October 17, 2014 - ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the world's leading natural and built asset design and consultancy firm, announced today that it has been selected as a preferred supplier to provide engineering services for TenneT, a leading European electricity transmission system operator. As preferred supplier, ARCADIS will participate in two framework agreements for a period of three years (with a possible 2 times 2 years extension). One contract is valued at €26 million and the other €13 million. ARCADIS will share each contract with two other firms.

Between now and 2023, TenneT will roll out an extensive investment program in the Netherlands. Engineering will be a meaningful part of this investment and will include technical studies and designs needed to maintain and adjust the high voltage power distribution base stations, power lines and support systems, with the exception of the IT component. ARCADIS will provide system and back-up system design capabilities, telecommunications expertise, electromagnetic pulse and grounding know-how to ensure safety, as well as construction design and supervision, and quality control services. In addition, ARCADIS could become involved in related activities, such as permitting, planning and geotechnical services.

"Through this project we support TenneT in ensuring the continued delivery of high voltage power to their clients in Europe. Uninterrupted service is particularly critical with the rising number of load changes as more and more wind parks, solar installations and other renewable energy sources are linked to the grid. Our geographical presence and consistent high quality delivery were key points for the client in selecting us" said Stephan Ritter, the Executive Board member for ARCADIS responsible for its European activities.

ARCADIS announces successful closure of Callison acquisition
October 17, 2014 -- ARCADIS (Euronext: ARCAD), the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm, today announced that it has completed the required steps to reach closure of the acquisition of Callison, the 1,000 people high level architectural and interior design consultancy with offices in the United States, China, Europe, Middle East and Mexico. The acquisition was first announced in August 2014. Final steps included approval from the Beijing Municipal Commission of Commerce, which has now been received.

Together with Callison, a global leader in retail design and mixed-use developments, ARCADIS will become a top five player in the global architecture market. The company will also become the clear global leader in retail design, the leading player in mixed use/commercial developments in Asia and with more than 500 people the leading international design and architecture firm in China. The combination also provides ARCADIS opportunities to better support clients globally by leveraging the wide range of capabilities, market reach and scale throughout the US, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and South America.

Neil McArthur, CEO of ARCADIS said, "We are pleased to announce the successful completion of this acquisition. By bringing together the capabilities of RTKL and Callison we are creating a true leadership position in high end design and architecture. Our significantly enhanced market position is expected to benefit both our clients and our people and gives us the opportunity to be involved in even more industry leading design and architecture projects."