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Exhibit 25.3

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549


FORM T-1
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A
CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE
ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 305(b)(2)           |__|
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THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

(Jurisdiction of incorporation
if not a U.S. national bank)
95-3571558
(I.R.S. employer
identification no.)
333 South Hope Street
Suite 2525
Los Angeles, California
(Address of principal executive offices)


90071
(Zip code)

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KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
86-2457444
(I.R.S. employer
identification no.)
30 Hudson Yards
New York, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)
 

10001
(Zip code)



KKR & CO. INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
 
88-1203639
(I.R.S. employer
identification no.)
30 Hudson Yards
New York, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)
 

10001
(Zip code)



KKR Group Partnership L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Cayman Islands
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
 
98-0598047
(I.R.S. employer
identification no.)
30 Hudson Yards
New York, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)
 

10001
(Zip code)

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Debt Securities
and Guarantees of Debt Securities
(Title of the indenture securities)
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1.
General information.  Furnish the following information as to the trustee:
 
(a)
Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.
Name
Address
Comptroller of the Currency
United States Department of the Treasury
 
Washington, DC 20219
Federal Reserve Bank
San Francisco, CA 94105
 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
 
Washington, DC 20429

(b)
Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.
Yes.
2.
Affiliations with Obligor.
If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such affiliation.
None.
16.
List of Exhibits.
Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Commission, are incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit hereto, pursuant to Rule 7a‑29 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the "Act").

 1.
A copy of the articles of association of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., formerly known as The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948 and Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-152875).

2.
A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No.
333-121948).

3.
A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers (Exhibit 3 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No.
333-152875).

4.
A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-229762).

6.
The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-152875).

7.
A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee published pursuant to law or to the requirements of its supervising or examining authority.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., a banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of Chicago, and State of Illinois, on the 24th day of April, 2024.
 
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
 
 By:
 /s/ Ann Dolezal
 
 
 Name:
 Ann M. Dolezal
    Title:
 Vice President


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EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
of 333 South Hope Street, Suite 2525, Los Angeles, CA 90071


At the close of business December 31, 2023, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.

   
 
Dollar amounts
in thousands
   
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and balances due from
  
depository institutions:
  
Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin
 2,559
Interest-bearing balances
 331,039
Securities:
  
Held-to-maturity securities
 0
Available-for-sale debt securities
 524
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values not held for trading
 0
Federal funds sold and securities
purchased under agreements to resell:
  
Federal funds sold in domestic offices
 0
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
 0
Loans and lease financing receivables:
  
Loans and leases held for sale
 0
Loans and leases, held for investment
 0
LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses
 0
Loans and leases held for investment, net of allowance
 0
Trading assets
 0
Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)
 13,138
Other real estate owned
 0
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies
 0
Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures
 0
Intangible assets
 856,313
Other assets
 114,683
   
Total assets
 $1,318,256
   
   

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LIABILITIES
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
In domestic offices
 1,264
Noninterest-bearing
 1,264
Interest-bearing
 0
   
Federal funds purchased and securities
  
sold under agreements to repurchase:
  
Federal funds purchased in domestic offices
 0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 0
Trading liabilities
 0
Other borrowed money:
  
(includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)
 0
Not applicable
  
Not applicable
  
Subordinated notes and debentures
 0
Other liabilities
 263,286
Total liabilities
 264,550
Not applicable
  
   
   
EQUITY CAPITAL
  
   
Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus
 0
Common stock
 1,000
Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)
 106,539
Not available
Retained earnings
 946,167
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 0
Other equity capital components
 0
Not available
  
Total bank equity capital
 1,053,706
Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries
 0
Total equity capital
 1,053,706
Total liabilities and equity capital
 1,318,256
   
   
I, Matthew J. McNulty, CFO of the above-named bank do hereby declare that the Reports of Condition and Income (including the supporting schedules) for this report date have been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Matthew J. McNulty          )          CFO

We, the undersigned directors (trustees), attest to the correctness of the Report of Condition (including the supporting schedules) for this report date and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and is true and correct.

Antonio I. Portuondo, President                        )
Loretta A. Lundberg, Managing Director          )          Directors (Trustees)
Jon M. Pocchia, Managing Director          )

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