UK's Southern Water strikes deal for fresh $916 million liquidity boost
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 08 2025
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Source: Reuters
Debt Raise Agreement: Southern Water has agreed to raise £675 million in debt, alongside previous commitments of approximately £2 billion in equity and bonds, amid a debt crisis and regulatory scrutiny over water pollution.
Equity Injection and Credit Rating Waivers: The company secured an agreement with over 72% of its creditors for a £655 million equity injection in November, which includes waivers for potential credit rating downgrades by major rating agencies.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
