KKR & Company LP is a leading global investment firm that specializes in private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and hedge fund solutions. The company focuses on identifying and investing in high-potential companies and assets across various sectors to drive long-term growth and value creation for their clients and investors. KKR utilizes its extensive industry expertise and strategic resources to enhance operational performance, facilitate transformative growth, and achieve sustainable returns, while also emphasizing responsible investing and maintaining strong relationships with portfolio companies and stakeholders. Read More
When the S&P 500 was flirting with 7,000 back in January, everyone wanted in. Now, with the index 400 to 500 points lower, the mood has flipped to fear. That disconnect between price and psychology is exactly where contrarian investors Jeff Clark of TradeSmith and Andy Swan of LikeFolio see opportunity.
The private credit industry, long the darling of the post-2008 financial landscape, has hit a formidable wall in early 2026. After a decade of explosive growth that saw the sector balloon to a staggering $3.5 trillion in assets under management (AUM), the first quarter of this year has signaled
The financial world is currently witnessing one of the most significant forecasting schisms in recent memory. As of April 6, 2026, a massive 9.1% gap has opened between the cautious macro projections of institutional giant KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) and the hyper-optimistic consensus compiled by FactSet Research Systems
The era of unfettered optimism in the equity markets is facing a stern reality check from one of Wall Street's most influential macro thinkers. KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) has officially lowered its 2026 year-end target for the S&P 500, moving the needle down from 7,600 to 7,
In a move that has sent ripples through the financial markets this April, KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) has officially lowered its 2026 year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,300. This downward revision from their previous estimate of 7,600 marks a significant shift in sentiment for
The telecommunications infrastructure landscape shifted dramatically this week as reports surfaced that SBA Communications (NASDAQ: SBAC) is exploring a potential sale. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Florida-based tower giant is working with financial advisers to evaluate preliminary takeover interest from major infrastructure funds and private equity consortiums.
KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the first quarter 2026 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
NEW YORK — The global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has entered a period of unprecedented expansion in the first half of 2026, marking a definitive end to the "deal desert" of previous years. Driven by a surge in private equity confidence—now reaching a staggering 86%—and a landmark
KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the final closing of KKR North America Fund XIV (“NAX4” or the “Fund”), an approximately $23 billion fund focused on pursuing opportunistic private equity investments in North America through a disciplined and consistent investment approach. NAX4 is the largest private equity fund raised that focuses on investing solely in North America.
KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Taiyo Holdings Co., Ltd. (“Taiyo Holdings” or the “Company”; TSE stock code 4626), announced today that KJ005 Co., Ltd. (the “Offeror”), an entity owned by investment funds managed by KKR, intends to make a tender offer to acquire all the common shares of Taiyo Holdings (the “Tender Offer”). Taiyo Holdings’ Board of Directors has resolved to support the Tender Offer. In addition, DIC Corporation (“DIC”), Taiyo Holdings’ largest shareholder, Kowa Co., Ltd. (“Kowa”), an asset management company affiliated with Taiyo Holdings’ founding family, and funds managed by Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) have each entered into agreements to participate in the Tender Offer or related transactions to privatize the Company. With these agreements in place, KKR has secured support for the transaction from the shareholders representing approximately 42.2% of the Company’s outstanding shares1.
As of late March 2026, the once-indomitable private credit market is facing its most significant challenge since its post-2008 inception. A sharp acceleration in defaults across the United States has sent shockwaves through the "shadow banking" sector, with several high-profile Business Development Companies (BDCs) forced to slash dividends and gate
KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell CoolIT Systems (“CoolIT” or “the Company”), a global leader in liquid data center cooling, to Ecolab in a transaction valued at $4.75 billion. The sale will represent one of KKR’s largest recent realizations, generating approximately 15x the original equity invested, inclusive of distributions. At the close of the transaction, all CoolIT employees will receive a substantial cash payout on their ownership in the Company. Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”) also served as a co-investor in CoolIT.
NEW YORK, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of KKR & Co. Inc. (“KKR” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KKR). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
NEW YORK — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global alternative asset management industry, Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) officially moved yesterday, March 23, 2026, to cap redemptions on its flagship private credit fund. The decision to restrict investor withdrawals from the $25 billion Apollo Debt Solutions (ADS)
KKR today announced income from monetization activity in excess of $700 million with respect to the period from January 1, 2026 through March 23, 2026 based on information available as of today. The quarter-to-date monetization activity is made up of approximately 90% realized performance income and approximately 10% realized investment income.
In a definitive move that underscores the insatiable cooling demands of the artificial intelligence era, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) officially announced its $4.75 billion acquisition of CoolIT Systems on March 20, 2026. The deal, which reached its peak public discourse during a high-stakes investor webcast on Monday, March 23,
As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) Chairman and CEO David Solomon has issued a resounding vote of confidence in the global M&A market, predicting a "dealmaking renaissance" that could rival the record-shattering volumes of 2021. Speaking at the UBS Financial Services
As of March 18, 2026, the North American equity landscape is undergoing a radical transformation that few analysts predicted two years ago. A massive wave of sponsor-led take-private activity has seen some of the continent's most recognizable brands exit the public stage, opting for the relative seclusion and strategic flexibility
As of March 18, 2026, the North American financial landscape is witnessing an unprecedented surge in private equity (PE) activity, marking what analysts have dubbed the "Buyout Revival." After nearly two years of deal-making stagnation caused by high interest rates and valuation gaps, the floodgates have officially opened. Over the
The transition of the global economy toward a net-zero future is no longer a peripheral concern for Wall Street; it is the new frontier for the world’s largest asset managers. On March 18, 2026, KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) stands at the center of this shift, leveraging its massive scale and specialized infrastructure expertise [...]
By Finterra Editorial TeamMarch 18, 2026 Introduction In the high-stakes world of global alternative asset management, one name looms larger than the rest: Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX). As of March 18, 2026, Blackstone has solidified its position as the first alternative manager to cross the $1.3 trillion threshold in Assets Under Management (AUM). No longer [...]
