EP Group

EP Group, also referred to as London & Valley Water (L&VW), is a consortium comprising 100 institutional investors. This group collectively holds a significant portion of Thames Water's debt, amounting to £17 billion out of the company's total £21 billion. They are currently newsworthy due to their active involvement in a bid to rescue Thames Water, Britain's largest water company, from potential nationalization. In a recent development, EP Group has offered the government a "golden share" as a final attempt to prevent nationalization, acknowledging the government's desire for increased public control. This move highlights their vested interest in the company's future and their efforts to influence its governance and operational structure amidst financial challenges. Their current relevance lies in their potential to shape the outcome of the Thames Water crisis and influence the future of public utility management in the UK.