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AySA privatization: Consortia bid US$340M and US$285M for water utility
The Argentine government has advanced the privatization of Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos (AySA), the utility responsible for water and sanitation in Buenos Aires and surrounding municipalities. During the opening of economic bids, two consortia presented offers for the 90% stake in the company.
The highest bid of US$340.2 million was submitted by a consortium comprising PHX Aqua, Rowing, Arcos, and Transclor. The second offer, totaling US$285 million, was presented by a group led by Roggio S.A. Both bids fell below the US$450 million target initially expected by the Ministry of Economy.
Under the proposed 30-year concession, the private operator will be responsible for operations and investments, while the state maintains regulatory and supervisory roles. The winning party must execute a 2.89 trillion peso investment plan for the 2027-2031 period. The remaining 10% of the company will be held by employees through a participatory ownership program.
Entities
Agency for the Transformation of Public Companies · AySA · Javier Milei · Ministry of Economy · Ministry of Economy of Argentina · Roggio S.A. · Rowing S.A. · Union por la Patria
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The remaining 10% of shares will be held by workers through a participatory ownership program. agenciaelvigia.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · www.impulsobaires.com.ar · infobonaerenses.com.ar
- [● 5 SOURCES] The government is transferring 90% of AySA's shares to the private sector. agenciaelvigia.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · www.impulsobaires.com.ar · infobonaerenses.com.ar · motoreconomico.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The concession includes an investment plan of 2.89 trillion pesos for the 2027-2031 period. agenciaelvigia.com.ar · www.impulsobaires.com.ar · motoreconomico.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The winning consortium includes PHX Aqua, Rowing, Arcos, and Transclor. agenciaelvigia.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · motoreconomico.com.ar
- [● 5 SOURCES] The highest economic offer for AySA was US$340.2 million. agenciaelvigia.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · www.impulsobaires.com.ar · infobonaerenses.com.ar · motoreconomico.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The concession period is set for 30 years, with an option to extend for an additional 10 years. infobonaerenses.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Economy reported that AySA was a model of administrative dysfunction. motoreconomico.com.ar
- [● 5 SOURCES] The second offer was submitted by the Roggio group for US$285 million. agenciaelvigia.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar · www.impulsobaires.com.ar · infobonaerenses.com.ar · motoreconomico.com.ar