http://www.arcadis.comThe latest ARCADIS news.Copyright 2012 ARCADIS NV. All rights reserved. ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, today announced that its subsidiary Davis Langdon & Seah, the leading Asian cost and project management consultancy, will change its name to Langdon & Seah effective today. The name change reflects the departure from the Davis Langdon group of companies resulting in the recent merger with ARCADIS. Founded in Singapore in 1934, Langdon & Seah is the longest established and largest cost/project management and quantity surveying consultancy in Asia. The company has close to 3,000 people working from 37 office locations in mainland China, Hong Kong/Macau and other parts of Asia, including Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea, India and affiliates in Malaysia and Brunei. The company holds the #1 or #2 market position in its field of activities in all countries where it operates. Langdon & Seah merged with ARCADIS in early April 2012. Stephanie Hottenhuis, ARCADIS Executive Board member responsible for Asia said: “The merger with Langdon & Seah has provided us with a strong platform for growth with ample opportunities for synergies in one of the most dynamic regions in the world. The current name...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS__ANNOUNCES_NAME_CHANGE_FOR_DAVIS_LANGDON__SEAH.aspxFri, 18 May 2012 5:00:00 GMTARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, today announced that it will advise more than 150 European cities on how to deal with the impact of climate change. This will include the development and application of tailor-made climate adaptation strategies on behalf of the European Union. In this project ARCADIS cooperates with British consultancy AEA, ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives), the University of Manchester, the German firm Adelphi and the consultants of Alexander Ballard. Financial details were not disclosed. Anticipating on climate change, especially in this time of economic crisis, is increasingly seen as a base requirement for stability and prosperity in the European Union. Especially cities are vulnerable for climate change. ARCADIS advises a network of more than 150 cities, 21 of which through intensive coaching, about measures and appropriate strategies to prepare for changes in the climate. How do cities anticipate on how to deal with extremes like flooding, droughts and heat? How do cities in these times of economic crisis deal with investments in large infrastructure developments? Is there a fitting evacuation policy?...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_IS_STRATEGIC_ADVISOR_CLIMATE_POLICY_EUROPEAN_CITIES_.aspxWed, 16 May 2012 5:00:00 GMT ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, announced that during the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) that was held today Harrie Noy as CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board was succeeded in that position by Neil McArthur who was already a member of the Executive Board. Also in today’s meeting Stephanie Hottenhuis was appointed to the Executive Board for a four year term. She fills the vacancy that is left as a result of the departure of Harrie Noy. Maarten Schönfeld was reappointed to the Supervisory Board also for a period of four years. Neil McArthur (1961), civil and mechanical engineer, started his career at Shell, on large investment projects in Qatar and the Netherlands. After completing his MBA in 1990, he started working for Booz & Company. As member of the Global Executive Committee and managing director Europe, he was responsible for the activities in 15 European countries and consulted to Fortune 500 clients in the energy, chemical and utilities markets. Through his work he gained extensive international experience. Stephanie Hottenhuis (1965), educated in business management, has worked for ARCADIS since 1995 in several international...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/APPOINTMENTS_IN_THE_EXECUTIVE_BOARD_AND_SUPERVISORY_BOARD_OF_ARCADIS.aspxWed, 16 May 2012 5:00:00 GMT • Gross revenues up 28%; net income from operations also up 28% • Organic net revenue growth amounts to 6% • Strong growth in Infrastructure and Environment; Water and Buildings stabilize • Margin remains at good level, despite price pressure mostly in government markets • Solid order intake leads to increase in backlog in all business lines • Outlook 2012: increased revenues and profits, both organically and from acquisitions ARCADIS (NYSE EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, in the first quarter of 2012 realized strong growth of revenues and profits. Gross revenues rose 28% to €595 million, while net income from operations also rose 28% to €23.6 million. This strong performance was the result of more organic growth and an improvement of profitability in existing activities, despite continued price pressure, especially in government markets. The merger with EC Harris, completed in the last quarter of 2011, also contributed to revenue and profit growth. The organic growth mainly came from the infrastructure and environmental markets, while the water and the buildings markets stabilized with some signs of recovery. In early April, the merger with Davis Langdon...