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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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Agbar, Itochu Strengthen Water Partnership
On 26 February 2014, Spain-based Aguas de Barcelona (Agbar) announced the sale of a 33.4% stake in Canaragua Concesiones S.A. to Itochu Corporation of Japan....
6 Mar. 2014
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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 NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Saur Seeks New Angles for International Growth
In September 2014 Groupe Saur completed several key water network management projects in the city of Mecca in preparation for the 2014 Hajj pilgrimage in...
8 Oct. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Spanish EPC Firms Scale Municipal Presence Internationally: Competitive Strategies, Global Positioning & Portfolio Management
The expanding international presence of Spanish EPC firms highlights an increasingly competitive EPC and water system integrator landscape in which companies are diversifying their municipal...
21 Nov. 2014
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.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.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.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.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.Europe Private Water Utility Rankings: Markets & Company Strategies
Bluefield’s report, Europe Private Water Utility Rankings: Markets & Company Strategies, details the impacts of economic, policy, and competitive shifts on company strategies and market...
18 May. 2015
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.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.