M&A Deal Summary

DCM Acquires Bolder Graphics

On October 30, 2017, DCM acquired marketing company Bolder Graphics for 5M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DCM’s 1st transaction in the Marketing sector.
  • This is DCM’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is DCM’s 3rd transaction in Canada.
  • This is DCM’s 1st transaction in Alberta.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-10-30
Target Bolder Graphics
Sector Marketing
Buyer(s) DCM
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 5M USD

Target

Bolder Graphics

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Bolder Graphics is a western Canadian marketing communications business, tracing its roots back more than 40 years. Its core capabilities are in large-format digital printing, offering point of sale signage, corporate packaging, outdoor signage and vehicle graphics. BOLDER also specializes in loose-leaf bindery and stationery and other commercial print capabilities. The company has approximately 40 employees operating in a 59,000 square foot facility located in Calgary, Alberta.

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Buyer

DCM

Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1959
Sector Marketing
Employees1,800
Revenue 448M CAD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

DCM is a provider of business communication solutions, bringing value and collaboration to marketing and operation teams across North America. Company help marketers and agencies unify and execute communications campaigns across multiple channels, and company help operations teams streamline and automate document and communications management processes. Company core capabilities include direct marketing, print services, labels and asset tracking, event tickets and gift cards, logistics and fulfilment, content and workflow management, data management and analytics, and regulatory communications. Company serve clients in key vertical markets such as financial services, retail, healthcare, lottery and gaming, not?for?profit, and energy. DCM was incorporated in 1959 and is based in Brampton, Ontario.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector (Marketing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Alberta) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 3 of 4
Year (2017) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-22 Eclipse Colour and Imaging

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Eclipse Colour and Imaging Corp. is a Canadian large-format and point-of-purchase printing and packaging company, with approximately 100 employees operating in an 80,000 square foot facility located in Burlington, Ontario.

Buy CA$9M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-02-22 RRD Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

RRD Canada provides print and related services to thousands of customers across Canada, including financial institutions, retailers, insurance providers, transportation companies, government organizations and other regulated industries. RRD Canada is based in Mississauga, Ontario.

Buy CA$123M
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