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_REALIZES_STRONG_GROWTH_OF_REVENUES_AND_PROFIT.aspxWed, 09 May 2012 5:00:00 GMT ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, today announced that its subsidiary EC Harris, the global Built Asset Consultancy, has been appointed by Lloyds Banking Group, the UK’s largest retail bank, as its single source Professional Services Provider (PSP) for the next three years, beginning in April 2012. EC Harris will support Lloyds Banking Group in the delivery of capital construction across its retail banking network, head offices and data centers throughout the UK. No financial details were disclosed. The move from multiple providers to a single source partner will enable Lloyds Banking Group to deliver efficiencies and innovation into its Design and Construction program facilitated by closer collaboration with the supply chain. EC Harris’s scope of work will include commercial management, capital planning, project management and Construction Design Management Coordination (CDMC). Catherine Tobiasinsky, Global Account Leader for Lloyds Banking Group at EC Harris said: “Through this win Lloyds Banking Group will become one of our top five clients in the UK. Our aspiration is to work with clients who have the ambition to be world class,...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/EC_HARRIS_WINS_MAJOR_LLOYDS_BANKING_GROUP_COMMISSION.aspxTue, 08 May 2012 5:00:00 GMT ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, today announced several recent leadership appointments. Mark Fenner (54) was appointed to the position of Global Director Environment, Matt Bennion (40) was appointed Global Director Buildings, while David Sparrow (52) was appointed Global Director of Multi National Clients. All three will also become a member of the ARCADIS Senior Management Committee. Mark Fenner has 30+ years’ experience in the environmental consulting business. He joined the company in 2002 to lead client development activities in the western United States. In 2006, Fenner was selected to serve as the Director of Federal Programs in the U.S., while in 2009 he became director of ARCADIS Multinational Client (MNC) Program. He started in his new position per February 1, 2012. Matt Bennion succeeds Walter Verbruggen, who was appointed CEO of ARCADIS in Germany late 2011. Matt Bennion joined EC Harris in 2002 and led the development of EC Harris’ management consultancy and transformational change business. In 2008 he became an Executive Group Board Member, with group wide responsibility for service, people and business operations. This assignment...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/NEW_LEADERSHIP_APPOINTMENTS_AT_ARCADIS_.aspxWed, 02 May 2012 5:00:00 GMT ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, today announced that together with its subsidiary EC Harris, it has won a 3-year framework contract with Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) to provide business planning, master planning, design, engineering, program management and training services. Financial details were not disclosed. EC Harris has an existing working relation with client ADPC for whom it has been providing project control services for the newly built Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone project. The collaboration with ARCADIS made it possible to offer an even broader scope of services, which resulted in the winning of this framework contract. The 3-year Framework contract calls for a very broad scope of services, including, amongst others; port planning and engineering, financial and economic modeling, traffic forecasting and tariff setting, training and logistic services, risk management, navigation and pilotage, port legislation, rules and regulation and port management services. ADPC is a master developer, owner and operator of Ports and Industrial Zones. The objective of the organization is to act as an enabler for development and trade and contribute to...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_AND_EC_HARRIS_WIN_KEY_PORT_FRAMEWORK_IN_ABU_DHABI_.aspxWed, 25 Apr 2012 5:00:00 GMT ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, today announced that as a teaming partner of CDM Smith it has become contract partner in an environmental framework contract with the US Army Corps of Engineers in Wiesbaden, Germany. The ARCADIS/CDM team is one of five consultants on this five year contract which has a contract ceiling of US$ 35 million. Under this contract ARCADIS can compete for task orders with a select number of competitors. This is the third large contract in which ARCADIS participates with this client in Europe. Previous contracts were US$45 million and US$20 million. Under this new contract, the consortium of which ARCADIS is part will perform a wide range of environmental services including environmental compliance support, pollution prevention, hazardous and solid waste management, air and water quality, and energy management and related services. Generally, the contract has been designed to provide ongoing contractual support to the US Army Corps of Engineers to assist U.S. facilities in Europe in attaining and maintaining compliance with environmental laws and regulations. In addition to this, assistance will be provided in the management of...