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American leaves utility peers in the dust Vol 13, Issue 1 (January 2012)

American Water was the runaway winner amongst the quoted US water utilities in 2011. What are the prospects for 2012?

Brazilian water stocks end 2011 on a high Vol 13, Issue 1 (January 2012)

The valuation premia attached to quoted Brazilian water companies in 2011 ensured a healthy outperformance across the board. The sector beat the iBovespa index by more than 40%.

Liberating capital where it’s needed most Vol 13, Issue 1 (January 2012)

A group of ex-GE Water executives have carved out a niche providing capital for small value-from-waste projects. How long before other funds catch on to the idea?

NEW FACE Vol 13, Issue 1 (January 2012)

Black & Veatch’s water division has appointed Cindy Wallis-Lage to replace Dan McCarthy as president of its global water business.

US equipment index fails to advance in 2011 Vol 13, Issue 1 (January 2012)

The uninspiring performance of GWI’s equipment supply index last year came in stark contrast to a 16% rise in 2010. How soon before suppliers recover their mojo?

AMERICA WATER IN BRIEF Vol 12, Issue 12 (December 2011)

Chilean economic development agency Corfo decided on 15 December not to proceed with the sale of a 40.46% stake in Essal, owing to the bids received not satisfying the minimum threshold set. Corfo had been targetting proceeds of around $100 million from the sale.

Ecolab merger to build on Nalco’s legacy Vol 12, Issue 12 (December 2011)

The fusion of Ecolab and Nalco will give both companies new opportunities for growth. Nalco’s Dave Flitman talks to GWI about why the deal makes sense.

Foz looks to US for growth Vol 12, Issue 12 (December 2011)

The Brazilian water concessionaire is looking to leverage its position within the Odebrecht group to enter the US market.

Giving water the Lauder treatment Vol 12, Issue 12 (December 2011)

Having acquired three companies in the last 18 months, RWL Water Group is on an aggressive growth path. CEO Henry Charrabé wants to turn it into a $500 million-a-year business within five years.

AMERICA WATER IN BRIEF Vol 12, Issue 11 (November 2011)

* Liberation Capital, the private equity fund set up by ex-GE Water boss Jeff Garwood, is looking to raise a second round of capital in December, just four months after completing its first $60 million funding round.