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Sopra Steria: Proposed Acquisition of Starion and Nexova, European Specialists in Space Systems Engineering and Cybersecurity
PARIS, December 17, 2025--Regulatory News: Sopra Steria (Euronext Paris: SOP), a major tech player in Europe, has announced that it is in exclusive negotiations with a view to acquiring Starion and Nexova on behalf of its subsidiary CS Group. This acquisition aims to create a leading European operator in secure, sovereign digital services and solutions for the space and cybersecurity sectors.
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