Jacobs Solutions seesaws amid takeover speculation

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* Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/J]) seesaws amid takeover speculation for the engineering and infrastucture firm.
* Jacobs (NYSE:J [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/J]) is a target for WSP Global (TSX:WSP:CA [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/WSP:CA]), according to a StreetInsider report [https://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+M+and+A/WSP+Global+said+to+have+approached+Jacobs+%28J%29+about+engineering+mega-merger+-+source/25499456.html]on Friday, which cited one unidentified source. Jacobs hired investment bank Centerview Partners to review the bid from WSP.The offer has both a cash and stock component, costing of mainly stock.
* The offer may not lead to a sale, according to the report. WSP Global and Jacobs didn't respond ro StreetInsider's request for comments.

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