PARIS - Sopra Steria (Euronext Paris:SOP) announced today it has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire the Manufacturing Engineering business from Daher Industrial Services, according to a press release statement.
The target business focuses on two aerospace manufacturing activities: the pre-production preparatory phase and support for production ramp-up and efficiency improvements. The unit employs over 360 people, primarily based in France, and generated revenue exceeding €42 million in 2025. Airbus represents the business’s main client, with a partnership dating back to 1995.
The acquisition would expand Sopra Steria’s capabilities in aerospace manufacturing engineering processes. The company said the deal aligns with its strategy to develop capabilities across the aerospace value chain.
The transaction requires consultation with employee representative bodies and standard regulatory approvals. Sopra Steria expects to complete the acquisition in the second half of 2026.
Sopra Steria operates in nearly 30 countries with 51,000 employees and reported revenue of €5.6 billion in 2025. The company provides consulting, digital services and solutions across Europe.
In other recent news, Sopra Steria has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Digital Product Simulation through its subsidiary CIMPA. Digital Product Simulation, a Paris-based digital engineering consulting firm, reported revenue of approximately €12 million in 2025. Additionally, Sopra Steria announced a €40 million share buyback program, which will be executed by an independent investment services provider. The company intends to retire the shares purchased under this new program. Prior to this, Sopra Steria retired 858,163 shares purchased under a previous buyback program, which concluded on January 28, 2025. The shares were bought back at an average price of €174.792 per share, totaling €150 million. The Board of Directors has decided to reduce the company’s share capital by retiring these treasury shares, representing 4.18% of the company’s share capital. These developments highlight Sopra Steria’s strategic financial maneuvers and expansion plans.
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