KKR Group
KKR (formerly known as Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.) is a leading global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, and credit. Founded in 1976, the firm has operations across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The firm manages assets on behalf of its investors, which include pension funds, financial institutions, endowments, and individuals.
KKRs investment philosophy is to generate value for its investors and create long-term value for the companies it owns. The firm operates through a multi-disciplinary approach, considering each asset from the perspective of the firms technological capabilities, financial characteristics, and human capital capabilities. Through this approach, the firm is able to quickly assess a range of opportunities and structure investments that can increase value over the course of a portfolios lifecycle.
The firms portfolio companies span a broad range of industries. Notable investments include Avago Technologies, The Diana Group, Dollar General Corporation, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, and BMC Software. In addition, KKR made one of the largest venture capital investments in history when it backing Indian Unicorn Flipkart in 2017.
KKR is also an active participant in the private credit market, providing high-yield debt, mezzanine debt, structured equity financing, and custom tailor financing to its portfolio companies. This allows KKR to provide the capital necessary to expand or restructure businesses and provide liquidity to shareholders. Furthermore, KKRs credit arm, KKR Credit, manages a number of investments in private credit, leveraged loans, and special situations.
Through its public markets team, KKR invests in public equity securities including stocks, managed futures and option contracts, exchange-traded funds, and exchange-traded notes. The firm has also ventured into the renewable energy sector, including investments in a number of solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects around the world.
KKR seeks to create long-term value for its portfolio companies, making investments designed to contribute to an enriching customer experience, productivity improvements, strategic growth, increased operational effectiveness and efficiency, and financial stability. The firm is committed to sustainable and responsible investing and was the first private equity firm to sign the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). KKR also has a Corporate Responsibility Advisory Council made up of senior executives and industry experts who provide advice to the firms investment teams.
KKR is a leader in the private markets and has a long and successful track record of generating superior returns for their investors. The firm adopts a disciplined and long-term approach to investing, combining operational and financial excellence to create and protect value for investors. With the firms deep experience, global reach, and wide breadth of asset classes, KKR is well-positioned to continue delivering superior returns for its investors for years to come.
