Seven Seas Water Group to Be Acquired by EQT

Deal News | May 22, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision EQT

EQT Infrastructure VI fund has announced its acquisition of Seven Seas Water Group from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. Seven Seas, headquartered in Tampa and Houston, is a leader in sustainable water and wastewater solutions, operating over 220 plants in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America. The acquisition underscores EQT's commitment to investing in essential infrastructure, aligning with the global need for resource efficiency and sustainable solutions. EQT aims to accelerate Seven Seas' growth, leveraging its expertise to expand the company's regional footprint and enhance operational efficiency. The transaction reflects EQT's strategic focus on supporting infrastructure that meets evolving environmental challenges.

Sectors

Water and Wastewater Management
Infrastructure Investment

Geography

United States – Seven Seas Water Group operates numerous plants in the U.S., focusing on sustainable water services in communities with infrastructure challenges.
Caribbean – Seven Seas extends its operations to the Caribbean, offering water and wastewater solutions to address regional water scarcity issues.
Latin America – Seven Seas operates in Latin America, targeting water management needs in areas with growing infrastructural and environmental pressures.

Industry

Water and Wastewater Management – Seven Seas Water Group operates within the water and wastewater management industry, providing decentralized solutions central to addressing water scarcity and infrastructure challenges.
Infrastructure Investment – EQT's acquisition of Seven Seas Water Group highlights its positioning in infrastructure investment, particularly in essential and sustainable water services.

Financials

$75 billion – Estimated investment needed for decentralized wastewater treatment in the U.S. to meet water quality goals through 2042.

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Seven Seas Water Group	Target Company	Company	A leading provider of sustainable water and wastewater solutions.
EQT Infrastructure VI	Bidding Company	Company	A fund under EQT focused on infrastructure investment.
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners	Selling Company	Company	The current owner of Seven Seas Water Group, selling the entity to EQT.
Royal Bank of Canada	Financial Advisor	Company	Advised EQT on the financial aspects of the transaction.
A&O Shearman	Legal Advisor	Company	Provided legal advisory services to EQT for the acquisition.
Alex Darden	Head of EQT's Infrastructure Advisory Team Americas	Person	Spokesperson for EQT, highlighting the strategic alignment of the acquisition with EQT's goals.
Henry Charrabé	CEO of Seven Seas Water Group	Person	Discussed the strategic benefits and growth aspirations of Seven Seas following the acquisition by EQT.