THALES Sopra Steria Group SA (ENXTPA:SOP) said on September 20, 2021 that it had not made any approach to rival ATOS SAS after media reported the company was targeting Atos for a potential takeover bid. “Naturally, Sopra Steria continually monitors developments in the sector and opportunities that may arise”, the company said in a statement. French BFM Business radio reported on September 20, 2021 on its website that Sopra Steria and defence group Thales S.A. (ENXTPA:HO) were eyeing Atos and also said French group Capgemini SE (ENXTPA:CAP) and Orange S.A. (ENXTPA:ORA) had also been looking at the IT company.
In a statement Thales said it “firmly denied rumours of an Atos acquisition by Thales". Sopra Steria said its strategy was built around an independent corporate plan focused on sustainable value creation for its stakeholders.
