Wipro to Acquire Additional 20% Stake in Aggne Global in $28.5 Million Transaction
Wipro to Acquire Additional 20% Stake in Aggne Global Inc
Wipro Ltd, a leading IT services company, has announced that its step-down subsidiary, Wipro IT Services, LLC, will acquire an additional 20% stake in Aggne Global Inc for $28.5 million. Following the transaction, Wipro's total shareholding in the firm will increase to 80%, further strengthening its presence in the insurtech services segment.
The transaction is expected to be completed by June 5, 2026. Aggne Global provides technology, consulting, and digital transformation services to the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry. The acquisition consideration is payable in cash and is subject to customary closing adjustments. This is not a related party transaction, and no government or regulatory approvals are required for the transaction.
Wipro's stake in Aggne Global Inc will rise to 80% with this acquisition. The company had earlier informed on February 15, 2024, that Wipro Ltd and Wipro IT Services, LLC had acquired a 60% stake in Aggne Global IT Services Private Limited and Aggne Global Inc, respectively, with the transaction completed on February 14, 2024.
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The additional stake purchase in Aggne will further strengthen Wipro's competitive advantage in the insurance sector, particularly in AI and intellectual property-led transformation services for the Property and Casualty insurance segment. Aggne Group is a rapidly growing Insurtech company offering a wide range of artificial intelligence, and Intellectual Property driven services designed to help insurers transform operations, drive new efficiencies, and deliver optimal customer experiences.
Financial Performance of Aggne Group
| Year | Annual Turnover ($ million) |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | 18.9 |
| FY2025 | 24.2 |
| FY2026 | 27.5 |
Shares of Wipro Ltd ended at ₹206.51 on the NSE on Monday, gaining ₹2.26, or 1.10%, from the previous close. This acquisition is expected to boost Wipro's position in the insurance sector and further its growth in the insurtech services segment.
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Investor Takeaway
Wipro's acquisition of an additional 20% stake in Aggne Global may strengthen its presence in the insurtech services segment.
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