IOU Acquisition Trends: States & Buyers to Watch and Deal Drivers

Charlie Suse's year-end analysis of investor owned utilities has revealed a stabilization of M&A activity among IOUs, with a notable decrease in 2022 compared to the previous year. During this time period, Texas has emerged as a major hub for such acquisitions, and there was a significant rise in fair market value (FMV) deals, indicating a streamlining of the regulatory process. Key questions asked, include: What were the most active states for IOU acquisitions in 2022? Who were the most aggressive buyers in the IOU space in 2022? How are FMV policies impacting the characteristics of IOU deals? Can you tell us about the community in Arizona that has lost its water supply and how it relates to investor-owned utilities? Reese Tisdale is joined by Private Water Analyst Charlie Suse to break down investor-owned utility M&A trends and opportunities in the water sector. Related Research & Analysis U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2023 Investor-Owned Water Utilities: M&A, Market Share, and Competitive Strategies