Cognizant completes acquisition of Belcan to enhance its engineering staffing capabilities
Sep 04, 2024•11 months ago
Acquiring Company
Cognizant
Acquired Company
Belcan
Description
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) has successfully completed the acquisition of Belcan, the 13th-largest engineering staffing provider, for $1.3 billion in cash and stock. This strategic acquisition is expected to strengthen Cognizant's position in the industry and expand its capabilities in providing high-quality solutions for a diverse mix of customers around the world.
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
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Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
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