, energy and power, sanitation, construction, and transportation end-markets. Akrapoint is led by CEO Nate Smith, who spent nearly a decade at Trans Lease, with 30-year equipment-finance veteran Gary Shivers chairing the board after scaling Navitas Credit Corp to more than $1.8 billion in assets. The launch extends KKR's asset-based finance platform, which manages more than $91 billion with roughly 60 professionals and more than 20 captive platforms; Nomura Securities served as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis as legal counsel.

•1mo ago

KKR and Mirastar Complete Acquisition of Portfolio of Eight UK Logistics Assets from Ares

KKR and Mirastar, KKR Real Estate's industrial and logistics platform in Europe, completed the acquisition of a 2.7-million-square-foot portfolio of eight UK logistics assets from Ares Real Estate funds. The portfolio is fully occupied with a nine-year weighted average lease term to break, roughly 60% of the rent roll from investment-grade tenants, and BREEAM ratings ranging from Very Good to Outstanding across established Midlands, South East and North of England distribution markets. Through Mirastar, KKR manages approximately €3.5bn of assets across 1.4 million sqm in seven European countries; the purchase price for this transaction was not disclosed.

•1mo ago

Realty Income and KKR to Establish Euro-Denominated Joint Venture, Advancing Realty Income's Private Capital Platform

KKR and Realty Income announced a euro-denominated joint venture under which capital accounts advised by KKR will invest €528 million for a 49% equity interest in a stabilized European net lease portfolio, with Realty Income retaining 51% and continuing to manage the assets. The contributed portfolio spans Spain, Ireland, Poland and the Netherlands — 54 properties generating an estimated €67.7 million of year 1 cash net operating income, contributed at a 5.9% initial cap rate after recurring management fees payable to Realty Income. KKR expects a capped IRR of 6.3% to 6.5% on the investment; Realty Income holds a call option to redeem KKR's stake between years 10 and 17, and closing is expected on September 30, 2026, subject to customary conditions. For KKR, the deal extends its European real estate franchise with a stabilized income stream (59% investment-grade base rent) funded by client capital rather than its own balance sheet, deepening a strategic relationship with one of the largest net lease REITs.

•1mo ago

KKR Expands Global Credit & Markets Platform with Senior Hires

KKR appointed Jonty Edwards and Paula Weisshuber as Managing Directors in its Credit & Markets business to bolster its capabilities in the UK and DACH region. Edwards joins from J.P. Morgan’s M&A division, while Weisshuber arrives from Bank of America’s EMEA Corporate Debt Capital Markets team, bringing significant advisory experience. The hires come as KKR seeks to meet growing demand for private capital solutions; the firm’s global credit platform manages approximately $293 billion in assets.

•1mo ago

KKR: 8-K · asset sale

KKR & Co. Inc. filed an 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) disclosing that it posted a presentation on its website titled 'Sale of USI Insurance Services to Aon plc'. This signals KKR is monetizing USI Insurance Services, a major holding from its private equity portfolio, via a sale to insurance broker Aon plc. The presentation is accessible through KKR's Investor Center, and the company notes its website serves as a distribution channel for financial information that is not incorporated by reference into the filing. The 8-K itself contains no transaction terms or proceeds figures, so the deal size, KKR's realized gain, and any carried interest uplift would need to come from the presentation or subsequent filings. For KKR shareholders, a sale of USI to a strategic buyer like Aon represents a realization event on one of the firm's large insurance brokerage investments.

SEC 8-K•1mo ago

KKR To Sell USI to Aon plc in $17 Billion Transaction

KKR announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell USI Insurance Services to Aon plc for $17 billion in an all-cash transaction. The exit is expected to generate approximately $3.3 billion of after-tax proceeds for KKR and contribute about $2.0 billion to Adjusted Net Income, representing over $2.00 per share. This monetization represents a 6.0x multiple on the original equity KKR invested in 2017 and a 3.4x return on total balance sheet capital, highlighting the success of its Strategic Holdings portfolio.

•1mo ago

Apollo Funds and KKR Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Atlantic Aviation’s Continued Growth

Apollo Funds and KKR formed a strategic partnership to support Atlantic Aviation, a leading fixed-base operator valued at nearly $10 billion. Apollo-managed funds acquired a significant interest in Atlantic while KKR remains a substantial shareholder, leveraging structural tailwinds in the private aviation market. This transaction marks a major deployment for Apollo's infrastructure vertical, which has originated over $155 billion in transactions and financings over the last five years.

