Egypt: Capgemini fosters AI-powered business by acquiring WNS in $3.3bln deal
Valued at $3.3 billion ($76.50 per share), the acquisition anchors Capgemini's position as a global leader in Agentic AI-powered Intelligent Operations.
Under the partnership, the two entities will combine WNS's sector-specific platforms and automation expertise with Capgemini's consulting-led AI and cloud capabilities.
The integration gathers Capgemini's consulting-led digital transformation expertise and WNS's industry-leading Digital BPS capabilities, offering unmatched scale and innovation potential.
Meanwhile, the deal is expected to be accretive to Capgemini's normalized earnings per share (EPS) by 4% in 2026 and 7% in 2027 post-synergies.
This milestone bolsters Capgemini's leadership in AI-driven business transformation, empowering enterprises with intelligent automation and next-generation process innovation.
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