KKR and Equitix's offer of GBP 2 billion (US$ 2.83 billion) to acquire a 100% stake in John Laing has been supported by the second-largest shareholder of John Laing. John Laing is an international originator, active investor, and manager of infrastructure projects and is focused on major transport, social and environmental projects awarded under PPP programs as well as renewable energy projects.

John Laing´s board agreed unanimously to the acquisition from Aqueduct Bidco, a company owned by funds advised by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) and its affiliates, which will carry out the acquisition. KKR and Equitix have agreed to jointly own the asset portfolio of John Laing. After the transaction is complete, Equitix will acquire 50% of the portfolio, which will continue to be managed by the management team of John Laing.