Capgemini plans to acquire IT outsourcing firm WNS Holdings Ltd. for $3.3 billion, aiming to boost its AI operations.
The acquisition is valued at $76.50 per share, representing a premium of about 28% to WNS's average price over the past 90 days.
Capgemini anticipates the deal to increase its earnings per share by approximately 4% on a normalized basis in 2026.
The move highlights the trend of IT services companies investing in artificial intelligence to meet the evolving needs of businesses for efficiency gains.