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flag Jacobs acquires full ownership of PA Consulting for $1.6 billion, aiming to boost its advisory and AI services.

flag Jacobs Solutions announced on January 5, 2026, that it will acquire the remaining stake in UK-based PA Consulting for £1.216 billion ($1.6 billion), completing full ownership of the global consulting firm. flag The deal, expected to close by the end of Jacobs’ fiscal 2026 second quarter, is 80% cash and 20% Jacobs stock, with an additional £75 million in deferred payments. flag It aims to strengthen Jacobs’ advisory and AI capabilities, enhance service delivery across sectors like energy, transportation, and life sciences, and deliver cost synergies of £12–15 million within two years. flag The acquisition is projected to be accretive to Jacobs’ adjusted earnings per share within the first year.

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