DATATEC LIMITED - Acquisition of Loial by Logicalis USA to Expand Cybersecurity Capabilities and Establish a Presence in New Mexico

Acquisition of Loial by Logicalis USA to Expand Cybersecurity Capabilities and Establish a Presence in New Mexico

            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")

            VOLUNTARY ANNOUNCEMENT: ACQUISITION OF LOIAL BY LOGICALIS USA TO
            EXPAND CYBERSECURITY CAPABILITIES AND ESTABLISH A PRESENCE IN NEW
            MEXICO

            Introduction

            Datatec, the international Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company,
            announces that its subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100% of the share capital of Loial,
            a New Mexico-based technology solutions provider with deep expertise in cybersecurity and
            managed services. The acquisition establishes a permanent Logicalis USA location in New
            Mexico and expands its Southwest team.

            Loial is an established cybersecurity and Splunk partner with extensive experience helping
            organisations modernise security operations, improve visibility across complex IT
            environments and strengthen cyber resilience. The company serves a broad spectrum of
            industries, including energy, utilities, government and healthcare.

            Effective date

            The acquisition of Loial by Logicalis USA became effective on 31 July 2026, being the date
            upon which the conditions precedent were met.

            Statement by management

            Jens Montanana, Chief Executive Officer of Datatec, commented:

            "We are pleased to welcome the Loial team to the Group. Loial brings deep cybersecurity
            expertise and long-standing customer relationships across multiple vertical markets, and
            extends Logicalis USA's presence into New Mexico, an important market that supports the
            division's long-term growth strategy."

            Regulatory disclosure

            This announcement is made on a voluntary basis as the acquisition does not meet the
            thresholds for categorisation in terms of the JSE Listings Requirements and is therefore not
            subject to approval by Datatec shareholders.

            Sandown
            3 August 2026

            Sponsor
            PALLIDUS EXCHANGE SERVICES PROPRIETARY LIMITED






Date: 03-08-2026 08:30:00
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