KKR and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire DCC Energy, the FTSE 100 energy distribution business, at £65.25 per share, valuing the company at £5.75 billion (approximately $7.66 billion). The DCC board has recommended the offer to shareholders. Notable shareholders including Fidelity International and Aviva Investors have signaled they believe the offer price undervalues the business.
This is the fifth private equity takeover of a FTSE 100 company in the first seven months of 2026, a pace that signals PE firms see persistent undervaluation across large-cap UK equities. For investors holding UK-listed energy and infrastructure names, the deal pattern supports a floor under valuations and raises the probability of further premium bids. The shareholder pushback on price also suggests any revised offer could close at a higher number, creating a short-term spread trade.
Shareholder vote date on the DCC Energy offer (to be announced by DCC). Any revised bid announcement from KKR and Energy Capital Partners. August 2026: FTSE 100 earnings season, which may surface further undervaluation candidates.
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