Australia (EN)

Understand ESOP 2022


ESOP 2022 is a secure, attractive and easy to subscribe offer.

By Subscribing to ESOP 2022 :

  • You will subscribe for units in the ESOP Classic 2022 compartment of the ESOP FCPE, which is invested in Capgemini shares1.
  • Your employer grants you a Stock Appreciation Right (SAR) for each unit subscribed.

1 Capgemini shares are denominated in euro. If applicable, the amount of your personal contribution in this plan will therefore be converted into euro by application of the exchange rate between the euro and your currency on November 2, 2022


What is a SAR?


The SAR is a commitment from your employer to pay you a cash bonus determined on a given date (December 15, 2027)2 based on the Capgemini share price performance over the holding period. The SAR mechanism enables you to get back at least your personal contribution in euro (before tax and social charges) and to benefit from a potential boost performance.

2 In certain exceptional cases, such as takeover bid on Capgemini, SARs can terminate before maturity.


Who is eligible for ESOP 2022?


To be eligible for ESOP 2022
, you must meet the following three criteria:

1. Be an employee of a Capgemini group company3. 2. Be employed by that company for at least one day between November 7 and 9, 2022 (inclusive). 3. On November 9, 2022, have been employed by Capgemini for at least three months, consecutive or otherwise, since January 1, 2021.

3 A company in which Capgemini holds a majority shareholding and which is a member of the International Group Savings Plan (IGSP).

How much can I invest?


The Capgemini group aims at enabling as many employees as possible to invest in ESOP 2022 by setting quite a low minimum subscription threshold, in respect of the legal investment limits.

Your personal contribution in ESOP 2022 is:
  • A minimum of $175.
  • A maximum of 2.5% of your estimated 2022 gross annual compensation (estimated when you subscribe).


How do I pay for my investment?


Payment method available in your country are described in the subscription tool online or subscription form or the document entitled Local Supplement.