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KKR's Kravis sees 'huge opportunity' in Japan's undervalued firms

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Henry Kravis, co-founder and co-executive chairman of KKR, speaks on a panel at the Global Management Dialogue on Oct. 29 in Tokyo. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)

LISA KIM, Nikkei staff writer
October 29, 2024 12:28 JST
Updated on October 29, 2024 15:29 JST

TOKYO -- KKR co-founder Henry Kravis said the large number of public Japanese companies trading below book value offers investors a "huge opportunity."

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