RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray downgraded Evoqua Water (AQUA) to Sector Perform from Outperform with a price target of $50, down from $51, citing the pending merger with Xylem (XYL). The takeout catalyst has been realized, says the analyst, who expects a mid-year deal close and "smooth" regulatory approval process.
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