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_WINS_LARGE_ENVIRONMENTAL_CONTRACT_IN_GERMANY2012-04-24_000000.aspxTue, 24 Apr 2012 5:00:00 GMT ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, today announced that it has signed a merger agreement through which it acquired the ownership of Davis Langdon & Seah (“DLS”), a cost and project management consultancy working across Asia, with 2,800 people in 10 countries. DLS 2011 revenues were over US$125 million, with normalized operating margins well above the ARCADIS target level. The business was owned by 15 international partners and 42 local partners that will all stay with the company to build a joint future with ARCADIS. ARCADIS has financed this merger by issuing 2.2 million shares to the DLS partners, in addition to an undisclosed cash amount through existing credit facilities. The shares have lock-up periods of 12 to 36 months after closing. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share (based on net income from operations, which excludes amortization). Further financial details were not disclosed. Established in Singapore in 1934, DLS is the longest established and largest cost/project management and quantity surveying consultancy in Asia. The company has 37 office locations with major positions in mainland China (14...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_STRONGLY_EXPANDS_IN_ASIA_THROUGH_MERGER_WITH_DAVIS_LANGDON__SEAH.aspxWed, 11 Apr 2012 5:00:00 GMT Chief Executive Officer Harrie Noy of ARCADIS (NYSE EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, today sounded the opening bell at the NYSE Euronext stock exchange on location in Venlo, the Netherlands, at the occasion of the official opening (later today by Queen Beatrix) of the largest horticultural show on earth: Floriade. ARCADIS co-designed and realized the Floriade park. The central theme for Floriade is Living nature. From the perspective that horticulture is a key factor in the creation of quality of life, the Floriade Park will consist of five thematic fields. The theme field Relax & Heal will focus on the importance of horticulture for a health life style. Horticulture as economic engine and provider of green energy is reflected in the Green Engine. A third thematic field, Education & Innovation shows the interaction between horticulture on the one hand and education and innovation on the other. The theme field Environment emphasizes the importance of a green (work) environment and gardens for our wellbeing. And finally in the World Show Stage horticulture is showcased as an inspiration for art, culture and entertainment. Once the Floriade exposition is over, the...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_SOUNDS_GONG_NYSE_EURONEXT_TO_CELEBRATE_OPENING_OF_FLORIADE_2012.aspxWed, 04 Apr 2012 5:00:00 GMT ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, today announced that its Brazilian subsidiary ARCADIS Logos, as part of a consortium, has signed a US$146 million contract with Norte Energia S.A. to provide owner´s engineering services to the Belo Monte hydroelectric power plant project in the Xingu River, in the state of Pará in northern Brazil. Norte Energia S.A. is formed by state and private companies in the electricity sector, construction companies, pension funds and investment companies. With a 35% participation in the consortium, the contract value for ARCADIS Logos amounts to US$51 million. The consortium, which further includes Themag, Concremat and ENGECORPS, will perform design certification, construction management and supervision, planning coordination, expediting and commissioning activities. At the peak of construction – to be reached in the second half of 2013 – the consortium will have more than 160 people at the jobsite. The Belo Monte hydroelectric power plant will be among the largest of its kind in the world, and will require a total investment of US$15 billion for civil works, equipment and environmental compensations. Once in operation, it will have...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_WINS_LARGE_CONTRACT_FOR_BELO_MONTE_HYDROELECTRIC_POWER_PLANT_IN_BRAZIL.aspxTue, 03 Apr 2012 5:00:00 GMTARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, today announced that its subsidiary EC Harris, the global Built Asset Consultancy, has been appointed by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) to deliver the next phase in the development of Hamad Medical City, the Middle East's largest-ever healthcare facility and one of the biggest complexes to be built across the world to date with a total size of 482,200m2 of which EC Harris will manage 250,000m2. No financial details were disclosed. The next phase of the project will see four new facilities completed including a medicine and rehabilitation hospital, an ambulatory and surgical center, a women's hospital and a complete teaching and research complex. Based in the center of Doha, these buildings will be situated adjacent to the existing Hamad hospitals and HMC residential accommodation, on the site where the athlete village was located during the 2006 Asian Games. EC Harris will provide project and program management, design management and workforce planning services for the new complex utilizing expertise and experience gained in the delivery of many of the world's largest hospital complexes. The firm will be responsible for overall...