SAGE Group, Australia's leading industrial automation and digital transformation company, announced today that it has signed an agreement to be acquired by Tetra Tech, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed business and global provider of high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure. 

Headquartered in Pasadena, California, Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and technology, design and engineering, and program management services. Tetra Tech is a full-service firm with a strong emphasis on water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure. 

Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and has more than 30,000 employees and 550 offices worldwide. This includes nearly 2,500 employees in more than 50 offices throughout Australia and New Zealand. 

This acquisition will expand Tetra Tech’s digital systems solutions to a broader suite of clients and provide advanced electrical and instrumentation design, engineered control systems, cyber security, and cloud integration.   

“Tetra Tech’s deep technical expertise and advanced technology solutions help utilities and the private sector optimise performance and make effective, data-driven decisions,” said Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO.

“The addition of SAGE Group’s digital automation capabilities will further enhance our offerings by bringing additional expertise, AI-enabled technology, and demonstrated client solutions to our collective team.” 

Adrian Fahey, SAGE Group’s Managing Director, said that in addition to positioning SAGE for global growth, the acquisition will deliver new capabilities for Australian customers. 

“Tetra Tech and SAGE Group share complementary expertise, a strong cultural fit, and a shared long-term strategic vision to deliver impactful, future-focused solutions across digitalisation, AI and cyber security,” said Mr Fahey. 

“This partnership will position SAGE for long-term growth, broaden its service offering, and provide new global resources — enhancing the value, innovation, and support we deliver to our clients and expanded opportunities for our employees.” 

“It also allows us to remain true to our core purpose while scaling our ability to deliver impactful, future-focused solutions across industrial digitalisation, ESG, AI and cyber security, advancing our commitment to creating a Smarter Future, Better World.”  

The path to global expansion 

Starting from humble beginnings in 1994, SAGE Group has become an Australian success story, employing almost 800 people across offices in Australia and Asia Pacific.  

SAGE’s story has always been about diversification, from its beginnings in the automotive industry to now working across water, defence, energy, manufacturing, transport and smart cities, and resources.   

While maintaining a strong portfolio in system integration and automation services, SAGE Group has evolved to meet the changing demands of its focus industries. The suite of SAGE Group companies – SAGE Automation, Nukon, Skills Lab and Embedded Expertise – provide support for clients to innovate, modernise, digitise and improve the way they operate.    

From the digitalisation of billion-dollar road infrastructure projects and the complexities of power management systems for 154MW of solar and battery capacity, to the day-to-day operations of a single-person system callout, SAGE has helped clients to find operational efficiencies and accelerate their digital journey. 

Tetra Tech and SAGE share common values and focus on technical excellence, and with Tetra Tech’s complementary offerings, SAGE will be able to strengthen its long-term capabilities, while continuing to deliver the level of service and commitment that clients have come to expect.   

The agreement for Tetra Tech to acquire SAGE is subject to customary closing conditions, including FIRB approval. SAGE and Tetra Tech are working closely to ensure a smooth review process and compliance with all requirements. 

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