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Datatec Limited Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Registration number: 1994/005004/06 ISIN: ZAE000017745 Share codes: JSE: DTC OTCQX: DTTLF ("Datatec" or “the Group” or “Company”) TRADING STATEMENT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 AUGUST 2026 Datatec Limited , the international Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company is publishing a trading statement for the six months ended 31 August 2026 (“H1 FY27”). The comparative six months ended 31 August 2025 is referred to as “H1 FY26” throughout this announcement. Westcon International and Logicalis International have delivered very strong financial performances in H1 FY27 with both divisions reporting a record first half at the Adjusted** EBITDA level. Westcon continued its strong growth trajectory, whilst Logicalis International significantly improved its gross profit to EBITDA conversion, driven by an exceptional performance in the US. Logicalis Latin America had another weak operating performance in H1 FY27 as the business continues to reduce its telecommunications customer concentration, but benefited significantly from recoverable tax credits that boosted its bottom line. In terms of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, companies are required to publish a trading statement as soon as they are satisfied that a reasonable degree of certainty exists that the financial results for the period to be reported on next will differ by at least 20% from the previous corresponding reporting period. Datatec now expects the following earnings per share ranges for H1 FY27: • Underlying* earnings per share of between 29.5 and 31.0 US cents (H1 FY26: 19.3 US cents), being 10.2 to 11.7 US cents (52.9% to 60.6%) higher than H1 FY26. • Headline earnings per share of between 22.1 and 23.6 US cents (H1 FY26: 22.0 US cents), being 0.1 to 1.6 US cents (0.5% to 7.3%) higher than H1 FY26. • Earnings per share of between 22.8 and 24.3 US cents (H1 FY26: 21.7 US cents), being 1.1 to 2.6 US cents (5.1% to 12.0%) higher than H1 FY26. Forecast information The estimated financial information contained in this trading statement has not been reviewed nor reported on by the Group’s external auditors. The Company expects to release its interim results for H1 FY27 on or about 29 October 2026. * underlying earnings per share excludes : impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, profit or loss on sale of investments and assets, amortisation of acquired intangible assets, acquisition-related adjustments, fair value movements on acquisition-related financial instruments, fundamental restructuring costs, share- based payment charges, one-off tax items impacting EBITDA, acquisition, integration and corporate action costs, and the taxation effect and non-controlling interests on all of the aforementioned. ** Adjusted EBITDA excludes : restructuring costs, share -based payment charges, one -off tax items impacting EBITDA and acquisition, integration and corporate actions costs. Sandton 20 October 2026 Sponsor PALLIDUS EXCHANGE SERVICES PROPRIETARY LIMITED