PARIS, Feb 1 – French IT firm Capgemini announces the sale of its U.S. subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, following scrutiny over a contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Pressure from French Officials
French lawmakers, including Finance Minister Roland Lescure, urge the company to clarify the ICE contract amid concerns about the agency’s tactics. These worries stem from the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota last month.
Capgemini states that U.S. legal constraints on federal contracts involving classified activities limit the group’s oversight of the subsidiary’s operations. This misalignment with corporate goals prompts the decision.
Divestment Details and Financial Impact
The divestment process begins immediately, though the company does not confirm a direct link to the ICE contract. Capgemini Government Solutions represents just 0.4 percent of the firm’s projected 2025 revenue and under 2 percent of its U.S. earnings.
CEO Aiman Ezzat reveals that the company recently learned the details of the December 2025 contract awarded by the Department of Homeland Security’s ICE division. U.S. security regulations bar access to classified information or technical operations related to such agreements.
Ezzat adds that Capgemini plans to examine the contract’s content, scope, and the subsidiary’s procurement processes to ensure compliance.
