KKR makes surprise move to brew up Costa Coffee bid

KKR makes surprise move to brew up Costa Coffee bid

The New York-listed private equity giant is among a small number of parties in talks with Costa's owner, The Coca-Cola Company, about a takeover of the chain, Sky News learns.

KKR in talks to acquire Costa Coffee

American investment giant KKR is reportedly in talks to acquire Costa Coffee, according to Sky News. The publication said the firm has joined a small number of parties currently in talks with The Coca-Cola Company and its advisers at investment bank Lazard regarding a deal. Sky added that KKR’s involvement was “unexpected” as it had appeared to drop its interest in a potential bid in late August. Further details of KKR’s offer were unclear this …