Cash, Shares, and Strategic Alignment
Under the terms of the offer, Crayon shareholders who accepted the deal will receive 69 Norwegian kroner (approximately $6.85) in cash and 0.8 SoftwareOne shares for every Crayon share held—creating what the companies describe as a balanced mix of immediate value and long-term equity growth.
This merger is expected to synergize complementary strengths in cloud optimization, software asset management, and digital transformation services, making the combined entity a formidable force in Europe and beyond.
From Oslo to Obsolete: Delisting Ahead
SoftwareOne also announced plans to compulsorily acquire all remaining Crayon shares after final closing. Once that’s completed, Crayon’s shares will be delisted from the Euronext Oslo Stock Exchange, ending its run as an independent, publicly traded company.
Think of it as merging paint palettes—Crayon’s rich color of tech consulting now blending into SoftwareOne’s broader digital canvas.
Counsel at the Helm
On the legal side, Walder Wyss served as SoftwareOne’s Swiss legal advisor, while AGP Advokater represented Crayon, helping to steer the deal through a maze of cross-border compliance and corporate law.
With the finish line in sight, the SoftwareOne-Crayon deal isn’t just another billion-dollar transaction—it’s a strategic statement in the tech world’s continuing race for cloud dominance.
