KKR & Co expects half of its 2025 private equity capital distributions to investors to come from Asia, signaling a strong rebound in regional exit activity, according to co-CEO Joe Bae. Speaking at a financial summit in Hong Kong, Bae highlighted that improved market conditions and growing capital market maturity are fueling renewed liquidity opportunities across Asia.
Sources familiar with the matter said KKR’s Asia exits have already generated more than $7.3 billion this year, including the $2.55 billion sale of Japan’s Seiyu, a $1.4 billion divestment in India’s JB Chemicals, and a partial sale of HD Hyundai Marine Solution in South Korea. Bae noted that KKR’s Asia private equity business remains the firm’s fastest-growing segment and continues to present “unique opportunities” amid an improving regional market backdrop.
Source: Reuters
