Thomson Reuters / Pagero 2024
Thomson Reuters acquired Pagero for $800M on October 13, 2023.
- Target
- Pagero
- Acquirer
- Thomson Reuters
- Deal value
- $800M
- Deal type
- Cash
- Announced
- October 13, 2023
- Sub-sector
- Regtech
Transaction overview
- Thomson Reuters announced the acquisition of Pagero on 13 October 2023 for approximately SEK 9.0 billion (roughly $800 million USD).
- The offer was structured as an all-cash public tender for all outstanding Pagero shares listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
- Thomson Reuters launched a mandatory tender offer after crossing the 90% ownership threshold; the deal closed in April 2024.
- Pagero is a Swedish software company that operates a global business network for e-invoicing, tax compliance, and electronic document exchange.
- Pagero processed over 600 million transactions annually across more than 60 countries at the time of the deal.
- Thomson Reuters is a Canadian information services company with roughly $6.8 billion in annual revenue, serving legal, tax, and corporate professionals.
- The acquisition extended Thomson Reuters' tax and trade compliance portfolio, adding Pagero's e-invoicing network to its ONESOURCE product line.
Why it matters
- Governments across the EU and Latin America are mandating continuous transaction controls and e-invoicing, driving consolidation among compliance network operators.
- The deal gave Thomson Reuters a direct-to-tax-authority transmission network, reducing its dependence on third-party e-invoicing intermediaries.
Strategic rationale
Thomson Reuters acquires Stockholm-based e-invoicing network to anchor its global indirect tax compliance stack as e-invoicing mandates spread.
Deal terms & multiples
About Pagero
Pagero is a Swedish software company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Gothenburg. It operates a cloud-based business network that routes e-invoices, purchase orders, and other trade documents between buyers, suppliers, and tax authorities. The platform supports compliance with government-mandated e-invoicing regimes in more than 60 countries. Pagero listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in 2019 and had roughly 500 employees at the time of the acquisition.
- Founded
- 2008
- HQ
- Sweden
- Employees
- 500
- Key metric
- Over 600 million transactions processed annually across 60+ countries
About Thomson Reuters NYSE: TRI
Thomson Reuters is a Canadian information services company incorporated in 2008 following the merger of Thomson Corporation and Reuters Group, and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange. The company reported approximately $6.8 billion in revenue for 2023, with the majority generated by its Legal Professionals and Tax & Accounting Professionals segments. Its ONESOURCE platform serves multinational corporations with indirect tax, transfer pricing, and trade compliance software. Thomson Reuters holds a majority stake in Westlaw and co-owns a stake in the London Stock Exchange Group.
- Founded
- 2008
- Ticker
- NYSE: TRI
Frequently asked questions
How much did Thomson Reuters pay for Pagero?
Thomson Reuters paid approximately SEK 9.0 billion, equivalent to roughly $800 million USD, in an all-cash tender offer at SEK 49.50 per share.
When did the Thomson Reuters acquisition of Pagero close?
The acquisition closed in April 2024 after Thomson Reuters crossed the 90% ownership threshold required for a compulsory squeeze-out under Swedish law.
What does Pagero do?
Pagero operates a cloud-based network that routes e-invoices and trade documents between businesses and tax authorities in more than 60 countries.
Why did Thomson Reuters acquire Pagero?
Thomson Reuters acquired Pagero to add a direct e-invoicing transmission network to its ONESOURCE tax compliance platform, ahead of expanding government mandates in the EU and elsewhere.
Where is Pagero headquartered?
Pagero is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and was listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market before the acquisition.
How many transactions does Pagero process each year?
Pagero processed over 600 million transactions annually at the time of the acquisition, spanning more than 60 countries.
Sources
- thomsonreuters.com /en/press-releases/2024/april/thomson-reuters-completes-acquisition-of-pagero.html