Thales Intends to Buy Gemalto to Create Leader in Digital Security
Thales has agreed to acquire Gemalto in an all-cash deal valuing the latter firm at EUR 4.8 billion, with the aim of creating a world leader in digital security. The offer, which values Gemalto at EUR 51 per share (a 57% premium to the Dec. 8 closing price), was recommended by the board of directors and expected to close in the second half of 2018. Although we do not believe the bid price to be excessive and do foresee continued strong growth of the digital identity, e-payment services, and acce...Thales is an electronics and systems group, serving defense, aeronautics, transport, space and security markets. Co.'s operations can be divided into four operating segments: Aerospace (Avionics, Space), Transportation (Ground Transport Systems), Defence & Security (Secure Communications & Information Systems Land and Air Systems, Defence Mission Systems), and DCNS. Co. designs and delivers systems for all four environments: air, land, sea and space. These systems detect and assess threats, manage information, support command decisions and control engagements through to threat neutralization. Co. is active in ground transportation; air transport; navigation systems.
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