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Agreement signed17 Sep 2026, 14:18 PT

Softcat /
General Datatech (GDT)

Softcat agreed to buy General Datatech (GDT) from H.I.G. Capital for an enterprise value of USD $1.05 billion, Softcat and H.I.G. announced Sept. 17, 2026.

@carrywatch post · 17 Sep 2026Source 01
01 / BuyerSoftcat
02 / SellerH.I.G. Capital
03 / TargetGeneral Datatech (GDT)
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The transaction, in context.

Close is expected by the end of Q1 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. [01]

GDT is a Dallas IT solutions provider focused on networking, data center, AI infrastructure, and cybersecurity for about 700 upper mid-market and enterprise customers. Shawn O'Grady is Chair and CEO of GDT. [01]

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01 / BuyerSoftcat
Shawn O'Grady
02 / Chair and CEO, General DatatechShawn O'Grady
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Softcat agreed to buy General Datatech (GDT) from H.I.G. Capital for an enterprise value of USD $1.05 billion, Softcat and H.I.G. announced Sept. 17, 2026.

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  1. Agreement signed, as posted

    Softcat agreed to acquire General Datatech (GDT) from H.I.G. Capital (Agreement signed, posted 17 Sep 2026).

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Shawn O'Grady

Chair and CEO, General Datatech