Prepared by \u2013 Sameer Ahuja Brief Overview of the Company:
Capgemini (Euronext:CAP) is a major French company, one of the world's largest information technology, management consulting, outsourcing and professional services companies with a staff of 75,000 operating in 30 countries. It is headquartered in Paris (Rue de Tilsitt) and was founded in 1967 by Serge Kampf, the current chairman. CEO Paul Hermelin has led the company since his appointment in December 2001. Capgemini's regional operations include North America, Northern Europe & Asia Pacific and Central & Southern Europe. Services are delivered through four disciplines for Consulting, Technology, Outsourcing and Local Professional Services. The latter is delivered through Sogeti, a wholly owned subsidiary Capgemini helps clients deal with changing business and technology issues. They consider their relationship with clients as a partnership\u2014 to bring their experience, best practices and tools to apply to clients unique requirements Business Solutions:
They offer a wide range of solutions within four key areas of focus: o Consulting Services o Outsourcing Services o Technology Services o Local Professional Services Capgemini operates in the following sectors/ industries: Manufacturing, Retail, and Distribution o General Manufacturing o Automotive o High Tech o Aerospace and Defense o Consumer Products o Retail o Distribution Government and Public Sector o Public Finance and Tax \u2022
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Public Security o Cities and Regional Government o Healthcare o Defense Financial Services o Investment Banking o Retail Banking o Diversified Financial o Insurance Energy, Utilities, and Chemicals o Chemicals o Energy o Utilities, Electricity, and Gas o Oil and Gas o Water and Waste o Mining Telecom, Media, and Networks o Telecoms o Media o Entertainment Life Sciences o Pharma o Medical Devices o Agro Chemicals o Biotechnology Other Services o Business Service o Travel and Transport o
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Major Customers: HP, ING Direct ,AXA,Bank Austria ,ABN Amro ,Citibank Major Events in the company (M&A etc.): PARIS and ROSEMONT, Ill., February 9, 2007 \u2014 Shareholders of Kanbay International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBAY), a global IT services firm focused on the financial services industry, yesterday approved the acquisition of Kanbay by Capgemini, (Euronext: FR0000125338), one of the world\u2019s leaders in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, at a price of US$29.00 per share in cash, valuing Kanbay at approximately $1.25 billion. With the approval of Kanbay\u2019s shareholders and the satisfaction of all other conditions, the merger transaction, announced on October 26, 2006, closed earlier today. Once Kanbay integrated, the financial services pole of Capgemini will
be significantly reinforced with a larger business in the US and in the UK and a dedicated Financial Services platform in India with 6000 people. Benefits after Acquisition : \u2022 Strengthens Domain Expertise in Financial Services and Industrial and Consumer Products \u2022 Offers Seamless Consulting and Technology Expertise \u2022 Fortifies Delivery Platform in India \u2022 Enhances Capgemini\u2019s Top-Line Growth and Earnings
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Competitors: EDS ,IBM ,Getronics NV ,Infosys Company Strategy:
1. Rightshore™ service delivery, for serving the interests of our clients in terms of quality, cost and access to the best expertise; this approach improves productivity and generates added value
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Interlinking multiple skills, thus providing capability for projects requiring a crosswise approach, and the commitment to produce measurable, sustainable results Independence from software publishers and hardware manufacturers so that to propose to clients, in objective fashion, solutions tailored to their requirements Relations established on a basis of Collaborative Business Experience (CBE)
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Campegemini focuses on European clients
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Key vertricals: Financial services ,Telecom
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