Proxy advisors recommend shareholders vote for WNS acquisition by Capgemini

Published 19/08/2025, 13:14
Proxy advisors recommend shareholders vote for WNS acquisition by Capgemini

NEW YORK/LONDON/MUMBAI - Leading proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis have both recommended that WNS (NYSE:WNS) shareholders vote in favor of the company’s proposed acquisition by Capgemini (EUR:CAP), a global technology services provider with annual revenue of approximately $26 billion.

The recommendations apply to both proposals to be considered at the Court Meeting and General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for August 29, 2025.

Under the agreement announced on July 7, Capgemini will acquire WNS for $76.50 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at $3.3 billion excluding WNS net financial debt. The deal is expected to close before the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. According to InvestingPro data, Capgemini currently trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 13.6x and maintains strong financial health with a Piotroski Score of 7.

According to a company press release, both advisory firms cited WNS’s evaluation of alternative proposals and the implied share price premium as key factors in their recommendations. The WNS Board of Directors has unanimously recommended shareholders vote for the transaction.

WNS shareholders are urged to complete and submit their proxy forms by August 27, 2025, with deadlines of 2:00 p.m. London time for the Court Meeting and 2:15 p.m. London time for the General Meeting. Shareholders may vote by mail or online.

WNS, a digital-led business transformation and services company, employs over 66,000 professionals across 65 delivery centers worldwide. The company provides services to more than 700 clients across various industries.

The transaction remains subject to shareholder approval and regulatory clearances. For comprehensive analysis of Capgemini’s financials and valuation metrics, including exclusive Fair Value estimates and additional ProTips, visit InvestingPro, where you’ll find detailed research reports covering 1,400+ top stocks.

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