Add-on Acquisition • Engineering

Cardno Acquires Bowler Geotechnical

On February 22, 2008, Cardno acquired engineering company Bowler Geotechnical for 45M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Cardno’s 13th transaction in the Engineering sector.
  • This is Cardno’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Cardno’s 11th transaction in Australia.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date February 22, 2008
Target Bowler Geotechnical
Sector Engineering
Buyer(s) Cardno
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 45M USD

Target Company

Bowler Geotechnical

Golden Square, Australia
Bowler Geotechnical is a geotechnical engineering and materials testing business.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Cardno

Fortitude Valley, Australia

Category Company
Founded 1945
Sector Engineering
Employees4,400
Revenue 976M AUD (2020)
DESCRIPTION

Cardno is a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with specialist expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world. Cardno’s team includes leading professionals who plan, design, manage and deliver sustainable projects and community programs. Cardno was founded in 1945 and is based in Fortitude Valley, Australia.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 16 of 36
Sector: Engineering 13 of 21
Type: Add-on Acquisition 16 of 36
Country: Australia 11 of 16
Year: 2008 1 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-09-11 Buckland Engineers Australia

Bateman, Australia

Buckland Engineers Australia is a structural and civil engineering consultancy working predominately in the resources sector.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-03-05 Micro Drainage

Newbury, United Kingdom

Micro Drainage Ltd. provider of stormwater drainage design software to engineering consultants and water companies in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Buy £12M