Capgemini’s 12th Employee Share Ownership Plan Achieves Record Participation
Capgemini, a leader in business and technology transformation, has proudly announced the remarkable success of its 12th Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP). This initiative marks a significant milestone in employee engagement within the company.
Record Participation Across the Globe
The latest ESOP has seen unprecedented participation, surpassing 100,000 active participants across 36 countries. According to Aiman Ezzat, the Chief Executive Officer of Capgemini, this accomplishment reflects the confidence employees have in the group's strategic vision. He expressed that the ownership plan is essential for allowing team members to share in the collective accomplishments and value generated for clients.
Oversubscription of the Employee Shareholding Plan
This latest shareholding initiative achieved a record oversubscription, leading to a capital increase that represents 1.6% of the Group’s issued share capital. This increase will help maintain the employee ownership stake at approximately 8% by the year’s end, a significant figure that underscores Capgemini’s commitment to fostering employee involvement.
Details of the Share Subscription
As prescribed in the terms of the plan, which were released earlier in September, employees subscribed to 2,700,000 new shares at a unit price of 110.70 euros. This price reflects about 87.5% of the reference price, based on the average over the 20 trading days leading up to the plan’s initiation. With a corresponding capital increase of 299 million euros, Capgemini plans to execute this on December 18, 2025.
Maintaining Shareholder Value
Notably, the new employee shareholding plan will be executed without causing any dilution of shareholder value. To support this, Capgemini has conducted share buybacks specifically for this objective, purchasing 2,700,000 shares at an average price of 126.55 euros per share, amounting to a total investment of 342 million euros.
About Capgemini
Capgemini operates as a global partner in business and technology transformation, driven by AI capabilities. With almost 60 years of experience, the company has developed a diverse workforce of 420,000 members across over 50 countries. Capgemini offers comprehensive services that integrate strategy, technology, design, engineering, and business operations, consistently delivering tangible business results. In the last fiscal year, the company reported global revenues of €22.1 billion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Employee Share Ownership Plan?
The Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows employees to become shareholders in Capgemini, participating in the company’s success.
How many employees participated in the latest ESOP?
This plan saw over 100,000 active participants from 36 countries, marking a record level of engagement.
Will shareholders experience any dilution from this plan?
No, the implementation of the ESOP was designed to avoid shareholder dilution, thanks to prior share buybacks.
What was the capital increase from this ESOP?
The capital increase from the ESOP is approximately 299 million euros, aimed at enriching employee ownership.
Who is the CEO of Capgemini?
Aiman Ezzat serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Capgemini, emphasizing the importance of employee involvement in the company's strategy.
