Mid Kent Water

51 articles about "Mid Kent Water"

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.

The pace of change quickens Vol 8, Issue 11 (November 2007)

In the new edition of the Pinsent Masons Water Yearbook, David Lloyd Owen finds that there are still hurdles for international private water operators, despite a jump in the number of contracts awarded.

First-round bids in for Southern Water Vol 8, Issue 9 (September 2007)

The infrastructure funds of US investment banks are falling over themselves in the race to buy regulated UK water assets. RBS may still be forced to lower its price expectations.

Pennon extends borrowing profile out to fifty years Vol 8, Issue 8 (August 2007)

South West Water has become the first UK water company to issue an unrated 50-year bond. It could pave the way for others to enter the market.

Southern reduces refinancing flexibility Vol 8, Issue 8 (August 2007)

Southern Water’s latest bond issue leaves potential purchasers with limited balance sheet flexibility. It could mean owner RBS gets less for the asset than it had bargained for.

666 and rising – UK reservoir plans in the spotlight Vol 8, Issue 7 (July 2007)

Security of supply in the face of climate change has forced the issue of new reservoirs up the agenda. They will have to be much more than just water storage facilities.

IN BRIEF – EUROPE Vol 8, Issue 7 (July 2007)

* The spate of full-year results announcements from the listed UK water groups were followed by those of the major privately-held companies.

UK results fuel M&A speculation Vol 8, Issue 6 (June 2007)

Profit growth at the listed UK WASCs has re-ignited take-over rumours within the sector. There are, however, other assets to chase.

MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES Vol 8, Issue 5 (May 2007)

* It looks like Norit squeezed a spectacular price from private equity investor Doughty Hanson for a majority stake in the Dutch filtration company (see story p18)

UK MERGER IMPACT Vol 8, Issue 3 (March 2007)

* In early March, the UK Competition Commission published its provisional findings on the proposed merger of South East Water and Mid Kent Water.