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KK
Private Equity Firm

KKR

AUM$523 billion
Founded1976
HQNew York, NY

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. is a global investment firm specializing in private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, and credit.

Track Record

Total Acquisitions59
Bankruptcy Rate5%
Avg Hold Period1.9yrs

Known Tactics

Cost Cutting

COMMON

Aggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.

Price Increases

COMMON

Raising prices to improve margins and fund debt payments.

Service Quality Reduction

COMMON

service quality reduction is a common PE tactic.

Staff Reduction

COMMON

staff reduction is a common PE tactic.

Asset Stripping

COMMON

Selling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.

Debt Loading Leading To Underinvestment

COMMON

debt loading leading to underinvestment is a common PE tactic.

Portfolio Companies

Current and former holdings

Notable Outcomes