Through this merger, the combined company will grow to almost 19,000 professionals and €2.3 billion revenues and have the scale and expertise to deliver even better outcomes for its clients across the globe. ARCADIS and EC Harris will together become a top five global leader in strategic built asset advisory and project delivery services, with a combined total of close to 6,000 staff in this area and particular strengths in Europe, the US and Brazil. EC Harris’s well established and rapidly expanding operations in Asia and the Middle East will also provide ARCADIS with strong footholds in these markets. Furthermore, the deal brings ARCADIS into the top five consultants in the UK, allowing it to expand its relationships with multinational clients both inside and outside the country.

Under the terms of the deal, ARCADIS will take full ownership EC Harris LLP in return for 3million shares and an undisclosed cash sum. The merger is contingent on EC Harris partner approval and related closing requirements. It is anticipated that completion will occur in November 2011.

EC Harris will continue to operate as a partnership, with a company-wide remit within ARCADIS, taking up a leadership role in the global Buildings business line and driving the development of the Programme and Project Management services. EC Harris will bring their built asset consultancy approach to the wider ARCADIS business, taking a leading role in the UK, Middle East and Asia.

The EC Harris leadership team will remain in place, with Philip Youell continuing as Chief Executive and joining the ARCADIS Senior Management Committee. EC Harris’s current Chairman, Richard Clare, will step into a wider strategic client development role in ARCADIS whilst remaining on the EC Harris Board in an advisory capacity.
About ARCADIS
ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, water, environment and buildings. We enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environment. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 15,000 people and EUR 2.0 billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international network supported by strong local market positions. ARCADIS supports UN-HABITAT with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. Please visit: http://www.arcadis.com/

About EC Harris
EC Harris is an international Built Asset Consultancy, advising clients in the planning and execution of strategies that deliver the best results from money spent on their built assets. The firm has 48 offices in 28 countries employing over 3,000 people worldwide. EC Harris revenue in 2010/11 was £254m. For further information visit http://www.echarris.com/