Cognizant Strengthens Engineering Muscle with $1.3B Belcan Buyout: Details
- Acquisition Deal: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is acquiring Belcan, LLC for about $1.3 billion in cash and stock.
- Strategic Benefits: The acquisition will enhance Cognizant's ER&D capabilities, strengthen its IoT and Digital Engineering leadership, and expand access to the ER&D services market.
- Expected Revenue: The acquired business is projected to contribute over $800 million annually to Cognizant in 2024.
- Synergies and Shareholder Value: Cognizant anticipates achieving revenue synergies, growth opportunities, and enhancing shareholder value through the deal.
- Leadership and Funding: Belcan's CEO will continue to lead the company under Cognizant, which plans to fund the acquisition through a mix of cash on hand and debt.
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- Acquisition Deal: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is acquiring Belcan, LLC for about $1.3 billion in cash and stock.
- Strategic Benefits: The acquisition will enhance Cognizant's ER&D capabilities, strengthen its IoT and Digital Engineering leadership, and expand access to the ER&D services market.
- Expected Revenue: The acquired business is projected to contribute over $800 million annually to Cognizant in 2024.
- Synergies and Shareholder Value: Cognizant anticipates achieving revenue synergies, growth opportunities, and enhancing shareholder value through the deal.
- Leadership and Funding: Belcan's CEO will continue to lead the company under Cognizant, which plans to fund the acquisition through a mix of cash on hand and debt.






