WSP Announces that UEM Edgenta, Opus' Main Shareholder, Has Voted in Favour of the Acquisition

MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – Nov. 2, 2017) – WSP Global Inc. (TSX:WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that at the Extraordinary General Meeting of UEM Edgenta Berhad (KLSE:EDGENTA) (“UEM Edgenta”) held on November 2, a majority of its shareholders have approved the sale of UEM Edgenta’s 61.2% stake in Opus International Consultants Limited (NZSE:OIC) (“OIC”) to WSP.

The number of OIC shares either under lock up agreements or already tendered as part of WSP’s offer now amounts to 88.95%. WSP’s offer remains open for acceptance until 11:59 pm on November 27, 2017, unless extended. Once WSP holds or controls 90% or more of the shares of OIC, it will exercise its statutory right to compulsory acquire the remaining shares.

“As we get closer to the expected closing date of the transaction, this vote confirms that investors recognize the merits of our proposal and see the value in this transaction, both for them and for Opus employees and clients,” said Alexandre L’Heureux, President & CEO of WSP. “We are looking forward to getting to the finish line and welcoming our new colleagues to the team”.

Completion of the transaction remains subject to the consent of the Overseas Investment Office to WSP’s application filed on August 22, 2017.

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