07:51 AM EDT, 10/09/2025 (MT Newswires) -- WSP Global ( WSPOF ) , a global professional services firms, said earlier Thursday it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Ricardo, a global strategic and engineering consultancy firm headquartered in the United Kingdom.

"The team's deep, differentiated expertise in areas that are increasingly critical to our clients - air quality, water management, energy resilience, policy strategy and rail - enhances our offering and accelerates our momentum toward our strategic ambitions in high-growth sectors and markets," said WSP chief executive Alexandre L'Heureux.

"Our complementary capabilities and shared passion for technical excellence position us to drive greater innovation and deliver added value as we support our clients through complex transitions."

Ricardo operates in over 20 countries across Europe, Australia, North America, Asia and the Middle East. Terms of the deal were not given.

Shares of the company close up about 1% to $280.53 on the Toronto Stock Exchange Wednesday.