KKR says it’s going public

Private-equity firm and real estate owner Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. plans to go public by the end of November, although shares of private-equity giants, like Blackstone Group and Fortress Investment Group, have been falling. KKR co-founder George Roberts said pursuing a public listing during the weak market is an opportunity for affordable acquisitions and shows a commitment to expansion. [Crain’s] and [Bloomberg]