NIIT Learning acquires Bluewater Learning in deal valued up to $17.6 million

NIIT Learning Systems Limited said it has acquired 100% of Bluewater Learning, LLC through its wholly owned subsidiary NIIT (USA), Inc. The acquisition is completed. Aggregate consideration is up to USD 17.6 million, including performance-based earnouts over the next five years, subject to customary adjustments under the definitive agreements.

Bluewater, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, combines strategic advisory, technology solutions and ongoing operations for learning and talent projects. The company says it has served more than 1,100 clients and completed more than 5,000 projects. It has partnerships with Cornerstone and Docebo.

NIIT Learning said the deal expands its HCM technology advisory, integration and managed services capabilities. The combined organization has a bench of 210 certified HCM consulting and implementation professionals. Chief Executive Sapnesh Lalla said the companies together offer large enterprises a global, specialist partner for AI-driven talent transformation.