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PRESENTATION OF THE GROUP AND ITS ACTIVITIES
1.5 A solid performance in 2016, reflecting further maturity of the Group
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Registration Document 2016 — Capgemini
maturity of the Group
A solid performance in 2016, reflecting further
1.5
free cash flow of €1,071 million, up 31% on 2015.
compared to 2015. In addition, the Group generated an organic
margin, which reached 11.5%, for an increase of 90 basis points
compared to 2015. The Group also improved the operating
Capgemini’s strong performance in 2016, and particularly its
revenue of €12,539 million, representing an increase of +7,9%
financial year, the results show continued growth with sales
transformations carried out in recent
years.Asof the end of the
organic free cash flow generation, attests the success of the
in terms of revenue, accounting for 30% of overall sales revenue.
clients on-board contributed considerable assets to Capgemini, all
realized in 2016. Successfully bringing the IGATE teams and
services, cemented its place as the most important Group region
more than 8%. North America, the world’s largest market for IT
sales revenue from the fifteen main IGATE clients increased by
under the umbrella of a single brand. For the year as a whole, the
The synergies predicted during the acquisition of IGATE were
and to integrate a very strong customer culture that has further
allowed us to enrich our portfolio with new reference accounts
the Financial Services and Industry sectors. In 2016, IGATE also
ITOPS "as a service" platforms.
P&ES (Product & Engineering Services) in Digital Manufacturing or
provided us with a few assets to accelerate our growth, such as
reinforced the core of our business model. Finally, IGATE has
the Group the opportunity to strengthen its sectoral expertise in
IGATE - a true catalyst for our growth. This integration has given
In 2016, our positions were reinforced thanks to the integration of
strategic partner for these clients is further strengthened.
and the provision of innovative services. Our position as a
based on a high level of service, strong customer relationships
2016. These major accounts have experienced remarkable growth
Our key account management program continued to bear fruit in
2015, the Group has improved its competitive position, largely
Driven by the creation of a Corporate Competitiveness Division in
global production centers.
automation. Today, over 56% of Group employees work in our
through efforts made in the areas of industrialization and
increase of 29%) for 2016.
lines accounted for nearly 30% of overall Capgemini revenue (an
where innovation truly counts. Our
Digital and Cloud
business
The Group has also made considerable progress in the sectors
Rapid growth in Digital and Cloud
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exceeded 29% compared to the previous year.
for nearly 30% of Capgemini’s total revenue and their growth
and increased in 2016.
Digital and Cloud
activities now account
The strong acceleration in the
Digital and Cloud
sectors continued
combination of business lines, particularly in consulting and
a quick return on investment. Capgemini has the perfect
In this area, clients expect a comprehensive range of services and
we are in the perfect position to harness the potential of Digital.
understand how to apply innovation. All of these factors mean that
in-depth knowledge of our clients’ business challenges and
applications services. We have technology in our DNA, an
Capgemini Consulting was recognized by independent analyst
as the partner of choice for their Digital transformation. In 2016,
In fact, each year companies are increasingly viewing the Group
and the scope of its Digital transformation consulting capabilities.
ALM Intelligence as a “global digital expert” based on its expertise
the Digital sector. First, the
Digital Customer Experience
service,
Since 2014, the Group has launched several global service lines in
decision-making processes. Finally, the
Cybersecurity
service —
make sense of vast amounts of data, simplifying their
Then in 2015, the
Insights & Data
service, which allows clients to
which helps companies define their Digital customer strategy.
systems, data, their integrity, and connected devices.
vital for any Digital transformation — to protect IT and industrial
5 continents.
transformation capabilities with solutions based around innovation,
2012 in New York also strengthened our strategy and Digital
companies. The acquisitions of Oinio in Munich and Fahrenheit
range of high added value services, to meet the new needs of
Francisco also helps to make Capgemini a leader in innovation on
Innovation, with new openings in London, Mumbai and San
of the Applied Innovation Exchange, or Centers of Applied
business transformation and customer experience. The expansion
In 2016, the
Digital Manufacturing
service line complemented this
Alto, to accelerate our digital transformation offer.
North America of Idean, a digital design company based in Palo
At the beginning of 2017, we also announced the acquisition in
management, as well as preventive and predictive maintenance.
include: a shorter product development cycle and remote asset
the worldwide network of associated production centers. In the
ranges by adding to their service lines and gradually consolidating
In 2017, Capgemini will accelerate the development of our Digital
creating exciting opportunities for optimization. Some examples
digitalization of industrial processes with the Internet of Things is
industries, such as telecommunications, the convergence of the
manufacturing industry, as well as in other heavily asset based
Transportation sectors.
Industry, Automotive, Consumer Products, Retail, Distribution and
better meet our client's specific needs in the Financial Services,
We have also boosted our
Digital and Cloud
sectoral offers to
While Capgemini is helping our clients to stand out from the crowd
methodologies, positioning, and assets:
differentiate itself within our industry through our
in the age of
Digital and Cloud
,
the Group also aims to