Kennedy-Wilson Prices $1.8 Billion Senior Notes to Fund Take-Private Merger

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Kennedy-Wilson Holdings priced a $1.8 billion senior notes offering to finance its take-private merger, refinancing existing debt and securing capital for the post-merger entity.

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• $1.8 Billion Senior Notes Priced

  Kennedy-Wilson, Inc., a subsidiary, priced $1.1 billion of 7.000% senior notes due 2031 and $700 million of 7.250% senior notes due 2033, totaling $1.8 billion.

• Merger Financing Confirmed

  The proceeds are intended to redeem existing senior notes and for general corporate purposes, contingent on the consummation of the take-private merger announced on February 16, 2026.

• Escrow and Redemption Safeguards

  Proceeds will be held in escrow if the offering closes before the merger. If the merger is not completed by November 16, 2026, the notes are subject to special mandatory redemption, with Fairfax Financial committed to cover any shortfall.

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This 8-K announces the successful pricing of a substantial $1.8 billion senior notes offering, a critical step in financing the previously announced take-private merger. The proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt, ensuring the capital structure for the private entity. The inclusion of an escrow account and a special mandatory redemption clause, backed by Fairfax Financial, provides security for bondholders if the merger does not close, further de-risking the transaction. This confirms the merger is progressing as planned.