D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.
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D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. - overview
Established
1905
Location
Dundee, -, UK
Primary Industry
Media
About
D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.
is a media and publishing company based in the UK, renowned for producing a diverse range of traditional and digital content across various platforms, targeting both local and international audiences. Founded in 1905 in Dundee, UK, D. C. Thomson & Co.
Ltd. specializes in media publishing, operating notable brands like The Press & Journal and Beano. The company has adapted its strategies over the years to include digital solutions, enhancing its product offerings in response to changing market demands. D.
C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. operates primarily in the media and publishing sector, offering a wide array of products that include both traditional and digital formats.
The company is known for its prominent media brands, such as The Press & Journal, Scotland’s oldest regional newspaper, and Beano, a popular comic for children. Their product range caters to local readers for news as well as families and children for entertainment. In addition to this, D. C.
Thomson provides digital solutions and technology services that improve customer engagement through tailored content and advertising across markets in the UK, Europe, and parts of North America. In the most recent fiscal year of 2024, D. C. Thomson & Co.
Ltd. reported a revenue of USD 193. 43 mn and an EBITDA of USD 139. 42 mn, highlighting the company's multifaceted revenue generation model driven by subscriptions, advertising, and strategic partnerships.
D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.
is focused on enhancing its digital presence, with plans to launch new interactive platforms aimed at engaging younger audiences by the end of 2025. The company is also exploring expansion into the European and North American markets to increase its reach and subscriber base. Recent funding will be allocated to develop new technologies that support these initiatives, thereby strengthening their competitive position in the evolving publishing landscape.
Primary Industry
Media
Sub Industries
Web Applications, Social Networking & Communication Platform, Newspapers, Magazines & News Organizations, Literary Publishing
Website
www.dcthomson.co.uk
Verticals
Social Media
Total Amount Raised
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D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. - timeline of key events
D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 31, 2011 | Mar 31, 2012 | Mar 31, 2013 | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2018 | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 284,577,000 | 271,777,000 | 252,085,000 | 239,624,000 | 244,842,000 | 275,372,000 | 277,036,000 | 207,315,000 | 220,947,000 | 214,753,000 | 160,151,000 | 174,106,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (4.5%) | (7.2%) | (4.9%) | 2.2% | 12.5% | 0.6% | (25.2%) | 6.6% | (2.8%) | (25.4%) | 8.7% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 45,789,000 | 51,165,000 | 41,187,000 | 41,571,000 | 46,468,000 | 38,715,000 | 56,207,000 | 89,027,000 | 36,200,000 | (160,491,000) | 356,407,000 | 20,193,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 29,375,000 | 31,964,000 | 24,204,000 | 25,171,000 | 30,782,000 | 24,597,000 | 38,474,000 | 71,700,000 | 21,132,000 | (178,718,000) | 339,313,000 | 7,740,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 10.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 10.5% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 13.9% | 34.6% | 9.6% | (83.2%) | 211.9% | 4.4% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 16.1% | 18.8% | 16.3% | 17.3% | 19.0% | 14.1% | 20.3% | 42.9% | 16.4% | (74.7%) | 222.5% | 11.6% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 27,390,000 | 29,502,000 | 17,963,000 | 23,607,000 | 29,123,000 | 24,220,000 | 31,550,000 | 26,253,000 | 18,788,000 | (166,876,000) | 273,299,000 | (25,843,000) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 9.6% | 10.9% | 7.1% | 9.9% | 11.9% | 8.8% | 11.4% | 12.7% | 8.5% | (77.7%) | 170.7% | (14.8%) | - | - | - |
D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on, Corporate Carve Out, Trade Sale | Completed | Image recognition business of Trax | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Carta Solutions Holding Corporation | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Puzzler Media | - |
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D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. - employee data
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