Arcadis rejects second WSP bid worth £3.7bn. Consultant insists rivals' offer still undervalues company Arcadis has rebuffed a second bid from rival WSP, which valued the Dutch firm at €4.4bn (£3.7bn), The firm, which is listed on the Dutch Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam, said its executive board and supervisory board had unanimously rejected a €51.50 (£44.12) per share offer. The proposal, which Arcadis described as "unsolicited, conditional, and non-binding", came after a previous bid worth €48.50 (£41.5) per ordinary share. Arcadis said the boards' financial and legal advisers had assessed that WSP's latest offer "continues to fundamentally undervalue Arcadis' intrinsic value, strategic position, and future prospects" and that, "accordingly, it is not in the best interest of the company's shareholders, employees, clients and other stakeholders". As well as contending that the offer fundamentally undervalued the business, it noted the large stock component, with roughly half of the consideration consisting of WSP shares. "This meaningful stock component represents a materially different risk profile to our shareholders compared to a standalone Arcadis investment, including significantly higher than anticipated leverage and lower than expected dividend yield," it said. It also said the revised proposal entailed "material uncertainty regarding deal execution and timing, execution of strategic plans, cultural fit, and integration risks", noting potential adverse consequences for Arcadis' shareholders, employees, clients and other stakeholders. 23 March 2026 Heather Polinsky, CEO of Arcadis, said: "Our H1 2026 performance demonstrates that our growth trajectory is moving in the right direction. With a record backlog and clear momentum in our key markets, we are confident that our standalone strategy is the most effective path to creating value for our shareholders and stakeholders as we deliver on our stated medium-term financial targets." Founded in 1888, Arcadis has around 34,000 employees worldwide with just over 4,000 based in the UK with the firm's head office at 80 Fenchurch Street. Last year it had revenue of €4.9bn (£4.2bn). Arcadis bought EC Harris in 2011 and three years later bought Hyder for around £300m. WSP is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. It employs around 75,000 people and last year had a revenue of CA$18.3bn (£9.8bn). It has 10,000 employees in the UK and Ireland. No comments yet. You're not signed in.

People Movement: American Bus Association extends Ferguson and more. METRO's People Movement highlights the latest leadership changes, promotions, and personnel news across the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility sectors. July 29, 2026 5 min to read * METRO's People Movement covers recent leadership changes in public transit and motorcoach sectors. * The article includes news on promotions in the people mobility industry. * Focus is on personnel updates within the American Bus Association, including extending Ferguson's tenure. *Summarized by AI METRO's People Movement highlights the latest leadership changes, promotions, and personnel news across the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility sectors. In this edition, Metro Magazine cover recent appointments and announcements at the American Bus Association, STV, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation. Ad Loading... ABA extends President/CEO Ferguson. The American Bus Association (ABA) board extended the contract of President/CEO Fred Ferguson for four years, the association announced. Ferguson joined ABA as President/CEO in July 2024, bringing deep experience in public policy, strategic communications, industry relations, and association leadership. At the time of his appointment, ABA Board Chair Terry Fischer emphasized the importance of ensuring members' voices were heard at every level of government and cited Ferguson's advocacy and communications background as central to leading the association into a new era. Since then, ABA has moved quickly to sharpen its strategy, expand its advocacy profile, strengthen member engagement, and position the association for long-term growth, said officials. Under Ferguson's leadership, ABA launched its first rolling three-year strategic plan in more than six years, built around core pillars: Advocacy, Operations & Safety, Workforce & Culture, and Marketplace. The plan focuses on expanding Marketplace, re-centering its focus on bus operators, advancing advocacy gains, leading professional development, and amplifying ABA's reputation. "I'm grateful for the trust and confidence of the ABA board of directors, and especially thankful to Board Chair Terry Fischer for his mentorship, guidance, and friendship," said Ferguson. "We've built real momentum, but there is much more ahead as we work to deliver on our strategic plan, expand ABA's capabilities, and create greater value for our members. I'm excited for what's next and will continue to lead with the same energy and urgency I brought on day one." Ad Loading... WSP names new national planning and project delivery strategic advisor. Gloria M. Shepherd joined WSP in the U.S. as national planning and project delivery strategic advisor as part of WSP's Advisory and Planning team. She is based in Washington, D.C. In her new role, Shepherd provides strategic counsel on complex transportation and infrastructure initiatives, strengthens relationships with public-sector clients and industry partners, and supports planning and project delivery efforts that advance mobility, sustainability, resilience, and community outcomes across the U.S. Shepherd joins WSP after more than three decades of leadership in transportation planning, program management, and public policy. Most recently, she served as executive director of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), helping oversee the administration of more than $350 billion in federal highway programs and working closely with state departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, tribal governments, local agencies, and national transportation partners. Before serving as executive director, Shepherd was FHWA's associate administrator for planning, environment and realty for more than 15 