Anglian cup overflows

Article Abstract:

Anglian Water has increased its dividend for shareholders, and also plans to buy back shares. Analysts are divided as to whether investors should buy or hold shares in this company. Dividend growth and cost efficiencies are among the attractions for buyers. Holders are concerned about issues such as a price review and the impact of drought on sales volumes. There is also concern from over the company's international expansion, and the impact of regulations on the buy-back scheme.

Anglian Water PLC

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Strong tide with Thames

Article Abstract:

Thames Water is an example of a defensive stock with earnings coming mainly from the domestic market, and so has benefited from instability in markets abroad. Three brokers from a sample of six rate the company's stocks a buy, and three rate them a hold. The buyers are Williams de Broe, which emphasises the efficiency of the company's core businesses, Societe Generale Strauss Turnbull and Dresdner Kleinwort Benson. The holders are Morgan Stanley, NatWest Securities and Daiwa.

RWE Thames Water PLC

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City warms to Welsh

Article Abstract:

Welsh Water saw a drop in its share price following an announcement that the company was to make an offer for South Wales Electricity. The shares have since risen in price and five stockbrokers of a sample of six recommend shares in Welsh Water. Buyers include BZW which sees cost savings from the merger. Societe Generale Strauss Turnbull is the seller and sees UK water utilities as overvalued, with a possible tax increase and changes in regulations.

Welsh Water PLC

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