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Research Note
EQT Adds Seven Seas Water-as-a-Service® to Growing Water Portfolio
On 22 May 2025, Swedish private equity firm EQT announced the acquisition of Seven Seas Water Group from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. The deal is reportedly valued at over US$1 billion, including debt. EQT has been a leading investor in the water sector since 2017, with other major investments including Innovyze, Saur, and AMCS.
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Unitil Carves Out Water Presence via Aquarion Platform
On 6 May 2025, Unitil Corporation announced an agreement to purchase the New Hampshire and the Massachusetts Aquarion Water Company operations from the Aquarion Water...
23 May. 2025
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q1 2025
Water markets worldwide are transforming, with several factors influencing critical inputs. Company financial reports and presentations indicate that inflation, climate change, conflicts in Europe and...
11 Apr. 2025
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Badger Meter Uncovers Wastewater Growth
On 31 January 2025, Wisconsin-based Badger Meter announced the US$185 million acquisition of SmartCover Systems, a provider of real-time monitoring solutions for wastewater collection systems.
15 Feb. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2024
Publicly traded digital water companies tracked by Bluefield have reported an average increase in quarterly revenues of 6.3% between Q3 2023 and Q3 2024. In...
17 Dec. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q4 2024
M&A activity has enabled water companies to scale their water footprints, expand into new geographies, and diversify their offerings. Q3 2024 featured notable transactions—Ecolab acquiring...
11 Dec. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Artificial Intelligence Set to Define the Future of Digital Water
The evolution of artificial intelligence continues to influence the water industry, and 30 November 2024 marks the second anniversary of ChatGPT's launch. Developed by OpenAI...
3 Dec. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q4 2024
Water sector M&A maintains momentum. While the pace of transactions has moderated, the 334 deals tracked this year underscore continued investor confidence in the water...
3 Dec. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2024
The U.S. regulated water utility sector continues to see a downturn in deal flow, with Q3 2024 marking the lowest number of approved deals in...
14 Nov. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q3 2024
The first half of 2024 ended with a reported 195 transactions tracked by Bluefield, largely supported by tailwinds such as waning inflation, increased investments in...
18 Sep. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q3 2024
In Q2 2024, 34 of the 50 top public companies reported quarterly earnings growth compared to Q2 2023. Bluefield supports clients with ongoing quarterly analysis...
13 Sep. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.