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Jacobs completes acquisition of the remaining stake in PA Consulting
Accelerating its growth strategy to redefine the asset lifecycle, Jacobs (NYSE: J) has completed its acquisition of the remaining equity interest in PA Consulting, a leading innovation and transformation consultancy.
About this update from Jacobs Solutions Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Strengthens integrated advisory and technology-enabled solutions across complementary client base","length":97,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"Completed the acquisition of all PA shares not previously owned for upfront consideration of approximately £1.2 billion (approximately $1.6 billion)1","length":149,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"Continue to expect transaction to be accretive to adjusted EPS2 in the first 12 months after close","length":103,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"DALLAS, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelerating its growth strategy to redefine the asset lifecycle, Jacobs (NYSE: J) has completed its acquisition of the remaining equity interest in PA Consulting, a leading innovation and transformation consultancy.","length":260,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Since Jacobs' strategic investment in March 2021, PA Consulting has contributed to Jacobs' growth in advisory, digital, data and technology-enabled solutions, complementing Jacobs' presence in infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, energy and life sciences. The combined business will serve clients across sectors, including government and private organizations, supporting work from strategy and design through execution across major capital programs, digital innovation and operational change.","length":508,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Jacobs Chair and Chief Executive Officer Bob Pragada said: "Full ownership of PA Consulting enables us to strengthen our position as a comprehensive partner delivering integrated advisory and technology-enabled solutions at global scale."","length":248,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""Clients increasingly seek fewer interfaces and greater accountability as they navigate large, complex initiatives. By bringing our strategy, digital innovation and major program delivery capabilities closer together, we can help clients move from insight to implementation with greater speed, capital efficiency and confidence. At the same time, expanding our high-value advisory and digital services enhances our growth trajectory and supports margin expansion — advancing long-term value creation for our shareholders."","length":532,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Paving the way for closing, the transaction...