Investor Relations

Cogeco Inc. (TSX: CGO) was founded in 1957 and is a diversified holding corporation operating in the telecommunications sector through our subsidiary Cogeco Communications Inc. and media sector through Cogeco Media.

Cogeco is a North American leader in the telecommunications and media sectors. Through Cogeco Communications, we provide world-class Internet, video and wireline phone services to 1.6 million residential and business subscribers in Canada and thirteen states in the United States. We also offer wireless services in most of our U.S. operating territory. Through Cogeco Media, we operate 21 radio stations in Canada, primarily in the province of Québec, as well as a news agency. We take pride in our strong presence in the communities we serve and in our commitment to a sustainable future.

The digitization of society is creating growth opportunities for Cogeco, with increasing demand for fixed and mobile telecommunication and entertainment services. High-speed Internet access and digital inclusion remain societal priorities and are generating opportunities for network expansion in collaboration with governments, while audio content on digital platforms is also proliferating. Our strategic plan is focused on six key priorities including our financially disciplined network expansion program, driving synergies, increasing digitization, accelerating advanced analytics, cross-selling wireless, and transforming our radio business. In addition, we continue to solidify our core business through operational efficiencies and by enhancing our product and service offerings for a distinct customer experience while driving continuous improvement to our brands and marketing practices.

Investments highlights

Through our subsidiary Cogeco Communications Inc., we continually improve our service offering in the broadband services sector to maximize growth by investing in our networks and equipment as well as in new technology.

• Through our subsidiary Cogeco Communications Inc., we continually improve our service offering in the broadband services sector to maximize growth by investing in our networks and equipment as well as in new technology.
• Cogeco Connexion's strong Canadian operations provide stable growth, industry leading adjusted EBITDA margin and leverages superior Internet speeds in a large part of our footprint. Cogeco Connexion partners with governments to expand connectivity in underserved and unserved areas and pursue its growth.
• Breezeline's successful U.S. broadband expansion strategy has resulted in robust organic growth in our largely regional markets with fragmented competition and one of the U.S. industry's highest adjusted EBITDA margin. Breezeline has an opportunity to expand in adjacent regions with a good growth profile and attractive demographics.
• Through Cogeco Media, it operates 21 radio stations primarily in the province of Québec. 
• Radio, with solid programming aligned with listener and advertiser tastes, aims at gaining market share, and maximizing profitability. Our strong financial performance includes attractive margins, strong free cash flow and dividend growth. We practice prudent financial management with a history of reducing leverage following acquisitions.