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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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Veolia + Suez to Benefit Global Water Sector
In April 2021, Veolia announced an end to the disputed takeover of Suez. The two groups have been in a public battle since August 2020....
4 May. 2021
Research Note
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventWater 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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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsChina PPP Growth Extends to Flood Management
China's Sponge City Program includes PPP targeting flood management
3 May. 2016
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventPublic-Private Partnerships in Water, 2016-2020
New report analyzing public-private partnerships in the global water industry -- available for online purchase and immediate download.
18 Feb. 2016
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsDebt Wave Crashes on Abengoa Water
On 25 November 2015, Seville-based Abengoa S.A., the parent company of Abengoa Water and Abiensa, filed for creditor protection in Madrid, a precursor to bankruptcy...
30 Dec. 2015
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventChina Municipal Wastewater Market: Private Player Opportunities & Strategies, 2015-2020
In-depth report on China's Municipal Wastewater Market available for online purchase and immediate download.
30 Nov. 2015
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsChina’s CITIC Bolsters UEL’s Wastewater Position
On 11 November 2014, CITIC Environment Protection Co Ltd and KKR China Water Investment Holdings, through a special purpose vehicle, made a conditional US$1.3 billion...
26 Nov. 2014
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event