Bechtle stock expands UK AI platform with Bespoke XYZ deal

Bechtle is expanding its British artificial-intelligence platform through the acquisition of Manchester-based Bespoke XYZ and its subsidiary Savvy IT. The company announced the transaction on November 5, 2026, in a Bechtle press release.

Bespoke specialises in Microsoft-based artificial intelligence, data analytics and Power Platform solutions. Savvy IT focuses on education customers and provides IT support, Microsoft 365 and licensing services, as well as cloud, infrastructure and cybersecurity offerings. The transaction brings 52 employees into the Bechtle group, including an offshore delivery team in the Philippines.

Building a broader AI offering

Bespoke generated revenue of approximately 3.5 million pounds in the 2025/26 financial year. Bechtle and the Manchester business had already worked together on customer projects for more than two years, giving the acquisition an existing operating link rather than a purely new market entry.

The company said Bespoke will initially continue as an independent business within Bechtle UK. Founders Sam Bright and Jordan Brookes, together with Savvy IT founder Chris Homer, will remain with the business. The purchase price and other transaction conditions were not disclosed.

James Napp, Bechtle's regional director for the UK and Ireland, said Bespoke would form the foundation of Bechtle's AI practice. The stated focus is to help customers develop and implement AI strategies, automation and analytics solutions, including Microsoft Fabric, Copilot and AI agents. The acquisition also gives Bechtle additional managed-services capabilities in the education sector.

Second growth signal ahead of results

The acquisition follows Bechtle's second forecast increase for 2026. In an EQS announcement carried by MarketScreener, Bechtle said preliminary third-quarter business volume rose 19 percent year on year to 2.44 billion euros, while earnings before tax increased 14 percent to 92 million euros. The company now expects 2026 EBT growth of more than 10 percent, compared with its previous range of 5 percent to 10 percent. Its forecasts for business volume growth above 10 percent and revenue growth of 5 percent to 10 percent remain unchanged.

Management also pointed to a record order backlog and said the strong performance had continued into the fourth quarter. At the same time, Bechtle continues to expect EBT as a share of business volume to be slightly below the prior-year level of 3.8 percent. This combination points to stronger absolute earnings but continued pressure on the operating ratio.

Bechtle stock traded at 33.48 euros on Xetra at 09:53 CET on Monday, November 9, 2026, 0.18 percent above the Xetra close of Friday, November 6. Investors can follow the real-time quote of Bechtle stock.

Bechtle will publish its final third-quarter and first nine-month results on Friday, November 13, 2026. The release should show whether the preliminary earnings trend and the order backlog translated into confirmed revenue, margins and cash generation.

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