Kennedy-Wilson Holdings to Be Acquired by Management-Led Consortium and Fairfax Financial in $1.65B All-Cash Deal
February 17, 2026
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired in an all-cash transaction for $10.90 per share by a consortium led by William McMorrow and certain senior executives (the “KW Management Group”), together with Fairfax Financial. Fairfax committed to provide up to US$1.65 billion to fund the cash purchase price and related payments, with the management group retaining operational control and Fairfax expected to hold a majority of the economic interest post-closing.
- Buyers
- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, KW Management Group (William McMorrow and certain other senior executives of Kennedy-Wilson)
- Targets
- Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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