Kohlberg & Company
| Kohlberg & Company | |
Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Private equity |
| Founded | 1987; 39 years ago (1987) |
| Headquarters | Mount Kisco, New York, U.S. |
Key people | James A. Kohlberg (Chairman) |
| Products | Investments, private equity funds |
| Website | kohlberg |
Kohlberg, formerly known as Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C, is an American private equity firm that focuses on leveraged buyout transactions. Founded by investor Jerome Kohlberg, Jr., the firm invests in a variety of transactions including leveraged carveout, take-private transactions, and acquisitions of privately held companies.
Kohlberg & Company is headquartered in Mount Kisco, New York.[1]
History
[edit ]The firm was founded in 1987,[2] when American businessman and investor Jerome Kohlberg Jr. resigned from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. over differences in strategy. Kohlberg did not favor the larger buyouts, including Beatrice Companies in 1985 and Safeway in 1986, highly leveraged transactions or hostile takeovers being pursued increasingly by KKR.[3] [4] Instead, Kohlberg chose to return to his roots, acquiring smaller, middle-market companies, and in 1987 he formed Kohlberg & Company along with his son James, who at that time was a KKR executive. Their intent was to concentrate on transactions that could generate returns through revenue growth and operating improvements using only moderate leverage.[3] Jerome Kohlberg retired from Kohlberg & Company in 1994.[5]
Acquisitions
[edit ]In 2019, Kohlberg acquired majority stake in EN Engineering.[6] In 2021, Kohlberg & Company led a recapitalization transaction with Trinity Life Sciences.[7] In 2023, Kohlberg acquired majority stake in Engage PEO, an human resource outsourcing company.[8] In 2024, the firm acquired majority stake in CLEAResult, an energy service provider.[9] In 2025, the firm acquired RESA Power from Investcorp.[10] [11]
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ Schoeck, Michael (2025年02月03日). "Kohlberg & Co to collect recap bids for PCI Pharma later in February, sources say". PE Hub. Retrieved 2026年01月07日.
- ^ "Kohlberg & Co closes Fund VIII at 2ドル.2bn hard cap". AltAssets. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 2016年12月20日.
- ^ a b Sterngold, James (1987年06月19日). "BUYOUT PIONEER QUITTING FRAY". New York Times . Retrieved 2020年06月13日.
- ^ Bartlett, Sarah (1989年08月30日). "Kohlberg In Dispute Over Firm". New York Times. Retrieved 2020年06月13日.
- ^ Antilla, Susan (1994年04月24日). "Wall Street; A Scion of the L.B.O. Reflects". New York Times. Retrieved 2020年06月13日.
- ^ "Kohlberg & Company acquires utilities-focused EN Engineering". www.consulting.us. 2019年07月23日. Retrieved 2026年01月07日.
- ^ "Trinity Life Sciences Recapitalizes With Kohlberg & Company". TRINITY. Nov 30, 2021. Retrieved Jan 24, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Deal Wrap: Kohlberg to invest in Engage PEO; TA, Warburg buy stake in ePassi". S&P Global. 9 August 2023.
- ^ Segal, Mark (2024年09月04日). "Kohlberg Acquires Majority Stake in Energy Transition-Focused Services Provider CLEAResult". ESG Today. Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ Martin, Matthew (2025年04月29日). "53ドル Billion Asset Manager Investcorp Sells US Firm to Kohlberg". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2025年12月03日.
- ^ Barreto, Sergio (2025年04月29日). "Kohlberg acquires RESA Power from Investcorp". Alternatives Watch. Retrieved 2025年12月03日.