The mid-sized IT company, which will come out with over Rs 1,200-crore IPO on July 11, said it would be interested in buys in the US, Europe or even Indian market.
"We are looking at the US and European markets predominantly as the acquisition has to cater to that market by selling to our 250-plus customers. We will also look at Indian companies that serve customers in the US and Europe," Sanjay Jalona, CEO and MD of Larsen and Toubro Infotech said at a conference.
"Acquisition is an integral part of a services company as it helps to further strengthen the offerings. Also, innovation is happening in pockets of excellence," he said.
The IPO comprises an offer-for-sale of up to 1.75 crore equity shares by L&T Ltd. It constitutes 10.3 per cent of the post offer paid-up equity share capital of the company.
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The IPO proceeds will not accrue to L&T Infotech as this is an offer for sale. The company further said it can utilise internal resources to fund acquisitions, can borrow from the market, or may even go for a primary issue in case of a sizable acquisition in future.
In October 2014, the company acquired ISRC from Otis Elevator Company US and Otis Elevator Company (India), units of United Technologies Corporation. ISRC was a provider of software development work for Otis group companies.
L&T Infotech, part of diversified Larsen & Toubro group, derives 69 per cent of global revenues from the US, 17 per cent from Europe (UK accounts for only 2 per cent), 5 per cent from India, and the balance from the rest of the world.
Asked if the Britain's exit from the European Union could impact the business prospects, he said, "There will be no impact of Brexit on us, as the UK market accounts for only two per cent of our revenue."
The company works with 258 clients, including 49 Fortune 500 companies. It has 44 sales offices and 22 delivery centres worldwide, as per the company's latest annual report.