ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, environment and facilities, to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With more than 12,000 employees and over $ 2 billion in gross revenue, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions

ARCADIS N.V. : ARCADIS EXPANDS CHILEAN PRESENCE
HEM, THE NETHERLANDS - November 19, 2007 - ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy and engineering company, today announced that it has expanded its activities in South America by acquiring 100% of Idesol Engineering Company (Idesol), based in Chile. Idesol has 70 employees, producing E 4 million of revenues, bringing the total number of employees in Chile to 300. With this step ARCADIS Geotécnica, the company's Chilean subsidiary, considerably strengthens its position in the fast growing mining sector, not only in Chile, but also in other parts of South America where the multinational mining corporations are present. The former owners of Idesol were members of management and will remain with the company. No further financial details were provided.
Idesol delivers specialized services for the development of mining projects, from feasibility studies, conceptual design and engineering to construction management. Based on the highly specialized knowledge of its staff, the company assists its clients with metallurgical services for processing plants, the development of technology for mining processes, treatment of industrial effluents, heavy metal abatement and recovery of valuable materials from waste.
"With economic growth of 5.5%, the Chilean economy is doing very well", says Hernan Bezamat, CEO of ARCADIS' Chilean operations. "The favorable economy is driven by strong demand for raw materials, resulting in extensive investment programs in the mining sector. With this acquisition we further enhance the quality and breadth of our service offering to major corporations in the mining industry, which allows us to benefit from the strong growth in this sector. This strengthens our position as a leading provider of consultancy and engineering services in Chile."
Edgardo Marinkovic, general manager of Idesol, says: "Idesol has an excellent reputation and distinctive leadership position in providing services to the mining sector, with a desire to expand internationally, following our multinational clients. We believe we can establish our growth goals by becoming part of the strong ARCADIS network."

ARCADIS: record profit and strong revenue growth 
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• Net income from operations rose 50%
• Gross revenue 23% higher at € 1.2 billion, organic growth 10% 
• Margin improved further to 9.4%
• Solid performance across the board, geographically and in all service areas 
• Proposal to increase dividend to € 1.00 per share 
• Outlook for 2007 remains positive
ARCADIS (NASDAQ: ARCAF, EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy and engineering company, has achieved excellent results in 2006. Net income from operations rose 50% to € 50.0 million. Per share this is € 2.47 against € 1.65 in 2005. This record result is attributable to strong organic growth, continued margin improvement and a solid contribution from acquisitions. 
Gross revenue increased 23% to € 1.2 billion. At 10%, organic growth was especially strong. The margin improved to 9.4% against 8.2% in 2005. Across the board performance was good. In all three service areas, organic growth was on or above target, while margins improved. Geographically, the profit gains were primarily strong in the Netherlands, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
ARCADIS proposes a cash dividend of € 1.00 per share. This is more than 40% of net income from operations and over 50% more than the € 0.66 per share over 2005.
After the acquisitions in 2005, the priority for 2006 was on the integration of the acquired companies. Despite this effort, the portfolio in our home markets was further strengthened in 2006 through six smaller acquisitions. With these acquisitions, we added more than € 50 million in revenue and almost 500 employees. Acquisitions in the Netherlands and Belgium strengthened our position in the European environmental market. Belgium also completed an acquisition in the Walloon province, and in Germany we invested in water activities. Management services were expanded through the acquisitions of Berkeley Consulting in the United Kingdom and PinnacleOne in the United States. 
CEO Harrie Noy about the results: "Our strategy aimed at activities with more added value and growth potential, is reaping results. Thanks to the dedication and entrepreneurship of our people, we benefit from favorable market conditions. Internal cooperation to capitalize on market opportunities through synergy gives us a competitive edge. This was also clear from the recent assignment for water management in New Orleans. The combination of our strong U.S. presence and Dutch water expertise made the difference in winning this $ 150 million IDIQ contract." 
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