Kuwait's KPC signs $16 billion lease and leaseback deal with Blackstone, KKR, Brookfield for oil pipeline network

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has signed a $16 billion deal involving its ​crude oil pipeline network with a consortium ‌comprising global funds Blackstone , Brookfield and KKR , the state-owned Gulf firm said on Saturday.

Reuters • 17 hours ago

Kuwait Oil Company Signs US$ 16.0 Billion Infrastructure Partnership Involving Its Crude Oil Pipeline Network With a Consortium Comprising Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kuwait Petroleum Corporation ("KPC"), the state-owned corporation overseeing Kuwait's oil and gas sector, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Kuwait Oil Company (“KOC”), responsible for the exploration, production and transportation of crude oil on behalf of the State of Kuwait, has signed a US$ 16.0 billion lease-and-lease-back agreement involving its entire domestic and export pipeline network with a consortium of international infrastructur.

Business Wire • 18 hours ago

KKR Q2 Earnings Preview: Recurring Growth Is The Main Test

KKR is rated a cautious Buy at ~$95.53, with a fair value estimate of ~$107, reflecting discounted expectations for realized earnings. Valuation already prices in delayed realizations and private-credit concerns but does not fully account for robust recurring earnings growth from management fees, insurance, and infrastructure. Q2's critical test is sustained growth in recurring earnings—management fees, FRE, insurance, and Strategic Holdings—rather than volatile quarterly adjusted net income from investment realizations.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 23, 2026

KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

KKR & Co. (KKR) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

Eni to Buy European Fuel Service Station Business From Prax

The deal—for an undisclosed sum—was made through its Enilive subsidiary that is co-owned with U.S private equity company KKR, which has a 30% stake.

WSJ • Jul 23, 2026

KKR Appoints Former Manulife CEO Roy Gori as Senior Advisor

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Roy Gori, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife, as a Senior Advisor to the firm. Mr. Gori, an accomplished leader in the global insurance and financial services industry, will advise KKR on strategic opportunities across global financial services and insurance with a focus on Asia Pacific and international markets. He will provide strategic counsel across insurance, wealth ma.

Business Wire • Jul 21, 2026

KKR & Co. 'D' Mandatory Convertible Preferred: Remains A Buy

KKR & Co. Inc. 6.25% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred (KKR.PR.D) remains a Buy for those expecting a rebound in KKR common. KKR.PR.D offers a 7.6% yield, a significant dividend advantage over the 0.8% yield of KKR common, and mandatory conversion in March 2028. Preferred holders benefit from downside protection and limited upside until KKR exceeds $120, with conversion mechanics favoring patient investors.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 17, 2026

UK's takeover panel extends deadline for DCC takeover offer by KKR, Energy Capital consortium

The Takeover Panel ​on Wednesday ‌extended the deadline ​for a ​consortium of KKR ⁠and ​Energy Capital ​Partners to make a firm ​takeover ​offer for Irish energy ‌distributor ⁠DCC to July 16, ​after ​the ⁠bidders requested more ​time ​for ⁠discussions.

Reuters • Jul 16, 2026

KKR-led consortium raises offer for Ireland's DCC to $7.9 billion

Ireland's DCC said ‌on Thursday that a consortium comprising KKR and Energy Capital Partners had submitted an improved takeover proposal, valuing the energy distributor at £67.97 per share, or £5.81 billion ($7.86 billion).

Reuters • Jul 16, 2026

Thomson Reuters and KKR Announce Joint Venture for Thomson Reuters Global Print Business

TORONTO and NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters Corporation (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to enter into a joint venture with KKR, a leading global investment firm. As part of the transaction, Thomson Reuters will sell a 51% stake in its Global Print business to capital accounts advised by KKR.

PRNewsWire • Jul 14, 2026