"Atos completed the sale of Bull to the French State in a transaction valued at up to €404 million, which is less than previous offers due to exclusions of key units."
"The Advanced Computing assets include High-Performance Computing and Quantum units, which are strategically important for the state and expected to generate €700 million in revenue by 2025."
"Bull is optimistic about its future as an independent entity, emphasizing its ability to respond quickly to changes in the HPC, AI, and infrastructure markets."
"The French state is now the sole shareholder of Bull, which operates the only supercomputer manufacturing plant in Europe, located in Angers."
The French government has acquired the Advanced Computing assets of Atos, reviving the Bull brand in a deal worth up to €404 million. This transaction excludes Atos's zData and Vision AI units, reducing the initial offer. The acquired assets include High-Performance Computing, Quantum units, and AI divisions, which are crucial for the state and projected to generate €700 million in revenue by 2025. Bull aims to leverage its independence for agility in the HPC and AI markets while maintaining existing partnerships. The French state is now the sole shareholder of Bull.
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