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SoftwareOne expects AI, Crayon integration to support 2030 targets

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Posted on June 9, 2026

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SoftwareOne Sees AI and Crayon Integration Driving 2030 Financial Milestones

SoftwareOne's 2030 Financial Outlook and Strategic Drivers

June 9 (Reuters) - Swiss technology firm SoftwareOne presented its 2030 financial targets on Tuesday, saying the integration of Crayon and its position to capture the benefit stemming from AI would underpin its business.

Key Financial Targets for 2030

AI Efficiencies and Business Model

• The company expects that AI efficiencies, a scalable business model and operating leverage will drive core earnings (EBITDA) margin above 28%

Cash Flow and Earnings Growth

• It forecasts free cash flow conversion above 60% throughout the cycle, supported by earnings growth and structural working capital improvements

Dividend Policy

• Targets a dividend payout of 30–50% of net profit

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Paolo Laudani in GdanskEditing by Linda Pasquini)

Key Takeaways

  • The Crayon integration is on track to deliver CHF 100 million in cost synergies by end‑2026, with over CHF 80 million already achieved by early May 2026 (softwareone.com).
  • In Q1 2026, combined like‑for‑like revenue grew 12.9% YoY, and adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 20.5%, a 3.4 percentage‑point improvement (softwareone.com).
  • The merged company spans over 70 countries with around 13,000 employees, delivering enhanced scale and deeper AI, cloud, and software capabilities (softwareone.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are SoftwareOne's key 2030 financial targets?
SoftwareOne aims for an EBITDA margin above 28%, free cash flow conversion above 60%, and a dividend payout of 30–50% of net profit by 2030.
How does SoftwareOne plan to achieve its 2030 targets?
The company is leveraging AI efficiencies, integrating Crayon, utilizing a scalable business model, and focusing on structural working capital improvements.
What role does AI play in SoftwareOne's strategy?
AI is expected to drive operational efficiencies and boost earnings, supporting the company's long-term financial goals.
What is the expected dividend payout ratio according to SoftwareOne's 2030 targets?
The targeted dividend payout is 30–50% of net profit throughout the cycle.

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