Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by KKR & Co. L.P. ("KKR") and KKR Financial Holdings LLC ("KFN") on April 25, 2016. The filing serves to announce the financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. KFN is noted to report its specific financial results separately in its Form 10-Q.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is furnished but not included in the text of this Form 8-K.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the issuance of results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not include management commentary, guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. It explicitly states that the information in Item 2.02 and the accompanying exhibit shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for actual financial figures, as they are absent from the Form 8-K text.
- Verify KKR Financial Holdings LLC's separate results in its upcoming Form 10-Q filing.
- Note that the financial data in this report is furnished and not legally "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the reporting period is the quarter ended March 31, 2016.