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Research Note
Water Utility M&A Approval Times Point to Consolidation Hurdles
Through the first half of 2024, Bluefield’s quarterly analyses have revealed a significant spike in utility acquisition approval times in the U.S.—from the initial application to the final approval by a utility commission. The national average acquisition approval time has jumped to a record high of 382 days, increasing each year since 2021.
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M Group AMP-ed for Growth
On 27 June 2024, private equity group CVC Capital Partners announced the acquisition of U.K.–based M Group Services from PAI Partners through its Fund IX...
5 Sep. 2024
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Leading Water Engineering Firms: Profiling Company Strategies and Trends
Engineering firms play a critical role in the decisions of the municipal and industrial water & wastewater sectors. Their wide array of offerings ranges from...
9 Oct. 2023
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Water M&A: Trends and Deal Flow, Q2 2023
To date, Bluefield has recorded 103 deals in 2023, which is lower than the 174 deals recorded during the same period in 2022. This represents...
17 Jul. 2023
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.Global Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, Market Outlook, Q4 2022
A new normal lies before global water markets in which capital for infrastructure investment is more expensive; as such, soaring energy prices are impacting utility...
1 Nov. 2022
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.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2022
The US$25.9 billion global digital water market has faced significant headwinds throughout 2022, including ongoing supply chain disruption, rising prices and interest rates, COVID-19 lockdowns...
20 Oct. 2022
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.Tetra Tech, WSP Vie to Grow Water Footprints
On 23 September 2022, U.S. engineering firm, Tetra Tech, made an unsolicited offer to acquire U.K.-based RPS Group for US$691 million, outflanking a WSP Global’s...
6 Oct. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Engineering the Digital Water Future: EPC Firms’ Evolving Market Strategies
To compete with established digital water vendors, EPCs must rethink their conventional billable hour business models, products, and go-to-market strategies, adopting elements of software and...
3 Oct. 2022
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Water M&A: Trends and Deal Flow, Q2 2022
Global water M&A have fallen off the feverish pace of the prior year, during which Bluefield recorded a combined 508 transactions. To date this year,...
20 Jun. 2022
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.Top Companies In Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q4 2021
Analysis of the top publicly traded companies in water for Q3 2021 points toward continued operational and sales challenges stemming from COVID-19, supply chain disruptions,...
5 Jan. 2022
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.Top Companies In Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q3 2021
Bluefield Research monitors the financial trends and market signals detailed in the quarterly and annual reports of publicly traded companies with positions in water. Q2 2021 had...
3 Nov. 2021
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.