Tech Mahindra acquired The BIO Agency
Q. Which software exporter has acquired UK based BIO Agency?- Published on 23 Jun 16a. Tech Mahindra
b. Mahindra Comviva
c. Mahindra and Sons
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Tech Mahindra
Tech Mahindra, the country’s fifth largest software exporter, said it has acquired the U.K.-based The BIO Agency (BIO), which specialises in digital transformation across sectors such as retail, financial and travel.
- The acquisition was in an all-cash deal for an enterprise value of up to 45 million pounds.
- The payment of 22 million pounds and the surplus cash (of 5 million pounds) will be made upfront and the balance as deferred payments based on company performance
- Tech Mahindra will acquire 100 per cent of shares in BPO. The closing date of the transaction is expected to take place in the first week of July 2016
- The BIO Agency posted revenue of 12.5 million pounds during the fiscal year 2015-16 compared with 7.4 million pounds the previous year, according to the filing.