KKR & Co. has surpassed expectations with its first-quarter earnings, demonstrating robust financial health.
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The firm reported a 20% increase in adjusted net income, achieving $863.7 million, equivalent to 97 cents per share, thereby exceeding the consensus forecast.
This quarter also marked the introduction of a new financial metric, total operating earnings,