TCS Completes Acquisition of Coastal Cloud Holdings, LLC on January 14, 2026
Tata Consultancy Services completed its acquisition of 100% equity in Coastal Cloud Holdings, LLC on January 14, 2026, through a structured transaction involving merger and direct acquisition components. Coastal Cloud, with USD 141.00 million turnover in LTM September 2025, operates in advisory and AI services, bringing four additional subsidiaries under TCS's indirect ownership.

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Tata Consultancy Services has successfully completed its acquisition of Coastal Cloud Holdings, LLC on January 14, 2026, marking a significant expansion in its advisory and AI services capabilities. The IT services giant disclosed the completion under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.
Acquisition Structure and Details
The acquisition was executed through a carefully structured two-part transaction to secure 100% equity interest in Coastal Cloud Holdings, LLC. The company employed a strategic approach involving both merger and direct acquisition components.
| Component | Details | Equity Interest |
|---|---|---|
| Merger Transaction | Trident LE, LLC merged with Coastal Cloud | 86% |
| Direct Acquisition | TCS North America acquired remaining stake through SCP V-B Blocker III LLC | 14% |
| Total Ownership | Combined transaction result | 100% |
The first component involved Trident LE, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ListEngage Midco, LLC, merging with Coastal Cloud, with Coastal Cloud continuing as the surviving entity. The second part saw TCS North America Corporation acquiring the remaining 14% equity interest through the acquisition of 100% equity in SCP V-B Blocker III LLC.
Target Company Profile
Coastal Cloud Holdings, LLC operates in the advisory and AI services sector, focusing on IT and IT-enabled services. The company has demonstrated strong financial performance with consistent revenue growth.
| Financial Metric | Period | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Turnover | CY24 | USD 132.00 million |
| Latest Turnover | LTM September 2025 | USD 141.00 million |
| Business Focus | Primary | Advisory and AI services, IT and IT Enabled Services |
Strategic Rationale and Impact
The acquisition serves to rationalize the group structure of Tata Consultancy Services while expanding its service portfolio in the growing AI and advisory services market. The transaction will result in Coastal Cloud's three subsidiaries in the USA and one subsidiary in Canada becoming indirect subsidiaries of TCS.
Transaction Compliance
The acquisition does not fall within the scope of related party transactions, and the promoter, promoter group, or group companies have no interest in SCP V-B Blocker III LLC. SCP Blocker, formed on May 13, 2020, operates solely as a holding entity for the 14% equity interest in Coastal Cloud without any independent operations or assets.
Regulatory Disclosure
TCS filed the completion disclosure through Company Secretary Yashaswin Sheth, referencing previous communications dated December 10, 2025, and December 16, 2025, regarding the acquisition announcement. The transaction details are available on the company's official website at www.tcs.com for stakeholder reference.
Historical Stock Returns for Tata Consultancy Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -2.31% | -1.94% | -0.87% | -2.25% | -25.60% | +1.06% |













































