NEWS STORY
12 October, 2009
Enviros joins global engineering firm SKM
Enviros is delighted to announce that it has been acquired by the leading global engineering, sciences and project delivery firm Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM).
A sale and purchase agreement has now been signed and the transaction is expected to complete within the coming weeks.
Since 1996 SKM has completed 56 mergers and acquisitions which have been central to the firm's strategy to grow with its clients and deliver the world's leading skills locally.
Recent feedback from SKM clients indicated that almost half think that climate change is a significant short-term risk, with this concern increasing to seven in ten when a 10 year time frame is considered. This acquisition is an immediate response to client needs and expands SKM's capabilities, with Enviros people bringing great skills in sustainable development, climate change and strategic consulting generally, and bolstering the firms European presence.
Peter Portlock, Enviros Managing Director said: "I am delighted that we are joining the SKM Group. Business needs and cultures are perfectly aligned with this transaction. The Enviros mission to help our clients do business today and have the world they want tomorrow" fits perfectly with SKMs business, culture and values."
SKM Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Paul Dougas said: "The synergies are powerful and obvious. Our growth continues to be driven by the expansion of our clients' needs and operations. We remain in a perfect storm of economic, social and environmental challenges. Helping our clients meet those challenges and making the most of the opportunities they represent is part of our DNA.
"The fact is that Europe leads the world in sustainability, climate change and environment, and Enviros is a leading firm in this space. This expands our strategic consulting capability which we already export globally through our virtual teaming approach and many centres of excellence."
