USS takes 11% stake in Thames Water despite sewage scandal

James Phillips
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Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) will acquire a minority stake in Thames Water for an undisclosed sum as it expands its infrastructure assets.

The £57bn lecturers' pension fund has bought out investors QSuper, Alberta Investment Management Corporation, and OPTrust, to become the third largest shareholder. The 10.9% stake will build on ...

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