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EQT to acquire Seven Seas Water Group, a leading provider of sustainable water and wastewater solutions

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EQT Infrastructure VI fund has agreed to acquire Seven Seas Water Group from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. Seven Seas, headquartered in Tampa and Houston, operates over 220 water and wastewater treatment plants across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America through its Water-as-a-Service® model. The company specializes in desalination, water purification, and wastewater treatment services. The acquisition aligns with significant market opportunity, as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates $75 billion in investment needed for decentralized wastewater treatment through 2042. EQT plans to accelerate Seven Seas' growth by leveraging its digital expertise, global network, and industry experience. Post-transaction, EQT Infrastructure VI will be 50-55% invested. The deal is subject to customary conditions and approvals.
Il fondo EQT Infrastructure VI ha concordato l'acquisizione di Seven Seas Water Group da Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. Seven Seas, con sede a Tampa e Houston, gestisce oltre 220 impianti di trattamento delle acque e delle acque reflue negli Stati Uniti, nei Caraibi e in America Latina attraverso il suo modello Water-as-a-Service®. L'azienda è specializzata in desalinizzazione, purificazione dell'acqua e trattamento delle acque reflue. L'acquisizione è in linea con una significativa opportunità di mercato, dato che l'Agenzia per la Protezione Ambientale degli Stati Uniti stima un investimento di 75 miliardi di dollari necessario per il trattamento decentralizzato delle acque reflue fino al 2042. EQT intende accelerare la crescita di Seven Seas sfruttando la propria esperienza digitale, la rete globale e la competenza nel settore. Dopo la transazione, EQT Infrastructure VI sarà investito per il 50-55%. L'accordo è soggetto a condizioni e approvazioni consuete.
El fondo EQT Infrastructure VI ha acordado adquirir Seven Seas Water Group de Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. Seven Seas, con sede en Tampa y Houston, opera más de 220 plantas de tratamiento de agua y aguas residuales en Estados Unidos, el Caribe y América Latina a través de su modelo Water-as-a-Service®. La compañía se especializa en desalinización, purificación de agua y tratamiento de aguas residuales. La adquisición se alinea con una importante oportunidad de mercado, ya que la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. estima una inversión de 75 mil millones de dólares necesaria para el tratamiento descentralizado de aguas residuales hasta 2042. EQT planea acelerar el crecimiento de Seven Seas aprovechando su experiencia digital, red global y conocimiento del sector. Tras la transacción, EQT Infrastructure VI estará invertido en un 50-55%. El acuerdo está sujeto a condiciones y aprobaciones habituales.
EQT Infrastructure VI 펀드는 Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners로부터 Seven Seas Water Group을 인수하기로 합의했습니다. Seven Seas는 탬파와 휴스턴에 본사를 두고 있으며, 미국, 카리브해 및 라틴 아메리카 전역에서 Water-as-a-Service® 모델을 통해 220개 이상의 상하수도 처리 시설을 운영하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 담수화, 정수 및 하수 처리 서비스를 전문으로 합니다. 이번 인수는 미국 환경보호청(EPA)이 2042년까지 분산형 하수 처리에 750억 달러의 투자 필요성을 추정하는 등 큰 시장 기회와 부합합니다. EQT는 디지털 전문성, 글로벌 네트워크 및 업계 경험을 활용하여 Seven Seas의 성장을 가속화할 계획입니다. 거래 완료 후 EQT Infrastructure VI의 투자 비중은 50-55%가 될 예정입니다. 거래는 일반적인 조건 및 승인 절차를 거쳐야 합니다.
Le fonds EQT Infrastructure VI a convenu d'acquérir Seven Seas Water Group auprès de Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. Seven Seas, dont le siège est à Tampa et Houston, exploite plus de 220 usines de traitement de l'eau et des eaux usées aux États-Unis, dans les Caraïbes et en Amérique latine via son modèle Water-as-a-Service®. L'entreprise est spécialisée dans la désalinisation, la purification de l'eau et le traitement des eaux usées. Cette acquisition s'inscrit dans une opportunité de marché importante, l'Agence de protection de l'environnement des États-Unis estimant un investissement de 75 milliards de dollars nécessaire pour le traitement décentralisé des eaux usées jusqu'en 2042. EQT prévoit d'accélérer la croissance de Seven Seas en tirant parti de son expertise numérique, de son réseau mondial et de son expérience sectorielle. Après la transaction, EQT Infrastructure VI sera investi à hauteur de 50-55 %. L'accord est soumis aux conditions et approbations habituelles.
Der Fonds EQT Infrastructure VI hat sich auf den Erwerb von Seven Seas Water Group von Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners geeinigt. Seven Seas mit Hauptsitz in Tampa und Houston betreibt über 220 Wasser- und Abwasseranlagen in den USA, der Karibik und Lateinamerika über sein Water-as-a-Service®-Modell. Das Unternehmen ist spezialisiert auf Entsalzung, Wasseraufbereitung und Abwasserbehandlung. Die Übernahme entspricht einer bedeutenden Marktchance, da die US-Umweltschutzbehörde EPA Investitionen in Höhe von 75 Milliarden US-Dollar für dezentrale Abwasserbehandlung bis 2042 schätzt. EQT plant, das Wachstum von Seven Seas durch Nutzung seiner digitalen Expertise, seines globalen Netzwerks und seiner Branchenerfahrung zu beschleunigen. Nach der Transaktion wird EQT Infrastructure VI zu 50-55 % investiert sein. Der Deal unterliegt den üblichen Bedingungen und Genehmigungen.
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  • Strategic acquisition in growing water infrastructure market with $75B investment potential through 2042
  • Established platform with 220+ water treatment plants across multiple regions
  • EQT's digital expertise and global network can enhance operational efficiency
  • Recurring revenue model through Water-as-a-Service® business model
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  • Transaction subject to regulatory approvals and conditions
  • Integration challenges in managing decentralized operations across multiple regions
  • High capital requirements for infrastructure expansion
  • Seven Seas Water Group delivers water and wastewater solutions through its Water-as-a-Service® model to communities across the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America, addressing vital segments of the water value chain that are central to resilient supply and require significant long-term investment
  • Transaction underscores EQT's commitment to investing behind essential infrastructure, partnering with established platforms that deliver sustainable, mission-critical services aligned with global needs for resource efficiency
  • EQT aims to accelerate Seven Seas Water Group's continued growth and support the Company's mission to provide safe, reliable and cost-effective water and wastewater treatment solutions to the people and regions it operates in

NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EQT is pleased to announce that the EQT Infrastructure VI fund ("EQT") has agreed to acquire Seven Seas Water Group ("Seven Seas" or "the Company") from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners ("MSIP").

Headquartered in Tampa and Houston, Seven Seas builds, owns, and operates water and wastewater treatment plants across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, with over 220 plants currently under management. For more than two decades, the Company has successfully implemented its Water-as-a-Service® (or "WaaS®") integrated model, which applies trusted capabilities in design, development, finance, risk management, and operations to greenfield and brownfield development, as well as the revitalization of existing water treatment plants.

Water access and wastewater treatment are critical services, particularly in communities facing water scarcity and aging infrastructure driven by population growth, suburban expansion, and extreme weather-pressures that are accelerating the shift toward decentralized utility systems. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that up to $75 billion of investment will be required for decentralized wastewater treatment in the U.S. to meet water quality goals through 2042[1]. 

As a well-established owner and operator of decentralized water and wastewater treatment plants, Seven Seas is purpose-built to meet this evolving need and support the communities most affected by these challenges. The Company delivers flexible, scalable solutions where legacy water and wastewater infrastructure falls short, covering all aspects of the water cycle through customized desalination, advanced water purification, wastewater treatment and reuse and recycle services.

EQT will support the Seven Seas management team in accelerating the deployment of water and wastewater treatment plants. It will leverage its in-house digital expertise to support the Company in further optimizing the platform's operations and efficiency, while drawing on its global network and deep industry expertise to expand into new geographies.

Alex Darden, Partner and Head of EQT's Infrastructure Advisory Team Americas, said: "EQT has followed Seven Seas and the water sector closely for many years, recognizing the strong thematic tailwinds supporting the industry. Seven Seas provides critical access to potable water in areas where a large portion of the population would otherwise not have access to clean water and wastewater infrastructure. We're excited to join forces with the Seven Seas team to help drive more efficient water and wastewater management and fulfill their mission to expand access to clean, affordable water in the communities where it is needed the most."

Henry Charrabé, CEO of Seven Seas Water Group, said "We are excited to build upon the success we've achieved over the years and look forward to further accelerating Seven Seas' growth trajectory alongside EQT. EQT's long-term vision and focus on sustainability align closely with our strategy, and as an investor with deep infrastructure expertise, will further support and strengthen our platform expansion through our valued Water-as-a-Service® solutions. EQT's financial strength and familiarity with the water and wastewater treatment business will allow us to execute on our ambitious growth plans while continuing to help deliver great value to our customers and partners."

The transaction is subject to customary conditions and approvals.

EQT was advised by Royal Bank of Canada (financial) and A&O Shearman (legal).

With this transaction, EQT Infrastructure VI is expected to be 50-55 percent invested (including closed and/or signed investments, announced public offers, if applicable, and less any expected syndication).

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EQT Press Office, press@eqtpartners.com

[1] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2022 Clean Watersheds Needs Survey

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FAQ

What is the strategic rationale behind EQT's acquisition of Seven Seas Water Group?

EQT's acquisition targets the growing water infrastructure market, with $75B investment potential through 2042. Seven Seas' established platform of 220+ plants and Water-as-a-Service® model provides recurring revenue and expansion opportunities.

How many water treatment plants does Seven Seas Water Group currently operate?

Seven Seas Water Group currently operates over 220 water and wastewater treatment plants across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America.

What percentage of EQT Infrastructure VI fund will be invested after the Seven Seas acquisition?

After the Seven Seas Water Group acquisition, EQT Infrastructure VI fund is expected to be 50-55% invested, including closed and signed investments.

What is Seven Seas Water Group's business model?

Seven Seas operates through a Water-as-a-Service® (WaaS®) integrated model, providing design, development, finance, risk management, and operations for water and wastewater treatment plants.

What regions does Seven Seas Water Group operate in?

Seven Seas Water Group operates across the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America, with headquarters in Tampa and Houston.
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