Federal Register #2026-18136

KKR & Co. Inc. Ordered to Pay $250 Million Civil Penalty for Antitrust Violations

This notice announces a legal enforcement action by the United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, against KKR & Co. Inc. and related entities. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division - Vendors Mentioned: - KKR & Co. Inc. - KKR & Co. GP LLC - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a civil penalty enforcement action - Unique or Notable Requirements: - KKR & Co. GP LLC is required to pay a $250 million civil penalty for at least sixteen violations of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act (Section 7A of the Clayton Act) - The action addresses failures to make complete and accurate premerger filings - The Final Judgment includes payment of the penalty and other equitable relief - OEMs: - No OEMs are involved, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

This notice relates to a legal proceeding involving the United States Department of Justice and the Antitrust Division against KKR & Co. Inc. and related entities. The United States filed a complaint alleging that KKR violated Section 7A of the Clayton Act by failing to make complete and accurate premerger filings at least sixteen separate times. The proposed Final Judgment requires KKR & Co. GP LLC to pay a civil penalty of $250,000,000 to the United States within thirty calendar days of entry of the Final Judgment. The document includes details about the violations, the scope of KKR's business, and the legal basis for the penalties and relief sought.

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