Kennedy-Wilson Holdings to Be Taken Private by KW Management Group and Fairfax Financial in $1.65 Billion All-Cash Deal

February 17, 2026

Real estate investment firm Kennedy-Wilson Holdings will be acquired in an all-cash transaction by a consortium led by its CEO William McMorrow (KW Management Group) together with Fairfax Financial. The deal values Kennedy-Wilson at about $1.5 billion and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Buyers
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, KW Management Group (led by William McMorrow)
Targets
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.
Platforms
KW Management Group
Industry
Real Estate
Location
California, United States
Transaction Type
Buyout

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