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WSP Global withdraws offer to acquire Dutch engineering firm Arcadis

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 22). WSP Global withdraws offer to acquire Dutch engineering firm Arcadis. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/wsp-global-withdraws-offer-to-acquire-dutch-engineering-firm-arcadis/article_6f4dbc9b-623e-59fa-9151-2d221f7b68ee.html

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WSP Global has decided to withdraw its proposal to buy Dutch engineering company Arcadis after failing to reach an agreement on the acquisition's terms. Despite this setback, WSP maintains that such a merger would be advantageous for all involved parties.

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WSP Global Inc, a company based in Montreal, has withdrawn its proposal to buy Dutch engineering firm Arcadis NV after failing to reach an agreement on the deal's terms. Despite this setback, WSP maintains that the acquisition would have been advantageous for all involved parties. The exact reasons for the failure to negotiate remain unspecified by either party.

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WSP Global Inc. says it is withdrawing its proposed offer to acquire Dutch engineering firm Arcadis NV. asserted

it → say → NV

The Montreal-based firm says it was unable to engage Arcadis regarding the terms of a potential transaction, though it remains convinced the deal would benefit stakeholders. asserted

deal → base → stakeholders

WSP Global withdraws offer to acquire Dutch engineering firm Arcadis

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