Investment Q&A

Q: Which one for a new 3-5 year hold?

Q: My questions pertain to SYZ. I am a long time investor in this company and generally really appreciate the shareholder friendly actions the company takes (dividend increases and buybacks).

I also am thrilled at their new approach to the market (investor presentation on their website now, willing to leverage and add growth...). All of these things add up to an accelerated compounder for the future.

The one lingering question I have is what if this new approach is not adopted by the eventual new CEO and yet a new strategy gets employed? What would be your odds on this scenario?
Also, have you spoken recently with management? Is the company open to an outright sale as part of the CEO search?

If this strategy does indeed have legs and they buy their way to rapid growth, do you foresee, given their cash generation a mini Enghouse or Constellation in the making?


Thanks in advance,

Q: So with on line learning for kids here to stay for now, what Canadian companies are to benefit.
Is Absolute at the forefront? How about Sylogist?
Which companies are putting out the elearning platforms?
Thank you.

Q: In Sylogist’s recent AGM PR there is a statement that reads: "Resolutions to approve the Company's stock option plan and its proposed amended by-law, did not pass." What was the proposed stock option plan and its proposed amended by-law? I am a bit worried after the massive payout to insiders awhile back. Thanks

Q: I have these shares in a tfsa. Do you see any sells in this list and can you please suggest a couple of additions? Thank you.

Q: Hi, Could you please comment on the Quarterly results released this morning. How do rate the outlook and increased dividend ? Thanks

Q: Hi, Any comments or read into the 4 large block trades/cross with a total of 759,700 shares by Acumen Capital, Thursday ? On Wednesday also, there was a large trade of 34,200 shares. For a thin trader like Sylogist, it's a bit out of norm. Someone, building a large position or NCIB buybacks by the company ? Thanks

Q: I am thinking of adding to SYZ after their recent credit facility announcement. Talking about having 80 million available for aquisitions (40 from the credit facility with good terms). This seemed to be a past knock on the company (not as much top line growth and not putting cash to work). What do you think? Thanks

Q: This is a follow up question to my previous one, If I don’t add to any of my underweighted companies I could initiate a position in one of the named companies above. I would appreciate your rankings with some insight.
Thanks again. ram

Q: Why is sylogist down 5% today. Is it a good company?

Q: These five stocks make up my small cap portfolio that is by design fairly concentrated and aggressive. I recently added QST on the significant pull back. I’m thinking that it can weather the down turn (great balance sheet) and will likely be a 2x bagger minimum when things turn around. Are there any other small cap names like it, that have been hammered, will survive, and that you could see moving significantly in the next 12-24 months? Thanks

Q: Afternoon 5i,

I am wondering for a longterm hold in an RESP.
Without worrying about sector as it's well diversified mostly through index etf's.
What would your top canadian small cap picks be?
That you would trust with the greatest growth, security and longevity.

As always thanks for the valuable insight.

Q: SYZ is up about 5% but I can't find any news. Do you have any insight to offer?

Q: I have room for 5 or 6 more companies in my RRSP account. I am looking to add dividend paying stocks with some growth as I will not be needing this money for 10 years or so - thinking of AT&T, Pepsi, Sysco, Sylogist and OTEX - what do you think of these AND can you recommend any others that I can consider ? Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Q: Is SYZ a potential take over candidate? I’m thinking about adding to a half position. Any particular reason why it trades at a p/e multiple (q1 annualized) that is significantly lower then the other software companies in Canada. Any reason you think one of those consolidators hasn’t looked at it (constellation, open text, enghouse etc)? Thanks

Q: Can you give me names of 10 companies - CDN and U.S - that you feel have:
* strong balance sheets,
* a strong likelihood to survive or thrive in the current environment
* appear to be of good current value with an eye on a potentially strong rebound given a bit of time.
Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Q: I picked up a 2% position in SYZ in March which has moved very quickly to a 3.5% postion. I own CSU 7% and ENGH 4%. as my other tech holdings What would you do? SYZ is smallish market cap to me but I think that has worked for me. I also like the divvy. I am thinking of trimming back to 2% but also like the momentum. Thoughts Thx

Q: Looking for insider ownership for SYZ .
Total shares about 29 M.
Mene insider ownership is 81%. But the float is still I think about 40 M, please correct me.
Is there such a thing as too much insider ownership ? What is the best percentage for insider ownership or is this something worth considering ? Please comment.

Q: I currently own DSG,KXS,LSPD,OTEX,PHO,SYZ. I know you took out SYZ some time ago and can't find what you replaced this stock with? I know you still follow SYZ and just wondered if you feel that there is a better stock than SYZ or would you continue to hold this stock with the other stock mentioned?
Thanks

Q: Hi Peter and Staff
I know calculations depend on what goes into them but I would like your comments on an article by Just Wall Street I just read.

It claims Sylogist paid out over 400% of its free cash flow last year ?

Thanks for all you do
Dennis