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June 2026 Private Equity

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  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 99.2%
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  • Warburg Pincus 98.5%
  • Bain Capital 98.1%
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  • The Riverside Company 99.2%
  • Ardian 98.9%
  • Blackstone Group 98.5%
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  • The Riverside Company 99.2%
  • Blackstone Group 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
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