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Q: Are there any small to mid-cap companies that have been beaten up over the past year that you really like the longer term outlook for?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dustin on March 13, 2023
Q: I noticed something in your answer to a question asked by Dan (not me) on Mar 10th about AutoCanada (ACQ). You said that ACQ has $1.9 billion of debt and that it was a major concern. Looking at their financial statements and the press release pertaining to the quarterly report, I think some clarification is in order. In the press release, ACQ states that their net indebtedness is $443.8 million at year end, and that, quote:

"our net indebtedness leverage ratio1 of 2.1x remained well below our target range at the end of Q4 2022".

Quite a substantial difference between their number and the $1.9 billion you mention. Looking at the financial statements, the difference comes from your number including the floorplan financing of approx $1 billion, which is something dealerships use to finance their inventory and is paid back as cars sell, and leases of approx $500 million.

Management seems to feel their debt levels are OK. Wondering if your comment that the debt is a "major concern" is somewhat overstating things.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on March 13, 2023
Q: Hi 5i, I imagine when trading resumes that there'll be another large drop. What would you do? Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on March 13, 2023
Q: How bad is this news of their money being in the SVB bank?
Could this scenario bankrupt acuity ads?
Read Answer Asked by Helen on March 10, 2023
Q: Your take on the halt and the reason behind it?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 10, 2023
Q: Hammond Power Solutions just reported. Your thoughts on the quarter? Have your views changed on the company? Please give your opinion on the insider ownership, management and industry. I've more than doubled my money, just looking to see if I should sell and buy later at a cheaper price or just hold long term, what do you think of that strategy? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by James on March 08, 2023