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WSP Global

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. Operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 73,000 professionals (“Visioneers”). Sector coverage includes Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy, and Mining & Metals.

Focus Areas
Engineering consulting, Environmental & infrastructure consulting, Program management & infrastructure advisory
Website
wsp.com

Tracked deals

6

6 tracked deals across 2021-2026.

Recent pace

2

2 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

6 buyout

WSP Global Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 5 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 5 years for WSP Global. 1 2021 1 2023 2 2024 1 2025 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • WSP Global to Acquire Ricardo for $490 Million
    April 7, 2026
    Buyer
    WSP Global
    Target
    Ricardo
    Industry
    Professional Services
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    WSP Global has announced an agreement to acquire Ricardo, purchasing its entire stake for 430 pence per share in cash, valuing the deal at about $490 million. The transaction will expand WSP’s advisory and engineering capabilities across energy transition, water solutions, and the rail sector, adding roughly 2,700 Ricardo experts across multiple regions.

  • WSP Global Completes Acquisition of TRC Companies
    December 15, 2025
    Buyer
    WSP Global Inc.
    Target
    TRC Companies
    Seller
    Warburg Pincus LLC
    Industry
    Professional Services
    Location
    Connecticut, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    WSP Global Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of TRC Companies, a U.S. engineering and consulting firm focused on power and energy solutions, for an all-cash deal valued at about US$3.3 billion (reported as ~US$4.5 billion in some coverage). The acquisition adds roughly 8,000 TRC professionals and expands WSP’s Power & Energy platform across the full infrastructure lifecycle, including engineering, advisory, program management, water, environment, and digital solutions.

  • WSP Acquires AKF Group LLC
    May 1, 2024
    Buyer
    WSP Global Inc.
    Target
    AKF Group LLC
    Industry
    Engineering Services
    Location
    New York, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    WSP Global Inc. has acquired AKF Group LLC, a New York City–based mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering firm with approximately 365 professionals operating across the eastern U.S. and Mexico. The acquisition expands WSP’s Property & Buildings practice, strengthening its technical capabilities and presence in the U.S. Northeast and other high-demand specialty building markets.

  • WSP Global Acquires Communica Public Affairs
    March 21, 2024
    Buyer
    WSP Global Inc.
    Target
    Communica Public Affairs Inc.
    Industry
    Consulting
    Location
    Alberta, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    WSP Global Inc. has completed the acquisition of Communica Public Affairs Inc., a Canadian Indigenous and stakeholder engagement and information-management consulting firm. The deal brings approximately 50 professionals and expands WSP’s capabilities in Indigenous and stakeholder engagement and information management to support multidisciplinary projects and clients’ ESG journeys across Canada.

  • WSP to Acquire Australia-based Calibre
    April 5, 2023
    Buyer
    WSP Global Inc.
    Target
    Calibre Professional Services One Pty Ltd
    Industry
    Engineering Services
    Location
    Western Australia, Australia
    Type
    Buyout

    WSP has entered into an agreement to acquire Calibre Professional Services One Pty Ltd to strengthen its sustainability and mining advisory capabilities across the full mining asset life cycle in Australia. Calibre, with approximately 800 professionals and offices in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, will enhance WSP's technical capabilities in mine closure, rehabilitation and water management; the deal is expected to close in Q2 2023, subject to customary conditions.

  • WSP Global Acquires Englekirk Structural Engineers
    October 7, 2021
    Buyer
    WSP Global Inc.
    Target
    Englekirk Structural Engineers
    Industry
    Engineering Services
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    WSP Global Inc. acquired Englekirk Structural Engineers, a California-based structural engineering consultancy of about 90 employees. The acquisition strengthens WSP's structural engineering capabilities and West Coast footprint—adding expertise in seismic design and building-sector projects across private and public markets.

Related Acquisition Pages

Engineering Services Buyers & Acquisitions 3 tracked deals by WSP Global. Professional Services Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by WSP Global. Consulting Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by WSP Global. Acquisitions in California 1 tracked deal by WSP Global. Acquisitions in Connecticut 1 tracked deal by WSP Global. Acquisitions in New York 1 tracked deal by WSP Global.

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