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KKR Launches Galaxy Container Solutions, A Global Container Leasing and Financing Platform
NEW YORK, October 20, 2025--KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the launch of Galaxy Container Solutions ("Galaxy" or "the Company"), a global marine container leasing and financing platform, in partnership with a team of industry veterans. Galaxy will be owned by KKR-managed credit funds and accounts, which are committing $500 million to the Company via KKR’s Asset-Based Finance (ABF) strategy.
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