Q: Could you comment on the latest earnings from Spin Master. They look good (supported by analysts from TD and RBC) and in addition, they also introduced a quarterly dividend (something that you always like to see). Very surprised that the SP dropped but would appreciate your views.
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Q: I have held TOY for many years and it has shown glimpses of promise but has never really fulfilled its potential. My return has been relatively flat over that time period. Part of my interest in TOY was the potiential for it to be taken out, but the more I read about the company the less convinced I am that the founders have any interest in exiting. Although it has held up better than the market during the past year, I am wondering if it would be a good time to take advantage of its relative strenght and purchase one of the many good companies that have been "unfairly" punished and which might have greater upside than TOY over the next 3-5 years. One such stock I have been watching is CTS.
- would you agree that a trade of TOY to CTS is likely to yield a better return over 3-5 years?
- would there be a better trade you would recommend?
- how likely is it that a large catalyst (ie a blockbuster toy or a takeover) is going to occur to propel TOY higher?
- on a scale of 1-10, 10 being most risky, how would you rate the risk level of TOY vs CTS?
Many Thanks
Scott
Q: hi, if not already asked, can I get your thoughts on their recent quarter?
Looks like a lot of their numbers increased dramatically/positively. I have a 1.5% position already, would you add more (up to 3%) based on their numbers and increased guidance.....given the context of the market backdrop?
cheers....