24 Mar Sopra Steria and Ordina agree on recommended all-cash public offer for all Ordina shares
Axeco Corporate Finance is pleased to have advised Ordina
Sopra Steria, a European leader in the field of technology, renowned for its consulting, digital services and software development and Ordina, the digital business partner that harnesses technology and market know-how to give its clients an edge, are pleased to jointly announce that they have reached a conditional agreement on a recommended public offer to be made by Sopra Steria for all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of Ordina for EUR 5.75 in cash per Share. This represents a total consideration of approximately €518 million.
The combined operations, comprising Sopra Steria’s existing business in the BeNeLux, its recent acquisition Tobania (finalised in March 2023), and Ordina will create a partner of choice in digital services in the region with a pro forma revenue of €700 million and more than 4,000 employees spread almost equally between the Netherlands and Belgium. In Luxembourg, the combination would reach a strategic size of 300 employees.
Jo Maes, CEO of Ordina: “Today’s announcement marks an important step for Ordina. As we are making great progress on our way to become a digital business partner for our clients, we believe that combining forces with Sopra Steria will enable us to accelerate this strategy. Combining our current operations in the BeNeLux with those of Sopra Steria and the recently acquired Tobania will allow to fully benefit from the reach, scale and resources of our combined businesses. We shall continue to foster our culture of excellence, where qualified employees are offered attractive opportunities. With an integration committee of representatives from all three companies we will ensure a swift integration to capitalize on the strengths of the entire organization and further pursue the transformation of the combined entity into a digital business partner of choice.”
About Ordina
Ordina is the digital business partner that harnesses technology and market know-how to give its clients an edge. We do this by using smart solutions to connect technology, business challenges and people. We help our clients to accelerate, to develop smart applications, to launch new digital services and ensure that people embrace those services. Ordina was founded in 1973. Its shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam and are included in the Smallcap Index (AScX). In 2022, Ordina recorded revenue of EUR 429 million.
About Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria, a European Tech leader recognised for its consulting, digital services and software development, helps its clients drive their digital transformation to obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. It provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a fully collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. With 50,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, the Group generated revenue of €5.1 billion in 2022.
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