Atos to enhance its global leadership in digital services - Seite 3

In order to cement the collaboration, a specific governance structure would be set up and co-chaired by both companies Chairmen and CEOs, Ursula Burns and Thierry Breton. Quarterly steering committees at CEO and operational levels would take place in order to maximize the cross benefits of the collaboration and to coordinate innovative initiatives.

 

 

An enhanced US presence and global player footprint for Atos

 

With more than 90% of Xerox ITO revenue deriving from the US market, Atos would almost triple its revenue in the US from €0.6 billion to €1.7 billion (on a 2013 pro forma basis), exceeding one of its "2016 Ambition" objectives to double its revenue in the US, the largest IT services market in the world and an early adopter of high growth innovative technologies. The share of Atos' global revenue generated in the US would increase from 6% to 17% which will ensure access a pool of talented and highly skilled technologists thanks to a better visibility.

 

As a result of the acquisition, Atos would benefit from a more balanced geographic exposure with revenue exceeding €1.5 billion per year in five geographies (the UK, North America, Germany, Benelux and France). Atos would have the ability to offer its European and US clients the necessary presence to better support their needs anywhere in the world and a highly complementary portfolio of services and cutting-edge technologies, particularly in Cloud, Big Data, Cyber-security, and in High Power Computing needed to handle the massive volumes of data generated in the digital world.

 

 

An enlarged client base generating new revenue opportunities

 

Xerox ITO would bring longstanding relationships with approximately 300 clients in the US, comprising multi-year contracts with blue chip companies. This includes strong positions in attractive verticals such as Retail and Healthcare.

 

The intended acquisition would represent a unique opportunity for Atos to expand and reinforce its customer base worldwide by introducing additional services both to the Xerox ITO US client base and to the European subsidiaries of those US clients.

 

Atos would also benefit from Right of First Offer / First Negotiation on specific business opportunities with Xerox.

 

The combined effect of cross-selling opportunities and the collaboration with Xerox is expected to deliver incremental sales to the enlarged perimeter in excess of $100 million within three years, accelerating Atos' growth trajectory in North America.

 

Strong value creation potential and attractive financial profile