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WNS (NYSE: WNS), a digital-led business transformation and services company, has announced the appointment of Sylvie Ouziel to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2025. Ouziel will also join the Company's Audit Committee.

With over 30 years of experience in technology-led global services, Ouziel is currently CEO and co-founder of Blue Bridge, an AI-augmented system integration company. Her previous roles include CEO of Shared Platforms at Publicis Groupe, International President at Envision Digital, and Global CEO of Allianz Assistance. She also served as Global COO of Management Consulting at Accenture for 20 years.

Tim Main, WNS' Chairman, highlighted Ouziel's transformational leadership in technology services and AI as valuable assets for helping WNS create value through data, digital, and domain expertise.

WNS Holdings (NYSE: WNS) has acquired Kipi.ai, a leader in data modernization and AI-driven transformation for the Snowflake AI Data Cloud, from Seroda Ventures. This marks Seroda's second successful exit in two-and-a-half years.

Kipi.ai has established itself as one of the world's fastest-growing Snowflake pure-play services providers, bringing significant capabilities to WNS including:

• Status as a Snowflake Elite Partner
• 600+ SnowPro Certifications
• 250+ Proprietary Accelerators & Solutions in AI, ML, and Generative AI
• 600+ Global Employees, including 450+ specialized technical staff

The acquisition strengthens WNS's AI and data capabilities, enabling enhanced delivery of advanced data and analytics solutions to global clients. Canaccord Genuity served as the investment bank advisor for the transaction.

Kipi.ai, a data modernization and AI solutions leader for Snowflake platform, has joined WNS Holdings (NYSE: WNS) to enhance its global expansion capabilities. Kipi.ai will maintain its Snowflake-first strategy as an Elite Snowflake Partner while leveraging WNS's global network.

Key highlights of Kipi.ai include:

• 600+ global employees with 450+ data specialists
• 250+ proprietary accelerators and AI solutions
• 600+ SnowPro certifications

The integration aims to strengthen AI/ML capabilities, expand global reach, and enhance Snowflake-powered solutions while maintaining current leadership and operational structure. This marks Seroda Ventures' second successful strategic exit in under 2.5 years.

WNS Holdings (NYSE: WNS) has acquired Kipi.ai, a leader in data modernization and AI-driven transformation for the Snowflake AI Data Cloud, from Seroda Ventures. This marks Seroda's second successful exit in two-and-a-half years.

Kipi.ai brings significant capabilities to WNS, including:

• Elite Snowflake Partnership status
• 600+ SnowPro Certifications
• 250+ Proprietary Accelerators & Solutions in AI, ML, and Generative AI
• 600+ Global Employees, including 450+ specialized data professionals

The acquisition strengthens WNS's AI and data capabilities, enabling enhanced delivery of advanced data and analytics solutions to global clients. Kipi.ai was advised by Canaccord Genuity in the transaction.

WNS Holdings (NYSE: WNS) has announced the acquisition of Kipi.ai, a Houston-based data modernization and democratization services company specializing in the Snowflake platform. Founded in 2021, Kipi.ai brings significant capabilities with approximately 600 SnowPro certifications and over 250 proprietary solutions leveraging AI, ML, and advanced analytics.

Kipi.ai's workforce includes more than 600 global employees, with over 450 specialized in data engineering, solutions architecture, data science, and business analysis. The company primarily serves US clients across Banking/Financial Services, Insurance, Manufacturing/Retail, High Tech/Professional Services, and Healthcare/Life Sciences sectors.

The acquisition is expected to contribute approximately 2% to WNS' revenue less repair payments in fiscal 2026 and be neutral to adjusted diluted earnings per share. The deal aims to enhance WNS' Analytics and AI practice, combining domain expertise with scalable AI solutions to drive decision intelligence and create new revenue streams.

WNS (Holdings) (NYSE: WNS), a digital-led business transformation partner, has been recognized as a 'Leader' in ISG's 2024 Provider LensTM report for Advanced Analytics and AI Services. This recognition spans the US and Europe, specifically in the Specialist segment for Data Science and AI Services, Data Modernization Services, and Advanced BI and Reporting Modernization Services.

ISG highlighted WNS' AI and Gen AI-driven investments, process innovation, and strong governance as key differentiators. WNS' comprehensive analytics service portfolio and data engineering capabilities were also noted. Key strengths include decentralized data ownership, real-time data capture, and enterprise-wide data asset utilization.

In the Advanced BI and Reporting Modernization Services category, WNS was praised for its geospatial data visualization, comprehensive data integration, and proprietary tools for data reporting and visualization. The company’s adaptive data storytelling, Gen AI integration, and focus on data democratization were also recognized.

WNS' Group CEO, Keshav R. Murugesh, emphasized the company's commitment to leveraging advanced analytics and AI to create market differentiation. ISG analysts highlighted WNS Analytics' role in enhancing insight efficiency and precision through AI integration.

WNS (Holdings) (NYSE: WNS), a digital-led business transformation and services partner, has been recognized as a ‘Leader’ in ISG’s 2024 Provider LensTM Insurance Services Quadrant Report. The report highlights WNS' strengths in Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance BPO Services, Life and Retirement (L&R) Insurance BPO Services, and L&R Insurance TPA Services across North America, Europe, and Australia/New Zealand.

ISG praised WNS for its deep industry expertise, innovative solutions, and digital capabilities, including its Unified Analytics Platform, subrogation-as-a-service solution, and Digital Workbench. WNS' digital-first solutions and global expertise in L&R were also highlighted as key strengths.

WNS' platform-based, integrated business process management-as-a-service model was noted for its ability to mitigate risk, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience. The company’s Actuarial CoE offers a comprehensive range of actuarial services.

WNS collaborates with over 70 global insurers, managing over 30 million claims transactions annually and $13 billion in claims spend. The company’s digital solutions improve risk mitigation, reduce indemnity spending, and enhance customer experience.

WNS Holdings (NYSE: WNS) has announced a strategic multi-year engagement with Apollo, an insurance group at Lloyd's of London. WNS will power Apollo's 'Fast Start' strategic partner syndicate program, providing comprehensive technology and business services for new Lloyd's market entrants.

The partnership encompasses end-to-end insurance and finance administration services, controls management, and management reporting. WNS will leverage its deep domain expertise in insurance and the Lloyd's market to help Apollo accelerate the launch of new syndicates and provide a flexible, scalable operating model.

With WNS supporting over 70 global insurers and having established expertise with over 10 Lloyd's and London market clients, this collaboration aims to enhance operations, deliver data-led insights, improve customer experiences, and ensure regulatory compliance for Apollo's syndicate clients.

WNS Holdings has reported its fiscal 2025 third quarter results with revenue of $333.0 million, showing a 2.1% year-over-year increase. The company's profit reached $48.6 million, up from $41.5 million in Q3 last year, with diluted earnings per share of $1.07.

Revenue less repair payments was $319.1 million, up 1.0% year-over-year. Growth was driven by new client additions and existing relationship expansions, but faced headwinds from the loss of a large Healthcare client and reduced online travel volumes. The company added 7 new clients and expanded 52 existing relationships.

WNS has revised its fiscal 2025 guidance, now expecting revenue less repair payments between $1,255-$1,271 million, representing a -2% to -1% change from fiscal 2024. Adjusted Net Income is projected to be between $205-$209 million, with adjusted diluted earnings per share forecasted at $4.46-$4.55.