Thames Water selects KKR as preferred bidder

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Thames Water has chosen the KKR of the US private joint-stock group as a preferred bidder for the largest water utility services in Great Britain to avoid transformation.

KKR, which has already been a shareholder in the Northbrand, has had Presented a preliminary 4 billion pounds for the water of a tem between this year.

The decision means that the interest of the competitor rumors, including Kovalis, the Water and CCs of the Fortress were not formed at this stage, the person near the company said.

Thames water It is said that after assessing the proposals, the Professional Stage of KKR was elected as a preferred partner.

There was no conviction that a mandatory offer would be made CountAdded to the water of the Tem.

This is a developing story.