eResearch - DCM -Q2-2024 - Financial Results - SM2
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NEW UPDATE REPORT – DCM Navigates Integration Challenges with Strategic Focus on H2/2024 Revenue Growth and Margin Improvements

We have written a 17-page Update Report on DATA Communications Management (DCM) after it released Q2/2024 financials. DCM is a Canadian-based communications and marketing solutions provider. Revenue increased 5.7% to $125.8 million, though below our estimate due to deferred client projects. The company remains focused on completing the integration of Moore Canada Corporation by year-end and achieving annualized cost savings of $30 to $35 million. DCM‘s strategic initiatives target improved gross margins and revenue growth, particularly through technology-enabled solutions, including its new Digital Asset Management (DAM) solution called ASMBL. Focused on the merger integration, DCM reported a 22.2% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $16.9 million. [more]

eResearch - DCM -Q1-2024 - Financial Results
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NEW UPDATE REPORT – DCM Reports Strong First Quarter Results as Revenue Grows, Margins Strengthen, and Debt Reduction Continues

We have written a 16-page Update Report on DATA Communications Management (DCM) after it released Q1/2024. DCM is a Canadian-based communications and marketing solutions provider. Revenue increased to $129.3 million in Q1/2024, up 69.9% from $76.1 million in Q1/2023, but lower than our estimate of $139.0 million. Revenue fell short of expectations mainly because several projects from larger clients were postponed to later quarters this year. DCM reported Adjusted EBITDA of $18.7 million in Q1/2024, an increase of 46.2% from $12.8 million in the same quarter last year. The EBITDA growth reflects the positive impact of the MCC acquisition and ongoing efforts to improve margins and reduce expenses. [more]

2024-03-25 DCM - UR - Q3 and 2023 Financials
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NEW UPDATE REPORT – DCM – Record Revenue & EBITDA Growth Highlight MCC Acquisition Synergies and Improving Margins

We have written a 17-page Update Report on DATA Communications Management (DCM) after it released Q4/2023 and 2023 financial results. DCM is a Canadian-based communications and marketing solutions provider. Revenue increased to $130.0 million in Q4/2023, up 77.9% from Q4/2022, and in-line with our estimate of $131.0 million. For the full year, Revenue hit $447.7 million, up 63.5% from 2022, and in-line with our estimate of $448.8 million. The Adjusted EBITDA for 2023 was $53.4 million, a 30.3% increase from the previous year. The Revenue and EBITDA growth were mainly attributable to the acquisition of Moore Canada Corporation, which closed in Q2/2023. The report provides an overview of DCM‘s financial results, strategic directions for 2024, and our financial estimates and target price calculations. [more]

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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

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]

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MediaValet Acquisition Highlights Valuation Trends in Canadian SaaS and DAM Sectors

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]

2023-11-13 DCM - 2023-Q3 Update Report
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NEW UPDATE REPORT – DCM – Revenue & EBITDA Growth Continues to Benefit from MCC Acquisition; Deal Synergies Now Targeting up to $35M

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]

DCM - 2023-Q2 Update Report
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NEW UPDATE REPORT – DCM Acquisition Provides 75% Revenue Jump & Cash Flow Growth as Merger Synergies Drop to the Bottom Line

We have written a 14-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 Q2/2023 financials and the recent acquisition of Moore Canada Corp. and a full summary of our valuation methodology. We maintain the Target Price of $6.90. [more]