Thales to acquire Gemalto for €51 per share

Thales and Gemalto reached an agreement for Thales to acquire all outstanding shares of Gemalto for €51 per share in cash, representing a 57% premium. The deal creates a global leader in digital security.

“The acquisition of Gemalto marks a key milestone in the implementation of Thales's strategy.”globenewswire.com

• 3 sources
• globenewswire.comThales and Gemalto create a world leader in digitalGEMALTO SADec 17, 2017
• cyberscoop.comThales acquires chip giant Gemalto in $5.6B all-cash deal - CyberScoopGreg OttoDec 18, 2017
• reuters.comThales agrees 4.8 billion euro Gemalto takeover, Atos throws in towelCyril AltmeyerDec 18, 2017

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