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KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR), a leading global investment firm, has announced the issuance of 51,750,000 shares of its 6.25% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, raising approximately $2.6 billion. The offering, which included the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, was established under a Certificate of Designations filed with the State of Delaware on March 7, 2025.
The newly issued Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock comes with a dividend rate of 6.25% on the liquidation preference of $50 per share and will automatically convert on March 1, 2028, into between 0.3312 and 0.4140 shares of KKR’s common stock, depending on the average stock price at that time.
The company has specified that as long as any shares of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock are outstanding, dividends or distributions on KKR’s common stock or any other junior stock cannot be declared or paid unless all accumulated and unpaid dividends on the preferred stock have been fully paid or set aside. Notably, KKR has maintained dividend payments for 16 consecutive years, with a current dividend yield of 0.6% and a 6.06% dividend growth in the last twelve months.
Furthermore, in the event of KKR’s liquidation, dissolution, or winding-up, holders of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock will be entitled to a liquidation preference of $50 per share, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends.
The net proceeds from the offering, which were finalized through an underwriting agreement with Morgan Stanley & Co (NYSE:MS). LLC and KKR Capital Markets LLC on March 4, 2025, amounted to approximately $2.53 billion after underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses.
This strategic financial move by KKR, detailed in the company’s recent SEC filing, reflects its ongoing efforts to strengthen its capital structure and support future growth initiatives. The information in this article is based on the press release statement and the SEC filing by KKR & Co. Inc.
In other recent news, KKR & Co. Inc. has launched a $1.5 billion convertible preferred stock offering, with the potential for an additional $225 million to cover over-allotments. This initiative is intended to strengthen KKR’s investment capacity in its Strategic Holdings segment. The preferred stock is priced at $50 per share and will automatically convert to common stock by March 2028 unless converted earlier by holders. Additionally, KKR has acquired a 57.9% majority stake in the Japanese IT company Fujisoft, following a tender offer at ¥9,850 per share. The acquisition may lead to Fujisoft’s delisting if the founder’s family, holding a 17% stake, agrees to sell their shares. Meanwhile, Bain Capital has withdrawn its takeover bid for Fujisoft after KKR outbid its proposal. In other potential developments, KKR is reportedly considering an investment in Nissan (OTC:NSANY) Motor Co., although discussions are still in the early stages. Lastly, Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:CMCO) Corporation has announced the acquisition of Kito Crosby Limited from KKR-managed funds in a $2.7 billion all-cash deal, expected to significantly increase Columbus McKinnon’s revenue and Adjusted EBITDA.
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