Capgemini acquires Empired
Global consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services business Capgemini has been advised on its acquisition of ASX-listed Empired.

Firm: Herbert Smith Freehills (Capgemini); Luminis Partners (financial adviser to Capgemini).
Area: M&A.
Value: $233 million.
Key players: The HSF team on the deal included partners Tony Damian and Nicole Pedler, senior associate Imogen White, and solicitor Katerina Jovanovska.
Deal significance: Mr Damian said: “We are delighted to have acted for Capgemini and to have been a part of this important next step in the development of Capgemini’s Australasian presence.”
Ms Pedler added: “It is a privilege to have worked with the Capgemini team on the acquisition of Empired and we congratulate Capgemini on its continued success and growth in the region.”

Jerome Doraisamy
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