KKR & Co. is selling its entire 10.6% stake in Kokusai Electric Corp., the Japanese maker of chipmaking equipment, according to reports. The stake sale follows the company’s prior initial public offering about two and a half years earlier, when Kokusai Electric raised funds in a period that included a strong market debut. After Kokusai Electric disclosed the planned divestment, trading shows a market reaction: one report says the shares drop as investors respond to the reduction in the company’s biggest shareholder holding. Another report highlights that KKR’s exit comes as an AI-driven rally supports the shares, suggesting the timing aligns with recent market strength. Across the coverage, the key points are that KKR is exiting fully rather than trimming, and that the sale is large enough to be notable for Kokusai Electric’s ownership structure. The reporting does not provide details on the timing of the sale completion, the method of disposal, or the identity of the buyer(s).