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/EC_HARRIS_TO_DELIVER_NEXT_PHASE_OF_LARGEST-EVER_MEDICAL_FACILITY_IN_THE_MIDDLE_EAST.aspxMon, 05 Mar 2012 5:00:00 GMT • Net income from operations rose 4%; gross revenues above €2 billion • Net revenues grew 5%, aided by an organic increase of 3% • Growth mainly came from the US environmental market, South America and Asia • Margin remained at a good level, despite weak government market in Europe and US • Dividend proposal €0.47 per share, same as last year • For 2012 a further increase of revenues and profit is expected AMSTERDAM -- February 27, 2011 -- ARCADIS (NYSE EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, in 2011, again delivered solid results. Net income from operations rose 4% to €81.6 million. Per share this is €1.23 compared to €1.19 in 2010. Revenues increased 1% to €2,017 million, while net revenues (revenues produced by own staff) rose 5%, also as a result of 3% organic growth. The weaker dollar against the euro had a negative effect on revenues and profit of 3%. Despite weak government markets in Europe and the United States, the operational margin came to 9.7%, close to the target level of 10%. These solid results have been achieved thanks to growth in the US environmental market, expansion in Asia and excellent market conditions in South America, partially offset by lower...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_CONTINUES_SOLID_PERFORMANCE_IN_2011.aspxMon, 27 Feb 2012 5:00:00 GMT Amsterdam, January 30, 2012 – ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, today announced that Harrie Noy, after having worked for the company for 37 years, has decided to step down from his position as CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board in the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders on May 16, 2012. Noy was Executive Board member for 18 years of which 12 years as CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board. He will be succeeded by Neil McArthur, who was appointed to the Executive Board last year. The current Director Europe, Stephanie Hottenhuis, who has been with ARCADIS since 1995, will be nominated for appointment to the Executive Board at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders. “Having led the company for 12 years it is time to pass on the helm, so I get room to pursue other personal interests and worthwhile activities”, said Harrie Noy. “I look back with great satisfaction at what has been achieved in cooperation with many people in ARCADIS. For me, the focus has always been on building a cohesive company with strong values, where people can grow by working with clients on creating a better, more sustainable world. I am proud that I had the...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_CEO_HARRIE_NOY_STEPS_DOWN_NEIL_MCARTHUR_SUCCEEDS_HIM.aspxMon, 30 Jan 2012 5:00:00 GMT January 16, 2012 – ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, today announced that the company has been awarded the design of a series of design-build sub-projects within the Tours-Bordeaux South Europe Atlantic high speed railway line in France. In addition, ARCADIS will perform a substantial amount of design for bridge structures along the line. With these additions, the current contract value for ARCADIS related to this project has been extended to close to €25 million. The company has been involved in this project since the basic design phase. The Vinci owned concession company (LISEA) realizes for Réseau Ferré de France (RFF), the largest high speed railway line (HSL) project launched in Europe, amounting to a total of €7.8 billion, which includes €6.2 billion of infrastructure works and railway equipment. At 300 kilometers in length, the new HSL between Tours and Bordeaux consists of approximately 400 bridges and 17 railway connections and will allow travelers to reach Bordeaux from Paris in 2 hours and 5 minutes. Under the new contract ARCADIS will manage the group of designers involved in this part of the project and as a result will coordinate the final infrastructure...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_EXTENDS_TOURS-BORDEAUX_HIGH_SPEED_LINK_INVOLVEMENT.aspxMon, 16 Jan 2012 5:00:00 GMT January 11, 2012 – ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, today announced that its Brazilian subsidiary ARCADIS Logos has signed a large contract to provide construction management services for a major mining project in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. The client is Mineração Usiminas S.A., a company set up in 2010 as part of Usiminas S.A. group, Latin America’s biggest flat steel conglomerate. The contract value amounts to US$17 million for 14 months of services. Mineração Usiminas is responsible for the mining, railway transportation and port operations of the Usiminas group and has four mines in the so-called Iron Square of Minas Gerais. ARCADIS Logos will support Mineração Usiminas with construction management services for the implementation of the Friáveis Project, which includes the construction of two greenfield Ore Processing Plants. The Friáveis Project is part of an ambitious R$4 billion investment program involving the construction of industrial facilities, dams and loading terminals. With a planned production capacity of 3 and 4 million tons per year, the plants of the Friáveis Project are expected to start operations at the end of 2012....http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_AWARDED_US17_MILLION_CONSTRUCTION_MANAGEMENT_CONTRACT_IN_BRAZIL.aspxWed, 11 Jan 2012 5:00:00 GMT ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, announced today that it won a large contract to provide consultancy and management services to oversee construction of a new water network