ARCADIS (NASDAQ: ARCAF, EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consulting and engineering company, today announced that it has acquired Berkeley Consulting, a Surrey, U.K.-based quantity surveying and project management firm, through its U.K.- based project management firm AYH. Berkeley employs approximately 100 people in four offices spread throughout the U.K. The company has gross revenues of €10 million and has shown solid growth over the past years with strong operating margins. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share. Further financial details were not disclosed.

Berkeley provides quantity surveying, dispute resolution and project management services. Its client base includes predominantly prime public sector clients and regulated utilities.

Commenting on the acquisition, ARCADIS board member Michiel Jaski said: "Berkeley Consulting brings to us a good opportunity to expand our U.K. project management business. Also important is that Berkeley provides us access to the U.K. infrastructure market, creating synergy opportunities with other parts of ARCADIS. This acquisition fits nicely into our strategy to grow our higher value-added services."

Tony Foster of Berkeley Consulting added: "We have been very successful developing our business in the U.K. market, but we believe we can accelerate growth by joining a larger firm. The access to additional technology and experience that will come from joining ARCADIS will be beneficial for our clients. In addition, we believe this transaction will provide new growth opportunities for our staff as well."

ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, engineering and management services in infrastructure, environment and facilities, to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With more than 10,000 employees and over €1 billion in gross revenue, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions.
 
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