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RSK Group Limited has released its annual report and consolidated financial statements for the period from 1 April 2024 to 6 April 2025, showing another year of sustained financial growth across its global operations.

The company reported revenue of £2.2 billion, an increase of 21% year-on-year, and net fee income of £1.1 billion, up 13%. EBITDA reached £122.4 million, a 3% rise on the previous year, while cash generated from operations totalled £105.8 million – up 12%, representing an 86% free-cash-flow conversion rate. Cash at bank increased by 34% to £176.8 million.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer Alan Ryder said that RSK’s success reflects its positive global impact and commitment to sustainable development.

RSK Group Founder and CEO Alan Ryder

RSK is delivering a profoundly positive impact in the world and, in a time when the need for sustainable change has never been greater, it’s imperative that we continue to develop solutions to transform our world, said Alan.

Despite global uncertainty around the sustainability agenda, particularly in the United States, Ryder noted that market demand across RSK’s operating regions remains strong and continues to grow.

Interim Chief Financial Officer Frank Herlihy added that the company’s financial performance demonstrates resilience and focus:

RSK Interim Chief Financial Officer Frank Herlihy

RSK continues to invest heavily in business growth, both organically and through acquisitions, to deliver long-term value creation. This investment-led approach strengthens our capabilities, expands our geographic footprint and positions RSK as a global leader.

Over the past five years, RSK has increased its annual revenue from £275 million in 2020 to more than £2 billion, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 52%.

Strong Performance Across Core Markets

RSK focuses on four core markets critical to a sustainable future – water, energy, infrastructure, and the built and natural environment. In FY25, the water sector accounted for 43% of total revenue, growing by 25% year-on-year. Energy and environment-related sectors each contributed 21% and grew by 9% and 14% respectively, while infrastructure was the fastest-growing segment with a 36% rise over the previous period.

Growth Driven by Collaboration and Acquisition

Ryder highlighted the company’s “lily pad” model, which brings together RSK’s 200 specialist businesses to encourage collaboration, vertical integration and cross-selling:

Our businesses are recognised leaders in their respective fields. When multiple ‘lily pads’ come together and overlap, they generate added value for our clients and our people, he said.

During the financial year, RSK completed 11 acquisitions across the UK, Australia and Africa, welcoming new companies including eb7, Apollo Strategic Communications, 3BM Group, Kendall Kingscott, Edge Impact, Pegasys, N-Able Group and Elsym Installations.

Quick Reference Links

• RSK Group
• RSK Annual Report 2025
• RSK Sustainability Report 2025

RSK Reports Strong Financial Performance and Growth Across Core Sustainability Markets
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The inaugural Africa Water Investment Summit 2025, convened under the auspices of the African Union Commission (AU) and the Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP), has generated preliminary investment pipelines amounting to USD 10–12 billion annually.

Held from 13 to 15 August in Cape Town, South Africa, the Summit drew more than 1,700 participants, including 20 African water ministers, Heads of State and Government representatives, financiers, multilateral development institutions, civil society, and academic leaders.

These pledges — made by governments, development banks, bilateral partners, and private investors — reflect commitments to the pipeline of bankable water and sanitation projects showcased during the Summit. The total excludes further pledges expected to be added via an online portal established for ongoing contributions.

The Summit outcomes include the adoption of the Cape Town Declaration on Africa Water Investment, which underscores Africa’s urgent need to close a USD 30 billion annual financing gap in water and sanitation.

In a landmark development, the Summit also launched the Global Outlook Council on Water Investments, established as a G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative under South Africa’s G20 Presidency. This Council will serve as a high-level platform to track progress, align financing flows, and advance water investment globally. :

President Cyril Ramaphosa, presiding over the Summit, remarked:

This Summit is a landmark moment not only for Africa, but for the global movement for access to safe water for all. If we rise together, water can become not just a means of survival but a driver of economic transformation, innovation and peace.

Commissioner Moses Vilakati of the AU emphasised the need for systemic change:

The Summit Declaration commits us to scaling up investment, improving governance, and increasing accountability in the water sector.

South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hon. Pemmy Majodina, thanked investors for their pledges and urged faster, more decisive implementation to transform Africa’s water infrastructure.

The Summit also recognised leadership through the Presidential Global Water Changemakers Awards, honouring governments and figures that have delivered exemplary action in water investments.

As the Summit closes, stakeholders emphasise that pledges must now be transformed into tangible projects through improved governance, enhanced capacity, data systems, and regulatory reform. The Summit provides key momentum ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference, to be hosted by the Governments of Senegal and the United Arab Emirates.

Quick Reference Links

• • African Union
  • Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP)
  • Summit background (AU)

Africa Water Investment Summit Mobilises USD 10–12 Billion in Preliminary Annual Pipelines; Launches Global Outlook Council
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The International Water Association (IWA) is advancing preparations for the 2026 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, set to take place at Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus (SEC) from 4–8 October 2026. The event will welcome the global water community to Scotland, providing a platform for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing.