for Oman’s Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW). When complete, the network will bring clean water directly to the taps of hundreds of thousands of residents in the Al Sharqiyah region. This project will eliminate the need to truck water from filling station outposts to residents, reducing PAEW’s carbon footprint as well as noise and traffic pollution. The three-year, multi-million dollar contract is scheduled to begin in January 2012. The water conveyance system is intended to support the region’s growing population and the development of a future planned shipping port in the region that will further bolster Oman’s economic growth. ARCADIS will work closely with the PAEW and contractors to safely address the challenges of the region’s rugged terrain, meeting the fast-tracked project schedule on time and within budget. "As one of the top program/construction management firms in the world, ARCADIS will use its global expertise of finding solutions...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_WINS_LARGE_WATER_PROJECT_IN_THE_MIDDLE_EAST_.aspxFri, 23 Dec 2011 5:00:00 GMT Below please find the tentative financial publication dates for ARCADIS NV (Euronext: ARCAD) in 2012. Please include these dates in your financial calendar. Annual Results 2011 February 27, 2012 Press release, press conference, analyst meeting + live web cast April 6, 2012 Issue date Annual Report May 16, 2012 General Annual Meeting of Shareholders May 18, 2012 Ex-dividend date May 30, 2012 Dividend payment First quarter 2012 May 9, 2012 Press release, conference call for analysts + live web cast Second quarter 2012 August 2, 2012 Press release, press conference, analyst meeting + live web cast Third quarter 2012 November 1, 2012 Press release, conference call for analysts + live web cast For more information, please contact Joost Slooten of ARCADIS at +31-202011083 or outside office hours at +31-627061880 or e-mail joost.slooten@arcadis.com 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....http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_FINANCIAL_DATES_2012.aspxFri, 11 Nov 2011 5:00:00 GMT November 10, 2011 – ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, announced that it has won a large contract to perform an environmental impact assessment for an 800 km high voltage transmission line in southern Chile. The client for this project is Transelec, the leading energy transmission company in Chile. The project is related to the planned development of three hydroelectric power plants by Energía Austral Ltda. The value of the contract for ARCADIS totals US$11.5 million. As a leading provider of environmental services in the world, ARCADIS has extensive experience in determining the environmental impacts of infrastructure investments. In this particular project, the company will assess the environmental effects of the power line construction along the entire route, including measures to mitigate these effects. The duration of the project is expected to be 14 months. “Investments in energy infrastructure are a major requirement for continued economic growth in Chile. As a leading environmental company in Chile we can bring our international strengths in environmental impact assessments to these projects and assist our clients with including the environmental consequences...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_WINS_LARGE_ENVIRONMENTAL_PROJECT_IN_CHILE_.aspxThu, 10 Nov 2011 5:00:00 GMT November 4, 2011 – ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, today announced that it has closed the merger transaction with EC Harris, resulting in EC Harris becoming an operating company within ARCADIS. ARCADIS and EC Harris first announced the merger on October 17, 2011. EC Harris will be consolidated in the ARCADIS accounts as of November 2011. For more information please contact Joost Slooten at +31 (0) 20 2011083, or outside office hours at +31 (0) 6 27061880 or joost.slooten@arcadis.com 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 19,000 people and EUR 2.3 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-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_AND_EC_HARRIS_MERGER_CLOSED.aspxFri, 04 Nov 2011 5:00:00 GMT • Organic revenue growth remains at good level with 3% in the quarter • U.S. environmental market, South America and Asia main growth markets • Gross revenues decline 3% due to currency effects and divestments • Net income from operations 5% lower: currency effects and project losses in Poland • Recovery of underlying EBITA margin at target level of 10% • Net income from operations full year 2011 expected to be approximately level with 2010 November 3, 2011 – ARCADIS (NYSE EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, has announced its third quarter 2011 results, which are in line with the trading update, published on October 17 in relation to the merger with EC Harris. Due to currency effects and divestments, gross revenues declined 3% to € 485 million. Organic growth was 3% and mainly came from the U.S. environmental market, South America and Asia. Reduced government spending caused a decline of activities in the Netherlands, Belgium and most notably Poland. Despite margin pressure mostly in the public sector, the underlying margin recovered to the target level of 10%. Net income from operations declined 5% to € 18.2 million. This was caused by currency effects and losses...