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KKR
A US private equity firm, formally Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
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Key Question
Why did KKR walk away from rescuing Thames Water?
Timeline for KKR
#1 20 Jul
Mentioned in: £6.6bn bid to keep Thames Water private
Is Britain Actually Broke?Background
KKR, formally Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, is a US private equity firm that made an earlier attempt to rescue Thames Water before that plan collapsed. A new consortium, London & Valley Water, backed by Elliott Management and Apollo Global Management, has since proposed £3.35bn of new equity and £3.25bn of fresh debt, still subject to Ofwat approval, a public consultation and High Court sign-off.
Common Questions
Did KKR rescue Thames Water?
No. KKR's earlier rescue attempt for Thames Water collapsed, and a creditor consortium called London & Valley Water has since proposed an alternative.Source: Lowdown reporting
What is KKR?
KKR, formally Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, is a US private equity firm.
What role does KKR play in UK infrastructure investment?
KKR is a major global private equity investor active in infrastructure and utilities, including an earlier, later abandoned attempt to rescue Thames Water.Source: Lowdown reporting
When was KKR founded?
KKR was founded in 1976 by Jerome Kohlberg, Henry Kravis and George Roberts, pioneering the leveraged buyout model.Source: public record