Outsourcing firm WNS rises after Capgemini announces $3.3 bln buyout

WNS (Holdings)

07/07/2025 10:35

** Shares of outsourcing firm WNS WNS.N rise 12% to $73 premarket

** French IT services firm Capgemini CAPP.PA to buy WNS for $76.50 per share, at a premium of 17% to stock's last close

** Capgemini will pay $3.3 bln in cash, excluding WNS net financial debt

** WNS's current market valuation is $3.03 bln

** Deal is expected to close by year-end

** WNS provides services including business process outsourcing and data analytics, and its customers include large organizations such as Coca-Cola KO.N, T-Mobile TMUS.O and United Airlines UAL.O

** As of last close, WNS has risen nearly 38% YTD

** French-listed shares of Capgemini are down 4.54% at 138.65 euros

(Reporting by Ankita Yadav in Bengaluru)

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