Swedish private equity firm EQT has announced plans to invest in the parent company of Yorkshire Water, a major UK water and wastewater services provider. The investment targets the entity that owns Yorkshire Water's operations across the Yorkshire region, though specific financial terms remain undisclosed.

Yorkshire Water serves millions of customers in northern England, providing essential water infrastructure and sewage treatment services. The company operates under a regulated utility model where pricing and service standards are overseen by industry regulators. This investment comes as private equity continues to show interest in stable, cash-flow generating utility assets.

The deal highlights ongoing consolidation in the UK water sector, where infrastructure assets attract investors seeking long-term returns from essential services. For EQT, this represents another strategic move into regulated utility markets, building on its portfolio of infrastructure investments across Europe.