Cogeco Communications Inc.
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Cogeco Communications Inc. - overview
Established
1957
Location
Montreal, QC, Canada
Primary Industry
Telecoms
About
Based in Quebec, Canada, and founded in 1957, Cogeco Communications Inc. operates as a telecommunication platform that provides internet service to consumers. In December 2023, CDPQ agreed to acquire 10. 687 million shares of Cogeco Communications Inc.
for CAD 549. 35 million, or CAD 51. 40 per share, from Rogers Communications, Inc. , in a PIPE investment.
As of October 2024, Philippe Jette is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Cogeco provides a dependable fibre network for homes and businesses, as well as internet, television, and home phone service. The company make it easy for users to access entertainment on several devices and offer a range of package options. As a family-owned business, the firm encourages customer interactions and staff well-being.
The company also encourage environmental responsibility. In addition, customers can contact assistance by phone, chat, or in person at local stores.
Current Investors
La Caisse
Primary Industry
Telecoms
Sub Industries
Telecoms Providers & Services, Internet Service Providers, Fiber Optics, Cable Service Providers
Website
www.cogeco.com/
Company Stage
Mature - Growth Capital
Total Amount Raised
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Cogeco Communications Inc. - timeline of key events
Cogeco Communications Inc. - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Aug 31, 2014 | Aug 31, 2015 | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2017 | Aug 31, 2018 | Aug 31, 2019 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 1,947,591,000 | 2,043,316,000 | 2,176,149,000 | 2,226,851,000 | 2,423,549,000 | 2,331,820,000 | 2,384,283,000 | 2,510,453,000 | 2,900,654,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 4.9% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 8.8% | (3.8%) | 2.2% | 5.3% | 15.5% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 853,128,000 | 943,960,000 | 513,856,000 | 1,001,779,000 | 1,065,657,000 | 1,096,790,000 | 1,139,243,000 | 1,196,912,000 | 1,358,120,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 392,846,000 | 477,245,000 | 15,893,000 | 526,711,000 | 532,503,000 | 616,065,000 | 640,005,000 | 686,536,000 | 737,036,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 20.2% | 23.4% | 0.7% | 23.7% | 22.0% | 26.4% | 26.8% | 27.3% | 25.4% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 43.8% | 46.2% | 23.6% | 45.0% | 44.0% | 47.0% | 47.8% | 47.7% | 46.8% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 209,441,000 | 257,750,000 | (189,628,000) | 299,225,000 | 356,341,000 | 432,288,000 | 396,591,000 | 431,647,000 | 453,756,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 10.8% | 12.6% | (8.7%) | 13.4% | 14.7% | 18.5% | 16.6% | 17.2% | 15.6% | - | - | - |
Cogeco Communications Inc. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LP Direct, PIPE | Completed | Cogeco Communications Inc. | - |
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Cogeco Communications Inc. - employee data
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