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NEW YORK - Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP), the private infrastructure investment arm of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced today the sale of its ownership interest in Seven Seas Water Group to EQT Infrastructure VI fund. Seven Seas Water, a leader in the water and wastewater treatment sector in North America, operates over 220 plants, providing essential water services through its Water-as-a-Service® (WaaS®) model to various clients, including governmental and industrial entities. The deal comes as Morgan Stanley (MS) maintains its position as a prominent player in the Capital Markets industry, with a substantial market capitalization of $201.9 billion and annual revenue of $63.96 billion. According to InvestingPro data, the company shows strong financial health with a current ratio of 2.07, indicating robust liquidity.
The transaction details were not disclosed, but the sale marks a significant move for MSIP, which has overseen the expansion of Seven Seas Water, especially in the United States. The company has notably increased its presence in Texas, securing key long-term contracts such as with the South Texas Water Authority and the City of Alice.
Alberto Donzelli, Managing Director and Co-Head of Europe at MSIP, emphasized the alignment of Seven Seas Water with MSIP’s investment focus on essential services and long-term, stable cash flows. Markus Hottenrott, MSIP’s Chief Investment Officer, pointed out the company’s growth under MSIP’s guidance, highlighting its success in corporate carve-outs and operational excellence.
Seven Seas Water specializes in outsourced water treatment solutions, including desalination and wastewater management, catering to regions with limited access to clean water. Its subsidiary, AUC Group based in Houston, TX, also contributes to the company’s wastewater treatment and reuse solutions.
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, founded in 2006, manages approximately $18 billion in assets, investing in essential public goods and services. Morgan Stanley Investment Management, with $1.6 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of March 31, 2025, offers a wide range of investment solutions to its global clientele. The company has demonstrated consistent shareholder value, maintaining dividend payments for 33 consecutive years and achieving an impressive dividend growth of 8.82% in the last twelve months. InvestingPro analysis reveals 12 additional key insights about Morgan Stanley’s performance and future prospects, available to subscribers.
This sale to EQT Infrastructure VI fund, part of the global private equity group EQT, is part of a broader strategy by Morgan Stanley to create and manage high-value infrastructure assets. The information is based on a press release statement from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. Trading at a P/E ratio of 14.54, Morgan Stanley currently appears fairly valued according to InvestingPro’s Fair Value model. For deeper insights into Morgan Stanley’s financial health and future prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, part of InvestingPro’s coverage of over 1,400 US equities.
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