New York, December 1, 2006--According to a New York Post report Thursday, Fort Worth, Texas-based Texas Pacific and New York-based Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. are among the buyout firms considering a buyout deal that could be worth $100 billion.
CNBC on Wednesday reported Home Depot's board recently has been contacted by investment bankers regarding a potential takeover.
The Post said a formal bid has not been made for the home improvement retailer.
The buyout, if it occurs, would be the largest leveraged buyout in history, according to the news reports.
