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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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Mexico’s Private Water Landscape: Municipal Drivers and Public-Private Partnerships
Public investment in Mexico's water infrastructure has struggled to keep pace with a growing population and is down 67% since peaking in 2012. While the...
31 Jan. 2023
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsGlobal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, Market Outlook, Q4 2022
A new normal lies before global water markets in which capital for infrastructure investment is more expensive; as such, soaring energy prices are impacting utility...
1 Nov. 2022
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsEngineering the Digital Water Future: EPC Firms’ Evolving Market Strategies
To compete with established digital water vendors, EPCs must rethink their conventional billable hour business models, products, and go-to-market strategies, adopting elements of software and...
3 Oct. 2022
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsSaur, Aqualia Shift Global Water Strategies
On 21 July 2022, French water management company Saur announced the divestment of its municipal water management business in Colombia to Aqualia. As part of...
18 Aug. 2022
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventGlobal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2021
Brexit-related constraints shake water sector, water shortage threatens Chile's economy, Mideast region, including bitcoin industry, faced with water & power shortages, and Central Europe confronts...
20 Oct. 2021
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsEngineering Firms Refine Digital Water Strategies with Flurry of New Products
The unveiling of new digital water brands and product offerings in recent months by global engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) firms highlights their evolving strategies...
14 Jun. 2021
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventCompetitive Trends in the Digital Water Market
Bluefield’s water experts recently presented their analysis on the global competitive landscape for digital water solutions, with a focus on the leading players and their...
17 Nov. 2020
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Live presentations and recordings of our analysts presenting on key topicsEngineering a Digital Water Future: EPC Strategies in an Accelerating Market Landscape
Engineering Consultancies (EPCs) are prioritizing digital water. In response to the shifting landscape, select EPCs are taking on new roles as digital water solutions providers
28 Sep. 2020
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsPublic-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure – Latin America
This Market Insight covers the policies and economics of PPPs in Latin America. Bluefield provides an in-depth view of the PPP landscape in each country,...
17 Sep. 2018
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsWater Mergers & Acquisitions: Key Trends in a Changing Global Landscape
Water related M&A activity has been robust over the last three years, surpassing US$57 billion, globally, since the start of 2014. Intensifying concerns over water...
29 Apr. 2017
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