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RNS Number : 2697V Softcat PLC 17 September 2026 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT , INCLUDING THE APPENDICES AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THEM , IS NOT FOR RELEASE , PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION , DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY , IN WHOLE OR IN PART , IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES , AUSTRALIA , CANADA , JAPAN , SOUTH AFRICA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH PUBLICATION , RELEASE OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL FURTHER , THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER OF SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 September 2026 SOFTCAT plc ( " Softcat " , the " Company " or the " Group " ) Acquisition of GDT and full year trading update Acquisition accelerates our existing strategy by adding highly complementary US capability in data centres and networking solutions , significantly enhancing the Group's global relevance Softcat plc ( LSE : SCT.L ) , a leading UK provider of IT infrastructure technology and services , today announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire GDT Topco , L.P. ( " GDT " ) , a leading US - based , multi - vendor IT solutions provider for an enterprise value of $ 1,050m ( £ 785m [ 1 ] ) ( the " Acquisition " ) . The Acquisition provides multiple routes to value creation . It will create an even stronger Softcat , providing Softcat customers with access to expanded , credible US fulfilment and additional vendor capabilities in high demand infrastructure areas . It will create enhanced value for GDT , through the opportunity to create a broader US - based IT solutions provider via access to Softcat's expansive capabilities and team . In combination , Softcat and GDT will serve as a global partner to customers navigating today's complex IT requirements , backed by an enhanced service delivery capability , unlocking increased competitiveness and the ability to drive cross - sell and increased wallet share . Transaction highlights The Acquisition is in line with Softcat's stated strategy of seeking to extend its capabilities in the US for the right opportunity . GDT brings meaningful scale and an established upper mid - market and enterprise customer base in a large and growing US market . It has a complementary offering that enhances Softcat's existing customer proposition , increasing its relevance to organisations with multinational requirements across networking , data centre , Al infrastructure , and cybersecurity . The Acquisition is expected to deliver in the range of high single - digit to low double - digit underlying EPS accretion in the first full fiscal year with modest financial leverage .