Global investment firm KKR has agreed to sell Japan's Central Tank Terminal Co., Ltd. and Korea's Central Terminal Korea Co., Ltd. to institutional investors. Having acquired CTT in 2021 and CTK in 2023, KKR expanded both bulk storage platforms across Asia. The infrastructure transactions remain subject to customary closing conditions, with financial details unrevealed.
Samsung Electronics and five group affiliates have committed USD 1 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure, an AI platform created by KKR. Samsung Electronics contributes USD 500 million, alongside funds from Samsung C&T, Samsung SDS, Samsung SDI, Samsung Life Insurance and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance. Helix builds hyperscale data centres, power generation and fibre networks alongside founding backers KKR, KIA, NVIDIA and Vistra.
KKR has committed $350 million from its Asset-Based Finance strategy to launch Akrapoint Commercial Capital. The mid-ticket equipment finance company will provide solutions for small and middle-market businesses in sectors such as manufacturing, construction and transportation. Led by Chief Executive Officer Nate Smith and Board Chair Gary Shivers, the platform targets growing demand for vocational assets, speciality trailers and industrial equipment across the US.
KKR and its European industrial platform, Mirastar, have acquired an eight-property UK logistics portfolio from Ares Real Estate funds. Spanning 2.7 million square feet across key distribution hubs like Milton Keynes and Doncaster, the fully occupied assets feature a nine-year weighted average lease term to break. Supported by strong sustainability ratings and investment-grade tenants, the acquisition expands Mirastar’s European presence.
Realty Income has partnered with global investment firm KKR to create a euro-denominated joint venture holding a portfolio of European net lease assets. Under the agreement, KKR will invest €528 million for a 49 per cent equity stake, while Realty Income holds 51 per cent and continues property management. The deal covers 54 properties across Spain, Ireland, Poland and the Netherlands, backed by steady rental growth.
Enbridge has entered a C$2.7 billion joint venture with KKR and Apollo to fund the expansion of its Westcoast natural gas pipeline in British Columbia. Under the deal, KKR and Apollo will acquire a 29% indirect interest in the network upon completion of the Sunrise project in 2028. Enbridge retains operational control, majority ownership and an option to repurchase the stake after seven years.
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