KKR exits Philippine power producer First Gen in P25.8 billion deal with Dubai fund

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    "title": "KKR exits Philippine power producer First Gen in P25.8 billion deal with Dubai fund - streamlinefeed.co.ke",
    "excerpt": "Global investment firm KKR has officially exited its position in the Philippine energy sector, selling its entire stake in First Gen Corp. to Dubai-based Gateway Partners in a massive block transaction valued at approximately P25.8 billion. The deal marks a significant turning point for the Lopez-led power producer, which has been a major player in the country's shift toward natural gas and renewable energy. According to financial reports and local business media, KKR divested its roughly 19.9 percent holding, representing around 715 million shares, at a price of P36 per share. The exit comes on the heels of a highly publicized and ultimately unsuccessful attempt by the US buyout giant to increase its influence over the company. Just weeks prior, KKR had offered P35 per share to acquire an additional 8.43 percent stake from First Gen's parent company, First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH). That unsolicited proposal was firmly rejected by FPH's board, signaling a desire to maintain control over the strategic energy asset. Following the rejection of the takeover bid and the subsequent block sale to Gateway Partners, KKR has relinquished its seat on the First Gen board of directors. The departure of KKR's representative underscores the finality of the firm's strategic pivot away from the Philippine power market, at least in its current equity structure. The identity of the buyer...",
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