Kennedy-Wilson Amends Take-Private Merger Agreement, Adds 2/3 Shareholder Vote Excluding Insiders

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Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. amended its take-private merger agreement, introducing a new condition requiring a two-thirds shareholder vote, notably excluding shares held by certain insiders and affiliates.

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• Merger Agreement Amended

  Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. entered into an Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, modifying the original agreement dated February 16, 2026, for its take-private acquisition.

• New Shareholder Vote Condition

  The amendment requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding voting power of Company Voting Stock as a condition for the merger's completion.

• Exclusion of Insider Votes

  Shares owned by William J. McMorrow, Matthew Windisch, In Ku Lee, and certain affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited are explicitly excluded from this required vote, in accordance with DGCL Section 203(a)(3).

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Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. has materially amended its previously disclosed take-private merger agreement from February 16, 2026. The amendment introduces a new, significant condition for the merger's completion: an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the outstanding voting power of all Company Voting Stock. Crucially, this vote explicitly excludes shares owned by key insiders, including William J. McMorrow, Matthew Windisch, In Ku Lee, and certain affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. This change, made in accordance with Delaware General Corporation Law Section 203(a)(3), significantly alters the approval dynamics of the take-private transaction, potentially making it more challenging to secure shareholder consent and introducing additional uncertainty for investors following the deal.