Press releases

[22.01.19] Visma Group is delighted to announce today that it has welcomed the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) as an investor in the company.

[16.01.19] Visma expands its geographic footprint and strengthens the Northern European leadership in cloud-based accounting solutions with the acquisition of Poland based BrainSHARE IT sp.z o.o.

[09.01.19] This weekend marks the start of the Visma Alp Trophy competition, and first out is Kaiser Maximilian Lauf, a challenging race across the majestic landscape of the Austrian Alps.

[21.12.18] With Visma as new title sponsor, Team Jumbo-Visma kicks off the new year with a new look featuring the Visma logo. The first photos of the new team jerseys were revealed when both teams held their press presentation today in Veghel, Netherlands.

[20.12.18] Visma Group has reached an agreement to acquire Dutch cloud software provider EBPI, one of the leading providers of governmental Software (SaaS) in the Netherlands. The agreement is subject to advice from EBPI's works councils.

[11.12.18] Visma has signed an agreement to become the title sponsor of Dutch pro cycling and speed skating Team Oranje. As of January 1st 2019, both the speed skating and cycling team will compete under the name Team Jumbo-Visma.

[06.12.2018] Visma is proud to announce the opening of their new technology centre in Košice, Slovakia. The new centre is part of Visma’s strategic investment in innovation and will house a large team of software developers.

[30.11.18] CEO Øystein Moan sheds some light on the impact of corporate sponsorship and the season ahead as Visma Ski Classics kicks off season IX.

[22.11.18] Visma Group has acquired 100% of the shares of Idella, one of the leading providers of financial software and services for pension funds, banks and insurance companies in The Netherlands.

[13.11.18] Visma Group, leading provider of business-critical software to private and public enterprises in the Nordic, Baltic and Benelux regions, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the majority of the shares in ProActive, a provider of full range SaaS-based, in-house developed, procurement-to-pay software solutions.

[29.10.18] Visma had another strong quarter with excellent top-line revenue and continued profit growth. Total revenue growth was 42.2 percent, while EBITDA grew strongly by 45.4 percent over Q3 2017 to reach NOK 825 million.

[23.10.18] Visma Advantage has acquired Swedish procurement company Lessmore. The acquisition further advances the process of creating the Nordic region’s leading marketplace for small and medium-sized businesses wanting to increase their purchasing power.

[08.10.18] Visma has acquired Hungarian provider of cloud-based billing and invoicing services, Számlázz.hu, expanding its geographic footprint in the Central and Eastern European region.

[02.10.18] Merete Hverven is appointed as new Deputy CEO of Visma. After years of solid growth, Europe’s leading cloud software provider now strengthens its management to prepare for further expansion in Europe.

[20.09.18] Visma has entered into an agreement with US private equity firm STG to divest its retail software units to increase the focus on developing as a pure SaaS provider

[11.09.18] Visma expands its geographic footprint and strengthens its Northern European leadership in cloud-based ERP for accountants and the SMB segment with the acquisition of Estonia based Merit Tarkvara.

[08.08.2018] Visma Group and Aditro have signed an agreement whereby Visma acquires 100 percent of the shares of Aditro Public Oy in Finland.

Visma has acquired Pink Web Applications B.V., supplier of Client Online, an innovative customer interaction platform for accounting firms and their clients.

Visma had another strong quarter with excellent top-line revenue and continued profit growth. Total revenue growth was 26.1% while EBITDA grew strongly as well by 23.5% over Q2 2017 to reach NOK 577 million.

Visma has acquired 100 percent of the shares of Raet. Combined, Raet and the Visma Group are now Europe’s leading cloud company specialised in the development of solutions that are critical for small, medium and large business and enterprises, both private and public.

Visma has acquired Agenteq Solutions Oy, developer of market-leading Tampuuri software and services. Tampuuri software is utilised for managing over a million homes and 74,000 real estate properties in Finland.

After several years of steady growth, Visma has sold market-leading mass hosting providers Loopia and Active 24 to Axcel to focus on its development as a pure SaaS provider.

Visma acquires Wikinggruppen and strengthens its focus on complete solutions for e-commerce and related system development. 3,500 customers, including 1,200 online stores, have their solutions operated by one of Sweden's largest and most experienced e-commerce providers.

Visma Group and Raet have signed an agreement whereby Visma intends to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Raet. The agreement is subject to the parties having completed the consultation procedures with both Raet's Dutch works council and Visma's Dutch works council, and the parties having informed the relevant Dutch trade unions of the intended transaction.

