Onterris Acquires EcOz Environmental Consultants, Strategically Expanding Consultancy Services in Northern Australia
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Onterris (NYSE: ONT) a global environmental solutions company solving complex challenges for planet and progress, today announced the acquisition of EcOz Environmental Consultants, a provider of end-to-end environmental and advisory services that support clients in the responsible development, operation, and rehabilitation of projects through practical, science-based solutions for managing regulatory, environmental, and stakeholder risks. Based in the Northern Territory, with offices in Darwin and Alice Springs, EcOz will be integrated into the Company's consulting division, providing geographic expansion and complementing its established national network across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
"The team's strong technical expertise, trusted client relationships, and deep local presence across the Northern Territory make them an excellent fit for Onterris." - Vijay Manthripragada, President & CEO of Onterris
“We are excited to welcome EcOz to Onterris and further expand our environmental consulting capabilities across Northern Australia,” said Vijay Manthripragada, President and Chief Executive Officer of Onterris. “Since entering the Australian market, we have continued to build a comprehensive environmental solutions platform, and EcOz represents an important next step in that strategy. The team's strong technical expertise, trusted client relationships, and deep local presence across the Northern Territory make them an excellent fit for Onterris. Together, we will be better positioned to help clients navigate complex environmental and regulatory challenges, deliver sustainable project outcomes, and advance our mission of supporting both planet and progress.”
“I’m incredibly proud of what EcOz has built and the legacy of good work our team has delivered across the Northern Territory,” said Ray Hall, owner and Managing Director. “That legacy has always been grounded in strong local relationships, trusted expertise and a genuine commitment to the communities and environments we serve. I’m excited about what comes next and the opportunity to build on those strengths as our people, capabilities and impact continue to grow as Onterris.”
Nash Advisory acted as the lead financial advisor, and Ward Keller acted as the legal advisor to EcOz. Jones Day acted as legal advisor to Onterris.
About Onterris
Onterris is a global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unite science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and help protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit Onterris.com.