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NEW UPDATE REPORT – DCM – MediaValet Acquisition Multiple Bodes Well for DCM’s Valuation as its Pays Down Debt and Focuses on Tech Strategy

March 1, 2024 Chris Thompson

We have written a 12-page Update Report on DATA Communications Management, a Canadian-based communications and marketing solutions provider that offers comprehensive online and offline communications and marketing solutions to businesses. The report highlights how STG Partners’ acquisition of MediaValet Inc. for $79 million showcases a favorable valuation trend for Canadian SaaS and DAM sectors. DCM’s valuation could benefit as it enhances its SaaS offerings and focuses on a Print-to-Digital transition. The Company has also successfully completed a series of sale and leaseback transactions, raising $37.8 million, and aiding in debt reduction. DCM’s recognition in the 2024 OTCQX Best 50 underscores its market performance and strategic positioning. We are maintaining our price target and recommendation. [more]

MediaValet Acquisition Highlights Valuation Trends in Canadian SaaS and DAM Sectors

January 29, 2024 Chris Thompson

On January 24, 2024, MediaValet (TSX:MVP), a provider in Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions, announced its acquisition by STG Partners, highlighting the increasing importance of DAM and SaaS models in the tech industry. This transaction, valued at $79 million, signifies a premium valuation for MediaValet and suggests a positive outlook for similar Canadian SaaS and DAM firms. The acquisition reflects the strategic interest in companies that offer scalable, cloud-native software solutions, underscoring the growing demand for efficient digital asset management in a content-driven business landscape. [more]

NEW UPDATE REPORT – DCM – Revenue & EBITDA Growth Continues to Benefit from MCC Acquisition; Deal Synergies Now Targeting up to $35M

November 13, 2023 Chris Thompson

We have written a 15-page Update Report on DATA Communications Management, a Canadian-based communications and marketing solutions provider that offers comprehensive online and offline communications and marketing solutions to businesses. The update report provides highlights of the Company’s Q3/2022 financials and an update on integration activities and synergies after merging with Moore Canada Corporation. [more]

NEW UPDATE REPORT – Strategic Merger Between DCM and RRD Canada Sparks Industry Consolidation with Beneficial Synergies

March 10, 2023 Chris Thompson

We have written a 10-page Update Report on DATA Communications Management(DCM), a Canadian-based communications and marketing solutions provider that offers comprehensive online and offline communications and marketing solutions to businesses. The update report provides highlights of the Company’s recent announcements to acquire RRD Canada and preliminary full-year financial results for 2022 with revenue in the range of $270 million to $274 million, a 15% to 16.5% increase compared with 2021. [more]

Enghouse to Acquire Video Technology Platform Qumu in All-Cash Offer

December 21, 2022 Chris Thompson

Enghouse Systems, a global provider of enterprise software solutions, announced that it has reached an all-cash agreement to acquire Qumu Corporation, a provider of cloud-based enterprise video technology, for US$18.0 million. The offer price represents a premium of approximately 105% over the closing price of Qumu on December 16, 2022. [more]

Electronic Arts Acquires Glu Mobile to Boost Online Gaming Portfolio

February 12, 2021 Chris Thompson

Video game developer Electronic Arts announced the acquisition of mobile game developer Glu Mobile for $2.1 billion, a 36% premium to the market. [more]

Cannabis Update: US Moves Closer to Federal Regulation, M&A Activity Surges, and Edibles Demand Increases

January 15, 2021 Jay Yi

The cannabis industry recently saw heightened activity as the United States moved closer towards federal regulation while several M&A deals were announced. In addition, the cannabis edibles market sharply increased as more consumers tried edibles for the first time. [more]

Hyundai to Acquire Controlling Interest in Robotics Company Boston Dynamics from SoftBank

January 6, 2021 Jay Yi

Last month, Hyundai Motor Group, a South Korean multinational conglomerate, announced an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank. [more]

LegalTech Company Dye & Durham to Acquire DoProcess for $530M

January 3, 2021 Jay Yi

Dye & Durham, a Canadian LegalTech company that recently launched an IPO, announced the acquisition of DoProcess for $530M. Shortly after, Dye & Durham announced another acquisition with a majority stake investment in Courthouse Solutions. [more]

ServiceNow to Acquire Canadian Artificial Intelligence Start-Up Element AI

December 22, 2020 Jay Yi

ServiceNow, a U.S. cloud-based software company, announced the acquisition of Element AI, a Canadian artificial intelligence software company. The acquisition involves plans to build the first AI Innovation Hub in Canada. [more]