Review of TFI International Inc.
We think the industry is closer to the bottom than the top, and a recovery may take longer to happen. This is a time where investors need patience, conviction and trust in the management team given their track record. TFII’s capital allocation strategy remains largely unchanged over the years, and the company continues to balance the growth of the business and capital returns. Organic investment and especially acquisitions continue to be the number one priority, while TFII maintains an opportunistic approach towards share buyback. This is an industry-wide cycle, given that the company has been through multiple cycles before. We think the company can eventually come out the other side to grow again. That being said, we are open to changing our minds if the situation worsens. For now, we are maintaining our rating at ‘B+’.