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KKR offers UK's Thames Water $5 billion for majority stake, Bloomberg News reports

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Posted on February 19, 2025

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(Reuters) - U.S. private equity group KKR has offered nearly 4 billion pounds ($5 billion) to Britain's Thames Water for a majority stake in the utility, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing

KKR Offers $5 Billion for Thames Water Majority Stake

(Reuters) - U.S. private equity group KKR has offered nearly 4 billion pounds ($5 billion) to Britain's Thames Water for a majority stake in the utility, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

($1 = 0.7943 pounds)

(Reporting by Pushkala Aripaka in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)

Key Takeaways

  • KKR has proposed a $5 billion investment in Thames Water.
  • The offer is for a majority stake in the UK utility.
  • Bloomberg News reported the offer citing anonymous sources.
  • The deal highlights significant private equity interest in utilities.
  • Currency conversion: $1 equals 0.7943 pounds.

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The main topic is KKR's $5 billion offer for a majority stake in Thames Water.
Who reported the offer?
Bloomberg News reported the offer, citing sources familiar with the matter.
What does the offer signify?
The offer signifies strong private equity interest in the UK utility sector.

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