UK regulator pours cold water on mutualisation plans: The shock electric-water merger plans are stimulating the sector

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Recent merger and acquisition movement in the UK and European Utilities Industries are examined with particular focus on latest developments in Hyder and Norweb acquisitions including the possible conversion of Welsh Water into a mutual entity owned by its customers.

Planning, Acquisitions and mergers

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Burnt fingers for British Energy

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British Energy's sale of Swalec to Scottish & Southern, only 6 months after its acquisition, is discussed. Possible reasons for the change in strategy by British Energy, and deals by other UK utilities, are explored.

United Kingdom, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Abstract, Energy industries, Energy industry, British Energy PLC, Anglian Water PLC, Scottish and Southern Energy PLC

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Confidential report analyses ACEA's future

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The possible future of Rome's water and electric utility Azienda Comunale Energia e Ambiente (ACEA) has been outlined in a confidential report by SBC Warburg and the IMI. The report, which analyses ACEA's organisation and markets, concludes that the best form for the utility is a joint stock corporation, which would benefit the development of its water and electricity operations. The value of ACEA has been estimated at between $1.4 billion and $2.1 billion.

Public utilities, Deregulation, Azienda Comunale Energia e Ambiente

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