Transcontinental (TCL-A) Investor presentation summary

Investment thesis and strategic positioning

• Diversified operations in retail services, printing, and educational publishing drive resilience and innovation.

• Leadership in core segments is supported by strong customer relationships and a focus on innovation.

• Reliable cash flow enables flexibility for investments and supports attractive dividend yields.

• Growth strategy centers on building scale in in-store marketing solutions (ISM) and strategic acquisitions.

• Commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.

Business overview and segment performance

• Market leader in ISM, books, and education, with a stable EBITDA from a diversified mix.

• FY2025 net sales reached $1.2B, with ISM contributing 23% ($279M), up from 7% in 2017.

• Retail services & printing account for 91% of net sales; media (educational publishing) 9%.

• 17 operating sites and 4,000 employees support operations.

• Shifted portfolio toward higher-growth, resilient segments with reduced exposure to newspapers and magazines.

Sector highlights and capabilities

• Retail services & printing leverage advanced technologies for efficient, high-volume production.

• ISM is the primary growth engine, offering comprehensive in-store marketing and design solutions.

• Media segment is the top French-language educational publisher in Canada, with 17,500 titles and exclusive partnerships.

• Flyers and raddar™ platform provide significant reach and ROI for retailers.