Persistent secures majority in Nagarro: What's behind the deal

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The Indian software group Persistent Systems is acquiring more than 80 percent of the Munich-based IT service provider Nagarro. With this move, a prominent German IT company comes under the majority control of an external parent group – a step that has surprised industry observers.

Because just last year, Nagarro had actually wanted to remain independent. We summarize here what is known about the deal so far and why it matters for the German IT landscape.

What is known about the deal so far

As reported by Handelsblatt, Persistent Systems is securing a clear majority of more than 80 percent in Nagarro. Nagarro is an IT service provider headquartered in Munich.

Persistent Systems itself is a major Indian software group. With the acquisition, the company is taking over a competitor with a strong presence in the German and European market.

From an independence course to a sale

The strategic shift is coming quickly: Just last year, the company had preferred to remain independent, according to the report. Now the majority belongs to an external investor.

What exactly triggered the change of heart is not publicly known at this point. Details on the purchase price or the valuation of the company have not been published so far.

What this means for Nagarro

For Nagarro's customers, partners, and employees, many questions remain open for now. Exactly how Persistent Systems intends to integrate the Munich-based IT service provider into its own group is not yet known. One thing is certain: with Persistent Systems' entry, the independent phase of the company is over.