KKR(US:KKR) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-04 09:11Core Insights - KKR&Co's co-CEO Joe Bae announced that half of the private equity capital returned to investors this year will come from Asia, indicating a strong recovery in private equity exit activities in the region [1] - Bae emphasized that this year will be significant for KKR's liquidity business in Asia, reflecting the development of capital markets in the region [1] - KKR's Asian private equity business is currently the fastest-growing segment, presenting unique opportunities in the current environment [1] - KKR's total returns from private equity investments in Asia have exceeded $7.3 billion this year [1] Investment Activities - KKR's exit projects in Asia this year include the sale of Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu for $2.55 billion, the sale of a controlling stake in Indian JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals for approximately $1.4 billion, and a partial sale of its stake in South Korean shipbuilding group HD Hyundai Heavy Industries [2] - These transactions have yielded substantial returns on KKR's initial investments [2]