DATATEC LIMITED — M&A Activity 2026

Jan 28, 2026

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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")

VOLUNTARY ANNOUNCEMENT: ACQUISITION OF BALKANS-BASED SPECIALIST CYBERSECURITY DISTRIBUTOR REAL SECURITY

Introduction

Datatec, the international Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, announces that its subsidiary Westcon-Comstor has acquired REAL Security, a valueadded cybersecurity distributor headquartered in Maribor, Slovenia, thereby establishing a strategic foothold for Westcon-Comstor in the Balkans region.

Founded in 2002, REAL Security operates across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia, connecting leading and emerging cybersecurity vendors with value-added resellers, managed service providers and managed security service providers. REAL Security is recognised for its technical expertise and strong partner and vendor relationships, and hosts the region's annual RISK cybersecurity conference.

The acquisition expands Westcon-Comstor's European footprint and adds proven local capability in a high-growth cybersecurity market. By combining REAL Security's established regional position with Westcon-Comstor's global scale and enablement capabilities, Datatec expects the transaction to support accelerated growth and broaden partner success across the region.

Effective date

The acquisition of REAL Security became effective on 27 January 2026, being the date upon which the conditions precedent were met.

Statement by Management

Jens Montanana, Datatec's Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"REAL Security has built a highly regarded cybersecurity distribution platform across the Balkans, underpinned by deep technical expertise and strong partner relationships. This acquisition strengthens Westcon-Comstor's presence in an attractive, fast-growing market and advances Datatec's strategy of investing behind specialist, value-added distribution capabilities that help vendors and partners to scale."

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.

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Johannesburg 28 January 2026

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