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UK's Southern Water secures $1.65 billion equity lifeline

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Posted on July 1, 2025

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UK's Southern Water secures $1.65 billion equity lifeline
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(Reuters) -UK's Southern Water on Tuesday said it has secured an equity support offer of up to 1.2 billion pounds ($1.65 billion) from a consortium led by Australia's Macquarie Asset Management to

Southern Water Receives £1.2 Billion Equity Support from Macquarie

(Reuters) -UK's Southern Water on Tuesday said it has secured an equity support offer of up to 1.2 billion pounds ($1.65 billion) from a consortium led by Australia's Macquarie Asset Management to help tackle its debt woes and support investments.

($1 = 0.7270 pounds)

(Reporting by Raechel Thankam Job in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)

Key Takeaways

  • Southern Water secures £1.2 billion equity support.
  • Macquarie Asset Management leads the investment consortium.
  • The funding aims to tackle Southern Water's debt issues.
  • Investment will support Southern Water's future projects.
  • Exchange rate used: $1 = 0.7270 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What financial support did Southern Water secure?
Southern Water secured an equity support offer of up to £1.2 billion ($1.65 billion) from a consortium led by Australia's Macquarie Asset Management.
Who is leading the consortium providing support to Southern Water?
The consortium providing support to Southern Water is led by Australia's Macquarie Asset Management.
What is the purpose of the equity support for Southern Water?
The equity support is intended to help Southern Water address its financial challenges and improve its operations.

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