Infosys to acquire Optimum Healthcare IT for up to $465M

Infosys (INFY) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Optimum Healthcare IT, a healthcare digital transformation and consulting firm “recognized for helping provider organizations drive large-scale transformation.” The company stated: “The acquisition of Optimum Healthcare IT underscores Infosys’ commitment to strengthening its healthcare capabilities, particularly in collaboration with health systems and provider organizations to deliver measurable outcomes across complex clinical and operational environments. Optimum Healthcare IT brings deep provider-domain expertise and a proven delivery model – making it a strong strategic fit for Infosys’ scale and healthcare growth strategy. This investment significantly enhances Infosys’ presence in the provider segment, adding new clients and relationships, expanding technology capabilities, and creating synergies across new buying centers.” The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of FY 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and completion of closing conditions. The cost of acquisition or the price at which the shares are acquired is up to $465M, including upfront and earnouts, excluding management incentives, and retention bonus, the company noted in a regulatory filing.