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Fiscal Year 2026
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Octacom expands a digital-first platform into IDP, a 30%+ CAGR market, and had generated more than CAD 2M in incremental revenue from customer wins within three and a half months. H2 2026 YoY growth is expected, with free cash flow generation anticipated through 2027.
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Second quarter results met expectations with strong free cash flow, reduced debt, and robust new business wins. The Octacom acquisition positions the company for accelerated growth in the IDP market, with improved margins and cross-sell opportunities expected in the coming quarters.
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Revenue declined 5% year-over-year as expected, but record EBITDA, strong free cash flow, and robust new business wins drove improved profitability. Tech-enabled services and hardware surged, while cost discipline and debt reduction strengthened the balance sheet.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Revenue declined 6.2% year-over-year due to large enterprise headwinds, but strong cost controls drove a 13.4% adjusted EBITDA margin and a 145% increase in free cash flow. Digital and tech services grew, and capital returns to shareholders were robust.
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Q3 results met expectations with stable margins and improved SG&A, despite a 3.1% revenue decline due to macro headwinds and labor disputes. Strong new business pipeline, digital growth, and robust capital position support ongoing M&A and dividend priorities.
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Adjusted EBITDA remained flat year-over-year despite a 9.5% revenue decline, with strong cost management and a robust sales pipeline. Technology revenues grew 16%, and no material client losses occurred, while M&A and capital allocation activities remain active.
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Q1 2025 saw improved margins and stable revenue, with strong business development and new wins in digital products. Special dividend paid, net debt rose due to capital returns, but free cash flow is expected to reduce leverage. Market uncertainty and Canada Post labor risks are being managed.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Record revenue, gross profit, and Adjusted EBITDA were achieved in 2024, driven by successful integration, cost reductions, and growth in technology services. The company is well-capitalized, launching dividends and targeting further organic growth, with risks from tariffs and postal disruptions being actively managed.
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Integration and restructuring are ahead of schedule, with all major initiatives to be completed by year-end, setting up for profitable growth in 2025. Q3 revenue declined due to restructuring, but gross margin and adjusted EBITDA improved, and net debt was reduced by nearly 50%.
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A leading Canadian print and digital marketing provider, with over 450 enterprise clients and 5% market share, is driving growth through industry consolidation, technology innovation, and new product launches like an AI-enabled DAM platform. Revenue and EBITDA have surged following major acquisitions, with further M&A, margin expansion, and potential shareholder returns planned for 2025.
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Q2 saw revenue rise 5.7% and gross margin improve to 27.3%, with net income turning positive. Integration and synergy initiatives are ahead of schedule, and organic growth is expected in H2 as major consolidations complete.