The recent eResearch Industry Report titled Roll-Up Strategies in the Canadian ICT Industry; Your Guide to Understanding and Investing in M&A-Focused Public Companies offers a comprehensive analysis of the Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) strategies in the Canadian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. This sector, pivotal in modern business and society, includes key components like cybersecurity, data management, and telecommunications. Despite challenges posed by COVID-19, the global ICT industry remained resilient, with estimated worldwide spending reaching US$4.8 trillion in 2023. The Canadian ICT sector, in particular, is expected to generate $270 billion in revenues in 2023, marking a 5% annual growth.

The report emphasizes the significance of the roll-up strategy in M&A, aimed at consolidating businesses within the same sector to enhance efficiency, scale, and competitiveness. This strategy saw a notable resurgence in Canada post-COVID-19, with M&A activities exceeding US$349 billion in deals in 2021. Although there was an initial dip in M&A deal values in early 2023 due to economic uncertainties, the situation improved in the second quarter. The report suggests a potential increase in M&A activities in Canada, influenced by technological demands and the aging demographic of Canadian entrepreneurs.

A key focus of the report is on Ciscom Corp. (CSE: CISC), a Canadian-based holding company that employs a roll-up strategy in the ICT sector. Ciscom, which went public in 2023, aims to build a larger and more valuable corporate entity through strategic acquisitions. The company’s approach involves identifying profitable and scalable Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that complement its existing portfolio. Ciscom’s strategy is not only attractive for its value-generation potential through economies of scale and synergies but also for its ability to increase market exposure and access better opportunities.

Ciscom’s acquisition strategy is unique, employing a blend of cash and shares to provide sellers with favorable exit opportunities. This approach has helped in fostering collaboration with target companies and aligning mutual interests for success. The company’s first two acquisitions, Market Focus Direct, Inc. (MFD) and Prospect Media Group Ltd. (PMG), demonstrate its focus on technology-based services like advertising, content management, and data analytics. Ciscom’s revenue growth has been impressive, with a significant jump from $1.1 million in 2021 to a projected $35 million in 2023.

Overall, the report provides valuable insights into the role of M&A strategies, particularly roll-up strategies, in the growth and evolution of the Canadian ICT industry. It underscores the sector’s resilience and potential for future growth, driven by strategic consolidations and technological advancements. To access or download the recent eResearch ICT Industry Report, click here

In a recent InvestorIntel interview, Chris Thompson interviews Datable Technology Corp.‘s (TSXV: DAC | OTCQB: TTMZF) Executive Chairman Kim Oishi about Datable Technology’s Data Management Platform and the company’s recent results and progress.

The interview may also be viewed on the InvestorIntel YouTube channel (click here to subscribe).

Kim Oishi comments on how Datable Technology’s platform works and some of its advantages compared to other marketing strategies. For example, one advantage is that consumers choose to share their data in return for rewards and that companies can track consumer trends and any additional incremental revenues achieved by the platform. Kim Oishi also discusses Datable Technology’s revenue outlook and some of their well-known large consumer brands that are customers such as Universal Studios.

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About Datable Technology Corporation

Datable has developed PLATFORM³ a proprietary Consumer Lifecycle and Data Management Platform that is sold to global consumer brands. PLATFORM³ is delivered as a subscription service (Software as a Service model) and used by some of the worlds’ most valuable consumer brands to access new consumer communities and engage them while collecting, analyzing, and managing their first-party data. PLATFORM³ incorporates proprietary technology to monetize the consumer data, including demographics and purchasing behaviour, by sending consumers targeted offers by email and text messages.

In a recent InvestorIntel interview, Tracy Weslosky spoke with Chris Thompson, President of eResearch Corp. about his 44-page Initiation Report on Datable Technology Corporation (TSXV: DAC | OTCQB: TTMZF).

In this InvestorIntel interview, which may also be viewed on YouTube (click here to subscribe to the InvestorIntel Channel), Chris Thompson said that Datable offers software as a service (SaaS) based Consumer Lifecycle and Data Management Platform, which enables consumer packaged goods companies and consumer brands to build and launch promotions, special offers, and loyalty programs on mobile phones, websites, and microsites. With growing privacy concerns and cookies set to disappear, Chris added that Datable stands out by allowing companies to get first-party data directly from consumers. Working with 25 of the largest consumer packaged goods companies and 50 of the world’s top brands, Chris said that Datable recently signed a LOI to acquire Dabbl which is expected to double revenues in 2022.

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About eResearch Corporation

eResearch Corporation is a respected source for institutional-quality, equity research focused primarily on small- and mid-cap companies. The focus is on identifying companies that have interesting prospects, sound management, and significant potential for share price appreciation. The company complements its corporate research coverage with a diversified selection of informative, insightful, and thought-provoking research publications from a wide variety of investment professionals. The professional investment research and analysis is provided directly to the subscriber network of discerning investors, and electronically through its website, www.eresearch.com.

About Datable Technology Corporation

Datable has developed a proprietary, mobile-based consumer marketing platform – PLATFORM³ – that is sold to global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies and consumer brands. PLATFORM³ is delivered as a subscription service (Software as a Service model) and used by CPG companies to engage consumers, reward purchases and collect valuable consumer data. PLATFORM³ incorporates proprietary technology to monetize the consumer data, including demographics and purchasing behaviour, by sending consumers targeted offers by email and text messages.

To learn more about Datable Technology Corporation, click here.

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