ScanSource acquires MicroAge for $220.5M
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The acquisition is expected to be accretive to ScanSource's margins and earnings, potentially boosting its stock price. It expands ScanSource's total addressable market and adds higher-margin services, which could positively impact its financial performance and market valuation.
ScanSource, Inc., a leading technology distributor, announced a definitive agreement to acquire MicroAge, a privately-held IT solutions integrator and managed services provider, for $220.5 million in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition is expected to close in the quarter ending September 30, 2026, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. ScanSource plans to fund the purchase through borrowings under its existing credit facility. The deal is expected to be accretive to gross profit margin, adjusted EBITDA margin, and non-GAAP EPS in the first year following close, and is expected to be free cash flow positive. MicroAge serves approximately 2,400 U.S. clients and has over 200 associates, with partnerships including Microsoft, Dell Technologies, Sophos, HPE, CrowdStrike, and Broadcom — VMware. The acquisition expands ScanSource's capabilities in cloud, cybersecurity, data center, and AI, and adds higher-margin services.
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