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  <li>WSP Global is a leading global engineering and professional services firm, well-positioned to benefit from secular tailwinds such as global infrastructure investment, the energy transition, and digitalization.</li>
  <li>The company has a strong track record of growth, driven by a combination of consistent organic performance and a disciplined, value-enhancing acquisition strategy.</li>
  <li>While the company faces risks related to economic cyclicality and M&amp;A integration, its diversified platform, strong backlog, and experienced management team provide a solid foundation for future growth and shareholder value creation.</li>
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  WSP Global is a leading global engineering and professional services firm, well-positioned to benefit from secular tailwinds such as global infrastructure investment, the energy transition, and digitalization.
  The company has a strong track record of growth, driven by a combination of consistent organic performance and a disciplined, value-enhancing acquisition strategy.
  While the company faces risks related to economic cyclicality and M&amp;A integration, its diversified platform, strong backlog, and experienced management team provide a solid foundation for future growth and shareholder value creation.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

Primer: WSP Global Inc (WSP CN) - Sep 2025

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US IPOs and Secondary Offerings

For more than 20 years, we have been providing research, analysis, commentary and ratings on US Equity Capital Markets to institutional investors (US IPOs and Secondary Offerings). Our vast network of contacts across the Equity Capital Markets and attention-to-detail sets us apart from our competitors.

Since 2012, we have achieved a successful hit rating on 89% of Buy-rated IPOs. The collective “Buy” ratings averaged a first trade of 16.3% above issue.Our Neutral Rated Deals averaged just 2% above the issue price at first trade.

Our written research includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

In addition, we provide a high-touch premium desk access which includes analyst access, as well as real time insights on US IPOs as well as secondary offerings.

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<li>The wide $25-$29 range allows for valuation discussion amongst investors and the company. </li>
<li>From 2021 to 2024, their revenues grew at a 39% CAGR and have a $2.8b backlog, however debt overhang remains a concern. </li>
<li>We believe price sensitivity is likely to play a factor and a muted opening is potentially on deck.</li>
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The wide $25-$29 range allows for valuation discussion amongst investors and the company. 
From 2021 to 2024, their revenues grew at a 39% CAGR and have a $2.8b backlog, however debt overhang remains a concern. 
We believe price sensitivity is likely to play a factor and a muted opening is potentially on deck.


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European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Event-Driven

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<li>On 24 September, Tetra Tech outbid WSP with a recommended 222p/share cash offer, a 7.8% increase vs. WSP's and 110% premium to the start of the offer period.</li>
<li>The new offer represents 19.1x EV/Fwd EBIT and 25.7x Fwd P/E, and seems dilutive for Tetra Tech. Irrevocables and letters of intent amount to 27.53%.</li>
<li>Expect the shares to quickly close the spread at the beginning of the 26 September trading session and the market to possibly await a counterbid.</li>
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On 24 September, Tetra Tech outbid WSP with a recommended 222p/share cash offer, a 7.8% increase vs. WSP's and 110% premium to the start of the offer period.
The new offer represents 19.1x EV/Fwd EBIT and 25.7x Fwd P/E, and seems dilutive for Tetra Tech. Irrevocables and letters of intent amount to 27.53%.
Expect the shares to quickly close the spread at the beginning of the 26 September trading session and the market to possibly await a counterbid.


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<li>WSP agreed to acquire RPS Group at a (generous) 206/share (+0.45p interim), in a well-timed transaction at 76% premium, 17.2x EV/Fwd EBIT and 24x Fwd P/E. Irrevocable undertakings are 18%.</li>
<li>The offer represents a 43% premium to mean consensus TP. My fair value estimate DCF (WACC 9%, 1.6% terminal growth) is 190.5p/share, 1.5% below the offer price.</li>
<li>The shares trade just below the offer. This seems a low risk/low return deal. Gross spread is 0.7% and the estimated annual return is 2.2% assuming settlement by 8 December.</li>
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WSP agreed to acquire RPS Group at a (generous) 206/share (+0.45p interim), in a well-timed transaction at 76% premium, 17.2x EV/Fwd EBIT and 24x Fwd P/E. Irrevocable undertakings are 18%.
The offer represents a 43% premium to mean consensus TP. My fair value estimate DCF (WACC 9%, 1.6% terminal growth) is 190.5p/share, 1.5% below the offer price.
The shares trade just below the offer. This seems a low risk/low return deal. Gross spread is 0.7% and the estimated annual return is 2.2% assuming settlement by 8 December.


