Ms. Cheryl Salman reports

COURT GRANTS FINAL ORDER TO SOFTCHOICE CORPORATION APPROVING ARRANGEMENT WITH WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) has issued a final order approving the previously announced plan of arrangement involving Softchoice Corp., World Wide Technology Holding Co. LLC (WWT) and 2672989 Alberta ULC (the purchaser), an affiliate of WWT, pursuant to which the purchaser will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Softchoice.

Subject to the satisfaction or waiver, where permitted, of the remaining conditions to closing contained in the arrangement agreement entered into among the company, WWT and the purchaser dated Dec. 30, 2024, it is anticipated that the arrangement will be completed by the parties on or about March 13, 2025.

Questions for depositary

Shareholders who have questions or require assistance submitting their shares in connection with the arrangement may direct their questions to TSX Trust Company, which is acting as depositary in connection with the arrangement, at 1-866-600-5869 (toll-free within North America) or at 1-416-342-1091 (outside of North America), or by e-mail at tsxtis@tmx.com.

About Softchoice Corp.

Softchoice is a software- 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 its 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 is certified as a Great Place to Work in Canada and the United States.

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