MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – June 27, 2016) – WSP Global Inc. (TSX:WSP) (“WSP”) – Following the announcement, on June 24, 2016, by Currie & Brown Holdings Limited, of a cash offer for Sweett Group plc (AIM:CSG.L) (“Sweett”) at a price of 42 pence per share, the board of directors of WSP would like to announce that it is currently considering its options.
WSP will issue a further announcement in due course, in the meantime Sweett Shareholders are advised to take no action.
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As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP provides technical expertise and strategic advice to clients in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors. WSP also offers highly specialised services in project delivery and strategic consulting. Its experts include engineers, advisors, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. With approximately 34,000 people in 500 offices across 40 countries, WSP is well positioned to deliver successful and sustainable projects under its WSP and WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff brands. www.wsp-pb.com.
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Chief Financial Officer
WSP Global Inc.
514-340-0046, ext. 5310
alexandre.lheureux@wspgroup.com
Isabelle Adjahi
Vice President, Investor Relations and
Corporate Communications
WSP Global Inc.
514-340-0046, ext. 5648
isabelle.adjahi@wspgroup.com