KKR has sold its entire 19.9% stake in Philippine power producer First Gen for approximately $410.5 million, concluding its six-year investment in the company.

UK · 2026-09-15

1. Step 1 · The triggerKKR sells its entire 19.9% stake in First Gen, exiting its six-year investment and freeing up $410.5m in capital.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onFirst Gen's shareholder structure shifts, removing a large external investor and reducing the risk of a forced tender offer.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onFirst Philippine Holdings consolidates control over First Gen, stabilizing governance and reducing uncertainty for counterparties.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youGlobal private equity capital is recycled, increasing competition for new deals and potentially tightening funding for SMEs seeking PE backing, including those in the UK.

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Source: Private Equity Wire

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