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American Water to acquire Nexus Water Group regulated systems in 8 states for $315M
American Water Works Company, Inc.
- Purchase price ~$315M cash for regulated water/wastewater assets in eight states from Nexus Water Group.
- Adds nearly 47,000 customer connections across IL, IN, KY, MD, NJ, PA, TN, VA.
- Aggregate rate base at closing estimated at ~$200M, subject to regulatory determinations.
- American Water to offer employment to ~70 Nexus employees; closing expected by August 2026 subject to regulatory approvals.
- Financing from cash flow and liquidity; termination fee of $15.75M if deal fails under certain conditions.
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