Severn Trent doubles CEO reward plan to £3.1m despite anger over water pay

UK · 2026-07-04

1. Step 1 · The triggerSevern Trent doubles CEO LTIP to 400% of salary, increasing potential pay to £4.8m.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onPublic and political backlash intensifies, leading to regulatory scrutiny from Ofwat and potential intervention in executive pay.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onIncreased regulatory risk raises Severn Trent's cost of capital and depresses its equity valuation, affecting its ability to finance infrastructure investment.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youHigher financing costs and regulatory pressure may lead to higher water bills for customers, including UK SMEs, or reduced investment in supply resilience.

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Source: The Guardian Business

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