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Other Events
WNS, a leading provider of global Business
Process Management (“BPM”) services, today announced it has acquired The Smart Cube, a leader in platform-driven research and analytics (“R&A”) focused on procurement and supply chain, and OptiBuy, a leading European provider
of procurement platform consulting and implementation solutions. These assets are complementary to WNS’ existing offerings and strengthen the company’s capabilities in both high-end procurement and advanced analytics. WNS has funded the
up-front payments for these acquisitions with a combination of cash on hand and £83 million of long-term debt.
The Smart Cube
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in London, UK, The Smart Cube provides digitally-led market intelligence and analytics solutions. The company’s
offerings span four key areas including procurement and supply chain, commercial sales and marketing, digital and analytics, and strategy and investment research. The Smart Cube leverages their proprietary digital AI knowledge management platform
called “Amplifi Pro” to help clients drive improved procurement and market intelligence and insight-based decision making. They also bring strong front-end advisory capabilities and a large European footprint to the WNS portfolio. The
company has over 800 global employees including a seasoned leadership team. The acquisition of The Smart Cube was completed today. Consideration for the transaction is US $125.0 million including up-front payment and expected earn-outs, and excludes
adjustments for cash, debt, and working capital.
OptiBuy
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, OptiBuy is a leading European provider of procurement platform consulting and implementation solutions.
The company helps clients leverage the capabilities of leading 3rd party procurement and supply chain platforms including Ivalua, Jaggaer, and O9, and complements WNS’ existing offerings with platforms such as Coupa and Ariba. In addition,
OptiBuy also provides consulting, optimization, outsourcing, and training services to their clients. Currently focused on the EMEA market, the company has approximately 90 employees including more than 40 senior-level certified platform
implementation professionals based in Poland. WNS views expansion of these capabilities into the North American market as a significant opportunity. The acquisition of OptiBuy was completed on December 14, 2022. Consideration for the
transaction is €30.0 million including up-front payment and expected earn-outs, and excludes adjustments for cash, debt, and working capital.