Apollo, IFM and KKR Said to Be Finalists in AB Ports Stake Sale

Markets Deals Contact us:Provide news feedback or report an error Confidential tip?Send a tip to our reporters Site feedback:Take our Survey By Dinesh Nair , Eyk Henning , and Swetha Gopinath August 25, 2026 at 1:59 PM UTC Apollo Global Management , IFM Investors and KKR & Co. have reached the final round of bidding for a majority stake in Associated British Ports, the UK’s biggest port operator, according to people familiar with the matter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Omers Administration Corp. have been looking to sell their combined 64% stake in AB Ports, seeking a deal that values the business at around £10 billion ($13.6 billion), the people said. Omers was part of the original consortium that first took AB Ports private in 2006.