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U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2024
Economic uncertainty reflected in an 8% decline in M&A. Investor-owned utilities, municipalities, and a handful of other buyers tallied 140 approved acquisitions during 2023. This marks a two-year decline in annual deal flow following a record number of acquisitions in 2021.
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UK Utilities in Safe Waters with Policy Shifts
On 18 August 2014, UK’s Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) communicated its plan to switch from ‘retail minus’ to ‘wholesale bottom-up’ as the basis to...
29 Aug. 2014
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water Plus JV Ripples through UK Competition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has approved Severn Trent and United Utilities’ joint venture, Water Plus, opening up competition in UK water markets.
13 Jun. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Italian Water Sector Reform Edges Forward
The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved a draft bill that removes compulsory public management of municipal water services. The bill forms part of Italy’s broader...
3 Jun. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.France Reshapes Private Water Landscape
Analysis of the Private Water Landscape in France.
6 Mar. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Debt 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
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Acciona Presses On Despite ATLL Limbo
On 23 July 2015, the Catalan Parliament voted to delay the transfer of Barcelona’s bulk water supplier, Aigües Ter de Llobregat (ATLL) from current licensee...
14 Aug. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Suez Shores Up French Water Stake with Nantaise
On 28 April 2015, Suez Environnement announced its acquisition of Nantaise des Eaux Services (NDES) from Gelsenwasser AG for an undisclosed amount. Headquartered in Nantes,...
12 May. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Pennon Consolidates South West UK Position
On 16 April 2015, Pennon Group Plc announced the acquisition of 100% of Sembcorp-owned Bournemouth Water for US$285 million including debt (£187 million). Pennon Group...
8 May. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Spain Tenders Pinpoint Wastewater Deficiencies
On 16 January 2015 Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Environment (MAGRAMA) published 34 wastewater project tenders worth US$135 million as part of its Plan...
18 Feb. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.ACEA, Foreigners Gear Up for Italy Consolidation
On 11 November 2014 the Italian government enacted its ‘Unlock Italy’ set of economic reforms. This decree facilitates the reduction of municipal multi-utility holdings in...
1 Dec. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.