EPAM Systems Acquires First Derivative
December 3, 2024
EPAM Systems completed the acquisition of First Derivative, a Northern Ireland–headquartered managed services and consulting firm focused on capital markets, bringing approximately 1,800 employees into EPAM. The deal strengthens EPAM’s AI, data and financial-services delivery capabilities across North America, Europe and APAC and closed after customary regulatory clearances (Stone Key Partners and Faegre Drinker served as advisors).
- Buyers
- EPAM Systems, Inc.
- Targets
- First Derivative
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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