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ScanSource to acquire MicroAge for $220.5M; expands growth tech portfolio

Aug 20, 2026, 8:27 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The deal is expected to be accretive to margins and non-GAAP EPS in year one and free cash flow positive, which could drive multiple expansion and investor enthusiasm; near-term leverage may rise due to cash/debt financing.

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ScanSource has agreed to acquire MicroAge in an all-cash deal valued at $220.5 million, with closing anticipated in the quarter ending September 30, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The deal broadens ScanSource's services-led model with MSP capabilities and adds relationships with vendors like Microsoft and CrowdStrike, expanding the company's addressable market in cloud, cybersecurity, data center, and AI.

  • ScanSource to acquire MicroAge for $220.5 million cash.
  • Close expected in quarter ending Sept 30, 2026.
  • Adds higher-margin capabilities; expands reach into growth tech such as cloud, cyber, AI.
  • MicroAge serves ~2,400 U.S. clients; partners with Microsoft, Dell, Sophos, HPE, CrowdStrike, VMware.
  • Acquisition is accretive to gross margin, EBITDA margin, and non-GAAP EPS in year one; FCF positive.

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