Ciscom Announces A Revenue Rebound, An Enhanced Digital Offering And A Positive Outlook for 2026

Executive Summary

• Ciscom Corp. reports a strong revenue rebound driven by the resolution of Canada Post’s union negotiations, with direct‑mail sales recovering sharply at year‑end 2025.
• The company has launched “Engage+,” a proprietary programmatic digital flyer platform, which is already being used by clients and is positioned to diversify revenue beyond traditional channels.
• Cost reductions implemented in early 2025 have lowered the expense base, and EBITDA (excluding one‑time charges) is expected to be positive for 2025, indicating improved profitability heading into 2026.

Key Details

• Revenue Recovery: Direct‑mail volumes are returning to pre‑2025 levels after Canada Post’s labor agreement removed a critical bottleneck; early client commitments suggest continued growth in 2026.
• Engage+ Platform: Launched by Prospect Media, the platform leverages proprietary data to deliver higher reach, engagement, and cost efficiency versus incumbent solutions; early market response is positive.
• Cost Management: Permanent expense reductions were enacted in early 2025, lowering operating costs and improving overall efficiency.
• EBITDA Outlook: EBITDA before one‑time impairment and reorganization charges is projected to be positive for 2025, reflecting the combined effect of revenue recovery and cost discipline.
• Strategic Positioning: Management is evaluating additional tuck‑in acquisition opportunities to further diversify revenue streams and accelerate growth.
• Leadership Quote: “We reduced costs, protected cash, paid down debt, and continued building data‑led solutions… Ciscom is positioned to convert revenue growth directly into improved profitability.” – Michel Pepin, President, CEO & Director.

Notable Quotes

“We were pro‑active and didn’t wait for conditions to improve,” said Michel Pepin, President, CEO, and Director of Ciscom Corp. “We reduced costs, protected cash, paid down debt, and continued building data‑led solutions. Demand is returning and Ciscom is positioned to convert revenue growth directly into improved profitability.”