Visma Consulting has acquired Weoptit (Myopt Consulting Oy), a leading company in utilising and optimising artificial intelligence. Weoptit delivers business optimisation solutions mainly to large companies, utilising advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning and optimisation algorithms.

Visma delivers a strong first quarter with excellent top-line revenue and continued profit growth. Total revenue growth was 29.5 percent, while EBITDA grew by over 30.2 percent over Q1 2017 to reach NOK 608 million.

The Visma Ski Classics tour was brought to a thrilling end in Ylläs-Levi last weekend. Astrid Øyre Slind and Andreas Nygaard came first in Ylläs-Levi, and also took home the victory in the Visma Nordic Trophy competition, awarded to the top skiers of the final four Nordic races.

Vasaloppet is the first race out in the Visma Nordic Trophy competition – the final four races of the Visma Ski Classics tour – leading up to the exciting final in Ylläs-Levi.

The Visma Alp trophy competition culminated in Toblach-Cortina February 3rd. Johansson-Norgren and Gjerdalen won the prestigious award.

Visma had a successful year with strong revenue growth and a sharp increase in cloud revenue, exemplifying the focus and growth of cloud computing within the Visma organisation. The fourth quarter saw excellent top-line revenue and continued profit growth.

Visma expands its offering by acquiring OptiWay, a fast-growing Swedish company with expertise in geographic IT services and solutions.

The Visma Ski Classics tour is well underway, and Kaiser Maxmillian Lauf Seefeld in Austria January 13th is the first race in the competition to win the prestigious Visma Alp Trophy.

Visma has signed a Nordic agreement with data integration provider Talend on behalf of all Visma subsidiaries selling big data, advanced analysis and business intelligence solutions.

Visma has been the title sponsor of Visma Ski Classics since 2015. The parties have now agreed on a prolonged agreement lasting until May 2020.

Increase of prize money and new Visma Skier of the Day award

Visma Ski Classics continues to progress and introduces a new competition for the upcoming season VIII: the Visma Alp Trophy.

Double-digit revenue growth and the largest acquisition in Visma history

Visma acquires Admincontrol, provider of cloud-based solutions for secure and effective collaboration and document sharing in business critical-processes.

Visma Group has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Bluegarden Group.

Visma had a strong quarter with solid top-line revenue and profit growth. Four new SaaS/Cloud businesses were acquired during the quarter.

KKR has announced that it has agreed to sell its entire remaining stake in Visma, together with a smaller stake from Cinven, to a consortium including HGCapital, GIC Montagu and ICG.

Visma Group has signed an agreement whereby the group has acquired majority of the shares in the Helsinki based company, Megaflex Oy. Megaflex is a provider of IoT cloud solutions for access and work time management, and is an innovator in the Finnish security industry.

Double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth as a pure software and cloud solutions company

A.F. Blakemore & Son Limited has chosen Visma Retail to modernise its technology, bringing innovative IT solutions to help grow and develop a sustainable business for the long-term

Visma acquires NYCE Solutions and strengthens its focus on software for warehouse management.

April 8th was the grand finale of Visma Nordic Trophy, the competition including the five final Nordic events in Visma Ski Classics. Visma handed out prize money of total 35.000 Euro

Visma, the title sponsor of Visma Ski Classics, is the the main partner of Visma Nordic Trophy’s final race Ylläs-Levi in Northern Finland.

Reistadløpet, a new event introduced in the Visma Ski Classics season VII tour, will add extra excitement to the competition Visma Nordic Trophy on April 1st.

With Årefjällsloppet March 25, the athletes are halfway through the competition Visma Nordic Trophy and closer to the prize money of 35.000 Euro.

Birkebeinerrennet next up in Visma Nordic Trophy - the new competition in Visma Ski Classics that includes the five final Nordic events.

Visma acquires Davilex Software BV and strengthens its position within the SMB segment in the Netherlands.

Visma acquires Descartes from The Norwegian Institute of Public Accountants and strengthens its position within cloud based auditor solutions

As title sponsor of Visma Ski Classics, Visma has recently introduced Visma Nordic Trophy - a new competition in the long distance championship. The competition includes the five final events of the season, starting with Vasaloppet Sunday 5th of March.

