Press Release Market Update Resignation of Mr. David Layani and Ms. Helen Lee-Bouyguesfrom the Board of Directors Paris, France - June 27, 2024 – Atos SE (“Atos” or the “Company”) has been informed by Mr. David Layani and Ms. Helen Lee Bouygues of their resignation from the Board of Directors with immediate effect with a view to Onepoint's intention to withdraw from the Company’s share capital. *** Disclaimer This document contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties,
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Another consortium, the EPEI group led by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, which was knocked out of the running earlier this month, has sent Atos a letter informing it of its interest in rejoining talks, the company said. Just two weeks ago, the saga to take control of the company appeared settled after Layani won a bid over Kretinsky to restructure Atos' debt, while the French government tabled a non-binding offer to buy its business units deemed strategic for France's national security. On Wednesday, the consortium made up of Onepoint, Butler Industries and Econocom confirmed the end of discussions.