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Q: Hi
I need your expertise to better understand PTG cash flow statement. The cash flow for the first quarter was positively influenced by changes in non-cash working capital NCWC (note 13). For the three months ending March 31, 2017 and 2016, PTG posted $59,151,000 and $63,502,000 in changes in accounts receivable. PTG also listed accounts payable in NCWC. I understand that accounts receivable are bills to customers that have not yet been paid and accrued liabilities are invoices that PTG have not yet been paid. Is it normal practice for these two lines to affect change in none cash working capital ?
PTG reported cash flow of $50,000,000 on revenue of $330,000,000. PTG reduced the debt level by $40,000,000 and bought back shares. The net value of the enterprise, including debt and liquidity, is around $170,000,000. What is the likelihood that PTG will be able to maintain a similar level of cash flow ? In your opinion what will it take for the market to take notice ?
Read Answer Asked by Gilles on May 12, 2017
Q: I am tempted to add to my position in Sangoma Technologie prior to Company reporting their quarterly results later this month because I think the market will start taking more notice of this Company given that its revenue run rate is climbing over $25 million and its EBITDA margins (10.5% last quarter) are now growing too. Based on the Company's new guidance for Fiscal 2018 the stock trades less than 1 times sales with profits on the rise and a good balance sheet. What are your thoughts and is this Company on the cusp to be discovered by more investors since the new management re positioned the Company over the last several years?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on May 12, 2017
Q: Good day, can you please comment on the latest quarter AT just released? The numbers look great to me. Cheers
Read Answer Asked by Seamus on May 10, 2017
Q: HI Peter and 5i Team, I watched a segment on cbc news last night about Electrovaya and it all sounded like great technology, great timing for the energy storage market and Clean tech. What's the 5i perspective on EFL'S Business model and are they poised to start making a profit ? Do they have a mangement team that knows how to grow a company ? Thanks, Steve.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 09, 2017
Q: All three of these companies were once market darlings that have fallen from their more favorable market days and are now attempting turnarounds. Do any of these companies appear to be a turnaround buy at their current levels? If not,and if they sit in one's portfolio, should they be ejected? if so, how would they rate from worst (eject 1st)to best (still hope, eject last).
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by WAYNE on May 09, 2017
Q: Gentlemen

What are your thoughts about Scandium International. The company has a large scandium deposit in Australia which was last week just approved for a mining licence. My understanding is that scandium is a rare earth metal that when partnered with aluminum creates a much stronger alloy that still retains the lightweight aspects of aluminum on its own. My quick investigation sees this as having a number of applications in both the aerospace and automobile industries. I looked at their website but see that this is still in the pre-production stage as there is no revenues but I can see this having great potential especially for fuel savings in the era of climate change. Do you think a position on spec is okay or is it still too early to get in at this time.

Regards
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 08, 2017
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