Investment Q&A

Q: Not much in GUD's Q1 earnings but could you provide commentary.

Q: Although this is probably too early for an opinion about the suggested suit again Span-America, what are you experiences in other similar situations?
Thanks.

Q: Do you know approximately what percentage of Savaria's top line revenue comes from its servicing of the equipment that it has sold?

Q: Hi Peter/Ryan and team:
Two questions if you would be so kind to consider.
I have read numerous times your or members use of the term 'half position' Could you explain in layman's terms what is a half position and what is a full position. Maybe an example would clear it up for me.
Question #2 is about A&W's declared dividend.
"A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (the Fund) (TSX symbol AW.UN) today declared a cash distribution of 13.3 cents per trust unit for the period April 1 to April 30, 2017. The distribution will be paid to unitholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2017, and will be payable on May 31, 2017. This distribution will be taxed as a non-eligible dividend, as the source of funds to pay the distribution is a dividend from A&W Trade Marks Inc." What and why is it they state the distribution will be taxed as a non-eligible dividend. Will this then be taxed like interest? If held in a Non-Registered account will this still be taxed at the preferred dividend rate, assuming a T3 slip is issued? Thanks again for all your answers to the many questions you receive. Ken ... :-)

Q: Your comments on their results released today after close.Appreciate your usual great services & views.

Q: What do you think is the potential impact of the following? Thanks.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Commences An Investigation Into The Proposed Sale Of Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. And Encourages Investors To Contact The Firm For Additional Information

Details: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170510006321/en/SHAREHOLDER-ALERT-Brower-Piven-Commences-Investigation-Proposed

Q: Dropping presently due to new purchase. Is this a buying opportunity of concern?

Q: Would appreciate your comments on SLF's recent results and particularly what level of risk one should assign to the threat from the trend to low cost index funds.
Many thanks
Mike

Q: Why is SLF down so much today? Quarterly report doesn't look that bad and dividend was increased. What am I missing?

Q: I have a question about 1280
Could you please comment on yesterday's high volume for Pure? Is this a bullish sign for the share price?
Many thanks,
Mary

Q: Please provide your view on the deal for Peanuts and Strawberry Shortcake announced today. It would appear to be potentially transformational for the company: C$475 deal as against current market cap of C$630. I initiated a small position over the last few months at current prices. Would you suggest stepping up to a 1/2 position on this news?

Q: Could you comment on CXI's NR released today on the 2100 transaction locations? Sounds like a big deal and the stock is up but volume as per usual very low.

TIA

Q: What is your opinion on ADW.A? I have held ADW.A for over a year now, do see much upside going forward?

Thanks

Q: Reading through the quarterly report I see on the cash flow statement that finance costs are considered an item not affecting cash. The note dealing with it does not explain just itemizes the individual charges. This is also the same for others in the industry, EXE and SIA. How is it that this is true? My head hurts when I try to justify it. My financing costs, mortgage interest, car loan etc affect my cash flow. Thanks

Kenn

Q: Please provide your comments on AFN ER. Thanks.

Q: Can you please comment on RRX earnings? Thank you

Q: Today is GUD' s annual meeting and owning some stock means i can attend. But is it worth the traffic and time or just the online documents be just as good ?
There aren't to many in this area that i can attend except WSP tomorrow and SIS next monday.
Would it be a learning experience?

Q: You seem lukewarm on STN lately. Synergies from the large MWH acquisition seem to take time to flow to the bottom line...

However, it seems to be that are extracting a lot of value out of the MWH acquisition. STN is not a SW company, so it makes sense that they would divest "Innovyze" as non-core asset. However, I am surprized that they got USD-$270M for it - given the relative sale price versus the entire MWH acquisition price of ~$1B (i.e. 27%).

In their press release, they make no mention of expected revenue from this Innovyze business. I would have thought that if they would be losing ~25% of the revenue gained from the MWH acquisition, they would have had to mention this as 'material change'...

Would $270M US, they can repay the debt quickly and focus on core markets. Do you see the same value in this non-core sale and are you surprized at sales price obtained?

Q: I am overweight PBH (thanks 5i) and looking to sell half and purchase something else in the consumer sector. GIL looks like an interesting fit, however the risk associated with one customer having 18.2% share and no fixed contract seems a bit daunting. Do we know who this customer is - a retailer like Walmart or a wholesaler? Has thee been a long term association? Given the value of this customer to Gildan would they not put significant pressure on Gildan to reduce margins.
Thanks in advance for your answer and your excellent service

Q: FCR Q1 results. Any early thoughts? Haven't seen a question since March and am wondering when there will be a report/review.
Enjoying my membership. Worth the price for sure.

Stephen S