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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
COMMONAggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.
Price Increases
COMMONRaising prices to improve margins and fund debt payments.
Service Quality Reduction
COMMONservice quality reduction is a common PE tactic.
Staff Reduction
COMMONstaff reduction is a common PE tactic.
Asset Stripping
COMMONSelling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.
Debt Loading Leading To Underinvestment
COMMONdebt loading leading to underinvestment is a common PE tactic.
Portfolio Companies
Current and former holdings