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WNS Holdings confirms completion of Capgemini acquisition
WNS Holdings announced the successful closing of its acquisition by Capgemini S.E. pursuant to the terms of the Transaction Agreement dated July 6. Under the terms of the Agreement, Capgemini has acquired WNS for a cash consideration of $76.50 per WNS share, with the total cash consideration amounting to $3.3B, excluding WNS net financial debt. With the completion of the Transaction, WNS shares will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange on October 17.
Royal Court of Jersey Approves Capgemini's Acquisition of WNS Holdings
WNS Holdings announced that the company's application to be acquired by Capgemini through a scheme of arrangement under the Companies Law 1991 has been sanctioned by the Royal Court of Jersey. Following receipt of the scheme sanction, the company now expects that the transaction will close on October 17 following the delivery of a copy of the court order to the Jersey registrar. On July 7, WNS and Capgemini announced they had entered into a definitive transaction agreement pursuant to which Capgemini will acquire WNS for a cash consideration of $76.50 per WNS share. The total cash consideration will amount to $3.3B, excluding WNS net financial debt.
WNS Holdings Offers Update on Capgemini Acquisition
WNS Holdings reported that as of September 11, both WNS and Capgemini S.E. have obtained all antitrust and regulatory consents, approvals or clearances, as applicable, required to be obtained in connection with the previously announced acquisition of WNS by Capgemini through a scheme of arrangement under the Companies Law 1991. The satisfaction of this condition precedent is in addition to the Scheme approval by WNS shareholders which was disclosed in our press release and form 8-K on August 29. Completion of the transaction remains subject to obtaining the required sanction of the Scheme by the Royal Court of Jersey. The Court has set October 9 to hear WNS' application to sanction the scheme. Shareholders of WNS are entitled to attend and be heard at the Scheme Hearing, either in person or through a Jersey advocate. On July 7, WNS and Capgemini announced they had entered into a definitive transaction agreement pursuant to which Capgemini will acquire WNS for a cash consideration of $76.50 per WNS share. The total cash consideration will amount to $3.3B, excluding WNS net financial debt.
WNS Holdings reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.02, consensus 95c
Reports Q1 revenue $353.8M, consensus $323.52M. "In the fiscal first quarter, WNS delivered solid growth in constant currency revenue less repair payments* of 7.1% year-over-year and 2.9% sequentially. Our acquisition of Kipi.ai contributed 2.0% and 1.5%, respectively, and revenue momentum for this differentiated capability remains robust. In Q1, WNS also delivered adjusted net income* and adjusted EPS* ahead of company expectations and completed our authorized share buyback program by repurchasing 1.3 million ordinary shares," said Keshav Murugesh, WNS' Chief Executive Officer. "As we work toward closing the previously announced transaction with Capgemini, the WNS Board and management team are confident that this combination will better position us to address our rapidly evolving market, while unlocking new innovation and growth opportunities. Together, we are creating an industry-changing force uniting cutting edge AI and technology with deep domain and process expertise to deliver 'Intelligent Operations' for clients. This shared vision of our two companies, along with our shared values, will drive long-term, sustainable value for all our stakeholders including clients, employees, investors, and local communities."
WNS Holdings rises 14.3%
WNS Holdings is up 14.3%, or $9.32 to $74.70.
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