Prepared by – 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—
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
 o 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

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 — 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’s 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’s 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 :

• Strengthens Domain Expertise in Financial Services and Industrial and

Consumer Products
• Offers Seamless Consulting and Technology Expertise
• Fortifies Delivery Platform in India
• Enhances Capgemini’s Top-Line Growth and Earnings

Financials:
Sources of Revenue:
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
 2. Interlinking multiple skills, thus providing capability for projects
requiring a crosswise approach, and the commitment to produce
measurable, sustainable results
3. Independence from software publishers and hardware
manufacturers so that to propose to clients, in objective fashion,
solutions tailored to their requirements
4. Relations established on a basis of collaboration, via the
Collaborative Business Experience (CBE)
Summary - Take aways:

o Campegemini focuses on European clients

o Key vertricals: Financial services ,Telecom