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Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q2 2025
The water sector entered a more cautious M&A environment in 2025, with only 71 deals recorded in the first half of the year—down from 202 in H1 2024. This contraction reflects a broader hesitancy among strategic buyers, driven by equity market turbulence, sluggish economic growth, and increased regulatory uncertainty.
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El Paso Closes Water Loop with Direct Potable Reuse System
El Paso Water in Texas is receiving renewed attention as its water utility is poised to become the first large U.S. city to adopt direct...
2 Jan. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brown and Caldwell Stakes Out Digital Water Position With BC Blue
On 23 October 2018, U.S.-based engineering firm Brown and Caldwell (BC) launched BC Blue, repositioning its smart utility services capabilities under a unified brand. In...
6 Dec. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.