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Review of Gildan Activewear Inc.

Mar 12, 2024

GIL has been a consistent, longstanding Canadian clothing provider. The company’s vertically integrated supply chain has been a key value creator which has allowed GIL to carve out an international position in the ever-competitive clothing industry. Overall, we believe that GIL is a well-run company, but growth has been lacking which has resulted in the stock being relatively flat over the last few years. On the back of these factors, we are dropping our rating one notch to a ‘B.’

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B

Review of Northland Power Inc.

Mar 12, 2024

NPI holds a significant position in the production of renewable energy and utilities. The company’s business model generates high and consistent cash flows through contracted revenues and pays out a high percentage of these through dividends. We think that NPI should continue to perform with the industry, while the realization of the benefits of growth projects is a few years away. We expect some degree of pressure to be put on the company financially as it has to balance its high debt load with status as a high dividend payer. We are maintaining our rating of a ‘B’ for NPI due to the offsetting factors of industry tailwinds and likely increased expenses.

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B+

Review of Toromont Industries Ltd.

Mar 12, 2024

TIH is an industry leader in specialized equipment rental in Canada. Amid a challenging macro environment in the last few years, the business so far has proven to be resilient. We believe TIH will continue to grow dividends, and allocate capital in a disciplined manner, resulting in meaningful value creation for shareholders. We are maintaining our rating initiated at “B+”.

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Q: I currently have equal weights in ZAG and VFV (about 6% each) and a fair chunk of "cash" for stability. Rate drops seem to be stalled, so ZAG is going nowhere fast. OTOH VFV is flying high and might have temporarily peaked. I don't want to lose out on the eventual bond bounce, but I wonder if I should dump ZAG to get the potential VFV upside. I realize this might be crystal ball territory.
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Q: Hi 5i
In your opinion do you think there is a strategic nature to leaked news of a potential " acquiring " of Nuvie?

As you mentioned the stock had been falling for a week to around $29.5 canadian now up today up around 28%....
....However If this news would have leaked 2 weeks ago at sp of around $36 canadian i believe management would have a harder time convincing shareholder that a potential $30 US take over price is a great price....
Am I dreaming ? Can you provide some commentary....

Thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on March 18, 2024

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