{"id":39614,"date":"2018-05-23T11:34:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T09:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gs1.se\/?p=39614"},"modified":"2024-07-01T15:08:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T13:08:13","slug":"gs1-sweden-and-validoo-join-in-a-merger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gs1.se\/en\/press-releases\/gs1-sweden-and-validoo-join-in-a-merger\/","title":{"rendered":"GS1 Sweden and Validoo join in a merger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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GS1 Sweden AB and its wholly owned subsidiary Validoo AB, which provide services in standards and digital information, have elected to join in a merger. Validoo and GS1 Sweden will continue to exist as brands following the merger.<\/p>\n\n

The Board for GS1 Sweden and its wholly owned subsidiary Validoo AB decided to undertake the merger on May 22, 2018. The merger means that the standardisation organisation GS1 Sweden AB<\/a> will absorb the wholly owned subsidiary Validoo AB, which provides information services based on GS1 standards.<\/p>\n\n

GS1 and Validoo continue as two brands<\/h2>\n\n

The new constellation will operate under the GS1 Sweden organisational number, but the core activities of global standards and information and validation services will continue to be conducted under two brands: GS1 Sweden and Validoo.<\/p>\n\n

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Our business idea is to streamline business-to-business trade through a common business language that is also used globally. By clarifying the customer offering with a portfolio that includes both standards and services, we hope to do an even better job for our customers as their digital partner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

. <\/p>\nChristina Wergens, CEO of GS1 Sweden<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Simpler customer offer<\/h2>\n\n

One purpose of the merger between GS1 Sweden and Validoo is to create clarity for the companies’ customers, who will find it easier to adopt the joint product offering. With the change in the structure of the company, a better use of resources is also possible. An administrative difference for Validoo’s customers is that the invoice sender will change from Validoo to GS1 Sweden, which will take over all rights and obligations of the subsidiary as a result of the merger.<\/p>\n\n

Unchanged ownership structure<\/h2>\n\n

GS1 Sweden AB will remain not-for-profit and will continue to be owned in equal parts by the industry associations SVDH<\/a> and DLF<\/a> with Christina Wergens as CEO of the merged business. Common functions in the group will be included in the transition, thus maintaining GS1 Sweden’s competence and service level.<\/p>\n\n

A merger plan has been drawn up and the merger is expected to be fully completed in the third quarter of 2018.<\/p>\n\n

We answer your questions<\/h2>\n\n

Below we have listed a number of issues related to the organisational change. If you have any other questions about the merger, please contact our Customer Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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What does the planned merger mean for me as a customer? <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n
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This means that your contracts with Validoo AB will be transferred to the parent company GS1 Sweden. Agreements remain legally binding with unchanged terms after the merger.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Will your services change? <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n
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No, the range of services will not change as a result of the merger.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Will prices or fees change? <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n
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No, existing prices and fees will not change as a result of the merger.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Why is the merger taking place? <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n
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The merger is being carried out to clarify our common service offering but also to achieve better resource utilisation and future cost savings.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Will I keep my login to the different customer portals, MyGS1 and MyValidoo? <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n
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Yes, GS1 Sweden and Validoo still exist as separate brands with their own websites and customer portals, MyGS1 and MyValidoo.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Will I have the same contact channels as before? <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n
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Yes, we will keep the same contact channels (phone numbers, email addresses and contact persons) as before the merger.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Why have you chosen to keep both GS1 Sweden and Validoo as brands? <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n
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As GS1 Sweden and Validoo have been established brands for many years, we want to keep the Validoo brand even after the merger.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Will I still receive newsletters from both GS1 Sweden and Validoo? <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n
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Yes, we will continue to send out two different newsletters.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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How will GS1 Sweden handle my personal data? <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n
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The personal data of former customers of Validoo AB will be managed by GS1 Sweden AB after the merger. We handle personal data in accordance with our privacy policy.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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