KKR Japan: On the Prowl for Weakened Companies

Looks like the gang at KKR Japan is ready to pounce on weakened Japanese companies in this current economic climate. According to a news article in the Nikkei Shimbum (newspaper), the crew now led by a former managing executive officer at Mizuho Corporate Bank (ex-IBJ) wants to make some aggressive moves in acquisition market. Good luck. I am sure that there are plenty of targets in Japan. I only wonder if the KKR franchise will do as well in Tokyo as it has done back in NYC.

I had the pleasure of visiting the KKR offices in Manhattan back a few years ago. With the splendid views of Central Park far below to the cool Nokia shop just down the street, the KKR staff walked the streets with great swagger.

I can't wait to read about their first acquisition. I only wonder what they plan on buying...