KKR sues DOJ/FTC over HSR Act investigations; DOJ countersues seeking civil penalties

KKR & Co. Inc.

KKR filed complaint in D.C. District on Jan 14 against DOJ, FTC challenging HSR Act investigations for 2021-2022 transactions.
KKR seeks declaratory judgment that it did not violate HSR Act, that agency interpretations are unconstitutionally vague, and fine is excessive.
DOJ simultaneously filed civil antitrust suit in SDNY against KKR and sponsored entities, seeking civil penalties and disgorgement.
KKR says it will vigorously defend; issued statement calling DOJ action government overreach and political.
Investigations concern HSR premerger notification filings for transactions in 2021 and 2022; KKR had cooperated for nearly three years.

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