Company presents donations to Engineers Without Borders USA and
Global STEM Alliance
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) rang the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE) Closing Bell® today to commemorate the transformative acquisition
of CH2M, creating a $15 billion professional services leader delivering
innovative solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
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“Today we celebrate a new Jacobs that brings together the industry’s
foremost expertise providing innovative solutions for a more connected,
sustainable world, and superior value to our clients,” said Chairman and
CEO Steve Demetriou. “As we celebrate this historic occasion, it’s also
a proud moment to reinforce our shared commitment to giving back in our
communities by investing in STEM education to support volunteerism and
workforce development, investible infrastructure programs and
sustainable communities.”
Jacobs contributed $100,000—comprising $50,000 donations—to two global
organizations whose programs further connected, sustainable development, Engineers
Without Borders USA and the New York Academy of Sciences’ Global
STEM Alliance. Both organizations provide mentoring and volunteer
opportunities enabling company employees to share their knowledge and
experience with students, teachers and communities.
Jacobs’ Transformative Acquisition of CH2M
On December 15, 2017, Jacobs completed its acquisition
of CH2M in a cash and stock deal. The combination creates a diverse
portfolio of complementary capabilities and technologies to serve
complex, in-demand community- and business-development needs around the
world.
As a result, the combination:
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Enhances position in infrastructure, including water and
transportation.
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Bolsters top-tier position in nuclear and environmental services.
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Expands leadership in growing industrial sectors.
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Enhances energy, chemicals and resources portfolio.
“We’re now able to offer our clients a full complement of differentiated
services, driven by global trends like urban migration, digital
integration and the balance of human, natural and technological
resources, including resilience in the face of climate and security
threats,” Demetriou said.
To learn about the exciting job opportunities offered at Jacobs, please
visit www.jacobs.com/careers
and www.ch2m.com/careers.
About Engineers Without Borders USA
Engineers Without Borders USA is a non-profit humanitarian organization,
established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to
improve their quality of life, providing sustainable engineering designs
to those who need it.
About the Global STEM Alliance
Hosted by the New York Academy of Sciences, the Global STEM Alliance is
a coalition of more than 250 organizations united in their commitment to
increase the number and diversity of students in the STEM pipeline. GSA
partners are educational institutions, government entities, industry
leaders and not-for-profit organizations from around the world. GSA
supports programs to identify talent, and to inspire and prepare the
next generation of STEM innovators.
About Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering
solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With $15 billion in
combined revenue and a talent force more than 74,000 strong, Jacobs
provides a full spectrum of services including scientific, technical,
professional and construction- and program-management for business,
industrial, commercial, government and infrastructure sectors. For more
information, visit www.jacobs.com.
Forward-looking statements
Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact
are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements
on management’s current estimates and expectations as well as currently
available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking
statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of
factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our
forward-looking statements. For a description of some of the factors
which may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our
forward-looking statements please refer to our Form 10-K for the year
ended September 29, 2017, and in particular the discussions contained
under Items 1 - Business, 1A - Risk Factors, 3 - Legal Proceedings, and
7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking
statements made herein.
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