Consolidation of Visma applications - stand-alone subsidiary's and new M&A

Summary

Ahlsell will consolidate ~40 stand‑alone ERP systems into two standardized, long‑term platforms: Visma Net Cloud and Microsoft Business Central (for manufacturing‑heavy subsidiaries). A Nordic implementation partnership with Exsitec is being finalized, enabling the first pilot in Q1. The initiative supports scalable M&A integration, unified financial flows, and reduced IT complexity.

Current landscape includes multiple Visma versions, diverse hosting models, and scattered ERP solutions. This creates high cost, operational risk, inconsistent financial processes, and slow PMI onboarding. Several systems are end‑of‑life, and local upgrade initiatives risk conflicting with the future standardized setup.

Objectives

• Establish Visma Net and Business Central as standard ERP platforms for stand‑alone subsidiaries

• Ensure Day‑1 financial visibility and consistent data flow into IFS

• Provide standard integrations: Medius, Power BI, bank/e‑invoice/EDI connectors

• Reduce hosting/licensing fragmentation and total cost of ownership

• Increase PMI/M&A speed and predictability

• Support modernization demand for end‑of‑life systems through an aligned rollout plan

Scope

In scope:

• Nordic rollout starting with Sweden (Visma Net pilot)