Thanks to EQT’s unwavering support, Saur has become a successful and international group, operating in 20 countries with one of the largest technological portfolios in the market. The group’s ambition is clear: to become the champion of water transition by 2030, accelerating its growth in France, boosting its international development, and capitalizing on its successful industrial water business.
Driven by the strategic vision of its CEO Patrick Blethon, and carried with the unfailing commitment of its employees, Saur has achieved strong organic growth in recent years. The Group has centered its strategy around its corporate purpose, has developed successfully through a buy & build strategy (15 acquisitions made over the past 4 years) and a deep transformation based on digital and technological innovation.
Saur is now looking forward to achieving its purpose: to give back to water the value it deserves. After a 4-year transformation, the Group intends to fully focus on building new models for a sustainable management of water services and resources preservation for all (consumers, local authorities, industrialists, etc.). By welcoming new investors onboard, Saur can achieve its goal to be the partner of choice for municipalities and industries throughout the world.
To secure long-term stability and additional capacity for investments in Saur’s long-term growth, EQT Infrastructure has entered exclusive negotiations with PGGM and DIF Capital Partners to sell 50% of its current indirect stake in the capital of HIME, Saur’s holding company. EQT will remain a key shareholder for Saur to continue supporting the value creation over the years to come.
PGGM and DIF Capital Partners, respectively one of the largest pension funds in the Netherlands and a fund specialized in infrastructure, share Saur’s values and vision, and will commit, if the transaction is completed, to support Saur’s development over the long term to accelerate its growth and development.
