About this report

Our integrated report is an important communication interface with our shareholders and other stakeholders of Datatec Limited who have a vested interest in our Group and its commitment to create value and ensure a sustainable business for the future.

Framework

The following frameworks have been applied in the preparation of the integrated report:

• King IV^TM* Report on Corporate Governance in South Africa 2016 (“King IV”)
• Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“the Companies Act”)
• JSE Listings Requirements
• The International <IR> Framework
• Discussion Papers issued by the South African Integrated Reporting Committee (“IRC”) and the International Integrated Reporting Council (“IIRC”)
• International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) – applied in preparing the Group consolidated annual financial statements in the financial results section of the annual report and all financial data derived therefrom in the integrated report

Board confirmation

The Board acknowledges its responsibility for the integrity of the integrated and annual reports.

The directors confirm they have collectively assessed the content and believe that the integrated report addresses the material matters that substantively affect the organisation’s ability to create value over the short, medium and long term and is a fair representation of the integrated performance of the Group.

The ARCC, which has oversight responsibility for the integrated report, acknowledges its responsibility to ensure the integrity of this integrated report and has applied its mind to the preparation and presentation of the report. It has concluded that the report has been presented in accordance with the International <IR> Framework and recommended the report for approval by the Board of directors.

The Board has therefore approved the 2025 report for release to stakeholders.

The Board is committed to providing effective leadership to the Group and fully embraces the principle of ethical leadership in setting and implementing the strategy and Group’s approach to governance, guided by the principles of King IV.

In addition, the Board takes full responsibility for the management, direction and performance of the Group by exercising independent judgement on all issues reserved for its review and approval while taking cognisance of the needs of stakeholders.

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Further information is available within the integrated report.

Further information is available in the annual report.

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Scope and boundary

This integrated report endeavours to present an overview of the financial, economic, environmental, social and governance performance of the Group for the year 1 March 2024 to 28 February 2025 (“FY25”). Datatec’s aim is to present a holistic overview of the value the Group seeks to create for stakeholders by communicating content that is useful and relevant in an open and balanced manner. The report summarises the Group’s strategy, business model, operations, risks, stakeholder interests and responsible business practices that take account of resources employed in its business activities and resources and groups on which Datatec has an impact.

The information disclosed encompasses all divisions and subsidiaries of Datatec Limited, across all regions of operation unless indicated otherwise.

Datatec published its FY25 results on 27 May 2025 which is the effective date of this integrated report, except for the Chair’s review dated 27 June 2025.

Assurance

A formal combined assurance model is in place as explained in the annual report.

The integrated report has been reviewed by the ARCC, the Board, Company Secretary and investor relations consultants.

Materiality

This report focuses on matters that materially impact Datatec’s ability to create value over the short, medium and long term, execute its strategy and impact profitability.

Developing an understanding of the topics most pertinent to our business and our key stakeholders is crucial to Datatec’s strategic plans and reporting. Identifying our potential material matters requires input from divisions and subsidiaries, and feedback from Datatec’s shareholder engagement roadshows has been used to identify matters to report on.

During FY26, Datatec will keep its materiality assessment under review to ensure the priorities for the years ahead remain aligned to our strategic plans. Through a combination of research, peer benchmarking, trend analysis and stakeholder engagement, including consultation with Datatec employees, customers, investors, beneficiaries, regulators, lenders, analysts and the media, Datatec’s reporting will continue to be adapted and extended.

An assessment of Datatec’s material matters and ranking of importance is performed by the Board.

In FY24, Datatec conducted its first comprehensive materiality assessment to identify the most important environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) issues to our stakeholders.

Understanding stakeholder priorities through a double materiality lens

A solid foundation for our responsible business strategy requires a clear understanding of stakeholder priorities. In FY24, we conducted our first comprehensive materiality assessment, guided by a double materiality lens. By adopting this approach, we ensure our responsible business strategy addresses our impact on the world and the potential financial implications for Datatec. The assessment involved engaging with key stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, lenders, and industry experts. We gathered their perspectives on the most critical ESG issues facing Datatec through surveys, workshops, and interviews. We analysed our business operations internally, identifying potential ESG risks and opportunities and benchmarking and analysing sectoral trends.

The assessment identified 27 key ESG topics relevant to Datatec's operations. Through a combined analysis of stakeholder importance and potential business impact, 13 of these topics emerged as the highest priority based on a combination of financial and impact materiality. These priority issues will continue to guide our responsible business strategy and future reporting efforts:

Environmental		Social		Governance
Disclosing carbon emissions data on products		Responsible supply chain practices		Ethics and integrity
Carbon-neutral facilities		Supply chain management (constraints)		Systems protection and cyber security
Waste management (ICT waste)		Customer satisfaction and experience		Compliance and risk management
Greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions		Employee skills shortages		Reputational concerns
Energy management

ESG materiality matrix

A full materiality assessment will be conducted every two years as appropriate, to ensure our responsible business strategy remains aligned with stakeholder priorities. In FY25, as part of our preparations for the European Union’s (“EU”) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) compliance, full double materiality assessments were undertaken for two of our four divisions, namely Westcon International and Logicalis International (with the key ESG risks identified listed in the relevant divisional results of this report).

As a result, we plan to internally refresh the Datatec materiality assessment in FY26 and undertake another full materiality assessment in FY27.

By continuing to prioritise the issues most critical to our stakeholders across divisions, we can continue to adapt our responsible business strategy to benefit Datatec and our stakeholders.

ESG TOPICS