NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CI&T (NYSE: CINT), a global digital specialist, announces today, as a complement to the market announcement of August 16, 2022, the completion of the acquisition of Transpire Technology Pty Ltd ("Transpire"), an award-winning digital product agency based in Australia.

The purchase price for the acquisition was AUD 23.4 million (USD 16.4 million), which is subject to customary adjustments, such as changes in working capital and net debt position.

With this acquisition, CI&T will accelerate its growth in Australia and the APAC region. Transpire adds around 100 digital specialists with a solid design-led, mobile-first and cloud-native approach. Headquartered in Melbourne, Transpire has been the trusted technology partner of some of Australia’s most innovative organizations, including Vodafone, Virgin Australia and ASX200 listed companies. Transpire recorded AUD 15.5 million (USD 10.9 million) in net revenue in its fiscal year ended in June 2022.

About CI&T

CI&T (NYSE:CINT) is a global digital specialist, a partner in digital transformation for 100+ large enterprises and fast growth clients. As digital natives, CI&T brings a 27-year track record of accelerating business impact through complete and scalable digital solutions. With a global presence in nine countries with a nearshore delivery model, CI&T provides strategy, data science, design, and engineering, unlocking top-line growth, improving customer experience and driving operational efficiency. Recognized by Forrester as a Leader in Modern Application Development Services, CI&T is the Employer of Choice for more than 6,700 professionals.

About Transpire

Transpire is a technology consultancy based in Melbourne, Australia. It designs & builds digital experiences that transform & inspire — helping clients to solve complex problems, delighting users, and improving people’s lives through technology. Transpire is on a mission to weave humanity into technology. Transpire believes that everybody has the right to benefit from the digital experiences Transpire helps create. That is why Transpire champions Universal Design, Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion, and being a socially progressive & responsible company. Since 2009 Transpire has been trusted by some of Australia’s most innovative organizations to be their strategic technology partner and deliver their digital vision.

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Contacts

Investor Relations Contact: Eduardo Galvão investors@ciandt.com

Media Relations Contact Zella Panossian ciandt@illumepr.com

Caroline Shawyer caroline@prgroup.com.au