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Q: A follow up question on PBH if I may. I'm not questioning the value in PBH so much as I'm trying to understand how to interpret the numbers I see on the Globe's stock quote page. From 2012 to 2016, revenue has increased from 960 to 1,485 million, but net income was 15 mil in 2012 vs 12 million today, and diluted normalized EPS plus dividend was 2.10 in 2012 vs 2.14 today. I'm just wondering what I'm missing in the bottom line results that would justify a tripling of the stock price over the same period if the acquisitions aren't hitting the bottom line. I'm quite new to this and am just seeking to understand.
Read Answer Asked by Rick on December 14, 2016
Q: There have been a number of questions about tax loss selling. I am concerned with the opposite. There are some stocks up 50-75-100% this year, and who people/organizations might want to sell early in the new year in order to postpone paying taxes for another year. Would it make sense to sell something like that, say PBH now, in anticipation of selling in the new year, and transfer the money to a company like CSU which hasn't really done much this year? PBH might be picked up again after selling is done, if it happens.
Read Answer Asked by John on December 14, 2016
Q: Greetings 5i, I'm wondering what is so attractive about a company like PBH. I don't understand some of the more exotic metrics, but if I look at basics like net income, earnings per share, etc, PBH doesn't look to be building shareholder value as it gets bigger. Is the attraction a bet that they will eventually somehow wring more value out of their acquisitions through organic growth?
Read Answer Asked by Rick on December 14, 2016
Q: Hi 5i: I want to add a renewable energy company (which can include nat gas) to a portfolio focused on dividend and dividend growers. The ideal company would of course offer some growth s well as safety. I have studied the usual suspects but I'm having trouble making a final decision. Your advice and suggestions would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on December 13, 2016
Q: I am currently up 30 to 60% on these companies, all are held in an RSP or RIF account. Would you add, take profits, or sell full position in any of these funds. I have about $20,000 to invest currently in my RRSP and am wondering if it is to late to start a new US position. I am considering facebook or google? Thanks for your input!
Read Answer Asked by diane joan on December 12, 2016
Q: Hi, I am trying to understand the value of this transaction ( Agreement yet to be approved by RKN shareholders) of US$80 mln investment in Redknee Solutions by Constellation Shareholder to the company and its shareholders. Per your comments, Constellation is interested in company's mobile billing software and its clients and will be entitled to receive 10% Preferred shares( is it 10% dividend or 10% of the shares issue) and warrants. It appears like a take over in a round about manner. I would appreciate if you could help with an analysis and your views. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on December 12, 2016
Q: My question is on RPI.un. I have held it for about a year, and have done fine. It now looks expensive, but its EBITDA and earnings are impacted by a line called "contingent consideration revaluation" apparently related to their last acquisition. What does this mean in plain english? Will it continue to impact earnings going forward? How often do they increase their dividend? Finally, how would it compare with WPK? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Noel on December 09, 2016
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