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Capita: Restructuring
Capita is strategically reshaping its business with intensified focus on public sector work (81% of revenue), divesting private sector contact centre business, and maintaining cost savings targets across 2026-2027. Activist investor Oasis Management now holds >15% stake as largest shareholder.
Source: Sharecafe AU markets
The leadership read
Restructuring typically reshapes the sector leadership bench strength toward transformation and turnaround capability.
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