•1mo ago

Enbridge and KKR Announce New Joint Venture to Support Investment in the Westcoast Pipeline System in BC

KKR and Apollo are investing C$2.7 billion in a joint venture with Enbridge to fund the Aspen Point and Sunrise expansion programs on the Westcoast natural gas pipeline system. In exchange for the investment, the JV will acquire a 29% interest in the pipeline system, while Enbridge retains majority ownership and operational control and receives C$0.7 billion in cash at closing. The projects are supported by regulatory approval and long-term take-or-pay contracts, with Aspen Point expected to enter service in 2026 and Sunrise in late 2028.

•1mo ago

SK Telecom Launches AI Data Center Infrastructure Company 'SK Horizon' and Secures Investments from KKR and IMM

KKR is investing KRW 3.08 trillion alongside the IMM Investment-Stonebridge consortium in SK Horizon, a new AI data center infrastructure company being spun off by SK Telecom. KKR will acquire a 29% stake in the new entity, which will encompass 318 MW of operational data center capacity across eight locations, alongside submarine cable assets. The investment aligns with KKR's Asia Pacific infrastructure strategy, targeting the expanding demand for AI capacity in Korea's digital ecosystem.

•1mo ago

Industrial Physics Expands Test and Measurement Capabilities with Acquisition of Vitrek from Branford Castle

Industrial Physics, backed by KKR-affiliated funds, acquired Vitrek from Branford Castle to expand into electronic safety testing and precision measurement. The bolt-on transaction closed immediately with undisclosed financial terms, adding brands MTI and GaGe to serve aerospace and defense markets. KKR plans to extend an employee ownership program to Vitrek's staff, supporting the growth of its portfolio company.

•1mo ago

KKR Acquires Leading Japanese Beauty Platform Ci FLAVORS

KKR announced the signing of definitive agreements to acquire Ci FLAVORS, a Japanese beauty and lifestyle brand platform, from existing shareholders including L Catterton and founder Yusaku Horiuchi. The target operates brands such as &honey and 8 THE THALASSO, with a strong presence in Japan's haircare market and growing sales in Asia and North America. This investment aligns with KKR's Asia Pacific private equity strategy and builds on its deep experience in global consumer businesses, though financial terms were not disclosed.

•2mo ago

KKR Invests in Indian Ticketing and Live Entertainment Platform BookMyShow

KKR is acquiring a minority stake in BookMyShow, an Indian entertainment platform, to accelerate its growth in live entertainment and deepen its market presence. BookMyShow has evolved from a ticketing platform into a full-stack entertainment company operating across movies, live events, and experiences in over 700 towns. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, and specific financial terms were not disclosed.

•2mo ago

OPKO Health Expands Strategic Relationship with HealthCare Royalty Through $125 Million Notes Issuance Secured by Mazdutide Royalty Interests

KKR's HealthCare Royalty (HCRx) expanded its strategic relationship with OPKO Health by purchasing $125 million in senior secured notes backed by OPKO's Mazdutide royalty interests. The notes mature in 2044 and feature a payment cap at 1.5 times the funded amount, after which OPKO retains the remaining royalty economics from the franchise. This transaction provides HCRx exposure to the Mazdutide market in China while supplying OPKO with non-dilutive capital to strengthen its balance sheet.

•2mo ago

NVIDIA Partners With Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to Establish AI Compute Infrastructure Financing Platforms to Mobilize Over $500 Billion of Third-Party Capital

NVIDIA announced strategic partnerships with Brookfield and other major financial institutions to mobilize over $500 billion in third-party capital for AI infrastructure buildout. The initiative aims to create dedicated pools of capital at scale to enable customers to access NVIDIA compute and build "AI factories" for long-duration usage-linked revenue. Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt highlighted that compute is becoming an essential infrastructure layer and a core pillar of the firm's AI infrastructure strategy.

•2mo ago

FS KKR Capital Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results; Declares Third Quarter 2026 Distribution of $0.44 per share

FS KKR reported Q2 net investment income of $0.44 per share, covering the $0.44 common dividend declared for the third quarter. The company reduced its debt-to-equity ratio to 127% and completed strategic transactions with KKR, including a $150 million tender offer and a $150 million preferred stock issuance. Net asset value per share decreased to $18.30 from $18.83 in the prior quarter, while the company repurchased approximately 3.7 million shares at an average price of $10.73 since late June.

•2mo ago

KKR to Acquire Leading Multi-Specialty Healthcare Provider Medicover India

KKR signed definitive agreements to acquire Medicover India, a multi-specialty hospital network comprising 24 facilities and approximately 4,800 beds, from Medicover AB. The platform serves millions of patients across more than 80 clinical specialties and aligns with KKR's strategy to invest in India's growing healthcare infrastructure and delivery capabilities. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and specific financial terms were not disclosed, though KKR has invested over $20 billion globally in the healthcare sector to date.

