Ultimately, while the plan did not immediately materialize, the vision outlined by Onepoint in that year set the stage for the final rescue deal in 2024, which embraced the same "One Atos" philosophy.
Onepoint's plan offered a way to unlock value for all shareholders, while also attempting to protect the interests of creditors and stakeholders. Ultimately, while the plan did not immediately materialize,
The phrase "2022---ATOS--ONEPOINT-SAYS-WANT-TO-WORK--HAND-IN-HAND--WITH-ATOS" refers to a pivotal moment in the restructuring saga of the French IT giant Atos, where Onepoint, a consulting firm and eventual major stakeholder, proposed a "hand-in-hand" partnership in September 2022 to acquire Evidian (Atos's digital, big data, and security division) and prevent a destructive split of the company. Contrary to other proposals that sought to split
Contrary to other proposals that sought to split Atos apart (e.g., separating "Tech Foundations"), Onepoint wanted to keep the company’s core activities together to generate synergies. separating "Tech Foundations")
Onepoint proposed to work with Atos rather than take it over through a competitive bid, aiming for an "alliance".
The 2022 proposal promised €1 billion over four years to fund transformation investments, aiming to turn Atos into a leader in defense, healthcare, and banking.