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Fair Market Value: Key Policies, Acquisition Trends, and Companies
Bluefield has tracked approximately 1,200 water deals submitted for regulatory approval since 2015, with only 8% having been executed using FMV. The legislation has historically played a relatively small role in IOU M&A, but increased utilization is having a ripple effect across states with active policies. As pressure builds to consolidate struggling utilities, more states are likely to employ incentives like FMV to support acquisitions.
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Amidst Pandemic, Bottled Water Underscores Utility Communication Challenge
On 17 March 2020, three leading North American water industry associations—the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC), the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the...
15 Apr. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventCan a PPP Address Pittsburgh’s Water Woes?
A boil water advisory issued on January 21, 2017 and affecting over 100,000 residents was the latest in a string of service interruptions for Pittsburgh...
25 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventOutsiders Angling for Stakes in U.S. Water Market
The increased focus on U.S. water infrastructure is attracting industry outsiders to the water industry — exploring paths for market entry. Successful entrants have carved-out...
23 Mar. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventCalifornia Drought Sparks Innovative Solutions
On 30 April 2014, The California Department of Water Resources released a report analyzing 5,400 groundwater wells across the state — signaling historic declines in...
15 May. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventAmerican Water Reiterates Growth Strategy
American Water Works Corporation reported relatively stable first quarter earnings on 7 May 2014, with revenue climbing 7.2% to US$681.9 million. It reaffirmed its status...
27 May. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventDo Fair Market Value Policies Drive Water & Wastewater Utility Acquisitions?
Bluefield has tracked approximately 130 system acquisitions, annually, of which only a share have been executed using Fair Market Value (FMV). Despite being adopted in...
25 Jan. 2021
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsAbengoa Targets Competitive Wastewater Market
On 14 May 2014, Abengoa released its first quarter earnings report in which engineering and construction activity represented 66% of total quarterly revenue, €1,584 million....
8 Jun. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventU.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook Q2 2021
The first quarter of 2021 built on the momentum of an acquisitive 2020 despite fewer approvals for the publicly traded market leaders. A review of...
14 Jun. 2021
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsGlobal Smart Water Markets: Current and Future Trends (iAgua)
Presentation by Bluefield VP and Co-Founder Keith Hays at the iAgua summit in Madrid. Mr. Hays addresses current and future trends in global smart water...
3 Oct. 2017
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Live presentations and recordings of our analysts presenting on key topicsU.S. Investor-Owned Water Utilities, M&A Deals and Trends, Q4 2017
Through Q3 2017, more than US$263 million of IOU acquisitions for 62 deals have been completed. American Water completed three tuck-in acquisitions. Texas and Pennsylvania continue...
15 Oct. 2017
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