Kennedy-Wilson Holdings (KW) Company Report

Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KW) for potential violations of federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders.
The investigation concerns KW's sale to a consortium led by its Chairman and CEO, William McMorrow, and other senior executives, together with Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.
The proposed sale price for Kennedy-Wilson Holdings is $10.90 per share in cash.
The law firm may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.

1 day ago

Press Release

Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates Kennedy-Wilson Holdings' Sale

M&A

Legal Proceedings

Takeover Bid

Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KW) for potential violations of federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders.
The investigation concerns KW's sale for $10.90 per share in cash to a consortium led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, William McMorrow, and other senior executives, together with Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.
The firm highlights concerns that insiders may receive substantial financial benefits not available to ordinary shareholders and that the proposed transaction terms could limit superior competing offers.
Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures, or other relief for shareholders.

2 days ago

Press Release

Kennedy Wilson Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results, Announces Acquisition

M&A

Earnings

New Projects/Investments

Kennedy Wilson entered into an agreement on February 16, 2026, to be acquired by a consortium for $10.90 per share in cash, with the transaction anticipated to close in Q2 2026.
For the full year 2025, the company reported a GAAP Net Loss to Common Shareholders of $(38.8) million and Adjusted Net Income of $119.8 million.
Investment Management Fees grew by 16% to $115 million for the full year 2025, driven by an increase in Assets Under Management to $36 billion and Fee-Bearing Capital to $11.0 billion by Q4 2025.
The acquisition of the Toll Brothers Apartment Living platform in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 significantly expanded the portfolio, adding over $5 billion in AUM and $1.0 billion to Fee-Bearing Capital.
As of December 31, 2025, Kennedy Wilson held $185 million in cash and cash equivalents and maintained a debt profile with a weighted average effective annual interest rate of 4.8%, with 92% of its debt fixed or hedged.

2 days ago

8-K

Kennedy Wilson Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results and Announces Merger Agreement

Earnings

M&A

New Projects/Investments

Kennedy Wilson reported GAAP net income of $29.6 million ($0.21 per diluted share) for Q4 2025, and a GAAP net loss of $(38.8) million ($(0.28) per diluted share) for the full year 2025.
The company's Adjusted EBITDA was $179.0 million for Q4 2025 and $549.5 million for the full year 2025.
In Q4 2025, Kennedy Wilson completed the first two phases of its acquisition of the Toll Brothers Apartment Living platform, which added $5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) and $1.0 billion to Fee-Bearing Capital.
Investment Management Fees grew by 16% to $115 million in FY 2025 compared to FY 2024, with total AUM reaching $36 billion.
On February 16, 2026, Kennedy Wilson entered into an agreement to be acquired by a consortium for $10.90 per share in cash, with the transaction anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2026.

2 days ago

Press Release

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Proposed Sale Under Investigation

M&A

Legal Proceedings

Takeover Bid

Law firm Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (KSF) is investigating the proposed sale of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (KW).
The proposed transaction involves a consortium led by Kennedy-Wilson's Chairman and CEO, William McMorrow, and other senior executives, along with Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.
Shareholders are set to receive $10.90 in cash for each share of Kennedy-Wilson they own.
KSF is assessing whether the consideration and the process leading to the sale are adequate, or if the company is undervalued.

Feb 19, 2026, 1:35 AM

Press Release

Kennedy Wilson to be acquired by consortium

M&A

Takeover Bid

Delisting/Listing Issues

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. has 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, Chairman and CEO, and Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.
The purchase price represents a 46% premium to Kennedy Wilson's unaffected share price as of November 4, 2025.
Fairfax Financial has committed to provide up to $1.65 billion in funding, and the transaction is not subject to a financing condition.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, and upon closing, Kennedy Wilson's common shares will cease trading on the NYSE.

Feb 17, 2026, 11:55 AM

8-K

Kennedy-Wilson Agrees to $1.65 Billion Fairfax-Backed Buyout

M&A

Delisting/Listing Issues

Takeover Bid

Kennedy-Wilson has agreed to be taken private in an all-cash transaction by a consortium led by CEO William McMorrow, with Fairfax Financial committing up to $1.65 billion to fund the deal.
The consortium will pay $10.90 per share, representing a roughly 46% premium to the company’s unaffected share price on November 4, 2025.
The merger, unanimously recommended by a special committee of independent directors, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 and will result in Kennedy-Wilson's delisting from the New York Stock Exchange.

Feb 17, 2026, 11:38 AM

Morningstar

Kennedy Wilson to be Acquired by Consortium

M&A

Takeover Bid

Delisting/Listing Issues

Kennedy Wilson has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired in an all-cash transaction by a consortium led by William McMorrow and Fairfax Financial for $10.90 per share, representing a 46% premium to its unaffected share price as of November 4, 2025. Fairfax has committed up to $1.65 billion in funding, and post-acquisition, the KW Management Group will retain operational control, with Fairfax holding a majority economic interest.
The transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2026, contingent on stockholder and regulatory approvals.
Kennedy Wilson may declare up to two ordinary quarterly dividends of up to $0.12 per share until stockholder approvals are secured, after which its common shares will cease trading on the NYSE and be deregistered.
Due to the pending transaction, Kennedy Wilson will not host an earnings call for its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results or for subsequent quarters.

Feb 17, 2026, 11:30 AM

Press Release

Kennedy Wilson to be Acquired by Consortium Led by William McMorrow and Fairfax Financial

M&A

Takeover Bid

Delisting/Listing Issues

Kennedy Wilson has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired in an all-cash transaction by a consortium led by its Chairman and CEO, William McMorrow, and Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.
The acquisition price is $10.90 per share in cash, which represents a 46% premium to Kennedy Wilson’s unaffected share price as of November 4, 2025.
Fairfax Financial has committed to provide up to $1.65 billion in funding for the transaction.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, at which point Kennedy Wilson’s common shares will cease trading on the NYSE.
Following the closing, the KW Management Group will retain effective and operational control, and Fairfax is expected to have a majority economic interest in the Company.

Feb 17, 2026, 11:30 AM

Press Release

Keller Williams Reports International Expansion and Growth

New Projects/Investments

Revenue Acceleration/Inflection

Hiring

Keller Williams (KW) expanded its international presence by awarding a new master franchise in Bulgaria, one of eight new international regions entered in 2025.
For the period of January to November 2025, Keller Williams Worldwide (KWW) agents closed over 76,700 units, representing a 3.5 percent increase over the previous year.
During the same period, KWW agents achieved $18.9 billion in sales volume, marking a 23.0 percent increase compared to 2024.
As of November 30, KWW operates 267 market centers outside the U.S. and Canada across more than 60 regions, and has over 17,600 international agents.