Ms. Cheryl Salman reports

LEADING INDEPENDENT PROXY ADVISORY FIRMS RECOMMEND SOFTCHOICE CORPORATION SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE PROPOSED ARRANGEMENT WITH WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, and another major proxy advisory firm, have each recommended that Softchoice Corp. shareholders vote for the special resolution approving the previously announced plan of arrangement involving the company, World Wide Technology Holding Co. LLC (WWT) and 2672989 Alberta ULC (the purchaser), an affiliate of WWT, pursuant to which all of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of the company will be acquired by the purchaser for cash consideration of $24.50 per common share, at the upcoming special meeting of Softchoice's shareholders on March 4, 2025.

The board of directors of the company recommends that shareholders vote for the special resolution approving the arrangement.

In making its recommendation that shareholders vote for the arrangement, ISS stated:

"Vote for this resolution as the offer represents a premium to the unaffected price, valuation appears credible and the board engaged in a reasonable process. Shareholders will be provided certain and immediate cash value."

Regulatory approvals

The applicable regulatory approvals for the arrangement, being clearance under the Competition Act (Canada) and expiry of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, have now been obtained. Completion of the arrangement is subject to shareholder approval at the meeting, receipt of a final order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) and other customary conditions.

Your vote is important -- please vote today

The proxy voting deadline is at 9 a.m. (Toronto time) on Feb. 28, 2025.

Meeting details

The meeting is to be held as a virtual-only meeting via live audio webcast on March 4, 2025, at 9 a.m. (Toronto time). The meeting can also be accessed via live webcast (case sensitive password: softchoice2025). Only holders of shares of record as of the close of business on Jan. 27, 2025, are entitled to receive notice of, attend, participate and vote at, the meeting.

For complete details and links to all relevant documents related to the meeting please visit the company's website.

Questions and voting assistance

Shareholders who have questions about the meeting or require assistance with voting may contact the company's proxy solicitation agent:

Laurel Hill Advisory Group

Telephone:  1-877-452-7184 (toll free in North America); or 1-416-304-0211 (outside of North America)

E-mail:  assistance@laurelhill.com

About Softchoice Corp.

Softchoice is a software-focused and cloud-focused IT (information technology) solutions provider that equips organizations to be agile, innovative and secure and people to be engaged, connected and creative at work. The company does this by delivering secure, AI-powered (artificial intelligence) cloud and digital workplace solutions supported by its advanced software asset management methodology and capabilities. Through the company's ROI (return on investment) customer success framework, Softchoice creates value for its customers by reducing their IT spending, optimizing their technology and supporting business-driven innovation. Softchoice is a highly engaged, high-performing team that is welcoming, inclusive and diverse in thought and experience; and it is a certified Great Place to Work in Canada and the United States.

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