Group Softplan concludes 2nd debenture issuance raising R$250 million to intensify acquisitions, accelerate growth and reduce capital costs
New issue highlights the Company's significant evolution in recent years
O Group Softplan, one of the largest SaaS and digital transformation companies in the country, has concluded the raising of R$250 million in non-convertible debentures, with a total term of 5 years and remuneration equivalent to CDI + 1,60% per year. The new issue, which represented a significant reduction in the raising cost for the Softplan, was also led exclusively by Banco Bradesco BBI, which had already assumed the position of Lead Coordinator in 2022, when the Santa Catarina-based company raised R$130 million in its 1st debenture issuance. The main objective of this movement is to continue the company's growth, including the expansion of its inorganic growth, through acquisitions of new companies.
Since 2020, the Group Softplan has already completed the acquisition of more than 09 companies to expand the portfolio of its four business units: Softplan Construction Industry, Softplan Legal Intelligence, Softplan Operational Efficiency and Softplan Public Sector. FOR Eduardo Smith, CEO of the Group Softplan, This strategy proved to be efficient and positive for the health of the operation, making a new round of fundraising a natural path. “With this new fundraising, we will continue to expand our operations in key markets, investing in the verticalization of our services and expanding the range of solutions to generate even more value for our customers. This strategy creates a virtuous cycle of greater customer satisfaction that further accelerates our growth.”, reinforces.
In 2023, the Santa Catarina-based company, with over 33 years of experience, achieved growth of 23%, exceeding a net revenue amount of R$653 million. With a good part of 2024 already completed, the Group Softplan projects to close this year maintaining the accelerated growth rate of 23%, surpassing the mark of R$ 803 million in net revenue. “This fundraising confirms our financial solidity, reinforces our cash position to continue with our acquisition plan in a sustainable manner and highlights the confidence that the capital market has in our evolution trajectory. We remain focused on investing in companies that complement our offer of technological solutions, always maintaining solid financial governance.”, ends André Tavares, Group CFO Softplan.
