KKR & Co. Inc. - KKR STOCK NEWS

Rebel Foods, the world's largest multi-brand cloud kitchen platform, has secured an investment from global investment firm KKR. Founded in 2011, Rebel Foods operates 450 cloud kitchens with over 5,000 internet restaurants across India, UAE, and UK, serving more than two million customers globally.

The investment will support Rebel Foods' expansion in India and the Middle East, along with adding more food and beverage brands to its portfolio. The company's existing brand portfolio includes Faasos, Behrouz Biryani, Oven Story Pizza, Lunchbox, The Good Bowl, Sweet Truth, and Wendy's. The transaction represents KKR's latest investment from its Asia Next Generation Technology strategy.

KKR Income Opportunities Fund (KIO) has announced monthly distributions of $0.1215 per common share for January, February, and March 2025. Based on the Fund's current share price of $13.31 (as of December 16, 2024), this represents an annualized distribution rate of 10.95%.

The distributions will be payable on January 31, February 28, and March 31, 2025, with corresponding ex-dates and record dates on January 10, February 14, and March 14, 2025. The Fund notes that distributions may come from various sources, including net investment income, short-term capital gains, long-term capital gains, or return of capital.

KKR has reported strong monetization activity from October 1 to December 17, 2024, with total realized performance income and investment income exceeding $725 million. The Asset Management segment's performance was primarily driven by realized carried interest, accounting for over 50% of the quarter-to-date activity. Revenue sources included secondary sales, strategic transactions, dividends, interest income, and incentive fees from Marshall Wace.

The company notes that this update is not predictive of the full quarter's performance ending December 31, 2024, as it doesn't include other income sources, expenses, or potential gains/losses after the release date.

KKR has announced the promotion of 41 Managing Directors across various global offices and divisions, effective January 1, 2025. The promotions span multiple departments including Private Equity, Infrastructure, Credit & Markets, Global Client Solutions, and Global Operations. The newly promoted leaders are distributed across key locations including New York, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mumbai, and other major financial centers.

Co-CEOs Joe Bae and Scott Nuttall emphasized that these promotions recognize both professional achievements and commitment to the firm's values and stakeholder delivery. The promotions reflect KKR's continued growth and diversification across different business segments and geographical regions.

KKR announced a strategic partnership with Andrew Williams, former CEO of Halma plc, to pursue new acquisition opportunities in the Industrials sector and across UK businesses. Williams, who led Halma for 18 years and completed over 100 transactions, will serve as Executive Advisor to KKR.

During his tenure at Halma, Williams managed a global portfolio of approximately 50 manufacturing businesses focused on safety, health, and environmental markets. He established Halma's Sustainable Growth Model and fostered an inclusive culture that delivered consistent growth and shareholder returns.

KKR, which has been investing in the UK for 25 years, recently closed its European Fund VI at $8 billion. The partnership aims to implement KKR's broad-based employee ownership model, developed since 2011, in acquired businesses.

KKR and The Baupost Group have formed a joint venture to acquire 33 Marriott International hotels across the UK from ADIA. The portfolio includes 6,500 keys across premium Marriott and Delta by Marriott branded properties in key cities including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, and Liverpool. Amante Capital, KKR's European hospitality platform, will serve as managing partner, overseeing continued capital investment and operations. The properties feature amenities for business and leisure guests, including conference venues and recreational facilities. KKR has invested over $3.5 billion in UK real estate since 2016, making this acquisition through its European real estate strategy.

Weave Living and KKR have announced a strategic partnership called 'Weave Living Japan Residential Venture I' to invest in multi-family assets in Japan. The venture aims to build a portfolio of over 3,000 residential units, primarily in Tokyo with potential expansion to Osaka. The partnership has already been seeded with 11 brand-new residential properties in Tokyo, comprising 439 units operating at near-full occupancy. This collaboration extends their existing partnership in South Korea and represents KKR's continued investment in Japan's real estate sector through its Asia Real Estate Partners fund.

Global Atlantic Financial Group and the Bermuda Economic Development (BEDC) concluded their Second Annual Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition, celebrating small business innovation in Bermuda. The event, hosted at Hamilton Princess Hotel on November 21st, featured eight finalists competing for $25,000 prizes. Winners included Nico Bean (Youth Category) for Flow by Nico, and three Main Category winners: Dr. Adriene Berkeley (PsyNeu), Jekon Edness & Kian Butterfield (Bermuda Sports Radar), and Ashleigh Simons (Sade Milan Skin). The People's Choice Award of $25,000 went to Keely Trott of NBK School of Nails. The event attracted over 100 in-person attendees and 100 livestream viewers, demonstrating strong community support for local entrepreneurship.

KKR, a leading global investment firm, has announced that Co-CEO Scott C. Nuttall will present at the Goldman Sachs 2024 US Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 8:00AM ET. The presentation will be accessible via live webcast on KKR's Investor Center website, with a replay available afterward. KKR specializes in alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions through its subsidiary Global Atlantic Financial Group. The firm manages investment funds focused on private equity, credit, real assets, and partners with hedge fund managers.