As part of the build-up, IWA’s leadership and host country representatives recently met with Glasgow City Council officials at the historic City Chambers. The discussions reinforced the shared commitment to hosting a world-class congress and highlighted Glasgow’s experience as a host of major international events.

Strengthening partnerships ahead of 2026

Lord Provost of Glasgow, Jacqueline McLaren, said: “It was a pleasure to meet the International Water Association Board in Glasgow. We are just over one year away from welcoming thousands of participants to the World Water Congress & Exhibition to our wonderful City. The value of water, how we build resilience and how we manage this precious resource within a changing climate, is crucial to everyone’s existence and prosperity. We look forward to hosting this important global Congress in Glasgow.”

IWA President, Hamanth Kasan, added: “IWA has a long history of staging these important events around the world. Following our hugely successful edition in Toronto, Canada, in 2024, we have no doubt that the Congress in Glasgow will be an outstanding success and we look forward to this great opportunity to share insights and build cooperation.”

Kizito Masinde, IWA Global Events Director, emphasised: “Meeting with Glasgow’s city officials was a vital step as we build momentum towards the 2026 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition. Our goal is to deliver a world-class event that connects the global water community and leaves a positive legacy for the UK water sector. Working hand in hand with Glasgow City Council, we are committed to creating an engaging Congress experience that encourages collaboration and innovation for a sustainable water future.”

Peter Simpson, 2026 Congress President, said: “I am especially proud to see Glasgow preparing to host the 2026 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition. This Congress will shine a spotlight on our capabilities, not least around innovation and resilience, while also creating a vital space for the global water community to exchange knowledge and solutions. Bringing these perspectives together makes the event deeply meaningful — for the UK, and for the global water community.”

Academic and research focus

The IWA delegation also met with leading academics in Glasgow, underlining the role of research and innovation in addressing global water challenges. This collaboration highlights the knowledge and expertise available within the host city and the importance of connecting research with practice on the international stage.

The visit marked a key milestone in advancing preparations and strengthening ties between IWA and Glasgow, ensuring the 2026 event delivers lasting value for both the UK and the wider global water sector.

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• International Water Association (IWA)
• Scottish Event Campus (SEC)
• Glasgow City Council

IWA and Glasgow Prepare for 2026 World Water Congress & Exhibition
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The Aboitiz InfraCapital subsidiary Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc., in partnership with the Davao City Water District (DCWD), continues to deliver significant social and economic benefits through the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP). This initiative is ensuring water security and improving living standards for over one million residents in Davao City.

Before AIC Water’s involvement, only 77% of DCWD’s customers had round-the-clock access to potable water. Today, thanks to the operations of the DCBWSP, 96% of households now enjoy 24/7 water supply.

As the country’s largest operating bulk water facility, the project currently provides 300 million litres per day (MLD). According to an independent study by Ateneo de Davao University, the project has generated more than PHP 15.5 billion in investments and contributed PHP 188 million in government tax revenues for the city in 2024 alone.

“For over 10 years now, AIC Water has been continuously committed to our goal of enabling businesses and uplifting communities across the Philippines through sustainable water solutions,” said Cosette V. Canilao, President and CEO of AIC.

The study further highlighted PHP 1.1 billion in gross revenue and substantial contributions to Davao City’s regional GDP. Ramon Aboitiz Tuason, Assistant Vice President for Operations at AIC, noted that the DCBWSP demonstrates the positive role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in delivering sustainable community benefits.

Looking ahead, AIC is preparing to replicate this success in Iloilo with a proposed PHP 5.12 billion bulk water project. The Iloilo City Bulk Water Supply Project aims to provide 86 MLD of potable water through another PPP model.

With a total portfolio of 320 MLD, AIC Water operates the Philippines’ largest bulk water treatment facility in Davao, manages end-to-end water and wastewater services for its Economic Estates, and holds a strategic stake in Balibago Waterworks, the nation’s fourth-largest water concessionaire.

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• Aboitiz InfraCapital
• Apo Agua Infrastructura
• Davao City Water District
• Ateneo de Davao University
• Balibago Waterworks

Aboitiz InfraCapital Water Strengthens Davao’s Economy Through Bulk Water Supply Project
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SPML Infra Limited, one of India’s leading infrastructure development companies, has announced a leadership transition aimed at strengthening governance and driving growth across its core water infrastructure and clean energy businesses.

Abhinandan Sethi has been appointed Managing Director of SPML Infra Limited, leading the company’s next phase of growth in water infrastructure and clean energy.

The company has appointed Abhinandan Sethi as its new Managing Director, following the decision of founders Subhash Sethi (Chairman) and Sushil Sethi (Vice Chairman) to transition into advisory roles. The move is designed to balance continuity of legacy expertise with a forward-looking approach to operations and strategic growth.

With a career spanning two decades in infrastructure and investment, Abhinandan brings international experience across water supply, wastewater management, and renewable energy. He has worked with global organisations in New York, London, and Singapore before returning to India to expand SPML Infra’s water EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) business and drive the company’s entry into battery energy storage systems.

