Decisive Dividend (DE) Investor Presentation summary
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Investor Presentation summary
14 Nov, 2025Market opportunity and business model
Aging demographics in Canada are driving a $2 trillion business asset transition, with 76% of business owners planning to exit within 10 years.
The buy, build, hold model targets profitable, well-established manufacturing companies with enterprise values up to $25M.
Focus on maintaining business legacies, supporting long-term growth, and not reselling acquired companies.
Vendors receive at least 10% of purchase price in shares, aligning interests with future growth.
Employees benefit from stability, equity opportunities, and capital for business growth.
Growth, acquisitions, and financial performance
Completed 16 acquisitions in 10 years, with 8 in the last 24 months and 3 strategic tuck-ins in 2025.
Revenue grew at a 25% CAGR from 2015 to 2024, reaching $147M TTM as of September 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA grew at a 26% CAGR, with $25.4M TTM in 2025.
Free cash flow less maintenance capital grew at a 27% CAGR, with $0.56 per share in 2024.
Achieved ~180% total return since 2022 and ~880% since inception, outperforming relevant indices.
Acquisition strategy and portfolio diversification
Targets manufacturing sector companies with sustainable competitive advantages and positive cash flow.
Maintains acquisition multiples between 3.5x–5.5x adjusted EBITDA, funded with 50% equity/50% debt.
Portfolio includes finished product and component manufacturing businesses across diverse industries and geographies.
Recent acquisitions include companies in wood/gas stoves, agriculture, merchandising, heavy equipment, and belting products.
Sales are diversified by product type and region, with significant presence in Canada, the US, UK/Europe, and other global markets.
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