DPK Consulting Acquired by ARD, Inc.

PRESS RELEASE

October 1, 2008

DPK Consulting has been acquired by ARD, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, Inc. DPK will be a division of ARD. DPK's Principal and Chief Financial Officer Robert W. Page Jr., and Principal and President William E. Davis, are now directors and report to ARD's president, Jan Auman, in Burlington, Vermont. Mr. Page will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations of DPK, while Mr. Davis will continue to manage business development opportunities and project implementation.

Mr. Davis said of the acquisition, "DPK will complement ARD's strong experience in governance, institutional development, agriculture, land and property rights, and information management, and enable DPK to leverage its experience in rule of law and government accountability to expand into other arenas."

The change also provides a solid foundation for the successful pursuit of even larger-scale projects, and the chance for DPK to join a growing organization that is actively increasing its range of activities. DPK's home office will remain in San Francisco, California, and its management structure remains unchanged.

ARD, Inc., provides a range of services designed to promote sustainable development in communities around the world. Since it was founded in 1977, ARD has led more than 600 projects in Africa, Asia, Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Clients include USAID, other US governmental agencies, multilateral development banks, the United Nations and governmental bodies around the globe. ARD offers planning, design, implementation and applied research services in the areas of agricultural development, governance and institutional development, information and knowledge management, infrastructure, natural resources and the environment. ARD emphasizes the integration of business, education, government, community groups, and individuals. ARD, in addition to its main office in Burlington, Vermont, maintains a branch office in Washington, D.C., and has 43 field offices around the globe. More information can be found at www.ardinc.com.

Tetra Tech, Inc. is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide, headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company employs about 8,500 associates and has 275 offices worldwide. This year, Tetra Tech was ranked as one of the largest environmental firms and the number one water firm in the United States by Engineering News-Record magazine. Tetra Tech is a full-service firm with a strong emphasis on water and environment but with growing experience in the international development arena as a result of its acquisition of ARD in 2007. Tetra Tech will look to DPK and ARD to continue to pursue and grow its current line of work while maximizing the synergies now possible through the larger Tetra Tech operational network, resources, and finance. More information can be found at www.tetratech.com.

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	DPK Consulting Acquired by ARD, Inc. PRESS RELEASE October 1, 2008 DPK Consulting has been acquired by ARD, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, Inc. DPK will be a division of ARD. DPK's Principal and Chief Financial Officer Robert W. Page Jr., and Principal and President William E. Davis, are now directors and report to ARD's president, Jan Auman, in Burlington, Vermont. Mr. Page will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations of DPK, while Mr. Davis will continue to manage business development opportunities and project implementation. Mr. Davis said of the acquisition, "DPK will complement ARD's strong experience in governance, institutional development, agriculture, land and property rights, and information management, and enable DPK to leverage its experience in rule of law and government accountability to expand into other arenas." The change also provides a solid foundation for the successful pursuit of even larger-scale projects, and the chance for DPK to join a growing organization that is actively increasing its range of activities. DPK's home office will remain in San Francisco, California, and its management structure remains unchanged. ARD, Inc., provides a range of services designed to promote sustainable development in communities around the world. Since it was founded in 1977, ARD has led more than 600 projects in Africa, Asia, Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Clients include USAID, other US governmental agencies, multilateral development banks, the United Nations and governmental bodies around the globe. ARD offers planning, design, implementation and applied research services in the areas of agricultural development, governance and institutional development, information and knowledge management, infrastructure, natural resources and the environment. ARD emphasizes the integration of business, education, government, community groups, and individuals. ARD, in addition to its main office in Burlington, Vermont, maintains a branch office in Washington, D.C., and has 43 field offices around the globe. More information can be found at www.ardinc.com. Tetra Tech, Inc. is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide, headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company employs about 8,500 associates and has 275 offices worldwide. This year, Tetra Tech was ranked as one of the largest environmental firms and the number one water firm in the United States by Engineering News-Record magazine. Tetra Tech is a full-service firm with a strong emphasis on water and environment but with growing experience in the international development arena as a result of its acquisition of ARD in 2007. Tetra Tech will look to DPK and ARD to continue to pursue and grow its current line of work while maximizing the synergies now possible through the larger Tetra Tech operational network, resources, and finance. More information can be found at www.tetratech.com.
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