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In order to make the most of Capgemini’s consulting and technology resources,
and especially to enable smaller countries to benefit from the expertise of
larger ones, Capgemini is organized around five large Strategic Business Units:
The Group operates in 34 countries, with four major regions or
countries generating almost 80% of its total revenues: North America accounted
for 30% of revenues in 2003, followed by France, the Group’s historic market,
with 18%, the United Kingdom with 18%, and the Benelux countries with 13%.
The Group’s operations are conducted through 153 consolidated
subsidiaries. These subsidiaries are brought together into eight operational
“geographies.” The graph below illustrates their relative contributions in 2002
and 2003. Further to Cap Gemini S.A.’s acquisition of Cisco Systems’ 4.84%
minority stake in Cap Gemini Telecom S.A., this company was wholly owned at
December 31, 2003. The Group therefore held 100% of all of its major
subsidiaries except for Transiciel in which it had a 93.3% stake at December
31, 2003 (raised to 96.71% at the close of the extended offer period). In
addition to its operating subsidiaries, Cap Gemini S.A. wholly owns:
- two real-estate companies, one of which owns the Group’s corporate
headquarters on Place de l’ Etoile in Paris and the other which owns the site
of the Group’s former university campus in Behoust, west of Paris,
- one limited liability company, which owns the Group’s new international
training facility in Gouvieux, 40km north of Paris, which opened in early 2003.
The Board of Directors of Cap Gemini S.A., the parent company,
defines the strategic objectives for the Group and oversees their fulfillment.
In its role as a shareholder, Cap Gemini S.A. contributes to the financing of
its subsidiaries either in the form of equity or by providing loans or
guarantees. Finally, the parent company allows its subsidiaries to use its
brands and methodologies (including “Deliver”), for which it receives royalties
which amounted to €125 million in 2003 and €159 million in 2002.
Geography wise Relative
Contributions
Simplified legal structure
Since January 1, 2004, the Group has been organized into 5 Strategic Business
Units:
• 3 geographical units: North America, Northern Europe & Asia-Pacific and
Central Europe & Southern Europe
• 2 business units: the Outsourcing SBU which operates in the UK, France, the
Netherlands and Germany; and the local professional services SBU made up of
Sogeti/Transiciel.
Rightshore
Capgemini created a concept known as Rightshore. This means that it will
provide its clients with the most ideal combination of quality, cost and
delivery options through a network of worldwide centers.
The Sector Approach
Capgemini’s industry experience combines the knowledge of our people,
industry-specific thought leaders, and specialized teams of seasoned
professionals organised within eight sectors:
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Automotive
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Energy, Utilities & Chemicals
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Financial Services
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Healthcare
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Life Sciences
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Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution
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Public
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Telecom, Media and Entertainment
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