Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Inc.

Overview

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Inc. (KKR) is a leading global investment firm founded in 1976 by Jerome Kohlberg Jr., Henry Kravis, and George R. Roberts. The firm specializes in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, credit, and hedge funds, managing assets across multiple alternative asset classes. KKR has completed over 770 private equity investments with approximately $790 billion of total enterprise value. Notable transactions include the 1989 leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco and the 2007 buyout of TXU Energy, both of which were the largest buyouts at the time. The firm is headquartered at 30 Hudson Yards, New York City, and operates offices in 20 locations across 16 countries, including Beijing, Dubai, Dublin, Houston, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Menlo Park, Mumbai, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, São Paulo, Seoul, Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo. KKR's investment strategy focuses on creating long-term value by partnering with management teams to drive operational improvements and growth in portfolio companies. The firm's diverse portfolio spans various industries, including healthcare, technology, consumer goods, energy, financial services, industrials, media, telecommunications, retail, real estate, infrastructure, education, transportation, utilities, and agriculture. KKR's assets under management (AUM) and fee-paying assets under management (FPAUM) were $553 billion and $446 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2024. The firm's commitment to responsible investment practices and operational excellence has established it as a leader in the global investment community.

Investment Focus

• Strong management teams
• Clear growth strategies
• Operational improvement potential
• Alignment with KKR's investment criteria

Portfolio Companies