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_SHOWS__SOLID_RESULTS_IN_LINE_WITH_RECENT_TRADING_UPDATE.aspxThu, 03 Nov 2011 5:00:00 GMT November 1, 2011 – ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, today announced that the partners of EC Harris LLP, the international built asset consultancy headquartered in London, U.K., have voted essentially 100% in favor of the merger with ARCADIS. The formal closing of the transaction is expected to take place on November 4 or 7, 2011. This will include the transfer of 3.0 million ARCADIS shares and an undisclosed cash amount to the partners of EC Harris as part of the merger agreement. EC Harris is a provider of high-value consulting and management services for the realization and operation of buildings, manufacturing and processing plants and infrastructure facilities. ARCADIS and EC Harris first announced the merger on October 17, 2011. Through this merger, ARCADIS grows to almost 19,000 professionals and € 2.3 billion revenues. ARCADIS and EC Harris together now hold a top five global position in strategic advisory and project delivery services for “Built Assets”. The combined company has close to 6,000 staff in this segment, with leadership positions in Europe, the U.S. and Brazil. The merger also serves to strengthen ARCADIS’ presence in Asia...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/EC_HARRIS_PARTNERS_AGREE_TO_MERGE_WITH_ARCADIS_.aspxTue, 01 Nov 2011 5:00:00 GMT Scheduled for Thursday, November 3, 2011 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) 15:00 (CET) AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – 20 October, 2011 -- ARCADIS (Euronext: ARCAD) intends to release its third quarter results 2011 on Thursday, November 3, 2011 before the opening of the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam exchange. On the same day, ARCADIS will hold a conference call for financial analysts starting at 9.00 AM Eastern time. The event will be broadcast live via webcast. During this event, CEO Harrie Noy and CFO Renier Vree will provide insight into the results. Viewers and listeners can access the event through a link on the investor relations website of ARCADIS at http://ir.arcadis.com . Please allow 15 minutes prior to the event to visit the website to download and install any necessary software. An archived edition of the webcast will be available on the ARCADIS website. For more information, contact: Joost Slooten of ARCADIS NV at +31 20 201 1083 outside regular office hours please call +31-6-2706-1880; email: joost.slooten@arcadis.com 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...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_RESULTS_THIRD_QUARTER_2011_AVAILABLE_LIVE_VIA_WEBCAST_.aspxFri, 21 Oct 2011 5:00:00 GMT ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, today provided a trading update based on the preliminary 2011 third quarter results. This trading update is related to the announcement today of the plan to merge with EC Harris LLP, an international built asset consultancy headquartered in London, U.K., providing high-value consulting and management services for the realization and operation of buildings, manufacturing and processing plants and infrastructure facilities. Reference is made to the separate press release issued today to announce this merger. The preliminary third quarter results indicate the following:  Developments generally in line with those in the first half of 2011.  Revenues down by 2-3%, mainly due to negative currency impact of 5%. Organically, revenues continue growth at 3%.  Favorable market conditions in South America continue, driven by investments in mining and energy, resulting in strong growth in Brazil and Chile.  The United States environmental business continues organic growth at good levels, while project and program management activities also increase, partly offset by negative growth in water, due to pressure on local government budgets. ...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_PROVIDES_TRADING_UPDATE_RELATED_TO_MERGER_WITH_EC_HARRIS.aspxMon, 17 Oct 2011 5:00:00 GMT ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, today announced that it has signed a merger agreement to acquire the full ownership of EC Harris LLP, an international built asset consultancy headquartered in London, U.K., providing high-value consulting and management services for the realization and operation of buildings, manufacturing and processing plants and infrastructure facilities. EC Harris gross revenues for its last financial year ending April 2011 were £254 million (€290 million) with net revenues of £222 million (€ 254 million) and a normalized profitability of about 7% (EBITA as percentage of net revenue). The company is owned by about 180 partners and currently employs some 2,600 people worldwide. ARCADIS will finance this merger by issuing 3.0 million shares to current EC Harris partners, in addition to an undisclosed cash amount, drawing upon its existing credit facilities. The shares have a lock up period of 12 months after closing. The purchase price is based on a similar valuation as for our other recent larger acquisitions. The transaction is expected to be accretive to earnings per share as of 2012 (based on net income from operations, which excludes...http://www.arcadis-canada.com/press/ARCADIS_TO_MERGE_WITH_EC_HARRIS_CREATING_LEADING_GLOBAL_PROGRAM_AND_PROJECT_MANAGEMENT_CONSULTANCY.aspxMon, 17 Oct 2011 5:00:00 GMT