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ScanSource to buy MicroAge for $220.5M, expanding growth in services

Aug 20, 2026, 8:27 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Accretive margins, EPS in year one, and expanded TAM via MSP and cloud/security offerings; near-term cash impact offset by FCF positive profile.

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ScanSource announced an all-cash $220.5 million acquisition of MicroAge, expected to close in the quarter ending September 30, 2026, pending customary approvals. The deal broadens ScanSource’s reach into strategic growth technologies and adds MSP capabilities, contributing to margin expansion and positive free cash flow in the first year post-close, while leveraging MicroAge’s vendor relationships with Microsoft, Dell, and CrowdStrike.

  • ScanSource to acquire MicroAge for $220.5M cash; close in 4Q2026.
  • Acquisition expands TAM and adds MSP, cybersecurity, cloud, and AI capabilities.
  • MicroAge brings ~2,400 U.S. clients and 200 staff with top-shelf vendor partnerships.
  • Deal is accretive to gross margin, EBITDA margin, and non-GAAP EPS in year one.
  • Regulatory approvals and closing conditions apply; funding via existing credit facility.

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