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  "id": 3800052,
  "title": "Select Water Solutions at 17th Annual Midwest IDEAS Conference: growth shifts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/select-water-solutions-at-17th-annual-midwest-ideas-conference-growth",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-27T19:07:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/select-water-solutions-at-17th-annual-midwest-ideas-conference-growth-shifts-93CH-4880032"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Select Water Solutions (WTTR) showcased its transformation from a water-services provider to a broader water and chemical platform at the 17th Annual Midwest IDEAS Conference. The company reported record adjusted EBITDA of $93 million in the second quarter and record Chemical Technologies revenue of $96 million. Management highlighted the Water Infrastructure segment as the main growth engine, supported by long-term contracts and higher margins. With a balance sheet featuring leverage of about 0.7x, the company has room for capital spending, dividends, and share repurchases. New growth areas include data center water services, mineral extraction royalties, and a $75 million Colorado water-rights investment. The company aims to keep shifting its mix toward higher-margin, contract-backed infrastructure assets, with Water Infrastructure accounting for about 50% of total profitability and Chemical Technologies for 16%.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Aebi Schmidt at Midwest IDEAS: growth plan leans on synergies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/aebi-schmidt-at-midwest-ideas-growth-plan-leans-on-synergies",
        "published": "2026-08-27T16:20:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}