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• TransAlta Corporation (TA $17.34)
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Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
TA has bounced over 40% off a new low in the past few weeks. Is there any new news to warrant this or is it just a typical bounce off the bottom. Any reason to think it might go higher or would a smart investor sell into the rally and find better odds elsewhere?
Thanks again!
Respectfully...
Dr.Ernest Rivait

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Read Answer Asked by Ernest on February 08, 2016

• TransAlta Corporation (TA $17.34)
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Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I know you are quite negative about TA because of there past record. Yesterday they cut there dividend and are seeking provincial assistance in transitioning from coal to other forms of energy. What are your thoughts about there prognosis going forward? Do you have any faith in there CEO this time around?
Thanks again for your assistance!
Dr. Ernest Rivait

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Read Answer Asked by Ernest on January 18, 2016

• TransAlta Corporation (TA $17.34)
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Q: Hi all, as background, TA is selling assets to RNW early in the new year (January 2016). RNW miniority shareholders need to approve the transaction, but it is accretive and RNW would boost its dividend by 5% immediately so approval looks probable. Upon completion of the transation, TA will own 64.3% of RNW, which is worth $5.78 per share (based on an RNW market price of around $10.00), plus TA does have other assets (unfortunately coal fired plants in Alberta, but they must be worth something). So I am wondering why you think TA shares are trading at only $4.20, which is a 27% discount to the value of its investment in RNW only?

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Read Answer Asked by blaine on December 13, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA $17.34)
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Q: Good day, is TA worth (risk/return) buying at $5? I am thinking that there will likely be (another) dividend cut which will push the shares lower short-term, but after that, they could bounce back to $7-9 - at which point I would exit. What's your thoughts - thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 03, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA $17.34)
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Q: What is the payout ratio for TA? It's yield is 13.408% and pays out a quarterly amount of 0.18 for a total of 0.72 per year. It earns 0.66 a share per year. Therefore I figure the payout is 109%. Is this how the pay out rate is calculated. If I am correct. how can a company sustain paying out more than it earns, thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Ken on December 02, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA $17.34)
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Q: I am wondering what your impression of TransAlta Preferred shares (TA.Pr.D, TA.Pr.F,Ta.Pr.H,TA.Pr.J). They are paying a nice dividend and I am wondering if it is save?

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Read Answer Asked by Leigh on December 01, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA $17.34)
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Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I thought the $200M investment in TA would have been good news...but the stock is down almost 5% at mid day. Please provide your insight into this transaction. Does it have much benefit if you are a TA shareholder?
Thanks in advance for your assistance!
Dr.Ernest Rivait

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Read Answer Asked by Ernest on November 24, 2015

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Q: I read that TA was near sale before the deal fell through. Can you guess possible price range that this company would be sold for or percent premium to present trading price. Thank-you
Best Regards
Harold

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Read Answer Asked by Harold on October 25, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA $17.34)
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Q: Is this a good entry point for Transalta? Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by hugh on June 15, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA $17.34)
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Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
On April 30th in response to a question you choose CPX over TA and stated TA was expensive. Since then TA has fallen approximately 20%.What do you think has caused this? Is it company related, the sector or fear of the NDP...or all three? If the shares fell another 10% or 15% would you consider it a possible long term contrarian play? Thanks for your thoughts!
Dr. Ernest Rivait

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Read Answer Asked by Ernest on June 08, 2015

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Q: Could you please give your thoughts on TA's latest quarterly report. Much appreciated, David.

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 30, 2015

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Q: What are your thoughts on TransAlta's 2014 report given today and their outlook going forward? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 19, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA $17.34)
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Q: Hi Peter and Co.

May I have your opinion on this bond...TRANSALTA MTN 6.4% 18NV19? The bond is presently trading at $110.36*, and I do have a nice capital gain. I have no problem holding the bond (in my RSP) until maturity, but am concerned about the safety of the bond considering the price decline in TA's stock price. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Merry Christmas to the staff at 5iResearch.

Arnie

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Read Answer Asked by Arnold on December 22, 2014

• TransAlta Corporation (TA $17.34)
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Q: I am interested in your opinion relating to the safety and sustainability of the dividends on the company's preferred shares. The Preferred "F" shares reset in 2017 at + 317 basis points - thanks for your feedback

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Read Answer Asked by Bruce on December 05, 2014

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Q: Good Morning
What is your view of the new Transalta floating rate pref. for a longer term income holding?
Thanks for your input.

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Read Answer Asked by Warren on August 06, 2014

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Q: Is this a good entry point for Transalta? Tx

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Read Answer Asked by hugh on March 28, 2014

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Q: Hi
I have held TA for about 10 years and note that it is now at or near a 10-year low. Is it time to sell or time to buy?
Thank you, Peter

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Read Answer Asked by WILLIAM on February 28, 2014

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Q: Has anything materially changed with TransAlta since the Feb 20th question and answer to set off the recent downward move? We own it at $20.00. Is it time to sell?

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Read Answer Asked by Linda on February 26, 2014

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Q: Hi Peter & Co.
We've held Trans Alta TA since 2006. Now it looks like the short sellers are having their day.
Do we finally 'bite the bullet' and get out ?
Or do you think that cutting the Dividend will be good enough to help TA's Bottom Line?
Thank you
Dennis

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 20, 2014

• TransAlta Corporation (TA $17.34)
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Q: Hi Peter

I am really enjoying my membership.

Any thoughts on TransAlta (TA)? Is the 7.85% dividend sustainable?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Gregory on February 12, 2014