Arcadis Rejects WSP Offer, Committed to Strategic Growth
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Arcadis, the world’s leading company delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, has announced that WSP Global Inc. has decided not to proceed with a public offer for all issued and outstanding shares of Arcadis. This decision was made on September 23, 2026, after careful review of WSP’s two proposals, which were unanimously rejected by the Executive Board and Supervisory Board.
According to the statement, the boards found WSP’s offers fundamentally undervalued Arcadis' intrinsic value, strategic position, and future prospects. Additionally, the offers raised concerns regarding the execution of strategic plans, cultural fit, and integration risks, which could have adverse consequences for Arcadis' shareholders, employees, clients, and other stakeholders.
Heather Polinsky, CEO of Arcadis, expressed gratitude for the valuable and inspiring feedback from shareholders, clients, and Arcadians over the past several months.
The boards remain fully committed to the strategic pillars announced in the company's Q2 2026 results: focusing on sectors and markets where Arcadis has a genuine right to win, simplifying around client needs, and driving a stronger performance culture. The improving operational momentum demonstrated in the second quarter of 2026 results underpins that conviction.
The decision by WSP to withdraw its offer comes after a thorough evaluation by Arcadis, which highlighted the company's unique strengths and strategic positioning. Arcadis emphasized its commitment to its core values and the importance of maintaining a culture that aligns with its purpose-led mission. The company's leadership believes that the current strategy, which focuses on sustainable growth and client-centric solutions, is the best path forward.
The Capital Markets Day, set for 29 September 2026 in Amsterdam, will provide a platform for stakeholders to learn more about Arcadis' future plans and initiatives. The event will offer insights into the company's strategic direction and its commitment to driving sustainable development and innovation in the built and natural environments. Arcadis remains focused on delivering value to its shareholders, employees, clients, and other stakeholders through its unique approach to sustainable design and engineering solutions.