The consortium comprises Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), Bain Capital and Vornado Realty Trust with each business owning an equal stake. The price being paid is 10 per cent above Toys R Us' $5.2bn market value.
KKR was, according to Reuters, brought into the consortium along with Bain and Vornado when it became clear the entire Toys R Us business was up for sale.
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