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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 the Middle East, and a range of geopolitical and economic shifts are driving this change.
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Jacobs Affirms O&M Presence in Massachusetts
On 27 February 2025, Jacobs Solutions announced a five-year service agreement with Southbridge, Massachusetts, to manage operations and maintenance for the town’s wastewater infrastructure.
28 Mar. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2025
The U.S. water M&A market continued its downward trajectory in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of declining transaction volume. 2024 saw only 147,005 connections...
28 Feb. 2025
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.Calgon Carbon Lands Expansive Deal with American Water
On 15 January 2025, American Water Works Company announced a nine-year exclusive supply contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation. Under this agreement, Calgon will provide American...
21 Feb. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Thames Water Braces for AMP8 Turbulence
On 19 December 2024, Ofwat—the economic regulator of English and Welsh water and wastewater utilities—published its final determinations for the eighth Asset Management Period. The...
24 Jan. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Private Equity Firm CVC Lands Deal in Arizona Utility Market
On 21 November 2024, CVC DIF, the infrastructure fund of private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, announced the acquisitions of Arizona-based JW Water Holdings (JW...
16 Dec. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.FACSA Shakes Up Spanish Concession Market
One of Europe’s largest concession markets, Spain has steadily scaled from €7 million to over €24 million in contract revenue up for grabs annually among...
14 Nov. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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.Spain Deals Out Second PERTE Urban Water Cycle
On 16 August 2024, Spain’s Ministry for Ecologic Transition announced provision approval of 50 projects worth €380 million for the second round of funding awarded...
27 Sep. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.ADS Boosts U.S. Wastewater Position via Orenco
On 20 August 2024, Infiltrator, a subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), announced the acquisition of family-owned Orenco Systems. Sutherlin, Oregon-based Orenco manufactures decentralized, on-site...
10 Sep. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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...
7 Sep. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.