1 november 2016
Press release: Accenture acquires Realworld OO Systems B.V.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Realworld OO Systems B.V., a Netherlands-based division of Realworld Holding B.V. that specializes in geographic information system (GIS) solutions.  These solutions help utilities digitize and optimize their electricity, water and natural gas networks. The transaction will expand Accenture’s end-to-end portfolio of smart grid services and accelerate its plans to grow digital consulting services in Europe.

For more info, see Accenture’s website and Realworld’s website.

7 september 2016
Press release: ICT completes acquisition of Nozhup

ICT Group (ICT) announces that today it has completed the purchase of 100% of the shares of Nozhup, a Dutch based industrial automation services provider. The purchase consideration comprised a cash payment and an amount in ICT shares. The share capital will be diluted with 443,058 shares.

With this acquisition ICT gains significant scale in its activities in the industrial automation market. At the same time it considerably widens ICT’s customer base in this market. Nozhup will immediately contribute to the profitability of ICT. On a full year basis the acquisition will substantially enhance the earnings per share.

12 juli 2016
Press release: ICT gains significant scale in industrial automation

ICT Group (ICT) announces that today it has signed a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the shares of Nozhup, a Dutch based industrial automation services provider. With the intended acquisition ICT gains significant scale in its activities in the industrial automation market. At the same time it considerably widens ICT’s customer base in this market. Nozhup will immediately contribute to the profitability of ICT. On a full year basis the acquisition will substantially enhance the earnings per share.

More info, see ICT website.