FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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PRESS RELEASE 12 February 2007
SUEZ ENVIRONMENT 1, rue d’Astorg - 75008 PARIS – France Tel: +33 (0)1 58 18 50 00 www.suez-environnement.com
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SUEZ ENVIRONMENTACQUIRESAWATERDISTRIBUTIONUTILITYINTHE UNITED STATES
United Water, a water and wastewater subsidiary of SUEZ Environment in the United States, has just finalized the acquisition1 of the Aquarion Water Company of New York for $28 million.
Serving more than 677,000 inhabitants in 53 cities of the States of Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Aquarion is one of the ten largest water distribution utilities in the United States.
The acquisition will strengthen the position of United Water in the New York area, where the company already provides water services to more than 150,000 inhabitants and create large-scale synergies.
“After the excellent results posted in recent months, this acquisition is the perfect illustration of our drive. SUEZ Environment intends to assert its leadership by creating national leaders and through value-creating acquisitions,” stated Jean-Louis Chaussade, CEO of SUEZ Environment. “The acquisition of Aquarion is fully in line with our development strategy in the United States, where we wish to make use of consolidation to increase the marketshare of United Water.”
Present on the American market since 1869, United Water is number 2 in the US and provides water and wastewater services to 7 million people in 20 states in the USA. United Water owns and operates 25 utilities on the regulated market and manages 65 operation and maintenance contracts, including four of the largest municipal contracts in the country.
SUEZ Environment, a SUEZ business line, provides equipment and services that protect the environment and deliver the essentials of life. Its activities include drinking water production and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and waste treatment and recovery. Backed by its experience in the water and waste cycles, SUEZ Environment has a wide-ranging portfolio of know-how providing a sustainable solution to the requirements of local authorities and businesses. SUEZ Environment employs over 72,130 people worldwide and in 2005, generated turnover of 11.1 billion euros
Press Contacts:
Hélène Enginger: + 33 (0)1 58 18 45 94 / +33 (0)6 79 83 65 55
Héloïse Rothenbühler: +33 (0)1 58 18 54 61 / +33 (0)6 73 88 81 92
For further information about SUEZ Environment,
please visit:www.suez-environnement.com
1 | The transaction is subject to the approval of the New York Public Service Commission. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 15, 2007 | Company NameSUEZ | |||
By: | /s/ Yves de GAULLE | |||
Name: Yves de GAULLE | ||||
Title: General Secretary | ||||