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Capgemini to acquire WNS for $3.3 bn to expand GenAI, Agentic AI services
Capgemini will pay $76.50 per WNS share, which is 17 per cent higher than the closing price on July 3, excluding WNS's existing debt, the report said.
With this acquisition, Capgemini plans to develop a specialised consulting business that will help companies transform their operations using advanced AI technologies. It expects 'significant' investments in this space, particularly in Agentic AI, which focuses on AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making.
'WNS brings... its high growth, margin accretive and resilient Digital Business Process Services... while further increasing our exposure to the US market,' said Aiman Ezzat, CEO of Capgemini.
WNS, which provides services like business process outsourcing (BPO) and data analytics, serves over 600 clients across 13 countries. Its customer list includes well-known global brands like Coca-Cola, T-Mobile, and United Airlines.
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