Atos has reached an agreement to acquire integrated communication software company Unify from its two shareholders, Gores (51%) and Siemens (49%) for an undisclosed amount. Atos said it intends to create a unique integrated proposition for unified communications and real time capabilities enhancing social collaboration, digital transformation, and business performance of its clients.
The transaction is subject to consultation with employee representative bodies and regulator authorisation. It is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016. Founded as Siemens Enterprise Communication in 2008 and headquartered in Munich, Unify is mainly active in Europe and the Americas. It has 5,600 employees and is present in over 60 countries. It generates EUR 1.2 billion of annual revenue.
