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Berger-Levrault has sold SOFE to SIGMA-RH

October 2024 — Berger-Levrault has sold its SOFE division, specializing in human resources (HR), payroll and financial management software and services, to SIGMA-RH, a leading provider of HR IT solutions headquartered in Montreal.

SOFE provides a suite of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for medium to large organizations. These integrated and modular solutions include HR, payroll, finance, investment, debt and municipal taxation management software. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Quebec City, Canada.

Founded in 1992, SIGMA-RH develops HR and human resources information system (HRIS) software, along with an occupational health and safety (OHS) suite. The company has had a subsidiary in France since 2004. Deployed in over 20 countries, its modular solution streamlines the management of HR processes. The SIGMA-RH solution is known for its flexibility, versatility and innovation, as well as its powerful geolocation and data analysis tools.

Berger-Levrault is an international software publisher headquartered in France, providing specialized solutions and services to local authorities and administration, healthcare facilities, industries and educational institutions. The group serves over 40,000 customers across five continents and operates in Europe, Morocco and Canada.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in Canada acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Berger-Levrault.

Parties
“Throughout all phases of this transaction, Oaklins’ Canadian team supported Berger-Levrault in executing the disposal of the SOFE division in a complex asset deal corporate carveout. With professionalism, expertise and constant dedication, the team played an essential role in closing this transaction to the full satisfaction of Berger-Levrault.”

Galliane Touze

CFO, Berger-Levrault

Talk to the deal team

Alexis Iché

Partner
Montreal, Canada
Oaklins Canada

Sebastien Nadeau

Managing Partner
Montreal, Canada
Oaklins Canada

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