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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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U.S. Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2019
The U.S. municipal water sector accounts for over US$108 billion in public spend annually, when considering both the capital and operating expenditures. As municipalities, regulators...
18 Mar. 2019
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
NW Pipe Seeks Material Growth in Geneva
On 3 February 2020, Northwest Pipe Company (NW Pipe) announced its acquisition of Orem, Utah-based Geneva Pipe and Precast. The US$49.4 million transaction closed on...
21 Feb. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Supply Chain Constraints Create Ripples in Global Water Industry
The recovery of global markets from the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a desynchronization of supply and demand. While consumer and industrial demand has rebounded...
1 Sep. 2021
Research Note
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 Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
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 + Data
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 + Data
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, Q2 2024
Water markets worldwide are undergoing a transformation, with several factors influencing critical inputs. Company financial reports and presentations indicate that inflation, climate change, conflicts in...
21 Jun. 2024
Quarterly Review + Data
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, Q1 2024
In Q4 2023, 33 of the 50 top public companies reported quarterly earnings growth compared to Q4 2022. The Network & Distribution segment (one of...
27 Mar. 2024
Quarterly Review + Data
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 2023
In the last reporting cycle, Q3 2023, 36 of the 50 top public companies reported quarterly earnings growth compared to the same period in the...
15 Dec. 2023
Quarterly Review + Data
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 2023
In the last reporting cycle, 38 of the 50 top public companies reported growth in quarterly earnings compared to the same period in the prior...
28 Sep. 2023
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.