SoftwareOne Holding AG Announces New Leadership and Business Milestone

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SoftwareOne Holding AG, a leading global software and cloud solutions provider, has made significant changes to its leadership and business strategy. At its 2025 Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors, including the election of Till Spillmann as the new independent Chairman of the Board. Spillmann succeeds Daniel von Stockar, who was re-elected as a member of the Board and thanked for his 24 years of service as Co-founder and Chairman.

Key Takeaways:

  • Till Spillmann was elected as the new independent Chairman of the Board of Directors, succeeding Daniel von Stockar.
  • Daniel von Stockar, outgoing Chairman, was re-elected as a member of the Board and hailed the company's transformation into a leading global provider of software and cloud solutions.
  • Crayon co-founders Rune Syversen and Jens Rugseth were elected as new members of the Board, subject to the completion of the acquisition of Crayon.
  • The Board of Directors comprises Till Spillmann as independent Chairman, Daniel von Stockar, Rene Gilli, Andrea Sieber, Jorg Riboni, and new members Rune Syversen and Jens Rugseth.
  • A total of 100 shareholders and representatives attended the meeting, representing 59.03% of the total share capital with a right to vote.
  • Shareholders approved a dividend of CHF 0.30 per registered share, to be paid partly from non-Swiss capital contribution reserves and partly from available earnings as of 22 May 2025.
  • The dividend record date is 21 May 2025, and the shares will be traded ex-dividend as from 20 May 2025.

Statistics:

  • 59.03% of the total share capital with a right to vote was represented by shareholders and their representatives at the meeting.
  • 100 shareholders and representatives attended the meeting.
  • Till Spillmann has been elected as the new independent Chairman of the Board, succeeding Daniel von Stockar after 24 years of service.
  • Crayon co-founders Rune Syversen and Jens Rugseth will join the Board as new members, subject to the completion of the acquisition of Crayon.

Sources:

  • SoftwareOne Holding AG news release, dated [no specific date mentioned].
  • Extraordinary General Meeting on 11 April 2025.
  • Press coverage of the 2025 Annual General Meeting, as reported by local and industry publications.