Atos says Airbus flew off, no longer interested in infosec and big data biz

Airbus has withdrawn from negotiations to acquire Atos’ Big Data and Security (BDS) business, leading Atos to delay its 2023 earnings release while it evaluates strategic alternatives aligned with French sovereign interests. The news caused Atos’ share price to drop by about 20 percent, continuing a broader saga of restructuring efforts, failed divestments, and market pressure as the company manages heavy debt and considers the fate of its Tech Foundation and Eviden units.