Beca is acquiring Hunter H2O, enhancing its water consultancy capabilities across the Asia Pacific while maintaining an employee-owned culture.

Target Information

Beca is set to acquire Hunter H2O, with a significant number of Hunter H2O employees becoming shareholders in Beca, thereby preserving the employee-owned culture of both organizations. The acquisition is scheduled to be finalized by the end of April. Following the merger, the new entity, Beca HunterH2O, will leverage a robust team of over 300 water technical specialists across the Asia Pacific, enhancing Beca's already substantial presence in the Victorian water sector. This integration will expand Beca's operations to include offices in Newcastle, Tamworth, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Fiji, supported by a workforce of 500 multidisciplinary employees in Australia and 3,800 within the broader Beca Group.

Industry Overview

Hunter H2O, headquartered in Newcastle, is an employee-owned consultancy that specializes in the water industry. Established in 2014, the firm has developed a reputation for providing professional engineering and project management services. Known for its leading proficiency in process engineering, Hunter H2O has made significant contributions to regional areas and the Pacific, focusing on creating healthy and sustainable communities.

The water sector in Australia is poised for growth, driven by increasing demands for sustainable water management solutions amid climate change and population growth. Over recent years,