KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR Real Estate Select Trust Inc. (“KREST”) has acquired a portfolio of core medical office buildings and ambulatory surgery centers located in seven Sun Belt states (the “Portfolio”). The Portfolio was assembled by Montecito Medical, a leading player in the medical office space, and FCA Partners, a real estate investment management company. The transaction will recapitalize the Portfolio with Montecito Medical retaining its interest in and operational responsibility for the properties.