Visma acquires Pappila Penkkala Group (PPG) to strengthen its position within the Finnish order-to-cash market.

Visma with divestiture of BPO and SaaS acquisitions.

Visma expands and strengthens its cloud software offering with the acquisition of Movenium Oy, product leader within the construction site management solutions.

Visma acquires Cox Consulting Oy and strengthens the role in the Finnish business intelligence market

The long distance ski championship Visma Ski Classics together with its title partner Visma now presents a new competition in the tour for the athletes in the 28 Pro Teams to fight for, the Visma Nordic Trophy.

To strengthen the position as provider of accounting programs and software solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises in Denmark.

Growth in revenue and EBITDA for Visma in the third quarter

Early in 2016 a sale process of the BPO Division of Visma was initiated. The sale process has now been finalized, and BPO’s new owner will be HgCapital.

Visma, the title partner of Visma Ski Classics, is now presented as the the main partner of the tour’s final race Ylläs-Levi in Northern Finland.

Visma with continued revenue and profit growth

The acceptance period of Visma’s Offer for Fortnox expired on 28 June 2016. Since the SCA has not approved the transaction, Visma will, as previously announced, not complete its offer for Fortnox

The acceptance period of Visma’s Offer for Fortnox expired on 28 June 2016. Since the SCA has not approved the transaction, Visma will, as previously announced, not complete its offer for Fortnox

The acceptance period of Visma’s Offer for Fortnox expires tomorrow 28 June 2016. Visma will not prolong the acceptance period and will thus not complete its offer for Fortnox

Fortnox acceptance period further extended to 28 June 2016 – approval from competition authorities is still pending

Strengthens Visma's position within recruitment cloud solutions

bWise is Norway's leading centre of expertise within Business Intelligence, data warehouse and enterprise resource management.

Hungarian franchise chain COOP selects Visma Retail as provider of Retail IT

Fortnox acceptance period extended to 20 May 2016

Growth in revenue and EBITDA for Visma in the first quarter

StarSoft is the leading school administration software provider in Finland

Visma publishes offer document related to a recommended public cash offer to the shareholders in Fortnox

Visma announces a recommended public cash offer to the shareholders in Fortnox

A leading workforce management software provider in Finland.

Excellent top-line revenue and profit growth

Strengthens Visma Consulting’s position within IT consulting in Denmark

Strengthens its portfolio within business intelligence

Strengthens its focus on customer loyalty solutions

Visma expands to online booking systems by acquiring DigitalBooker

Solid revenue and EBITDA growth

Visma is the new title sponsor of Ski Classics

Visma acquires Aditro Public AB, a leading HRM and FRM software provider in Sweden

Visma acquires Viklo Oy and expands the Finnish consulting business to business intelligence market

Double-digit revenue growth and transformative acquisition activity in the second quarter

Visma solidifies the Nordic leadership in cloud based ERP

Visma acquires PBJ, a leading HRM software provider in Denmark

The acceptance period of Visma’s Offer for Fortnox expires tomorrow 28 June 2016. Visma will not prolong the acceptance period and will thus not complete its offer for Fortnox

Solid revenue and EBITDA growth for Visma in the first quarter

Visma acquires Aditro’s software portfolio Huldt & Lillevik

Continued growth and increased SaaS revenue

Visma acquires Finale Systemer AS and Mokastet Data AS, two leading suppliers of systems for the accounting industry in Norway.

The acquisition significantly strengthens Visma's focus on debt collection in Norway.

Cloud services continues to dominate Visma’s growth. Visma delivers a strong third quarter and maintains the solid growth rate.

Logium Oy is changing its name and will continue its growth as part of the Visma Group.

Visma acquires the largest ERP provider in Latvia and expands the footprint in the Baltics

Visma Nederland BV is acquiring YOB B.V., including the Teleboekhouden ownership rights around 4,700 Teleboekhouden users as clients.

Visma’s shareholder structure, valuing the enterprise at NOK 21 billion, is now comprised of the private equity investors Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), HgCapital and Cinven as co-lead shareholders.

Visma increases its focus on mobile solutions in Retail

Visma acquires Logium Oy and strengthens its presence within SaaS based HRM solutions

Visma with strong growth and increased SaaS revenue in 2013

Visma strengthens its position as the largest ERP vendor in Finland by acquiring Finnvalli

Visma acquires Priorite group, a Finnish consulting and software solutions company and enters the Finnish software consulting market.

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