A Leading Global Alternative Asset Manager
“KKR has a disciplined, long-term approach to value creation. We have invested successfully in high- and low-interest rate environments, liquid and illiquid credit markets, and periods of economic expansion and recession. This consistent performance is no accident. It is a consequence of experience and a disciplined approach to long-term value creation. We buy great franchises for reasonable prices, we partner with quality management teams, we develop appropriate capital structures for our portfolio companies, and we create value largely through improvements in business operations and EBITDA growth. We also determine the optimum timing and method for exiting an investment.” — Excerpt from KKR 2007 Annual Review
Key Highlights from KKR 2007 Annual Review:
- It is our belief that difficult markets play to KKR’s fundamental strength – the ability to finance, acquire, and improve portfolio companies. The U.N Ro-Ro and Northgate Information Solutions acquisitions, which closed in December 2007 and March 2008, respectively, demonstrate our ability to execute transactions in tough markets.
- Our proactive deal sourcing and industry expertise lead to proprietary opportunities — our investment in Legg Mason, which closed in January 2008, is an example.
- With a portfolio of companies that are diverse in geography and industry sectors, and with KKR Capstone’s ability to drive operational improvement initiatives, we believe that our portfolio companies are well positioned to weather difficult economic times.
- We took advantage of the abundant liquidity in the leveraged loan and high-yield markets in early 2007 to acquire several large national and global brands, including First Data Corporation, Energy Future Holdings (formerly TXU Corp.), Alliance Boots, Dollar General, Biomet, and U.S. Foodservice.
Download the 2007 KKR Annual Review for more.
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