Constellation Software

Toronto acquirer of vertical-market software businesses

Overview

Constellation Software is a holding company that acquires, manages and builds vertical-market software businesses, each serving a specific industry.[2] Forbes records it was founded by Mark Leonard and James D. Foy on 23 August 1995 and is headquartered in Toronto.[2] Sales were US$12.1bn, up 20.6%, and profit US$741m.[2] Its 69,000 employees are spread across many small businesses rather than a single product line. It is the only Canadian company in the ranking. Market value is US$40.2bn.[2]

Constellation Software strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • Sales growth of 20.6%
  • Diversified across many niches
  • Only Canadian company in the list

Limitations

  • Profit margin of 6%
  • Growth depends on acquisitions
  • Complex decentralised structure

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