EU says KKR may have misled it over Telecom Italia network deal
The EU Commission said KKR might have given it incorrect or misleading information on its up to €22 billion Telecom Italia network deal. KKR can now respond.
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what happened
The European Commission said on Monday that US investment firm KKR might have provided it with incorrect or misleading information. The matter concerns KKR's acquisition of Telecom Italia's fixed-line network, worth up to €22 billion ($24.7 billion), according to Reuters.
The Commission approved the deal in 2024 but opened an investigation in 2025 after complaints from other operators. They argued that prices for access to TIM's fixed broadband network rose unilaterally after the deal, even though KKR had assured the regulator otherwise. In a preliminary view, the Commission said KKR "at least negligently, submitted incorrect and/or misleading information" about its long-term wholesale access agreements. The objections have been sent to KKR, which will have the chance to respond.
why it matters
For markets, this is a reminder of regulatory risk in large infrastructure deals. The investigation's outcome is not yet decided, so its implications for KKR and Telecom Italia remain open. The exchange rate cited is from the agency: $1 equals 0.8919 euros.
market impact
KKR and Telecom Italia: regulatory risk and questions over deal terms that could weigh on asset valuations
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- EU says KKR might have misled it over Telecom Italia deal — Reuters, 19 October 2026 at 09:45 UTC
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