WSP completes acquisition of Capita REI and GL Hearn businesses from Capita Plc, The Canadian Business Journal

MONTREAL, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Company”) announces the completion of its two previously announced acquisitions of Capita, a UK-based company. We are happy to announce the completion. Real Estate and Infrastructure Ltd. (“Capita REI”) and GL Hearn Ltd. (“GLH”) are both owned by his Capita plc.

Capita REI is a leading provider of professional advisory, design, engineering, environmental and project management services for land, building and infrastructure owners, and GLH provides cross-sectoral advice to developers and investors. It offers. Together, the businesses will add approximately 1,000 UK-based employees to his WSP workforce, strengthen existing service offerings in the country and expand strategic advisory offerings.

“We would like to welcome 1,000 new professionals from Capita REI and GL Hearn, who will add impact through their proven track record and strengthen our workforce in the UK.” WSP. “Through the acquisition of Capita REI, GL Hearn and the recently announced Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure, WSP will increase scale, strengthen our value proposition and accelerate our growth potential in the UK.”

“We are delighted to welcome our new colleagues at Capita REI and GL Hearn, whose matching capabilities and culture will boost WSP’s expertise in our core markets. It is a perfect match and supports the diversification of our strategic advisory offerings into adjacent markets,” said Mark Naysmith, Chief Executive Officer, WSP UK & EMEA.

About WSP
As one of the world’s leading professional services companies, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment. We provide strategic advisory, engineering and design services to clients in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, architecture, power, energy, water, mining and resources sectors. Our 63,000 trusted professionals are united by a common purpose to make a positive, long-term impact on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusivity. Sustainability and science permeate our work. WSP will derive nearly half of its $10.3 billion (CAD) revenue in 2021 from clean sources. The company’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WSP). For more information, please visit www.wsp.com.

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Alain Michaud
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WSP Global Co., Ltd.
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