Q: Hi 5i,
It looks like Prysmian (from Italy) has made an offer to acquire Encore Wire @ $290.00/share. Encore has 35 days to shop around for other proposals. It also looks like there may be a lawsuit against the Board for failing to conduct a fair process.

What would be your recommendation at this point in the process? Sell or hold?

I was really hoping that this would be a long term hold.

If one were to sell what would be another similar company that you would recommend for a long term hold? Something in the "electrification" and renewables would be preferred.

I already own HPS, PWR, NXT which I suppose I could add to but I may have to trim HPS due to its run up.

How do you feel about MYR Group or Sterling Infrastructure?

Thanks!

Q: Hello 5i Team,

Could you please comment on NWPX's earnings and guidance, which caused the stock price to drop 15% today. Would you consider it a buy, hold, or sell, for the next 3+ years? Could you please suggest some better growth and safer alternatives in this space.

Thanks!

Q: I'm hearing a lot more talk about the electrical distribution system and overall infrastructure and how we need to upgrade to handle the greening of the world. Thoughts on companies that will be involved. picks and shovel type. Copper?

Thanks for all you do.