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Our Insight Reports provide deep-dive analyses into global topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Available for online purchase, buyers receive immediate access to the reports.
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U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy Activity in Water Management, Q2 2023
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent 7th Drinking Water Needs Survey and Assessment, there are currently an estimated 9.1 million lead service lines (LSLs) across the country, with Florida estimated to have the greatest number of LSLs at 1.1 million. Through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, US$15 billion in funding will be available over the 2022–2025 period to address LSL replacement.
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Water M&A: Trends and Deal Flow, Q1 2023
The year 2022 demonstrated volatility for the global water market, with significant variance in M&A by sector. As digital water activity slowed, private water investment,...
28 Apr. 2023
Quarterly Review
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q1 2023
The largest increases in Q1 earnings were reported by Alfa Laval, Algonquin Power & Utilities, H2O Innovation, and Kemira. Strong product demand, large project wins,...
27 Apr. 2023
Quarterly Review
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Veolia Tunes Portfolio, Selling Water Positions
On 18 April 2023, it was reported that Veolia is preparing to sell its French water pipe installation business, Sade, for an estimated asking price...
22 Apr. 2023
Research Note
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event
What’s behind NextEra Water’s Retreat?
Just one year after establishing a foothold in the water and wastewater utility sector, NextEra’s leadership team has pulled the plug on its brief venture...
18 Apr. 2023
Research Note
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event
IWS Positions to Compete with Decentralized Water Players
On 7 March 2023, Colorado-based Integrated Water Services (IWS) announced the acquisition of Hyperion International Technologies (Hyperion), an engineering water treatment and industrial process control...
7 Apr. 2023
Research Note
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event
U.K.’s RSK Binges on Water, Aussie Engineers
U.K.-headquartered RSK Group—an international environmental, engineering, and technical services provider—announced the acquisition of Brisbane, Australia-based Pensar Infrastructure. This is the firm’s 65th transaction over the...
14 Mar. 2023
Research Note
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event
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...
2 Mar. 2023
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Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q4 2022
Water markets, globally, are in transition with critical inputs being influenced by inflation, climate, pandemic-related lockdowns, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and overarching concerns about recession. Bluefield's...
2 Mar. 2023
Quarterly Review
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
PE Firms Build Out Trenchless Water Positions
On 3 February 2023, U.S. private equity firm J.F. Lehman & Company announced the formation of PURIS, a vertically integrated provider of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation...
1 Mar. 2023
Research Note
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Badger Meter Turns Up Pressure with Syrinix
On 5 January 2023, Badger Meter, a U.S.-based provider of water metering and flow instrumentation solutions, announced its acquisition of U.K.-based Syrinix for £15 million...
8 Feb. 2023
Research Note
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event