TELEPERFORMANCE UNSP/ADR - TLPFY STOCK NEWS

Teleperformance has announced a voluntary cash and share offer for all shares in Majorel at €30 per share, totaling €3bn. Shareholders can opt for cash or exchange shares for Teleperformance shares at a ratio of 0.1382. Major shareholders Bertelsmann and Saham will tender their shares and elect to receive Teleperformance shares. The acquisition aligns with Teleperformance's Cube strategy, expanding its digital services footprint globally, forming a $12bn revenue leader. The transaction is expected to yield €100-150m in synergies and advance Teleperformance’s revenue goals by two years. Preliminary financing commitments of €2.05bn have been secured. Regulatory approvals are pending, with the offer expected to commence in 3-4 months.

Teleperformance reported first-quarter 2023 revenue of €2,006 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of +1.9% like-for-like and +2.2% as reported. Excluding the impact of Covid contracts, like-for-like growth was +8.6%. The company anticipates sustained growth for the year, revising targets upward without affecting net value creation. Growth is driven by strong momentum in financial services, social media, travel sectors, and government agencies. The EBITA margin target has been raised to around 16%. Despite external uncertainties, the firm sees positive effects from China's reopening and diversifying offshore operations.

Teleperformance has finalized an agreement focused on workers' rights in Colombia, signed with Ultraclaro and UNI Global Union. This agreement highlights Teleperformance's commitment to creating jobs in Colombia and fostering democratic labor relations. The company expresses gratitude to the Colombian Ministry of Labour for its role in achieving this agreement.

Teleperformance operates globally, serving major companies across diverse industries and reported consolidated revenue of €8,154 million (approx. US$8.6 billion) and a net profit of €645 million in 2022. Its shares are traded on the Euronext Paris and included in several key indices, signifying its stature in the market.

Teleperformance SE held its Combined General Meeting on April 13, 2023 in Paris, chaired by Daniel Julien, Chairman and CEO. Shareholders approved all resolutions, including the adoption of the 2022 financial statements and a dividend proposal of €3.85 per share, a notable increase of 16.7% from the previous year. The meeting also saw the renewal of three directors and the appointment of Varun Bery and Bhupender Singh, enhancing the Board's diversity. The voting exhibited a high level of shareholder participation with a quorum of 73.76%. This reflects Teleperformance's commitment to corporate governance and shareholder engagement.

As of March 31, 2023, Teleperformance reported a total of 59,120,842 shares in its capital and 60,361,999 gross voting rights. The company focuses on outsourcing digital integrated business services and boasts a workforce of over 410,000 employees across 91 countries. In 2022, Teleperformance achieved consolidated revenue of €8,154 million (approximately US$8.6 billion) and a net profit of €645 million. The company's stock is traded on Euronext Paris and is part of prestigious indices such as CAC 40 and MSCI Global Standard. Teleperformance is committed to corporate social responsibility, evident from its inclusion in multiple ESG indexes, enhancing its market reputation.

Teleperformance, a leader in outsourced digital services, has met its 2026 goal of reducing carbon emissions per full-time employee by 49% since 2019. Following this achievement, the company plans to establish new aggressive carbon targets later this year. The reduction included 15% in 2021 and 9% in 2022, primarily due to its Cloud Campus remote work model, which supports clients globally. By 2022, Teleperformance also sourced 28% of its energy from renewable sources, with a 7% decline in per-employee emissions from electricity consumption.