Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
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Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Acquires 8,138 Shares of KKR & Co. Inc. $KKR
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its stake in KKR & Co. Inc. by 0.7% in the third quarter, purchasing an additional 8,138 shares to reach a total of 1,099,424 shares valued at $140.14 million. The stock holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average target price of $158.79. KKR reported an EPS beat of $1.41 last quarter and offers a quarterly dividend of $0.185.
Dec 31, 2025 • KED Global
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Brookfield closes $700 mn sale of Korean logistics center to KKR
Brookfield has completed the sale of a large logistics center near Seoul to KKR & Co. for approximately 1 trillion won ($700 million), marking the largest single-asset logistics transaction in South Korea to date. This deal follows a significant slowdown in approvals for new warehouse construction in the country in 2025.
Dec 31, 2025 • 36Kr
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Wall Street's "Shadow Army": Family Offices Enter the Fray, Competing with Blackstone and KKR for Territory
Family offices, managing trillions of dollars, are transforming from low-key wealth managers into aggressive investors directly competing with major private equity firms like Blackstone and KKR. These entities, often led by billionaires, are increasingly engaging in direct investments, mergers, and acquisitions, leveraging "permanent capital" and operating with fewer regulatory constraints. This shift signifies a major power dynamic change on Wall Street, as family offices form investment "clubs" and seek strategic long-term holdings across various industries, from AI to luxury goods.
Dec 31, 2025 • Bloomberg.com
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KKR Bid to Take Yomeishu Private Is Derailed By Top Shareholder
KKR & Co.'s attempt to take Japanese herbal tonic maker Yomeishu Seizo Co. private has been thwarted. Yomeishu terminated exclusive talks with KKR because its top shareholder, Yuzawa KK, does not intend to sell its stake, making the buyout proposal unfeasible. This decision came shortly after Yomeishu confirmed KKR had been granted first negotiating rights.
Dec 30, 2025 • Alternatives Watch
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AW Top 10 reads for December
This article lists the top 10 most-read stories on Alternatives Watch for December, reflecting diverse alternative investment activities. Key themes include energy transition deals, real estate acquisitions, venture capital raises for AI, and pushes to democratize private markets. The list highlights significant transactions and trends shaping the alternative investment landscape.
Dec 30, 2025 • Investing.com
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FS Credit Opportunities Corp. announces CFO and treasurer changes
FS Credit Opportunities Corp. announced that CFO Edward T. Gallivan, Jr. and Treasurer Stephen S. Sypherd will resign effective December 31, with William Goebel appointed as the new CFO and Treasurer. The company, trading at $6.23 with a $1.22 billion market cap, boasts a 13.2% dividend yield and has raised its dividend for four consecutive years. Goebel previously served in leadership roles at KKR FS Income Trust Select, KKR FS Income Trust, and FS KKR Capital Corp.