Add-on Acquisition • Engineering

WS Atkins Acquires MG Bennett & Associates

On October 6, 2008, WS Atkins acquired engineering company MG Bennett & Associates for 3M GBP

Acquisition Context
  • This is WS Atkins’ 1st transaction in the Engineering sector.
  • This is WS Atkins’ 12th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is WS Atkins’ 6th transaction in the United Kingdom.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date October 6, 2008
Target MG Bennett & Associates
Sector Engineering
Buyer(s) WS Atkins
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 3M GBP

Target Company

MG Bennett & Associates

Rotherham, United Kingdom
MG Bennett & Associates specialises in mechanical and structural engineering and has a strong track record in delivering solutions to the nuclear industry, having developed particular expertise in lifting and handling nuclear-related materials.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

WS Atkins

Epsom,, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1938
Sector Business Services
Employees17,898
Revenue 1.8B GBP (2014)
DESCRIPTION

WS Atkins plc is engaged in design, engineering, and project management consultancies, employing some 18,300 people across the UK, North America, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Europe.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 7 of 15
Sector: Engineering 1 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition 7 of 13
Country: United Kingdom 6 of 7
Year: 2008 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 12 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-12-03 Nedtech Engineering B.V.

Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Nedtech Engineering is an aerospace engineering company Nedtech has particular expertise in civil and military aerospace structures, system and engine design.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-10-04 PBS&J International

Tampa,, Florida, United States

PBS&J International, Inc. is a provider of engineering, planning, architecture, construction, environmental and programme management services.

Buy $280M