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30 Jun 2026, 21:36 UTC · 2h ago
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Unitil Corporation has completed the acquisition of two water companies from the Aquarion Water Authority for a total purchase price of $55.8 million. — The acquisition expands the company's asset base and customer reach, which is generally positive for a utility provider.
+0.30The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive over the long-term, supporting an EPS growth target of 5% to 7%. — Direct guidance regarding earnings growth is a positive signal for shareholders and valuation.
+0.20Unitil funded the purchase through a term loan from Scotiabank and assumed approximately $13.7 million of debt. — Increased leverage is a neutral to slightly negative factor, though typical for utility acquisitions.
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The company completed an acquisition expected to be earnings accretive and support long-term EPS growth.
Scotiabank acted as the lender and advisor for the transaction, indicating a successful deal execution.
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