•2mo ago

KKR Closes $19.2 Billion Infrastructure Fund

KKR announced the final closing of KKR Global Infrastructure Investors V, raising $19.2 billion to make it the firm's largest infrastructure fund to date. The fundraise brings total capital raised across KKR's latest infrastructure vehicle vintages to approximately $45 billion and expands the platform's infrastructure equity assets under management to about $120 billion. Fund V has already committed over $9 billion across investments in critical infrastructure assets including EDF power solutions North America, FiberCop, and Sempra Infrastructure.

•2mo ago

Integer to Be Acquired by KKR in Transaction Valued at Approximately $5.7 Billion

Integer Holdings Corporation agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of KKR in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $5.7 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, stockholders will receive $127.00 per share, representing a 51.8% premium to the closing share price on April 29, 2026, and a 28.8% premium to the 30-day VWAP as of July 31, 2026. The Integer Board has unanimously approved the transaction, which is expected to close by the end of the year subject to regulatory approvals and stockholder consent; the company will subsequently be taken private.

•2mo ago

KKR to Acquire a 50% Stake in a Portfolio of Developed Renewable Assets from TotalEnergies Across Europe

KKR agreed to acquire a 50% stake in a 1.2 GW portfolio of developed onshore wind and solar assets from TotalEnergies across Europe. The portfolio spans Germany, Spain, France, and Poland, with a total enterprise value of €1.8 billion. TotalEnergies will retain the remaining 50% stake and continue to operate the assets, with the transaction expected to close in 2026.

•2mo ago

KKR and Mirastar Complete Acquisition of Portfolio of Four Prime UK Logistics Assets from PLP

KKR, through its Mirastar platform, completed the acquisition of a portfolio of four UK logistics assets from PLP for approximately £170 million. The 1.25 million square foot portfolio is fully let with a weighted average lease term of 10 years, and 60% of the rent roll is backed by investment-grade tenants. Management highlighted the transaction as a deployment into high-quality core assets that benefit from long-term structural trends in the logistics sector.

•2mo ago

Global Atlantic Featured in Barron’s 100 Best Annuities Guide

Global Atlantic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, was featured in Barron’s annual 100 Best Annuities guide for the fifth consecutive year, underscoring the strength of its retirement offerings. The recognition specifically highlights the ForeStructured Growth II Advisory, a registered index-linked annuity issued by Forethought Life Insurance Company, which earned multiple placements in the rankings. Co-Heads of Individual Markets Emily LeMay and Jason Bickler attributed the sustained recognition to the firm's focus on flexible strategies that address the complex needs of today’s retirees.

•2mo ago

Kuwait Oil Company Signs US$ 16.0 Billion Infrastructure Partnership Involving Its Crude Oil Pipeline Network With a Consortium Comprising Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR

KKR is joining Blackstone and Brookfield in a consortium to acquire a 49% stake in a joint venture with Kuwait Oil Company involving its domestic and export pipeline network. The $16 billion transaction, known as Project Peregrine, is the largest foreign direct investment in Kuwait's history and involves a 20.5-year lease-and-lease-back structure. Kuwait retains 51% ownership and full operational control of the 320-kilometer network, with proceeds supporting the state's goal of reaching 4 million barrels of daily production capacity by 2035.

•3mo ago

KKR Appoints Former Manulife CEO Roy Gori as Senior Advisor

KKR appointed Roy Gori, the former President and CEO of Manulife, as a Senior Advisor to advise on strategic opportunities in global financial services and insurance. Mr. Gori will focus on the Asia Pacific and international markets, providing strategic counsel on insurance, wealth management, and distribution platforms. He will work closely with KKR's senior leadership and Global Atlantic's team to identify partnership and growth opportunities.

•3mo ago

Thomson Reuters and KKR Announce Joint Venture for Thomson Reuters Global Print Business

KKR is forming a joint venture with Thomson Reuters to acquire a 51% stake in the Thomson Reuters Global Print business for approximately $500 million. Thomson Reuters will retain a 49% equity interest and maintain intellectual property rights, while the JV secures an exclusive license for print and ProView distribution. The transaction includes financial support from Thomson Reuters to provide KKR with a minimum return on its equity, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.

•3mo ago

KKR Leads A$400 Million Financing Solution for Ampol

KKR announced a cornerstone investment in a A$400 million (US$275 million) financing solution for Ampol Limited, anchored by its private credit and insurance platforms. The financing will support Ampol's refinancing initiatives and general corporate purposes, with Clifford Capital also supporting the transaction as a partner. This deal underscores KKR's continued activity in the Asia Pacific region, where the firm has committed over US$9.1 billion across 63 credit investments since 2019.

•3mo ago