SNC-Lavalin completes $3.6-billion takeover of British firm

Montreal-based SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) says it has completed a $3.6-billion, all-cash takeover of a British engineering firm.
The friendly acquisition of WS Atkins, first announced in April, took effect on July 3, after receiving approval from Atkins shareholders and British courts last week.
SNC-Lavalin, the largest engineering and construction firm in Canada, says the deal will expand its global reach.
“By combining our two highly-complementary businesses, we are solidifying SNC-Lavalin&rs