NSEAcquisition2d ago · 29 Oct 2026, 04:39 pm
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NIIT Learning Systems Limited · NIITMTS
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NIIT Learning Systems Limited has announced the acquisition of 100% membership interest in Bluewater Learning, LLC, a Texas-based company, by its wholly-owned overseas subsidiary NIIT (USA), Inc. for up to USD 17.6 million.
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Intimation about investment by NIIT (USA), Inc., a wholly owned overseas subsidiary of the Company, by way of acquisition of 100% membership interest in Bluewater Learning, LLC, a Texas based company.
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October 29, 2026
The Manager The Manager
BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex,
Dalal Street, Mumbai - 400 001 Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400 051
Sub: Outcome of the Board Meeting held on October 28, 2026, and concluded on
October 29, 2026
Ref.: Our earlier intimation dated October 22, 2026
Scrip Code: BSE - 543952; NSE - NIITMTS
Dear Sir,
We would like to inform that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on
October 28, 2026, and concluded on October 29, 2026, inter-alia, has approved the
investment by NIIT (USA), Inc., a wholly owned overseas subsidiary of the Company, by way
of acquisition of 100% membership interest in Bluewater Learning, LLC, a Texas based
company.
The details as required under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with SEBI
Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30,
2026 (‘SEBI Circular’), are enclosed in the Annexure A.
The Board Meeting commenced today at 2:00 P.M. (IST) and concluded at 3:43 P.M. (IST).
This is for your information.
Yours sincerely,
For NIIT Learning Systems Limited
Deepak Bansal
Company Secretary &
Compliance Officer
Encls.: a/a
Annexure A
Details as required under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015:
a) Name of the Target Entity, details in Bluewater Learning, LLC. (“Bluewater Learning”)
brief such as size, turnover etc.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Texas,
USA, Bluewater Learning is a specialist firm
focused on Human Capital Management (HCM)
learning technology.
Bluewater Learning provides HCM technology
consulting, implementation and managed
services across the learning technology lifecycle.
It has established partnerships with leading HCM
platforms in learning and talent technology,
including Cornerstone and Docebo.
For the twelve months ended September 30,
2026, the estimated turnover of Bluewater
Learning is USD 8.5 million.
b) Whether the acquisition/investment No
would fall within related party
transaction(s) and whether the
promoter / promoter group / group
companies have any interest in the
entity being acquired? If yes, nature
of interest and details thereof and
whether the same is done at “arm’s
length”.
c) Industry to which the Target Entity Corporate Learning & Development.
belongs.
d) Objects and effect of NIIT (USA), Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary
acquisition/investment (including but company of NIIT Learning Systems Limited
not limited to, disclosure of reasons (“NLSL”) has acquired 100% membership
for acquisition/ of, investment in the interest in Bluewater Learning (the
target entity, if the business is “Transaction”).
outside the main line of business of
the listed entity) The Transaction aligns with NLSL’s stated
strategy of driving growth through investments in
new capabilities, geographic expansion, and
penetration of attractive customer segments.
Bluewater Learning strengthens NLSL’s position
in the HCM Learning Tech ecosystem through its
consulting and implementation business, which is
a key transformation vector driving learning
transformation. Combined with NLSL's global
delivery capability and award-winning, AI-
powered managed training services, it gives
customers a single partner for end-to-end
transformation.
The combination also deepens and broadens our
partnerships across the learning and HCM
ecosystem, adding significant value for both
partners and clients.
e) Brief details of any governmental or No Government or Regulatory approval is
regulatory approvals required for the required for the acquisition.
acquisition/ investment.
f) Indicative time period for completion The Transaction has been completed.
of the acquisition/ investment.
g) Nature of consideration - whether Cash
cash consideration or share swap
and details of the same.
h) Cost of acquisition or the price at The aggregate Purchase Price is up to USD 17.6
which shares are acquired. million including earnout amount payable over
the next five years based on performance of the
Bluewater Learning. Payments are subject to
customary adjustments as per terms of definitive
agreements.
i) Percentage of shareholding / control 100% membership interest in Bluewater Learning
acquired and / or number of shares
acquired.
j) Brief background about the entity Bluewater Learning, incorporated in 2003 and
acquired in terms of product / line of headquartered in Texas, USA, is a specialist firm
business acquired, date of providing HCM learning technology consulting,
incorporation, history of last three implementation, integration, and managed
years turnover, country in which the services. It supports enterprises across the
acquired entity has presence and learning technology lifecycle and has established
any other significant information (in partnerships with leading learning and talent
brief). technology platforms.
Turnover for twelve months ending Sept 30, 2026
is USD 8.5 Mn (unaudited)
The turnover of Bluewater Learning for last three
years is given below (unaudited):
Financial Year ended Turnover
(in USD Mn)
December 31, 2025 6.2
December 31, 2024 6.1
December 31, 2023 7.5