US Foods

PE-Owned

KKR and Clayton Dubilier & Rice acquired US Foods (foodservice distribution) for $7.1B in 2007 in a leveraged buyout that preceded the financial crisis. The company carried $4B+ in debt. Sysco attempted to acquire US Foods for $8.2B in 2015 but was blocked by the FTC on antitrust grounds. US Foods IPO'd in 2016.

Founded: 1989|Acquired by KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) (2007)$7.1B|Website →
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Ownership Information

US Foods is owned by KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts). Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →

Timeline

1989

US Foods founded

2007

Acquired by KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) for $7.1B

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