Understand ESOP 2023

ESOP 2023 is a secure, attractive and easy to subscribe offer.


By subscribing to ESOP 2023:

  • You will purchase Capgemini shares1 with a 12.5% discount on the reference price and
  • Your employer grants you a Stock Appreciation Right (SAR) for each share purchase

1 Capgemini shares are denominated in euro. Thus, 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 10, 2023.


What is a SAR?

The SAR is a commitment from your employer to pay you a cash bonus determined on a given date (December 19, 2028)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 euros (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 2023?

To be eligible for ESOP 2023, you must meet the following three criteria:

1. Be an employee of a Capgemini group company.3 2. Be employed by that company for at least one day between November 13 and 15, 2023 (inclusive). 3. On November 15, 2023, have been employed by Capgemini for at least three months, consecutive or otherwise, since January 1, 2022.



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 2023 by setting quite a low minimum subscription threshold, in respect of the legal investment limits.

Your personal contribution in ESOP 2023 is:

  • A minimum of the aggregate subscription price for 2 shares, and
  • A maximum of 2.5% of your 2023 gross annual compensation estimated for 2023 (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.