WSP Global/RPS Group: More Consolidation In Engineering Consultancy

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Hyundai Engineering   / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-engineering-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33008:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Engineering Co Ltd (HEC KS)</a> has launched its IPO to raise US$0.8-1.0 billion at the price range of KRW57,900-75,700 per share.</li>
<li>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/hyundai-engineering-ipo-initiation-building-on-good-foundations" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:63360" rel="noopener">Hyundai Engineering IPO Initiation: Building on Good Foundations</a>, we stated that HEC has attractive fundamentals with a strong backlog, healthy book-to-bill, improving 3Q21 revenue growth and improving margins. </li>
<li>In this note, we look at the syndicate's valuation methodology and present our valuation methodology. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is unattractive. </li>
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Hyundai Engineering Co Ltd (HEC KS) has launched its IPO to raise US$0.8-1.0 billion at the price range of KRW57,900-75,700 per share.
In Hyundai Engineering IPO Initiation: Building on Good Foundations, we stated that HEC has attractive fundamentals with a strong backlog, healthy book-to-bill, improving 3Q21 revenue growth and improving margins. 
In this note, we look at the syndicate's valuation methodology and present our valuation methodology. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is unattractive. 


Hyundai Engineering IPO: Valuation Insights

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WSP Global Inc. offers engineering services.  The Company offers professional services in the areas of construction, energy, the environment, mining, municipal infrastructure, project management, telecommunications, and transportation.

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Primer: WSP Global Inc (WSP CN) - Sep 2025

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Legence Corp. (LGN): Strong Business Meets Debt Overhang Leaving IPO Investors Skeptical

Investors and company in valuation discussion over wide $25-$29 range, despite strong revenue growth and backlog, debt overhang and price...

IPO Boutique

Tetra Tech Outbids WSP

Tetra Tech trumps WSP's offer for RPS. Consolidation is ongoing within civil engineering. Both companies aim to capture market share in ESG...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

WSP Global/RPS Group: More Consolidation In Engineering Consultancy

In another consolidation move in engineering consultancy services, WSP agreed to acquire RPS Group in a well-timed transaction at a 76% premium,...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Hyundai Engineering IPO: Valuation Insights

HEC has launched its IPO to raise US$0.8-1.0 bn. Our valuation analysis suggests that HEC is fairly valued at the low end of the IPO price range....

Arun George

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Primer: WSP Global Inc (WSP CN) - Sep 2025

WSP Global is a leading global engineering and professional services firm, well-positioned to benefit from secular tailwinds such as global...

αSK Primers

Legence Corp. (LGN): Strong Business Meets Debt Overhang Leaving IPO Investors Skeptical

​Investors and company in valuation discussion over wide $25-$29 range, despite strong revenue growth and backlog, debt overhang and price...

IPO Boutique

Tetra Tech Outbids WSP

Tetra Tech trumps WSP's offer for RPS. Consolidation is ongoing within civil engineering. Both companies aim to capture market share in ESG...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

WSP Global/RPS Group: More Consolidation In Engineering Consultancy

In another consolidation move in engineering consultancy services, WSP agreed to acquire RPS Group in a well-timed transaction at a 76% premium,...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Hyundai Engineering IPO: Valuation Insights

HEC has launched its IPO to raise US$0.8-1.0 bn. Our valuation analysis suggests that HEC is fairly valued at the low end of the IPO price range....

Arun George

Investors and company in valuation discussion over wide $25-$29 range, despite strong revenue growth and backlog, debt overhang and price...