PRESS RELEASE Leidschendam, the Netherlands, 26 January 2019
Four Fugro employees missing following dam incident in Brazil On Friday 25 January, a dam collapsed at a mining site near Brumadinho in the Minas Gerais state in South-Eastern Brazil. As per media coverage of the dam collapse, many people are currently unaccounted for after a muddy sludge flooded a nearby neighbourhood. Fugro has five colleagues working at the dam location, of which at this moment four are still unaccounted for. One colleague was rescued and is in a local hospital with minor injuries. Fugro is working with local authorities to get more information on the well-being of its colleagues and is providing full support to the families of the missing persons. We are deeply saddened by this tragic event and our thoughts are with all of those that have been affected. Further announcements will be made if and when appropriate.
For further information Media Edward Legierse e.legierse@fugro.com +31 70 31 11129 Investors Catrien van Buttingha Wichers c.vanbuttingha@fugro.com +31 70 31 15335 +31 6 1095 4159 Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Adopting an integrated approach that incorporates acquisition and analysis of Geo-data and related advice, Fugro provides solutions. With expertise in site characterisation and asset integrity, clients are supported in the safe, sustainable and efficient design, construction and operation of their assets throughout the full lifecycle. Employing approximately 10,000 talented people in 65 countries, Fugro serves clients around the globe, predominantly in the energy and infrastructure industries, both offshore and onshore. In 2017, revenue amounted to EUR 1.5 billion. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
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