Establishing discipline, profitability, and credibility. Why management and governance change is needed now.
Presented by OneMove Capital Ltd. — March 2026
View Our Presentation ↓OneMove Capital Ltd. is a private investment firm focused on unlocking value in technology-enabled businesses through disciplined governance, strategic oversight, and long-term shareholder alignment.
9.22% ownership of Sylogist common shares, directly aligning interests with fellow shareholders.
Founded by Tyler Proud, co-founder of Dye & Durham, with deep experience in vertical market software, SaaS models, and public company governance.
Long-term, engaged approach focused on accountability, capital discipline, and sustainable value creation.
Sylogist has attractive assets and predictable demand. But ~67% value destruction since 2019 despite strong market position demands a new direction.
Benchmarked against comparable vertical-market and public sector SaaS companies, Sylogist lags on every measure.
| Metric | Sylogist | Tyler Technologies | Sage | Peer Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth | (4.9%) | 10.6% | 7.8% | 9.2% |
| Recurring Revenue % | 70.1% | 86.2% | 96.9% | 91.6% |
| Adj. EBITDA Margin | 17.9% | 28.0% | 27.6% | 27.8% |
| Rule-of-40 | 13.0% | 38.6% | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| EV / Revenue | 1.5x | 7.0x | 3.7x | 5.3x |
All figures are LTM as of Sep. 30, 2025. EV/Revenue is calculated using share prices as of Mar. 6, 2026. The peer set includes Tyler Technologies and Sage Group.
More capital, absent returns. This is a governance failure.
Despite 5 acquisitions, EBITDA and FCF have been unable to keep pace with excessive spending.
6.4x higher combined S&M and R&D investment failed to generate operating leverage or incremental profitability.
FCF margin fell from 35.3% (CY 2020) to 8.5% (LTM Q3 2025) despite higher spend. FCF declined ~60% from $13.7m to $5.3m.
ROIC down 99pp since 2020. Recent growth dollars have not produced commensurate cash returns.
After nearly 3 years of PenderFund's transformation process, Sylogist stock has depreciated by more than 50%. Shareholders have lost faith in incremental Board changes.
Craig O'Neill served on the Board during sustained financial decline, lacks transformational skills, and was handpicked by the outgoing Chairman. A meaningful strategic reset requires independent oversight, not internal succession from the existing Board.
Sources: FactSet (Jun. 25, 2019 – Mar. 6, 2026), Company filings and public disclosures.
Rule-of-40 targets have been repeatedly reiterated — and repeatedly missed.
| Date | Rule-of-40 Target | Actual Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 2023 | "Committed to a Rule-of-40 Posture" | Broke below Rule-of-40 in Q4 2023 for 8 straight quarters |
| Nov. 2023 – Nov. 2024 | Low-mid-teens growth; Mid-20s EBITDA margin | Single digit growth; Low 20s EBITDA margin — 16.5% Rule-of-40 (below target) |
| May 2025 | Low-mid 20s SaaS ARR; Mid-20s EBITDA margin | 8.9% SaaS ARR growth; 15.7% EBITDA margin (YTD: first 6 months 2025 vs 2024) |
| Nov. 2025 | Abandoned Rule-of-40 targets entirely | Currently a "Rule-of" 12.1% Company (YTD) |
Incremental change has not worked. Substantial Board reconstitution is required.
Lack of transformational expertise has allowed problems to persist. Execution failures without accountability.
A venture-like growth-at-any-cost narrative that has failed to generate real growth, coupled with a scattershot partnership strategy.
Excessive S&M and R&D spending failed to translate into returns. ROIC deteriorated amid weak discipline.
Directors with proven transformation and capital allocation expertise. Clear accountability for performance, including selecting the right CEO.
Prioritize EBITDA & FCF margin expansion while maintaining durable growth. Redesign go-to-market and eliminate excessive spending.
Every dollar in S&M and R&D accountable to defined outcomes. Comprehensive review of strategic alternatives.
The Board has claimed directors have "only" been there a year and are "finding their footing." It shouldn't take a year or more to learn a company and be effective as a director—that excuse is a symptom of disengaged oversight. Shareholders deserve directors who are ready to govern from day one.
Average tenure of over 3 years—yet the Board still frames inexperience as an excuse. Engaged, accountable directors do not need a year to find their footing.
A sequenced implementation plan with defined milestones and accountability at each stage.
Illustrative scenarios based on closing the valuation gap to peers under improved governance.
Sources: Company filings, Bloomberg as of Mar. 6, 2026. Scenarios based on applying illustrative EV/EBITDA multiples to OneMove Capital's forward estimates. These are illustrative scenarios for discussion purposes only and do not constitute a forecast or guarantee of future results.
A reconstituted Board will establish specific performance benchmarks and hold management accountable.
| KPI | Current (LTM) | 12–18 Month Target | Peer Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth | (4.9%) | 5–10% | 9.2% |
| Adj. EBITDA Margin | 17.9% | 35% | 27.8% |
| FCF Margin | 8.5% | 20%+ | 22.4% |
| Rule-of-40 | 13.0% | 40%+ | 37.0% |
| S&M as % of Recurring Revenue | 17.6% | <10% | 7.7% |
| R&D as % of Recurring Revenue | 23.9% | <13% | 10.0% |
Targets are illustrative and subject to Board review upon reconstitution. Peer set includes Tyler Technologies and Sage Group (as of Sep. 30, 2025). S&M and R&D benchmarks (incl. capitalized development) are based on Tyler Technologies only.
Proven experience leading transformation and scaling businesses, with disciplined capital allocation and strong independence aligned with shareholder interests.

Transformational CEO with 25+ years scaling enterprise software across fintech, food tech, and media. Led multiple strategic exits of $400m to $1.25bn. Deep experience in PE-backed environments and organizational transformation.

Corporate director with deep expertise in financial services, risk governance, and audit. Board member of Fidelity Investments Canada. Former director of Canadian Western Bank and Ontario Power Generation. Former Vice Chair at Deloitte Canada. CPA, FCPA.

Chair of the Board of Dye & Durham, Executive Chairman of SMTC Inc. — led a major turnaround growing revenue 4x and delivering a 5x shareholder return. Previously held senior executive roles at Avnet Inc. (Fortune 500).

CEO of OneMove Capital. Co-founder, former Board Chair, and former CSO of Dye & Durham. Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Avesdo Technologies. Deep expertise in vertical software and platform businesses. MBA, University of Toronto.