Johnson Fistel Investigates Potential Board Fiduciary Duty Breaches in the Proposed Sale of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KW) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the Company to a consortium led by William McMorrow, Kennedy Wilson’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, certain other senior executives of the Company, and Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.

If you own Kennedy Wilson shares and believe this proposed transaction undervalues your investment, please consider joining our investigation. To participate or learn more, you can click or copy and paste the following link: https://www.johnsonfistel.com/investigations/kennedy-wilson-holdings-inc/

Shareholders seeking more information may also contact lead analyst Jim Baker at [e-mail] or 619-814-4471. If emailing, please include a phone number.

Background

On February 17, 2026, Kennedy Wilson announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which the Company will be acquired in an all-cash take-private transaction. Under the agreement, Kennedy Wilson public shareholders will receive $10.90 per share in cash.

The Company disclosed that, following completion of the transaction, Kennedy Wilson’s management team, led by CEO William McMorrow, will retain effective and operational control of the Company, while Fairfax is expected to hold a majority economic interest. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approval, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions.

Johnson Fistel’s investigation focuses on whether the Company’s board of directors conducted a fair process to maximize shareholder value and whether shareholders are receiving fair consideration for their shares.

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