Investor Alert: Probe Launched into Kennedy-Wilson Proposed Sale

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC investigating adequacy of price and process in $10.90 per share buyout offer.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC have launched an investigation into the proposed $10.90 per share sale of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. to a consortium led by the company's Chairman and CEO William McMorrow, along with other senior executives and Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. The investigation will examine whether the proposed transaction price and process are adequate or if the consideration undervalues the company.

Why it matters

Kennedy-Wilson is a publicly traded real estate investment and services firm, and any proposed sale or acquisition of a public company of this size is of significant interest to shareholders who will want to ensure they receive fair value. The investigation by the former state Attorney General's law firm suggests there may be concerns about the terms of the deal.

The details

Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Kennedy-Wilson shareholders would receive $10.90 in cash for each share they own. Kahn Swick & Foti is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the company.

  • The proposed sale of Kennedy-Wilson was announced on February 18, 2026.

The players

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

A law firm led by former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr. that is investigating the proposed sale of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.

William McMorrow

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. who is part of the consortium proposing to acquire the company.

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited

A Canadian holding company that is part of the consortium proposing to acquire Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.

A publicly traded real estate investment and services firm that has received a $10.90 per share buyout offer.

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What they’re saying

“If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-kw/ to learn more.”

— Lewis S. Kahn, Managing Partner, Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (Business Wire)

What’s next

Kahn Swick & Foti will continue its investigation into whether the proposed $10.90 per share sale price and process are adequate, with a focus on determining if the consideration undervalues Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.

The takeaway

The investigation by a former state Attorney General's law firm suggests there may be concerns about the terms of the proposed $10.90 per share buyout of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, a publicly traded real estate investment firm. Shareholders will want to closely monitor the situation to ensure they receive fair value for their shares.