Capgemini Snaps Up WNS for $3.3B, Bets Big on AI-Powered BPO

July 07, 2025: French IT services giant Capgemini has announced a definitive agreement to acquire India-based outsourcing firm WNS for $3.3 billion in cash. The deal values WNS shares at $76.50 each, offering a 17% premium over its July 3 closing price. Capgemini clarified that the transaction excludes WNS’s existing financial debt, as stated in a press release issued on Monday, July 7.

Capgemini expects the acquisition to boost its revenue and operating margins immediately. The company projects an increase in normalised earnings per share by 4% in 2026 before synergies and by 7% in 2027 post-synergies. Despite the planned acquisition, Capgemini has kept its financial guidance for the current year unchanged.

The move aims to strengthen Capgemini’s digital business process capabilities, focusing on the fast-growing areas of Generative AI and Agentic AI. Capgemini plans to build a business services consulting arm that will enable enterprises to transform operations through advanced AI technologies.

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WNS brings deep expertise in business process outsourcing (BPO) and a strong portfolio of marquee clients, including Coca-Cola, T-Mobile, and United Airlines. By integrating WNS’s capabilities, Capgemini looks to expand its presence in the US market and enhance its service offerings.

The acquisition will proceed via a Jersey court-approved scheme of arrangement, pending shareholder approval and customary regulatory clearances. Capgemini anticipates completing the transaction by the end of 2025. The combined strengths of Capgemini and WNS are expected to position the company as a global leader in AI-powered business operations, helping enterprises move beyond cost savings to unlock new revenue streams and drive agile, data-driven decision-making.