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Lending

KKR breaks into Wall Street club of top buyout loan underwriters

Often dismissed by bankers as winning work mostly on its own deals and not often in the lead role, KKR says more than half of the debt deals it manages are now done for third parties.

January 14

Private equity

Blackstone, KKR hidden hands in ad blitz unleashes Washington fury

Confronted with the rare prospect of defeat on Capitol Hill, Blackstone and KKR unleashed a national advertising blitz last year against legislation that threatened their investments in healthcare companies.

January 8

Retail industry

M&A wrap: Amazon, KKR, Thompson Street, Bridgepoint, William Blair, Most Influential Women

Amazon's record breaking holiday season underscores the role technology is playing in retail, and we explore the opportunities for dealmakers. Mergers & Acquisitions announces 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A. KKR, Thompson Street, make deals. Private equity pros give back.

By Demitri Diakantonis

December 26

Private equity fundraising

M&A wrap: NovaQuest, Wellington, Asterion, KKR, CD&R, Broadridge, Advent, GF Data

NovaQuest and Wellington Management raise healthcare-related funds. Asterion, led by former KKR executives, closes first fund. CD&R bets on growth in the medical aesthetics sector. Advent buys haircare brand. GF Data provides third quarter lower middle-market valuations update.

By Demitri Diakantonis

November 20

Retail industry

M&A wrap: Nike, McDonald's, Internet of Things, Middle Market Week, KKR, Walgreens, TGI Fridays

Mergers & Acquisitions kicks off its 7-part series in retail tech M&A by looking at how Nike and McDonald's use IoT to improve customer experiences. ACG hosts Middle Market. KKR formally approaches Walgreens Boots, according to Bloomberg News. TGI Fridays merges with SPAC.

By Demitri Diakantonis

November 11

Retailers

KKR makes formal approach to Walgreens Boots on buyout

Walgreens Boots, led by CEO Stefano Pessina, has been reviewing a potential deal with a financial adviser to take the company private amid buyout interest.

November 11

Private equity fundraising

M&A wrap: Apollo, Leon Black, Blackstone, KKR, RealPage, Madison Dearborn

2019 is a record fundraising year for U.S. PE firms. Apollo, led by Leon Black, sees assets doubling in five years. RealPage, Madison Dearborn make real estate-related deals. PE news from Arlington, Olympus, Sterling Group.

By Demitri Diakantonis

November 7

Private equity

Leon Black sees Apollo doubling assets in five years

Apollo and its rivals, including Blackstone KKR are collecting record amounts of cash from investors.

November 7

Buyouts

Walgreens Boots is exploring a potential buyout

The company has been reviewing a take private deal in what could become the largest leveraged buyout in history, according to Bloomberg News.

November 6

Private equity fundraising

PE fundraising scorecard: Blackstone, KKR, Orangewood

Blackstone, KKR, GLS Capital, Orangewood Partners and Teleo are raising capital, according to SEC filings.

November 5