KKR-backed OHB taps banks for share sale, Bloomberg News reports

March 25 (Reuters) - German satellite maker OHB OHBG.DE is working on a share sale, potentially allowing minority investor KKR KKR.N to reduce its stake, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

A deal could value OHB at slightly above its market value, which was about 5.5 billion euros ($6.37 billion) as of last close, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Germany's Fuchs family, which owns around 65% of OHB, and KKR, which owns roughly 29%, are discussing a sale of new and existing shares equivalent to 20% of the company, the report said.

KKR plans to keep a significant holding after a transaction, according to the report. KKR acquired its minority stake in OHB in 2024, with the Fuchs family retaining permanent control of the company.

Deutsche Bank DBKGn.DE, Goldman Sachs GS.N and JPMorgan JPM.N have been chosen as global coordinators of the offering, which could take place as soon as this year, the report said.

The banks, OHB and KKR did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment. Reuters could not independently verify the report.

Last week, OHB reported a 21% jump in its 2025 revenue, driven by strong demand for satellite systems and launcher components as European governments bolster their defence and strategic space capabilities.

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