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KKR, the equivalent of a white-shoe, power-conference private equity firm that counts former CIA director and retired Army Gen. David Petraeus as a senior partner, bought Dollar General in 2007 when the discount retailer was bloated and stagnant, overhauled its operations, and took it public again to great success.
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KKR, a private equity firm, bought Dollar General in 2007, overhauled its operations, and took it public again successfully.
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{
    "date": "2007",
    "organization": "KKR",
    "company_acquired": "Dollar General"
}
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Business Acquisition Private Equity
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September 30, 2026 at 4:06 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 4:06 AM (2 weeks ago)

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No, Private Equity Isn't Ruining Your Sandwiches, Your Apartment, or Grandma's Nursing Home
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