Atos shares are up nearly 5%, as the business daily Les Echos understands that Bain Capital, the US private equity giant, is interested in a takeover of the company's assets.

Candidates for a takeover have until this evening to present their rescue offers.

The daily points out that by safeguarding Atos' sovereign assets last week, Bercy has opened the way for non-French bids, such as those from Daniel Kretinsky or Bain Capital.

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