AECOM advances strategic focus on its Professional Services business with sale of its Oil & Gas maintenance and turnaround services business
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell its Oil & Gas maintenance and turnaround services business to affiliates of Graham Construction. The business being divested is non-core to the Company’s Professional Services business and is included in discontinued operations. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal year 2022.
“Today’s announcement furthers the execution of our strategy to focus our efforts exclusively on our higher-margin and lower-risk Professional Services business,” said Troy Rudd, AECOM’s chief executive officer. “I thank the leadership and employees of the Oil & Gas maintenance and turnaround services team for their efforts over the years and wish the business the best of success in the future.”
Advisors
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is serving as legal advisor to AECOM is connection with the transaction, and DBO Partners LLC is serving as financial advisor.
About AECOM
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical expertise and innovation, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.3 billion in fiscal year 2021. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts
Media Contact:
Brendan Ranson-Walsh
Vice President, Global Communications & Corporate Responsibility
1.213.996.2367
Brendan.Ranson-Walsh@aecom.com
Investor Contact:
Will Gabrielski
Senior Vice President, Finance & Treasurer
1.213.593.8208
William.Gabrielski@aecom.com
