The Justice Department sued KKR Tuesday, alleging the private-equity firm made improper premerger filings, violations that could carry more than $650 million in penalties. The civil lawsuit said ...

The U.S. filed a civil lawsuit on Tuesday against private equity firm KKR & Co , "for repeatedly flouting the premerger antitrust review process," alleging the company avoided antitrust scrutiny ...

The Justice Department's lawsuit accuses KKR of repeatedly failing to comply with Hart-Scott-Rodino Act requirements. ... The DoJ noted that since 2021, KKR was required to make over 100 premerger ...

In this sense, the KKR lawsuit parallels other recent "gun jumping" enforcement actions, including the DOJ's August 2024 announcement of a $3.5 million settlement with Legends Hospitality Parent ...

The U.S. Justice Department sued private equity firm KKR & Co. for allegedly withholding documents during government-required merger reviews. Antitrust attorneys filed a civil complaint in federal ...

KKR Faces $650 Million DOJ Lawsuit Over Allegations of Improper Premerger Filings. The Justice Department alleges the private-equity firm concealed information during merger reviews.

The US Justice Department sued private equity firm KKR & Co. for allegedly withholding documents during government-required merger reviews.. Antitrust attorneys filed a civil complaint in federal ...

KKR Faces $650 Million DOJ Lawsuit Over Allegations of Improper Pre-Merger Filings Provided by Dow Jones Jan 14, 2025, 5:46:00 PM. By Katherine Hamilton .