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Data # 3 MARKET RELEASE Data # 3 guides to strong 1H FY27 earnings growth BRISBANE , 1 October 2026 : Australia's leading IT services and solutions provider , Data # 3 Limited ( ASX : DTL ) announces that it has experienced a strong start to FY27 , with gross sales and earnings ahead of expectations . Gross Profit for the first half is expected to be more than 15 % ahead of 1H FY26 , and consolidated net profit before tax for the first half of FY27 is expected to be more than 40 % up on the first half of FY26 profit before tax of $ 33.5 million , which was impacted by the previously announced Microsoft incentive changes . The final interim result remains subject to the execution and timing of forecast business through to 31 December 2026 , completion of the interim accounts and audit review . The first half result is expected to be positively impacted by some one - off , larger transactions , increased activity across Infrastructure and Software Solutions , and timing of planned investment spend . It also includes approximately $ 1.5 million of interest income above expectation , driven by favourable cash flow timing in Q1 FY27 . Based on the first half performance , which includes the benefit of some significant and non - recurring items , in addition to current forecasts for the second half , net profit before tax is expected to be skewed to the first half for FY27 . We expect to deliver sustained earnings growth for the full year as planned . The Company will provide a business update at the upcoming 2026 AGM on 28 October 2026 . Data # 3 expects to release its 1H FY27 results and announce the interim dividend on 22 February 2027 . Approved for distribution by the Data # 3 Limited board . ENDS Investor contact : Brad Colledge Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Tel : 1300 23 28 23 Email : investors@data3.com.au Data # 3 Limited ABN 31 010 545 267 555 Coronation Drive , TOOWONG QLD 4066 Cherie O'Riordan Chief Financial Officer Tel : 1300 23 28 23 Email : investors@data3.com.au