Cookie cutter? - Not!
Article Abstract:
Texas-based water services startup Azurix aptly demonstrates that the water business cannot be approached with a cookie cutter-type corporate strategy. Azurix has struggled with obstacle after unforseen obstacle since its inception. It has continued to struggle to find its path towards success despite being spawned by a powerful parent company, being led by a talented team of executives and having access to a deep cash account. A little patience, industry expertise and proper due diligence could have saved the company from many of the problems that continue to plague it.
Publication Name: Water Engineering & Management
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0273-2238
Year: 2000
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New millennium not kind to U.S. water stocks
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Stocks of water utilities fell 7% in the twelve-month period ending Dec 1, 2000 according to data from the WaterInvestments.com Water Industry Index (WIWI). All the three sectors that compose the WIWI reported lower securities prices. The losses could have been greater if the utilities had not been able to recover somewhat in the first quarter of 2000. Waterlink was ranked the top loser, posting an 84% loss in its stock value while Cuno was the highest gainer, achieving a 36% increase in the period.
Publication Name: Water Engineering & Management
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0273-2238
Year: 2001
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Tide rising for U.S. water stocks
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The WaterInvestments.com Water Industry Index (WIWI) gained only 1% for the 12-month period ending Jan 2, 2001 but did not overshadow the 9% rise that WIWI registered during Dec 2000. Gainers during the 12-month cycle included Philadelphia Suburban Corp (PSC)and Cuno Corp, which gained 45 and 29%, respectively. PSC registered a 28% improvement in its share price for the Dec 2000 period. The price increase included a five-for-four stock split and an increase in quarterly dividends.
Publication Name: Water Engineering & Management
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0273-2238
Year: 2001
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