years, leading national transportation planning, environmental stewardship and project delivery programs. During her tenure, she advanced initiatives focused on long-term infrastructure performance, community connectivity, complete streets, performance-based planning and accelerated project delivery. STV expands intelligent infrastructure leadership. STV announced the promotion of Adrian Pearmine, PE, to vice president, national director of mobility technologies, and Matthew Dimmick to vice president, senior security development director. Ad Loading... The promotions support the firm's continued growth in connected mobility, critical infrastructure protection, and intelligent transportation systems. Pearmine will expand STV's next-generation mobility strategy, which integrates connected and automated vehicle systems, intelligent transportation systems, and digital platforms to deliver smarter, more adaptive networks for clients. Pearmine is a civil engineer with nearly 30 years of experience and has led advanced mobility and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) programs for agencies nationwide. Dimmick will lead efforts to integrate physical, operational, and cyber security strategies into a unified, intelligence-driven framework that strengthens resilience across critical infrastructure assets. Dimmick brings 30 years of experience in physical security, operational technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk programs, helping clients protect critical infrastructure, commercial facilities, transportation, and aviation. HDR names new transit strategic program growth director. HDR named Rob Klovsky, PE, its new transit strategic program growth director, a leadership role designed to strengthen the firm's ability to deliver complex transit programs and support clients across North America. Klovsky will work across key services, namely transit engineering, rail and transit systems, and operations and maintenance facilities, to help clients move projects from early planning through implementation. The position focuses on advancing strategic growth, aligning multidisciplinary teams, and supporting pursuit and delivery of major transit investments. Ad Loading... Based in Southern California, Klovsky brings more than 30 years of experience in rail and transit infrastructure, including leadership of large-scale, multimodal programs for agencies such as Metrolink, Riverside County Transportation Commission, and Union Pacific. He has helped deliver projects that improve capacity, enhance safety, and strengthen regional mobility across some of the country's most complex rail corridors. Klovsky's experience spans the full project life cycle, from feasibility studies and environmental planning to final design and construction support. His work has included commuter rail expansions, grade separations, and corridor improvements that support both passenger and freight movement. He previously served as president of the Railway Association of Southern California and is a graduate of Leadership APTA. Strock named VP of sales at Pro-Vision. Pro-Vision Solutions, a provider of mobile video and fleet safety technology, announced that Dan Strock has been promoted to Vice President, Sales, following the retirement of the former sales leader Martin Schena. Strock has been with Pro-Vision for 12 years, serving most recently as director, sales, for the commercial vertical. During his tenure, he has played a key role in building customer relationships, supporting commercial fleet partners, and helping bring Pro-Vision's expanding portfolio of fleet safety solutions to market, according to the company's press release. As Strock steps into the role, Pro-Vision recognized Schena for his leadership, dedication, and contributions to the company's sales department, and congratulated him on his retirement. *Summarized by AI Ad Loading...

LUC makes key appointment to Scottish ecology team. 29 July 2026 ENVIRONMENT consultancy LUC has announced the appointment of Anita Hogan as director of ecology in its Scottish ecology team. Anita brings over 22 years' project and team management experience in ecological consultancy across Scotland, Ireland, and England to the role. Prior to joining LUC in June 2026, Anita was a regional director at WSP, leading the Scotland and Ireland nature services teams across four offices in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland. Prior to that, she spent 10 years at Wood plc where she had a strong focus on onshore wind and large-scale linear projects. Anita is a chartered ecologist and a chartered environmentalist and holds several protected species licences from NatureScot and Natural England. In 2025, she was named in the ENDS Power List - an annual ranking of the 100 most influential environmental professionals. In her new role, Anita and the wider ecology team will collaborate with the organisation's landscape, planning and historic environment teams on a range of projects. LUC has delivered and planned multiple schemes in Scotland and Northern Ireland, including the proposed Rivox Wind Energy Hub in Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire Council's Local Nature Conservation Sites, and collaboration with the Northern Ireland department for education to help modernise schools across the country. Anita said, "Having a positive outcome for people and nature and leaving the world in a better place is very important to me and I'm looking forward to working with LUC to do that. You can't have positive outcomes for nature within consultancy without a strong people-centred culture and I am passionate about supporting and encouraging all individuals equally. My decision to move to LUC was based on the alignment core values, and it feels like an auspicious time to join this proudly employee-owned company as they celebrate 60 years of independence and of achieving positive outcomes for people and nature." Steve Jackson-Matthews, executive director of ecology at LUC, added, "This appointment reflects the continued growth of LUC's ecology team in Scotland. We're delighted to welcome Anita, whose extensive experience in ecological consultancy across the UK and Republic of Ireland will strengthen the team as we continue to grow our portfolio of projects."