On January 14, 2025, KKR & Co. Inc. was involved in significant legal actions related to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act). KKR filed a complaint against the U.S. Antitrust Division, FTC, and the U.S. itself, challenging the constitutionality of the Antitrust Division’s interpretation of the HSR Act and the magnitude of fines proposed, claiming they were excessive and based on misunderstandings of inadvertent paperwork errors during 2021 and 2022 filings. On the same day, the Antitrust Division filed a lawsuit against KKR for alleged violations of the HSR Act, seeking civil penalties and other equitable relief. KKR expressed its intention to vigorously defend against these allegations, emphasizing a history of compliance and disputing the claims of intentional oversight avoidance.