De Lage Landen and Microsoft Financing Expand Relationship to include the UK and Canada

Eindhoven, The Netherlands, March 11, 2010 – Following an earlier announcement from De Lage Landen on the expansion of their long-standing global relationship with Microsoft Financing in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Australia, New Zealand and the US Federal business, the company today announced a further expansion of this relationship to include the UK and Canada. As a result, De Lage Landen will be acting as the financing provider of Microsoft Financing in seven countries for both Enterprise as well as SMB (Small Medium Business) customers.

Over the past years De Lage Landen has enhanced its Office Technology business to include the support of a wide range of products and services. From video conferencing to storage solutions, from software to copiers and printers, De Lage Landen’s financing experts have built extensive knowledge and experience in these specific business areas, gaining the position as a leading financing provider in the industry. Within the Office Technology business, software finance represents one of the key strategic areas that De Lage Landen plans to further develop.

“We are pleased to be working with Microsoft on this significant additional business. We consider it both a privilege and proof of Microsoft’s appreciation of our service and commitment to Microsoft Financing. The expansion of this relationship supports and strengthens our strategic direction,” said Marc Dierckx, President of Global Business Unit Office Technology at De Lage Landen. “Above all, it confirms that the value proposition we bring to market is distinct and recognized by our business partners.”