VMP and Smile unite to become the front-runner of the HR services industry
VMP Plc (“VMP”) has on 5 July, 2019 signed a share purchase agreement with NoHo Partners Oyj (“NoHo Partners”) and the minority shareholders of Smile Henkilöstöpalvelut Oyj (“Smile”) to acquire the share capital of Smile (the “Transaction” or “Combination”) as share consideration. The Transaction brings together two industry leading HR services companies, who together have a stronger market position and a better ability to reform working life. The Combination is a strategically important step for both companies, enabling investments into digitalisation and developing new services. The Combination is expected to create value for the company’s customers, employees and shareholders.