New Delhi, June 29 -- The Persistent Systems stock dropped 10% on Monday, hitting a 52-week low of Rs.4,312 following the acquisition of Munich-based digital engineering company Nagarro SE, its largest ever, for an enterprise value of €1.27 billion. Persistent has bought a 21% stake in Nagarro and intends to acquire a 100% stake through an open offer.

The all-cash transaction includes net debt of about €268 million, to be funded through bridge financing of €1.4 billion. The acquisition is expected to be earnings per share-accretive from the first year, excluding transaction costs.

The deal aligns with Persistent's long-stated goals of reducing exposure to the US market (81% of revenue mix), reaching $5 billion revenue ...