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German billionaire Mathias Doepfner and KKR are nearing a deal to split up the media giant Axel Springer, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing four people familiar with the matter.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (the “Company” or “KREF”) (NYSE: KREF) announced that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock with respect to the third quarter of 2024. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2024 to KREF's common stockholders of record as of September 30, 2024. About KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. KREF is a real estate finance company that focuses primarily on originating and acquiring senior loans secu.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightSpring Health Services (“BrightSpring” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTSG), a leading provider of home and community-based health services for complex populations, today announced that investment funds managed by KKR & Co. Inc. and its subsidiaries (“KKR”), an existing shareholder of BrightSpring, have entered into an agreement with Walgreen Co. (“WBA”) to purchase 11,619,998 shares of BrightSpring's common stock from WBA in a private transaction. The transaction was negotiated directly between KKR and WBA, with KKR making the investment through its private equity funds. BrightSpring is not issuing or selling any shares of common stock in connection with the transaction, which is expected to close on or about September 16, 2024.

SEIC introduces investment vehicles from KKR into its platform to offer greater access to alternative investments and better processing efficiency.

KKR Real Estate Finance's common shares are trading hands at a 20.28% discount to book value with the preferreds trading for 84.6 cents on the dollar. The mREIT's distributable earnings cover its quarterly dividend payout by 160%. Book value per share saw sequential growth of 6 cents with liquidity also growing versus the prior quarter.

KKR & Co. Inc.'s impressive growth trajectory includes a 400% return over five years and ambitious targets to double its AUM to over $1 trillion in five years. Favorable market conditions and strategic positioning enable KKR to capitalize on opportunities, especially with banks on the sidelines. Despite a high valuation at nearly 30x earnings, KKR's robust business model and tech-like earnings growth make it a solid buy on pullbacks.

U.S. buyout fund Bain Capital has made a counter-offer to take over Japan's Fuji Soft for about 600 billion yen ($4.10 billion), or about 5% higher than U.S. private equity firm KKR's bid, the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday.

KKR JV approaching $500 million in value with new asset contributions KKR JV approaching $500 million in value with new asset contributions

DALLAS & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Varsity Brands (the “Company”), a leader in team sports, athletics and spirit, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Varsity Brands by KKR from Bain Capital and Charlesbank. As the new majority owner of Varsity Brands, KKR will support the Company as it continues to grow its business. The Varsity Brands platform offers an extensive range of high-quality, customized solutions, services and experiences t.

The market has been very volatile in recent weeks. Some of my top picks have dropped quite a bit as a result. I give updates on two of my largest investments right now.