Thales Outflanks Atos with Surprise Bid for Gemalto

The video discusses the unsolicited attempt to acquire the Dutch cybersecurity provider Gemalto by a French specialist, who outbid a rival with a €4.76 billion offer. Gemalto faced challenges transitioning from hardware to software, losing market share in the process. This made them vulnerable to a hostile takeover, which they initially resisted due to undervaluation concerns. However, a higher offer led to the approval of the acquisition.

What was the value of the successful bid made by the French company to acquire Gemalto?

• €3.5 billion

• €4.2 billion

• €4.76 billion

• €5.2 billion

What technological shift has posed a challenge for Gemalto?

• Move from cloud to local storage

• Transition from digital to analog systems

• Shift from hardware to software

• Adoption of blockchain technology

Which market did Gemalto struggle with due to slow adoption of new technology?

• African telecommunications

• U.S. bank cards with chips

• Asian banking sector

• European smartphone market

What was the initial offer per share that Gemalto rejected?

• €48

• €50

• €46

• €51

What was the final offer per share that Gemalto accepted?

• €50

• €49

• €52

• €51