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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 Acquisitions75
Bankruptcy Rate4%
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.
Asset Stripping
COMMONSelling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.
Debt Loading
COMMONAdding significant debt to acquired company balance sheets, often to fund dividends to PE owners.
Reduced Customer Service Investment
COMMONreduced customer service investment is a common PE tactic.
Portfolio Companies
Current and former holdings