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Q: I have a question about 1213 ..

With the dividend yield now over 8%, is this a danger signal for ZCL?
I know it has been on and off your favourites list and you had indicated a couple of months ago that you are not expecting a big turnaround.

But the yield is tempting....

What is ZCL's free cash flow and payout %.?
Is the balance sheet in good shape by your standards.?

I can be patient with a stock offering an 8% yield .... as long as it is not likely to be another ALA.

Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on December 17, 2018
Q: ZCL reported it's 9 month results a couple of weeks back and I am having trouble reconciling the drop in cash on hand. At the end of 2017 they had approx 25.5 million in cash and equivalents and as of end Sept 2018 they have debt of 3.8 million and no cash. So the cash level from end year 2017 plus debt plus the net income generated through the first nine months of 9.6 million equals 38.9 million. Yes they have spent 24.6 million on dividends and another 3.6 million on share buybacks for a total of 28.2 million leaving approx 10.7 million difference. Back out the debt of 3.8 million and the cash flow used for investing of 2.8 million and there should be 4.1 million of cash left on the balance sheet. I deliberately left out changes in non cash working capital because...wait for it...they are non cash. I am not an accountant and don't play one on TV so I could use your help. What am I missing? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Kenneth on November 20, 2018
Q: The above listed companies have (I think) been recommended by you over the last year as small caps with growth potential. All are down in the dumps at the moment and I am wondering which, if any, would you now recommend for growth over the short term (one year)
Read Answer Asked by Bob on September 21, 2018