MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – June 30, 2016) – WSP Global Inc. (TSX:WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”) announced today that it has terminated efforts to acquire Sweett Group plc (AIM:CSG.L) (“Sweett”), including confirming that it will not be increasing the offer price of 35 pence per Sweett Share. No further financial offers or overtures to meet with the Sweett board of directors are planned at this time.
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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