EQT to Acquire 42% Stake in Kelda Holdings, Parent of Yorkshire Water

EQT has agreed to acquire a 42% shareholding in Kelda Holdings Limited, the parent company of Yorkshire Water. The deal is being made through EQT’s Active Core Infrastructure strategy and is subject to regulatory approvals, including antitrust review. The investment supports Yorkshire Water’s multi-year capital spending plan, including an £8.3 billion environmental program for 2025–2030 and expected hiring of more than 1,000 employees.