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KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) is a global investment firm active across alternative asset management, capital markets and insurance solutions, and its news flow reflects this breadth. Press releases describe KKR-sponsored funds investing in private equity, credit and real assets, alongside insurance subsidiaries that offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group.
Recent KKR news highlights activity in private credit, infrastructure, real estate, digital infrastructure and transportation. For example, KKR announced the completion of a fundraise for KKR Asia Credit Opportunities Fund II and related accounts, focused on privately originated performing credit investments in Asia Pacific. The firm also reported a strategic partnership with RWE to develop UK offshore wind projects, illustrating its participation in energy transition and renewables infrastructure.
Other releases describe additional equity commitments to a European data center platform, the acquisition of a large logistics facility in Korea, and a strategic partnership to build a European rail leasing platform through an investment in Green Mobility Partners. KKR also issues updates on monetization activity, earnings release dates and fund distribution announcements, such as those related to KKR Income Opportunities Fund.
Investors and observers using this news page can review KKR’s official announcements on transactions, fund launches, capital raises, governance developments and financial disclosures. The coverage provides context on how KKR’s funds and subsidiaries operate across private equity, credit, real assets and insurance, and how the firm positions itself in themes such as private credit, digital infrastructure and the energy transition.
Vertical Bridge (KKR) announced a $1.5 billion strategic equity investment from KKR to support future growth and establish a fully funded, long‑term capital structure. The company operates a nationwide portfolio of more than 17,000 towers; existing sponsors DigitalBridge and La Caisse also participated.
HealthCare Royalty (NYSE: KKR) announced a royalty monetization agreement with the Advisory Group representing former Oncoceutics securityholders for an undisclosed percentage of royalties on Modeyso (dordaviprone) commercial sales. Modeyso received U.S. FDA accelerated approval in August 2025 and is commercialized by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
The agreement transfers a portion of future Modeyso royalties to HealthCare Royalty; financial terms and percentage were not disclosed.
KKR (NYSE:KKR) agreed to invest KRW 1.22 trillion ($820 million) in newly issued convertible bonds of Samsung SDS on April 14, 2026, forming a strategic partnership to support Samsung SDS’ expansion as a full‑stack AI solutions provider.
KKR will act as an active advisor on M&A, capital allocation and global growth; the transaction is expected to close in Q2 subject to customary closing conditions.
FS KKR Capital Corp (NYSE: FSK) will release first quarter 2026 results after market close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. An investor presentation will be posted the same day. The company will host a live webcast conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Research analysts should register at least one day prior or 15 minutes before the call; a replay will be available on the For Investors section of the company's website.
Apnimed secured a senior secured credit facility of up to $150 million from funds managed by HealthCare Royalty Partners to fund commercial readiness and a planned U.S. launch of AD109 for obstructive sleep apnea.
Apnimed will receive $50 million at closing, a second $50 million upon FDA approval of AD109, and a third $50 million upon a sales milestone. The deal includes a four-year interest-only period (five years if a net sales milestone is met) and a low single-digit synthetic royalty on AD109 net sales. Apnimed expects to submit an NDA for AD109 later this quarter, supported by positive Phase 3 SynAIRgy and LunAIRo results.
KKR (NYSE: KKR) will release first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, before market open. A conference call to discuss results is scheduled that day at 10:00 a.m. ET, with dial‑in access and a live webcast via KKR's Investor Center.
A replay of the webcast will be available on KKR's website about one hour after the live broadcast. KKR is described as a global investment firm offering alternative asset management, capital markets and insurance solutions.
KKR (KKR) closed KKR North America Fund XIV (NAX4) at approximately $23 billion on April 2, 2026, making it the largest private equity fund focused solely on North America. The firm cites a decade track record with a gross IRR of 23% (19% net) and a gross MOIC of 2.1x (1.8x net) as of December 31, 2025. KKR reports private equity AUM of approximately $229 billion and says NAX4 will continue support for broad-based employee ownership, noting 85 portfolio companies and >200,000 employees participating since 2011.
Global Atlantic 2026 Retirement Outlook finds the first wave of Gen X approaching retirement with markedly higher income anxiety than Boomers.
Key metrics: 28% of Gen X extremely/very concerned vs 14% of Boomers; 56% pension envy among Gen X without pensions; 48% expect to return to work; 61% prioritize protecting assets; 38% lack a retirement income plan; 69% worry Social Security won't provide full benefits.
KKR (KKR) intends to acquire all common shares of Taiyo Holdings (TSE:4626) via a tender offer at JPY 4,750 per share, supported by Taiyo Holdings’ board and shareholders representing approximately 42.2% of shares as of March 31, 2026.
The price implies premiums of 117.19% and 140.14% versus two six-month unaffected averages; Oasis agreed to tender ~15.62%. Transaction is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals and includes post-close share consolidation, buyback and founding-family reinvestment in the KKR vehicle.
Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group (KKR) announced that Japan Post Insurance acquired a minority stake in the company on March 31, 2026, while funds managed by KKR remain majority owner.
The investment supports growth, a new outbound call center for Japan Post Insurance starting April 2026, and follows Hoken Minaoshi Hompo’s acquisition of ETERNAL, adding 40+ Hoken Terrace stores.