BUZZ-Softcat: Tops FTSE midcaps on strong H1 results, FY guidance

** Shares of Softcat up ~4 pct; top FTSE midcap pct gainer

** Co. sees FY results "marginally" ahead of previous expectations after a surge in new customers and a jump in interim revenue

** H1 revenue is up 21.1 pct to £434 mln as more businesses opted for its offerings

** Jefferies says strong H1 trading sets basis for FY growth

** It raises FY 2019 EBIT est. by ~3 pct reflecting better than expected operating leverage in H1

** "High performance sales culture remains Softcat's key differentiating factor and creates room for further market share gains" - per broker