Subhash Sethi, Chairman of SPML Infra, said: “This transition is part of our natural evolution. Abhinandan will bring fresh energy, strategic vision, and a global perspective to the company, while we continue to provide guidance in our advisory roles.”

Sushil Sethi, Vice Chairman, added: “With new leadership, SPML Infra is well-positioned to address emerging challenges in water and energy infrastructure while creating long-term value for all stakeholders.”

Abhinandan Sethi, Managing Director, commented: “I am honoured to lead SPML Infra at such a pivotal time. Our priorities will be to strengthen project delivery in water infrastructure, accelerate our clean energy portfolio, and continue building resilience through sustainable practices.”

Founded in 1981, SPML Infra has delivered more than 650 projects in water supply, wastewater, power and infrastructure. The company is ranked among the world’s top 50 private water management companies by Global Water Intelligence and has been a recognised player in India’s infrastructure sector for over four decades.

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• SPML Infra Limited
• Global Water Intelligence

SPML Infra Announces Leadership Transition to Drive Growth and Future Resilience
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True North Venture Partners proudly announces the merger of its portfolio companies Nanostone Water and Solecta into Acuriant Technologies, Inc., forming a leading advanced membrane solutions company engineered to solve the toughest separation and filtration challenges in dairy, food-and-beverage, life sciences, and municipal and industrial water worldwide.

Acuriant integrates Solecta’s precision tuned polymeric MF/UF/NF/RO membranes with Nanostone’s robust ceramic platform, each solution strengthened by the company’s application-centric process-engineering expertise. The merger creates one of the industry’s broadest advanced membrane portfolios, giving customers a single point of accountability for all water filtration and process separation requirements, maximizing value and eliminating vendor complexity. This holistic approach delivers step-change gains in yield, capacity, robustness, and efficiency, along with measurable sustainability benefits, particularly where conventional technologies underperform, and mitigation options are cost-prohibitive.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Acuriant employs more than 250 people across 10 countries and operates manufacturing centers in Oceanside, California, and Halberstadt, Germany. Working alongside a global network of expert partners, the company now offers five distinct membrane technology platforms engineered for some of the most essential and high-value verticals.

Jürgen von Hollen, currently CEO of Nanostone Water, will become Chief Executive Officer of Acuriant Technologies, Inc. He said, “At Acuriant, we deliver performance-driven solutions for the world’s most critical separation and filtration challenges. With more than 400 installations worldwide and a relentless customer focus, we will scale our impact globally, safeguarding water supplies, maximizing nutrient yields, and purifying life-sciences streams. Our mandate is simple: create measurable economic returns and meaningful environmental gains for every client and partner we serve.”

Mike Ahearn, Co-Founder & Partner at True North Venture Partners, added, “Bringing Solecta and Nanostone Water together instantly multiplies the value we can create for customers in water, dairy, food & beverage, and life-sciences markets. True North is backing Acuriant with the capital and expertise to expand rapidly. Coupled with Jürgen’s record of scaling businesses worldwide, Acuriant is uniquely positioned to accelerate innovation, set new benchmarks for performance and profitability, and lead adoption across the global separations landscape.”

Nanostone Water and Solecta merge to form Acuriant technologies, inc.
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Atlantic Pumps, a leading specialist in industrial pump solutions for abrasive fluids and treatment systems for compliant water discharges, has relocated its customer service and sales operations to a new, larger premises at Holmewood Business Park, Chesterfield.

The move is a strategic step in the company’s ongoing growth journey, providing expanded capacity and a modern workspace designed to foster productivity, innovation, and enhanced customer support. The new offices feature state-of-the-art collaborative working areas, dedicated networking spaces, and quiet zones to support focused work—enabling the team to deliver even greater value to clients, including additional face-to-face and online training courses.

“This new facility reflects our commitment to investing in both our people and our customers,” said Sam Potts, Customer Service manager at Atlantic Pumps. “As demand grows for effective solutions to pump and treat abrasive slurries, silts, and sludges, we’re scaling our operations to ensure we continue to deliver excellent service and technical expertise.”

Conveniently located with direct access to the M1 motorway, the Holmewood Business Park office enhances regional connectivity and improves accessibility for customers and partners.

The company’s parts warehouse, engineering centre, and pump workshop will continue to operate from their existing location at Carrwood Road, Sheepbridge Industrial Estate, Chesterfield,  S41 9QB. This ensures ongoing continuity in specialist pump maintenance, custom engineering, and rapid parts supply throughout the UK and Europe.

The customer service number remains unchanged, 01246 28 44 20, and the new office address is Atlantic Pumps, B2 Holmewood Business Park, S42 5US

Atlantic Pumps remains committed to supporting customer success through robust, efficient, and environmentally compliant fluid handling systems—now from an even stronger operational base.

Atlantic Pumps Relocates to Larger Office to Support Growth and Customer Success
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