KKR settles DOJ antitrust HSR case; $250M penalty fully reimbursed by law firms

KKR & Co. Inc.

KKR entered Stipulation with DOJ Antitrust Division resolving civil complaint over HSR filings for 2021-2022 transactions.
Subsidiary to pay $250.0M to DOJ, contingent on court approval of proposed final judgment under Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act.
DOJ terminated all related investigations against KKR and affiliates; complaint filed Jan 14, 2025 in SDNY.
Company states penalty fully reimbursed by outside law firms; no financial impact on firm, funds, or investors.
KKR says it acted in good faith and settled to avoid distraction; strongly disagrees with DOJ characterization.

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