Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Macquarie Injects £245 Million into Southern Water
Macquarie, a big investment company, is putting more money into Southern Water, a UK company that provides water.
They are giving £245 million now and might give up to £300 million more by 2026.
This is to help Southern Water stay financially strong and avoid problems with its credit rating.
The company has been having a hard time because of old infrastructure and public trust issues.
Macquarie and other investors are also helping by reducing some of Southern Water's debt and extending payment deadlines.
This deal has allowed Southern Water to sell new bonds to raise more money.
Macquarie Asset Management is injecting £245 million into Southern Water Ltd. to strengthen its finances.
This is part of a deal that includes up to £300 million more in investments by 2026.
Southern Water has faced financial and structural challenges, including chronic leaks and sewage spills.
Creditors agreed to write off some debt and extend maturities to support the company.
Southern Water successfully sold £675 million in new bonds in November 2023.
- Who
- Macquarie Asset Management and Southern Water Ltd.
- What
- Macquarie is injecting £245 million into Southern Water to strengthen its finances.
- When
- The investment is part of a deal finalized in 2023, with additional commitments up to 2026.
- Where
- UK
- Why
- To avoid a credit rating downgrade and to fund infrastructure upgrades.
- Investor
- Macquarie Asset Management
- Company
- Southern Water Ltd.
- Investment Amount
- £245 million
- Total Investment in 2023
- £655 million
- Additional Commitment
- Up to £300 million by 2026
- Debt Restructuring
- Creditors write off debt for minority stake
- Bond Sale
- £675 million in November 2023