Coforge Share Price Surges on $2.35 Billion Encora Acquisition Deal

On December 26, 2025, Coforge confirmed that it would acquire Encora, a US-based AI and digital engineering company, in an all-stock transaction. The company will issue 93.8 million shares priced at ₹1,815.91 each, bringing the total implied transaction value to approximately ₹17,032 crore. 

The deal will result in Encora shareholders owning about 21.25% of Coforge's equity capital post-issue. Encora is being acquired at a revenue multiple of 3.9x EV/sales and nearly 21x EV/EBITDA, levels matching Coforge’s existing valuation metrics. 

Market Reaction and Share Performance 

Following the announcement, Coforge's share price rose over 2% during morning trade on December 29, 2025, reaching ₹1,711. This movement came after a 3-session decline, indicating a positive initial market response despite the earnings concerns linked to the acquisition. 

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Strategic Scope of the Acquisition 

Coforge stated that the acquisition is intended to enhance its engineering, cloud, and AI capabilities. Encora’s business focus in hi-tech and healthcare verticals aligns with Coforge’s aim to scale these segments. The leadership transition, integration of services, and retention of key talent have been earmarked as critical areas to monitor. 

Encora's Organic Growth and Valuation Indicators 

Over the last 2 years, Encora recorded an organic revenue growth range between 7% and 10%, which remains lower compared to Coforge’s performance. Despite this, the deal values Encora comparably to Coforge in terms of valuation multiples, raising attention over the acquisition’s pricing and potential earnings impact. 

Coforge Share Price Performance  

As of December 29, 2025, at 12:10 PM, Coforge share price on NSE was trading at ₹1,670.50 down by 0.17% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

Coforge’s acquisition of Encora marks a significant transaction valued at ₹17,032 crore. While the deal boosts its AI and digital engineering capacity, it also introduces an earnings dilution concern owing to the pricing and relative revenue performance of Encora. 

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