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Utility mergers and acquisitions
Unlocking value through due diligence
We understand the long-term value of investments in electric, gas, and water utilities. And we know the historical approach of terminal value calculations is challenged by rapidly evolving factors like the changing role of electricity and natural gas under the pressure of decarbonisation, emerging technologies, and government policies that move the market.
Today's successful growth forecasting requires understanding and modelling these complex dynamics to derive estimates of long-term value. Through comprehensive assessment of strategic growth opportunities and risks, we'll help you maximise value across the utility business.
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We’re trusted in navigating M&A strategy and diligence due to our deep knowledge of all components of the utility business model.
Our approach combines expertise across customer and load forecasting, CapEx and OpEx forecasting, rate analysis, operational assessments, and regulatory diligence. We use a combination of inter-connected models to capture emerging trends, including building electrification, EVs, ESG considerations, and fuel switching.
You’ll work with experts who have decades of industry experience, working closely with regulators, investors, and investor-owned and public power utilities.
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Forecasting customers, sales, and demand growth starting with bottom-up econometrics and overlaying factors such as electrification of transport and buildings and new data centers.
Optimising investment opportunities, developing rigorous business cases, and providing a holistic view on maximum potential investment, while maintaining affordability for customers.
Understanding and planning for the implications of decarbonisation from identifying investment opportunities, meeting regulatory requirements, recognising customer behaviors, and managing growth in a reliable and affordable manner.
Understanding the opportunities and risks of the regulatory climate and leveraging innovative mechanisms and strategies.
Evaluating capital investment and the impact on disadvantaged communities, customer rates, system resilience, and corporate ESG commitments.
Verifying the condition of assets and discovering opportunities to make smart investments, and lower operating costs.
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