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‘Barbarians at the gates’ come for Thames Water

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New York -based KKR entered second stage of negotiations over potential cash injection.

Thames Water said there was no certainty that a deal would be reached as it remained subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.

A takeover of Thames by KKR would reduce the risk that utility requires a government-backed bailout if it runs out of cash.

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