Cascal, headquarters in United Kingdom

With its headquarters in the United Kingdom close to London, Cascal is an international group specializing in the ownership and operation of water and wastewater infrastructure. Cascal has an enviable reputation for delivering solutions to water problems with innovation, efficiency and environmental responsibility. Cascal has Sembcorp as its major shareholder.

Sembcorp is committed to Cascal’s businesses. Sembcorp believes that Cascal’s experience in the municipal water sector and its international operations are excellent complements to Sembcorp’s expertise in industrial water and wastewater management, water reclamation, as well as large- scale desalination. Together, Sembcorp and Cascal have an enlarged footprint, with water and wastewater facilities in 32 operating locations across 11 countries around the world. Working together Sembcorp and Cascal are well- positioned for growth with the ability to provide total water and wastewater solutions to our customers in both the industrial and municipal sectors.

Cascal’s role within the Sembcorp group is to own and operate water and wastewater infrastructure of all kinds normally though long term agreements. Cascal has invested in 15 projects and now provides water services in the UK, China, Chile, Indonesia, The Philippines, South Africa, Antigua and Panama. Cascal directly employs over 2,400 staff and supplies water to more than 4.8 million people.

Cascal is committed to continually improving the service that it provides to its customers. Cascal invests in water and wastewater systems and prides itself in providing first class customer services which are delivered by focusing upon operational efficiency and staff training.

Cascal acquired 87% of the China Water Company in 2006 and through this acquisition has become a major water company in the rapidly growing Chinese water sector.

Cascal web site: www.cascal.co.uk

China Water's minority shareholder is the Kadoorie Group. The Kadoorie Group is a well established Hong Kong based business with interests in the utilities sector and many others.