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KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) is a global investment firm active across alternative asset management, capital markets and insurance solutions, and its news flow reflects this breadth. Press releases describe KKR-sponsored funds investing in private equity, credit and real assets, alongside insurance subsidiaries that offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group.
Recent KKR news highlights activity in private credit, infrastructure, real estate, digital infrastructure and transportation. For example, KKR announced the completion of a fundraise for KKR Asia Credit Opportunities Fund II and related accounts, focused on privately originated performing credit investments in Asia Pacific. The firm also reported a strategic partnership with RWE to develop UK offshore wind projects, illustrating its participation in energy transition and renewables infrastructure.
Other releases describe additional equity commitments to a European data center platform, the acquisition of a large logistics facility in Korea, and a strategic partnership to build a European rail leasing platform through an investment in Green Mobility Partners. KKR also issues updates on monetization activity, earnings release dates and fund distribution announcements, such as those related to KKR Income Opportunities Fund.
Investors and observers using this news page can review KKR’s official announcements on transactions, fund launches, capital raises, governance developments and financial disclosures. The coverage provides context on how KKR’s funds and subsidiaries operate across private equity, credit, real assets and insurance, and how the firm positions itself in themes such as private credit, digital infrastructure and the energy transition.
Weave Living and KKR have announced a strategic partnership called 'Weave Living Japan Residential Venture I' to invest in multi-family assets in Japan. The venture aims to build a portfolio of over 3,000 residential units, primarily in Tokyo with potential expansion to Osaka. The partnership has already been seeded with 11 brand-new residential properties in Tokyo, comprising 439 units operating at near-full occupancy. This collaboration extends their existing partnership in South Korea and represents KKR's continued investment in Japan's real estate sector through its Asia Real Estate Partners fund.
Global Atlantic Financial Group and the Bermuda Economic Development (BEDC) concluded their Second Annual Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition, celebrating small business innovation in Bermuda. The event, hosted at Hamilton Princess Hotel on November 21st, featured eight finalists competing for $25,000 prizes. Winners included Nico Bean (Youth Category) for Flow by Nico, and three Main Category winners: Dr. Adriene Berkeley (PsyNeu), Jekon Edness & Kian Butterfield (Bermuda Sports Radar), and Ashleigh Simons (Sade Milan Skin). The People's Choice Award of $25,000 went to Keely Trott of NBK School of Nails. The event attracted over 100 in-person attendees and 100 livestream viewers, demonstrating strong community support for local entrepreneurship.
KKR, a leading global investment firm, has announced that Co-CEO Scott C. Nuttall will present at the Goldman Sachs 2024 US Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 8:00AM ET. The presentation will be accessible via live webcast on KKR's Investor Center website, with a replay available afterward. KKR specializes in alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions through its subsidiary Global Atlantic Financial Group. The firm manages investment funds focused on private equity, credit, real assets, and partners with hedge fund managers.
Lighthouse, a commercial intelligence platform for the travel & hospitality industry, has secured a $370 million Series C investment led by KKR. The funding will support product innovation, strategic acquisitions, and global expansion. Lighthouse serves over 70,000 hospitality properties globally, processing 400+ terabytes of travel data daily using AI to deliver real-time insights. The platform helps revenue managers and accommodation owners optimize bookings and operations. With 700+ employees worldwide and an NPS score of 70+, Lighthouse will leverage KKR's industry experience and global network to enhance its offerings and expand into new segments.
KKR has launched its second tender offer for FUJI SOFT (TSE: 9749) through FK Co., , running from November 20 to December 19, 2024. The offer prices are set at 9,451 yen per common share, and varying amounts for share options: 1,197,200 yen (5th Series), 1,059,800 yen (6th Series), and 293,200 yen (7th Series). FUJI SOFT's Board of Directors unanimously approved and recommended the tender offer to shareholders in two resolutions on November 15 and 19, 2024.
KKR announced plans to conduct a Second Tender Offer for FUJI SOFT at 9,451 yen per share, following its successful first tender offer where it acquired a 33.97% voting rights ratio. The FUJI SOFT Board unanimously supports KKR's offer and opposes Bain Capital's proposal. The new price represents a 125.8% premium over the 12-month average closing price prior to October 2, 2023. Shareholders who participated in the first tender offer will be made whole if KKR achieves a 53.22% stake across both offers. The second tender offer is expected to launch mid-next week.
Instructure Holdings has completed its acquisition by KKR and Dragoneer in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.8 billion ($23.60 per share). Following the transaction, Instructure has been delisted from the NYSE. As a leading global provider of learning management and education-tech solutions, Instructure has impacted about 200 million learners across 100+ countries, partnering with over 1,000 organizations. The company aims to achieve $1B in revenue by 2028. The acquisition is expected to accelerate Instructure's global expansion and product innovation, particularly focusing on enhancing Canvas and the Instructure Learning Ecosystem.
Instructure Holdings has been acquired by KKR and Dragoneer in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.8 billion ($23.60 per share). Following the acquisition, Instructure has been delisted from the NYSE. As a leading global provider of learning management and education-tech solutions, Instructure impacts approximately 200 million learners across 100+ countries, partnering with over 1,000 organizations. The company aims to achieve $1B in revenue by 2028. The acquisition is expected to accelerate Instructure's global expansion and product innovation, particularly focusing on enhancing Canvas and the Instructure Learning Ecosystem.
KKR has successfully completed the first stage of its tender offer for FUJI SOFT, acquiring a 33.86% voting rights stake (21,413,302 common shares) and approximately 90% of existing share options. The investment firm has become FUJI SOFT's largest shareholder, positioning itself as a key player in any potential privatization efforts. A second tender offer is planned for mid-November at 8,800 yen per share, representing a 110.3% premium over the 12-month average closing price prior to October 2, 2023. Notably, about 90% of FUJI SOFT's advisors, directors, and officers supported the first tender offer by tendering their share options.
FS KKR Capital Corp (FSK) reported its Q3 2024 financial results with net investment income of $0.77 per share, unchanged from Q2 2024. The company's net asset value slightly decreased to $23.82 per share from $23.95. Total purchases were $1,136 million versus $1,321 million in sales and repayments. The board declared a Q4 2024 distribution of $0.70 per share. The portfolio's total fair value was $13.9 billion, with 67% invested in senior secured securities. The weighted average annual yield on accruing debt investments was 11.9%, down from 12.3% in Q2. Non-accrual investments improved to 1.7% of the portfolio at fair value.