According to terms agreed upon by both companies, Shanks would buy van Gansewinkel for 482 million euros (415.46 million pounds), on a debt-free cash-free basis.

The terms agreed upon by both companies are identical to Shanks' statement earlier this month.

On Thursday, Shanks said its trading was in-line with current expectations and that its performance in the Benelux region was strong.

(Reporting by Vidya L Nathan in Bengaluru, Editing by Sunil Nair)