FRANCE - Atos Origin will break the suspense on Monday

According to a shareholder, the upcoming deal involves an agreement between private equity firm Permira and hedge fund Centaurus.

The company, which generates annual revenues of EUR 5.4bn and employs 50,000 staff, has been exploring strategic options for several months. Rothschild and Goldman Sachs were mandated to seek potential backers or buyers.

In October 2006, rumours of a EUR 3.5bn bid by buyout house Blackstone had helped the company's share price soar.

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