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South West Water owner Pennon seeks £550m from investors and plans a dividend cut to fund an overhaul

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First reported on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 02:42 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 04:34 EDT

Summary

Pennon, the owner of South West Water, is tapping investors for £550 million through a rights issue and plans a dividend cut amid an overhaul plan. Chief executive Keith Haslett said the rights issue would help support plans for around an extra £1 billion of investment.

Latest: Pennon, the owner of South West Water, plans a £550 million rights issue and a dividend cut to help fund around an extra £1 billion of investment.

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How it unfolded

  1. Wednesday 7 October

    Pennon, the owner of South West Water, plans a £550 million rights issue and a dividend cut to help fund around an extra £1 billion of investment.