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NIIT (USA), Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary company of NIIT Learning Systems Limited (“NIIT MTS”, “Company”) has acquired 100% equity shareholding of SweetRush (the “Acquisition”).
The transaction is part of NIIT MTS’ stated strategy to drive growth through investments for building new capabilities, geographic expansion and penetrating attractive customer segments. 

The transaction brings together SweetRush’s custom, AI-enabled, human-centered learning experience design with NIIT’s global managed learning scale. SweetRush is recognized for award-winning strategic learning interventions and custom learning solutions, including certification-oriented content and a growing talent solutions capability, while NIIT brings a comprehensive, AI-enabled Managed Learning Services platform serving Global 1000 enterprises, enabling clients to optimize learning investments with measurable outcomes.

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•	An expanded services portfolio, including strategic learning interventions, certification solutions, and talent solutions, positioned to drive wallet share expansion across enterprise, association, and not-for-profit client segments.
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NIIT (USA), Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary company of NIIT Learning Systems Limited (“NIIT MTS”, “Company”) has acquired 100% equity shareholding of SweetRush (the “Acquisition”).

The transaction is part of NIIT MTS’ stated strategy to drive growth through investments for building new capabilities, geographic expansion and penetrating attractive customer segments. 

The transaction brings together SweetRush’s custom, AI-enabled, human-centered learning experience design with NIIT’s global managed learning scale. SweetRush is recognized for award-winning strategic learning interventions and custom learning solutions, including certification-oriented content and a growing talent solutions capability, while NIIT brings a comprehensive, AI-enabled Managed Learning Services platform serving Global 1000 enterprises, enabling clients to optimize learning investments with measurable outcomes.

The acquisition supports NIIT MTS’ growth strategy through:
•	An expanded services portfolio, including strategic learning interventions, certification solutions, and talent solutions, positioned to drive wallet share expansion across enterprise, association, and not-for-profit client segments.
•	The opportunity to convert project-based relationships into longer-duration, annuity-like managed learning engagements, by extending NIIT’s broader Managed Learning Services platform to SweetRush’s client base.

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