WSP successfully closes $977.5 million equity offering

Core Viewpoint - WSP Global Inc. has successfully completed a bought deal public offering and a concurrent private placement, raising approximately $977.5 million to fund its acquisition of TRC Companies [1][4]. Group 1: Offering Details - The corporation issued 3,616,750 Offering Common Shares at a price of $232.80 per share, generating gross proceeds of approximately $842 million, which includes 471,750 shares from the over-allotment option [2]. - Additionally, 582,328 Placement Common Shares were issued through a concurrent private placement with La Caisse, raising approximately $136 million [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering and private placement will partially fund the purchase price for the acquisition of TRC Companies, thereby reducing the amount to be drawn from new senior unsecured non-revolving term loans [4]. Group 3: Acquisition Timeline - The acquisition of TRC Companies is anticipated to be completed in the first quarter of 2026, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals [5].