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Coforge - Encora

Waiver
Approved

Stage

Waiver application

Waiver Application Date

21/01/2026

Determination Published

13/02/2026 (23 cal / 16 bus. days)

Determination

Approved

Acquirers

Coforge Limited

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Encora Holdco Limited

Al Altius Parent (Cayman) Limited

Targets

Encora US Holdco, Inc

Encora Holdings Limited

Other parties

Advent International, L.P.

Description

Coforge Limited (Coforge) proposes to acquire Encora US Holdco, Inc. and Encora Holdings Limited (together, Encora). As consideration, Encora Holdco Limited and AI Altius Parent (Cayman) Limited (together, the Sellers) propose to acquire a non-controlling, minority interest in Coforge.

Coforge is a global technology services and solutions provider based in India. Coforge offers a broad range of technology consultancy services and solutions to business customers. Coforge operates across 25 countries, including Australia.

Encora is a global digital engineering services company specialising in supplying a narrow subset of technology consultancy services and solutions to business customers (namely, software product development). Encora is based in the United States and operates across a number of countries globally, with a limited presence in Australia.

The Sellers are indirectly owned by private equity funds managed and/or advised by Advent International, L.P. and/or its affiliates (Advent).

Advent is a private equity investment firm based in the United States. Advent is focused on equity stakes and the management of investment funds in various sectors, including healthcare, industrial, technology, retail, consumer, and business and financial services.

Timeline & Events

  • Waiver application determination: Approved

    13/02/2026

  • Merger notified to ACCC

    21/01/2026