Coforge acquires Encora via share swap; approves USD 550M QIP
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Coforge board approved 100 percent acquisition of Encora (US IT firm with USD 516M FY25 revenue) from Advent and Warburg Pincus at USD 2.35B enterprise value. Funded via 9.37 crore equity shares at Rs 1815.91 each (8.5 percent premium), totaling Rs 17,033 crore. Incoming investors to hold 21.25 percent post-issue. Balance via USD 550M QIP or bridge loan. No control change but 2 nominee directors granted. EPS expected to be accretive.
Share swap causes 21.25 percent dilution for existing holders. Management claims EPS accretive. QIP of up to USD 550M authorized but may not be triggered.