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WSP to acquire GCM Corpo, expanding its energy platform in Canada
The deal adds about 600 professionals and is expected to close in Q4 2026, pending regulatory approval and other customary conditions.
- On Thursday, October 1, 2026, WSP Global Inc. announced an agreement to acquire GCM Corpo Inc., a Canadian engineering consulting firm specializing in energy and industrial sector services.
- WSP CEO Alexandre L'Heureux stated the transaction reflects confidence in Canada's long-term potential as a leader in energy, industrial, and mining sectors, aligning with WSP's 2025-2027 Global Strategic Action Plan.
- GCM Corpo employs approximately 600 professionals across Quebec, Western Canada, and Atlantic Canada, operating six subsidiaries providing specialized services including construction management, industrial IT, and environmental consulting.
- Part of the payment to sellers, including Fonds de solidarité FTQ, will involve WSP common shares, with GCM Corpo President Jonathan Clément saying the deal delivers "even greater value" to clients.
- WSP has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange regarding common shares issued for the acquisition, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 pending regulatory approval.
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WSP Global buying Canadian engineering consulting firm GCM Corpo
MONTREAL - WSP Global Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy GCM Corpo Inc., a Canadian engineering consulting firm focused on the energy and industrial sectors.
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The Manila TimesWSP to acquire GCM Corpo, expanding its energy platform in Canada
MONTREAL, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP”), one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, has entered into an agreement to acquire GCM Corpo Inc. (“GCM Corpo”), a Canadian provider of engineering consulting and specialist services for the energy and industrial sectors. With a presence in […]
·Toronto, Canada
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Montréal's engineering firm WSP Global will purchase a Quebec consulting engineering firm whose main shareholder is the Fonds de solidarité FTQ.
·Montreal, Canada
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