• EQT Mid Market US acquires Innovyze, a US-based leading global provider of smart water infrastructure modeling and simulation software solutions for government agencies, engineering consultants, municipalities and utilities

• EQT Mid Market US to support the continued growth of Innovyze by leveraging its global network and relationships with engineering firms and government agencies, experience in growing international businesses as well as knowledge of the water infrastructure industry

EQT Mid Market US GP B.V. (“EQT Mid Market US”) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Innovyze, Inc. (“Innovyze” or the “Company”). The Company is being acquired from Stantec Inc. (“Stantec”), a global professional consulting services company listed on both the TSX and NYSE. Innovyze’s management team, led by Paul Boulos, will continue to lead the Company following completion of the transaction, building on a long track record of success driving growth at Innovyze.

Innovyze was established in 1996 as a subsidiary of MWH Global, Inc. to provide wet infrastructure business analytics software solutions. Since then, Innovyze has developed into a leading global provider of smart water infrastructure modeling and simulation software solutions designed to meet the technological needs of water / wastewater utilities, government agencies and engineering organizations worldwide. As the largest pure-play water-focused software company in the world, Innovyze offers the only suite of water-focused products that span the full infrastructure lifecycle, which are engineered for speed and reliability and backed by strong technical support. Innovyze is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado and has offices in California, the UK and Australia.

EQT Mid Market US will support Innovyze in its ambition to become the global leader in smart water infrastructure modeling and simulation software. Particular attention will be paid to the development of new product capabilities and new customer segments, as well as expansion into new geographies.

Matthew Levine, Partner at EQT Partners, Investment Advisor to EQT Mid Market US said: “We are deeply impressed by Innovyze’s strong management team, culture of continuous innovation and track record of growth. Innovyze has successfully differentiated itself through best-in-class software capabilities and a collaborative customer approach, resulting in an industry reputation for excellence and high client satisfaction. We are very excited about the future growth of the global water infrastructure market and Innovyze’s position at the forefront of this important sector, and believe that EQT’s industrial network, international expertise and experience in the water infrastructure space will support Innovyze in achieving its full potential.”

“We have been passionately building significant global market presence and vanguard water and wastewater modeling and simulation technology since I founded Innovyze over twenty years ago, and we excelled in superior customer care,” said Paul F. Boulos, Ph.D., BCEEM, Hon.D.WRE, Dist.D.NE, Dist.M.ASCE, NAE, Chairman, CEO and President of Innovyze. “Joining forces with EQT will help us further enhance our technology innovation and talent pool to even better serve our fast growing customer base. This is an ideal match of culture and technology, and a great win for the critical water and wastewater industry. I look forward to leading Innovyze to unprecedented levels of success for our customers, their communities and the environment.”

“We see this transaction with EQT Mid Market US as an opportunity to continue working with Innovyze in servicing our clients while allowing our companies to prosper with the best available resources,” said Bob Gomes, Stantec President and Chief Executive Officer.

Contact
U.S. Media:
Daniel Yunger or Ross Lovern
KEKST
+1 212 521 4800

European Media:
Kerstin Danasten, EQT Press Contact, +46 8 506 55 334

About EQT
EQT is a leading alternative investments firm with approximately EUR 35 billion in raised capital across 22 funds. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19 billion and approximately 110,000 employees. EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.

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About Stantec
We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across 6 continents. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, construction services, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through to design, construction, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and remediation—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Visit us at stantec.com or find us on social media.

More info: www.stantec.com