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 cash offer made for Gemalto and who made it?

What challenges has Gemalto faced in transitioning from hardware to software?

How did the management of Gemalto react to the announcement of the deal?

What factors contributed to Gemalto becoming a target for a hostile takeover?

What was the previous offer that Gemalto rejected before the new offer was made?