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SoftwareOne successfully completes Crayon transaction

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SoftwareOne Holding, a leading global software and cloud solutions provider, today announced that the recommended voluntary offer for all issued and outstanding shares in Crayon has been completed.

With total revenue of approximately CHF 1.6 billion, presence across 70+ countries and around 13,000 employees, the combined company is well-positioned as a preferred partner to both customers and vendors globally, driving additional growth and significant value creation for shareholders. The compelling strategic rationale is based on the two companies’ complementary geographical footprint, customer base and offering, as well as shared values and culture. With completion of the transaction, integration of the two companies officially starts today based on an established governance structure and thorough preparation by working groups from both companies since beginning of the year. Trading of the SoftwareOne shares will commence tomorrow, July 3, 2025, under the ticker SWON.

“Today marks an important milestone as SoftwareOne and Crayon join forces, combining two leading global providers of software and cloud solutions,” said Raphael Erb, Co-CEO of SoftwareOne.

“Together, we offer an unparalleled global presence with extensive local reach and an enhanced offering to deliver exceptional value for customers. Our shared commitment to customer success and innovation will offer new growth opportunities as our fast-growing industry continues to evolve in the era of AI.”

“As we embark on this new chapter together, we are both excited and well-prepared for Day 1. With our talented teams globally, in-depth expertise and capabilities, as well as deep hyperscaler partnerships, we will be excellently positioned to support customers on their digital transformation journeys,” said Melissa Mulholland, Co-CEO of SoftwareOne.

Nicole Dezen, CVP and Chief Partner Officer at Microsoft, commented: “At Microsoft, we’ve been proud to call both Crayon and SoftwareOne strategic partners. Together, they become one of our largest partners, positioned better than ever to serve our mutual customers with broader reach, deeper expertise, and enhanced capabilities. We’re excited about the opportunities this combination brings for the innovation we will jointly deliver and the impact this will have on our shared customers.”