M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
Tetra Tech acquires RPS Group for 222p/share (~£636M) in recommended cash offer
TETRA TECH INC
- Acquiring RPS Group plc for 222 pence per share in cash, valuing RPS at approximately £636 million.
- Price represents a 7.8% premium over the competing WSP offer of 206p per share.
- Entered a £714M + $350M bridge loan facility with Bank of America to finance the acquisition.
- Received irrevocable undertakings from shareholders representing 27.53% of RPS issued share capital to support the deal.
- Acquisition expected to be mid-to-high teen percent accretive to Tetra Tech's adjusted EPS after realizing £21M in cost synergies.