ALTRAN acquired by CAPGEMINI

Orange SA has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of SecureLink, executing a major cross-border corporate buyout within the European digital infrastructure sector. The acquisition thesis represents a strategic consolidation play designed to transform Orange into a pan-European leader within the highly fragmented managed security services market. By fully integrating SecureLink, Orange achieves a major geographic expansion, establishing an immediate, large-scale operational footprint across critical Northern European territories where the target holds a strong local presence. The post-closing strategic rationale focuses on leveraging the target's technical expertise to broaden Orange's specialized cybersecurity architecture. The combined corporate entity will deliver an integrated, end-to-end product pipeline—encompassing advanced risk consulting, hardware and software solution provisioning, continuous infrastructure maintenance, and 24/7 security operations center (SOC) assistance.

3i Group has acquired a substantial majority stake in Evernex from Carlyle Europe Technology Partners (CETP). 3i pre-empted a planned auction process, having tracked the asset for over two years. The deal supports the management team, led by CEO Stanislas Pilot, in continuing their international buy-and-build strategy and diversifying their service offerings.

Thales successfully executed the acquisition of Gemalto, a premier specialist in digital identity and security. This strategic combination, finalized over a rapid fifteen-month period, culminates in the creation of an entity with a formidable global workforce of approximately 80,000 employees. The structural mechanics of the deal established a robust foundation for the acquiring entity to fully integrate expansive operations and specialized cybersecurity frameworks into its broader organizational matrix. The strategic rationale underpinning this acquisition is deeply rooted in the ambition to forge an absolute global leader in digital identity and security. By absorbing an unparalleled portfolio of biometrics and data protection capabilities, the organization significantly augments its technological arsenal. This synergy directly addresses the escalating global demand for secure solutions across vital infrastructure sectors, enabling comprehensive mastery over critical decision chains in domains ranging from drone traffic management to highly sensitive financial transactions. Furthermore, the integration bolsters the combined entity's innovation engine, supported by a substantial research and development allocation of one billion euros, thereby accelerating advancements in artificial intelligence, big data, and connected devices.

CGI has successfully completed the acquisition of Acando AB, a leading Northern European consultancy specializing in management and digital services. This strategic transaction significantly expands the organization's technical capacity and operational density in key European markets, particularly within Sweden, Norway, and Germany. The rationale for the move centers on the integration of specialized strategic consulting and system integration capabilities, which complement the group’s existing portfolio of end-to-end digital transformation solutions. By incorporating a highly skilled workforce across metropolitan hubs like Stockholm and Hamburg, the organization reinforces its expertise in mission-critical industries such as manufacturing and retail. The partnership is designed to leverage a strong cultural compatibility and a shared focus on customer satisfaction to drive regional growth and capture additional market share in the European IT services landscape. This integration allows the group to offer enhanced innovation-led services while maintaining its localized delivery model. The acquisition marks a significant step in the group’s expansion strategy, positioning it as a dominant player in the Northern European technical services market.

Infodis, a French digital services company (ESN) specializing in IT outsourcing and infrastructure management, has entered its second LBO cycle. LBO France has acquired a 65% majority stake in the group, facilitating the exit of Ciclad, which had supported the company�s initial development phase.

The acquisition of Imperva by Thoma Bravo represents a significant consolidation move within the cybersecurity software sector. By taking the company private, Thoma Bravo aims to provide Imperva with a stable, flexible ownership structure that allows for an unconstrained focus on long-term strategic execution and profitable growth. The transaction structure reflects a strategic alignment between the private equity firm’s operational expertise in the software sector and Imperva’s position as a market-leading provider of data and application security. This move enables the combined entities to accelerate investment in product innovation and market expansion, free from the immediate pressures of public market quarterly reporting. The partnership is designed to strengthen Imperva's competitive advantage in the cybersecurity landscape, allowing the management team to execute on an accelerated roadmap while leveraging the investor’s extensive operational best practices to optimize performance.

The group has successfully completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Soft Computing to establish market leadership in data marketing services within the French region. This strategic integration follows a multi-stage process, beginning with the purchase of a majority block from the founders, followed by a simplified mandatory tender offer and a planned compulsory buyout to delist the entity. The rationale for the move centers on reinforcing the group's technical expertise across the entire data value chain, specifically targeting the intersection of marketing automation and customer experience. By absorbing this specialized platform, the organization bolsters its ability to support the large-scale digital transformation initiatives of its diverse corporate client base. The partnership allows for significant operational synergies by combining the target’s deep expertise in data science and CRM with the group’s global scale and creative reach. This integration consolidates the group’s position as a primary partner for organizations seeking to navigate complex consumer data environments, establishing a robust technical foundation for future growth in the digital services landscape.

Scalian, a leading European engineering and management consulting firm, has entered a new strategic cycle following a majority investment by Cobepa. The transaction, finalized in 2019, sees the Brussels and New York-based investment firm succeed Andera Partners, which remains an investor alongside the management team led by President Yvan Chabanne.

The transaction involves the 100% acquisition of RedSocks Security BV by Bitdefender, aimed at integrating advanced network security capabilities into the existing platform architecture. By acquiring the company, the acquirer strengthens its position by incorporating specialized behavior analytics and threat intelligence technologies into its GravityZone portfolio. This move allows the firm to extend its service offering beyond traditional endpoint protection, addressing a critical market need for more holistic, multi-layered security architectures that detect anomalies in real-time. The acquisition serves as a key pillar in the firm's broader M&A strategy, designed to accelerate go-to-market traction in Europe and enhance the overall value proposition for existing customers. Post-acquisition, the integration of the target’s technological assets and specialized team is expected to facilitate a significant upgrade in defensive capabilities against sophisticated, high-profile breaches.

CYBER1 has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Infonet. The acquisition aligns with CYBER1’s overarching strategy to scale its enterprise product offering within emerging high-growth territories. By integrating Infonet, CYBER1 gains a market-leading position in Turkey, access to a deep network of business development professionals, and a robust client base of over 2,000 customers. The deal offers significant revenue synergy potential through cross-selling of the combined group's broader security portfolio and leveraging the high level of technical expertise present within the Turkish IT market.