DATA Communications Management Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
DATA Communications Management's CEO is Richard Kellam, appointed in Mar 2021, has a tenure of 5.42 years. total yearly compensation is CA$908.87K, comprised of 66% salary and 34% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 3.85% of the company’s shares, worth CA$6.59M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.4 years and 10.2 years respectively.
Key information
Richard Kellam
Chief executive officer
CA$908.9k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 66.02% |
| CEO tenure | 5.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 3.8% |
| Management average tenure | 5.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 10.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
DCM: Octacom Acquisition And Buyback Plan Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have increased their price target on DATA Communications Management to CA$6 from CA$3.25, citing the addition of Octacom as a profitable, fast growing acquisition that they view as a new cornerstone of the company’s digital services platform. What's in the News for DATA Communications Management DATA Communications Management Corp.
DCM: Octacom Acquisition And Buyback Program Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts lifted their fair value estimate for DATA Communications Management to CA$6.00 from CA$4.00, pointing to the higher CA$6.00 Street price target and citing the Octacom acquisition as a key driver for the updated revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News DATA Communications Management announced a share repurchase program that allows the company to buy back up to 4,195,562 common shares, or 7.47% of its share capital, with all repurchased shares to be cancelled and the program running until June 11, 2027.
DCM: Octacom Acquisition Will Drive Future Digital Platform Expansion
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for DATA Communications Management to CA$3.20 from CA$2.50, citing a higher Street price target of CA$6.00 and describing the Octacom acquisition as an important growth driver for the digital services platform. What's in the News for DATA Communications Management DATA Communications Management Corp.DATA Communications Management's (TSE:DCM) Earnings Seem To Be Promising
DATA Communications Management Corp.'s ( TSE:DCM ) solid earnings announcement recently didn't do much to the stock...DATA Communications Management Corp. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's been a good week for DATA Communications Management Corp. ( TSE:DCM ) shareholders, because the company has just...We Think DATA Communications Management (TSE:DCM) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...DATA Communications Management Corp. (TSE:DCM) Shares Fly 26% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
DATA Communications Management Corp. ( TSE:DCM ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky...DATA Communications Management (TSE:DCM) Is Posting Promising Earnings But The Good News Doesn’t Stop There
DATA Communications Management Corp. ( TSE:DCM ) announced a healthy earnings result recently, and the market rewarded...It's Unlikely That DATA Communications Management Corp.'s (TSE:DCM) CEO Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year
Key Insights DATA Communications Management will host its Annual General Meeting on 22nd of May Salary of CA$600.0k is...These 4 Measures Indicate That DATA Communications Management (TSE:DCM) Is Using Debt Extensively
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By DATA Communications Management Corp.'s (TSE:DCM) 32% Share Price Plunge
The DATA Communications Management Corp. ( TSE:DCM ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by...Is DATA Communications Management (TSE:DCM) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...DATA Communications Management (TSE:DCM) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On DATA Communications Management Corp. (TSE:DCM) Even After 26% Share Price Boost
The DATA Communications Management Corp. ( TSE:DCM ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an...Here's Why DATA Communications Management (TSE:DCM) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...If EPS Growth Is Important To You, DATA Communications Management (TSE:DCM) Presents An Opportunity
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2026 | n/a | n/a | CA$4m |
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | CA$9m |
| Dec 31 2025 | CA$909k | CA$600k | CA$9m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$11m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$7m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$7m |
| Dec 31 2024 | CA$1m | CA$600k | CA$4m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -CA$3m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -CA$5m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -CA$12m |
| Dec 31 2023 | CA$2m | CA$600k | -CA$16m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -CA$6m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$1m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$8m |
| Dec 31 2022 | CA$2m | CA$600k | CA$14m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | CA$8m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | CA$7m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | CA$4m |
| Dec 31 2021 | CA$2m | CA$485k | CA$2m |
Compensation vs Market: Richard's total compensation ($USD658.89K) is above average for companies of similar size in the Canadian market ($USD152.05K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Richard's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Richard Kellam (60 yo)
Mr. Richard Clarence Kellam serves as Independent Director of TRUBAR Inc. (formerly known as Simply Better Brands Corp.) since May 12, 2023. He serves as Chief Executive Officer at DATA Communications Mana...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 5.4yrs | CA$908.87k | 3.85% CA$ 6.6m | |
| CFO & Corporate Secretary | 11.3yrs | CA$619.73k | 0.85% CA$ 1.5m | |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | 5.6yrs | CA$291.10k | 0.10% CA$ 175.8k | |
| Senior Vice President of Commercial Leadership | 3.3yrs | CA$247.97k | 0.074% CA$ 126.1k | |
| Vice President of People & Culture | 4.6yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: DCM's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 5.4yrs | CA$908.87k | 3.85% CA$ 6.6m | |
| Independent Director | 10.2yrs | CA$282.53k | 0.86% CA$ 1.5m | |
| Independent Director | 11.3yrs | CA$180.38k | 9.01% CA$ 15.4m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 12.2yrs | CA$476.58k | 4.62% CA$ 7.9m | |
| Independent Vice Chairman of the Board | 10.6yrs | CA$117.09k | 5.65% CA$ 9.7m | |
| Independent Director | 4.2yrs | CA$96.50k | 0.080% CA$ 137.2k | |
| Independent Director | 10.2yrs | CA$192.46k | 0.040% CA$ 68.2k |
Experienced Board: DCM's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/08/20 02:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
DATA Communications Management Corp. is covered by 5 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Nick Corcoran | Acumen Capital Finance Partners Limited |
| null Research Department | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Noel Atkinson | Clarus Securities Inc. |