Anglian Water

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EUROPE WATER NEWS IN BRIEF Vol 11, Issue 1 (January 2010)

* On 12 January, the majority of Agbar’s shareholders approve the delisting of the company later this quarter, in anticipation of Suez Environnement increasing its stake in Agbar to 75%.

UK half-year profits hit by rising bad debts Vol 10, Issue 12 (December 2009)

Increasing bad debts mean that most of the quoted UK water stocks struggled to improve profitability in the six months to September. The future looks brighter as far as energy bills are concerned.

800m now served by private sector Vol 10, Issue 11 (November 2009)

David Lloyd Owen reviews the progress of the Pinsent Masons Water Yearbook’s first eleven, and recommends some holiday reading.

Yorkshire refinancing leaves gearing unchanged Vol 10, Issue 7 (July 2009)

High levels of holding company debt continue to haunt Yorkshire Water, despite a successful refinancing of the water business. The company's owners will have to tread carefully.

UK financial results divide winners and losers Vol 10, Issue 6 (June 2009)

This year's results for quoted UK water companies were surprisingly positive. Suggestions of capex under-spend could mean trouble ahead for some, however.

Cost fears dominate UK final business plans Vol 10, Issue 4 (April 2009)

In their final business plans for 2010-2015, the English and Welsh water companies have requested higher tariff rises, despite cutting back on capex. It reflects widespread fears over rising costs.

The dark side of inflation-linked debt Vol 10, Issue 4 (April 2009)

Concerns over falling inflation have led to new equity injections at three privately owned UK water companies. It is the downside of having so much index-linked debt.

Thames pays the price for diversification Vol 10, Issue 2 (February 2009)

Thames Water’s debut € bond issue carries a classically defensive maturity. The company was still obliged to pay a premium in order to attract new investors.

A long time between drinks Vol 10, Issue 1 (January 2009)

A new benchmark from United Utilities has repriced the bond market for UK water companies. Thames, meanwhile,is gearing up for a debut Euro-denominated deal.

UK profitability under scrutiny at half-time Vol 9, Issue 12 (December 2008)

Profitability at the listed UK water companies has been lagging behind that of many privately held operators. Increased fears over customer bad debts could hit full-year figures hard.