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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For July 11, 2017
Commission File Number 001-36723
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Amec Foster Wheeler plc
(formerly AMEC plc)
(Name
of Registrant)
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Amec Foster Wheeler plc
Old Change House
128 Queen Victoria Street
London EC4V 4BJ
United Kingdom
(Address
of Principal Executive Offices)
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or
Form 40-F:
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information to the Commission pursuant to
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assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
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SFO investigation
In its
circular to shareholders published on 23 May 2017 the company
disclosed that the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) may well commence
an investigation into Amec Foster Wheeler. The company confirms
that today it has been informed by the SFO that it has now opened
an investigation into Amec Foster Wheeler, predecessor companies
and associated persons in respect of the
Foster
Wheeler business. The investigation focuses on the past use of
third parties and possible bribery and corruption and related
offences.
Amec
Foster Wheeler takes its obligation to conduct business ethically
very seriously and has in place a robust global anti-bribery
programme, including a detailed code of conduct and anti-bribery
and corruption policies. Amec Foster Wheeler continues fully to
co-operate with and assist the SFO.
Given
the stage of this matter, it is not possible to estimate reliably
what effect the outcome of it may have on Amec Foster Wheeler.
However, the SFO's investigation is not expected to have an impact
on the completion of the merger of Amec Foster Wheeler and John
Wood Group, which is expected to take place in the fourth quarter
of this year.
Enquiries:
Investors:
Rupert Green, Chief Corporate Development Officer
Tel: +44 (0)20 7429
7500
Media:
Jonathan Refoy, Director of Corporate Affairs
Publication on Website
A copy
of this announcement will be made available on Amec Foster
Wheeler's website at www.amecfw.com by no later than 12 noon
(London time) on the business day following publication of this
announcement. For the avoidance of doubt, the contents of this
website are not incorporated into and do not form part of this
announcement.
This
announcement contains 'forward-looking statements' within the
meaning of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
with respect to certain investigations and examinations, and their
potential impact upon the group or its proposed merger. By their
nature, forward-looking statements are inherently predictive,
speculative and involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to
events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future.
There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and
developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied
by these forward-looking statements, including those set out in the
Group's annual report and Form 20-F. No assurances can be given
that the forward-looking statements in this document will be
realised. Subject to compliance with applicable law and
regulations, the company does not intend to update these
forward-looking statements and does not undertake any obligation to
do so.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date:
11 July 2017
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Amec
Foster Wheeler plc (Registrant)
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By:
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/s/
Alison Yapp
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Name:
Alison Yapp
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Title:
General Counsel?& Company Secretary
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