Softcat acquires GDT

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

Softcat acquires GDT (HIG)

TARGET

Enterprise IT solutions provider and systems integrator delivering networking, hybrid cloud, data center, cybersecurity, and collaboration services to large enterprises across a wide range of industries.

Deal value	$1.05bn enterprise value
Ownership	PE-backed · HIG (prior owner); H.I.G. Capital (majority, ~80% stake, invested 2021/announced Jan 2022), J.W. Roberts (founder, retained minority stake)
Headcount	501-1,000 FTEs
Headquarters	Dallas, Texas
Leadership	Shawn O'Grady, Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Sell-side advisor	Guggenheim Securities; Moelis & Company

ACQUIRER

Softcat

UK-based IT infrastructure provider and value-added reseller offering software licensing, hardware, networking, cybersecurity, and managed services to corporate and public sector organisations.

Ownership	Publicly traded (LSE: SCT)
Headcount	2,639 FTEs
Headquarters	Marlow, United Kingdom
Leadership	Graham Charlton, Executive Director and CEO
Buy-side advisor	—

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Softcat -> GDT  (2026-09-18)
sponsor_exit | IT Services | $1.05bn enterprise value | announced
Target: Enterprise IT solutions provider and systems integrator delivering networking, hybrid cloud, data center, cybersecurity, and collaboration services to large enterprises across a wide range of industries.
Website: gdt.com | Buyer site: softcat.com
HQ: Dallas, Texas | Ownership: pe-backed | Seller: H.I.G. Capital | Buyer ownership: public (LSE: SCT)
Advisors - Sell-side: Guggenheim Securities; Moelis & Company
Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/softcat-gdt.html

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