The French state has made a confirmed bid for Atos’ Advanced Computing activities, excluding the Vision AI components. The transaction has an estimated value of 410 million euros.
Atos confirms in a press release that it has received a bid from the French state for the acquisition of its Advanced Computing division. This is not the first time the French state has made an offer, although no agreement was reached in time with the previous bid. Now it seems the IT giant is proceeding with the sale. Atos received a confirmed offer from the French state to acquire the Advanced Computing division of subsidiary Eviden, with an estimated value of 410 million euros.
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Atos Group announced that it has received a bid from the French state for the acquisition of its Advanced Computing division. This includes activities in High-Performance Computing (HPC), quantum technology, and enterprise AI applications. The acquisition price is 410 million euros, including 110 million euros in conditional earn-outs, depending on the results in 2025 and 2026.
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The Vision AI activities, which were previously part of the same business unit, are excluded from the deal. These components, including Ipsotek acquired in 2021, will remain with Eviden. They will be reorganized into a separate business unit focusing on AI, data, and security. The activities are involved in AI-driven video analysis, such as crowd management and visual quality control.
Expected completion in 2026
According to Atos, the transaction is expected to be completed in 2026. In the coming weeks, the involved parties aim to sign a binding agreement. The deal still requires approval from regulators and the involved employee representatives.
Atos’ Advanced Computing division is expected to generate revenue of approximately 800 million euros in 2025. The valuation of the spun-off activities was confirmed by an independent expert. Atos emphasizes that the financial plan until 2028, as presented during the Capital Markets Day, remains unchanged despite the intended spin-off.