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14.03.2001

Trønderøkonomi becomes part of Visma



Visma Services ASA has acquired 50.1% of the shares in Trønderøkonomi Holding AS. Payment for the shares totalled NOK 10 million, of which NOK 4 million comprised shares purchased from the owners and NOK 6 million was in the form of a private placement arranged by Trønderøkonomi Holding AS with Visma Services ASA. The payment of NOK 4 million for the purchase of the shares will be settled through shares in Visma ASA.

Trønderøkonomi is the leading outsourcing company in financial management in Trondheim and central Norway. In addition to its accounting business, Trønderøkonomi has substantial activity in the area of debt collection. Trønderøkonomi will play a key role in Visma Services in the development of debt collection and accounts receivable services as a business area.

Trønderøkonomi is the largest accounting company that belongs to the Consis accountancy chain.

Trønderøkonomi anticipates sales of NOK 29 million for 2001, with an operating profit of NOK 3.5 million. The company has 42 employees.



For further information, please contact:

Visma ASA, Tore Bjerkan, (+47) 6752 5500
Visma ASA, Øystein Moan, (+47) 6752 5500