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Commission sends Statement of Objections to KKR for providing incorrect or misleading information during merger investigation
NULLPEN · Source published 10/18/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCEuropean Commission Press release Brussels, 19 Oct 2026 The European Commission has informed KKR & Co. Inc. ('KKR') of its preliminary view that the company provided incorrect and/or misleading information during the 2024 Commission's investigation of KKR's acquisition of NetCo, under the EU Merger Regulation ('EUMR').
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