Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i Team,
Recent energy and infrastructure M&A (e.g., Parkland-Sunoco, MEG-Strathcona, Enbridge-Brookfield) signals consolidation, driven by Carney’s "pro-energy" and P3 policies amid U.S. tariff pressures. What’s your view on this trend? Can you suggest 3–5 small- to mid-cap Canadian companies (excluding megacaps like Suncor, Brookfield) poised for growth or acquisition in these sectors? Please highlight key risks. Thanks!

Derek

Q: What should one do with Vermillion? In 3 short years, the management has taken this established company from $30 to under $ 9.00, while having an established company, and selling at world prices. Should one have hope, or move to a better managed company. If so, which O & G company would you recommend

Q: Hi Peter and co,
Although Mark Carney has eliminated the *consumer* carbon tax (which leaves industry still paying it I suspect, and the costs will still get passed through to consumers), given his track record and recent comments about commitment to net-zero and "heavy emitters will have to pay", it sounds to me like there will be significant headwinds for Canadian Energy companies if the Liberals are elected. I am considering lightening up on my Canadian energy holdings, given the probability of 4 years of energy-hostile policies. What are your thoughts on this move, for or against?

Q: Both of these stocks are paying regular dividends and are on the cheap side. Sector balancing aside, what are your thoughts about adding either of these or both. If so, which do you believe will better sustain the dividend and add longer term value.


Thanks

Jim

Q: Hi 5i - VET has been dropping like a stone for a while now! I have a small position- would you add to it here or hold/sell? Any better options in the energy sector?

Thanks, Neil

Q: Hi there, thoughts on VET results, share buybacks, debt reduction, forward hedging and North American / European drilling success please?

Thanks!

Q: Hi, I am down quite bit on this one. What is your favourite midcap at this time to replace it with. Thanks and Greetings, Peter.

Q: What are your thoughts on Vermillion latest quarter results? Would you be a buyer here?

Q: May I have your thoughts on the turbulent stock, Vermilion Energy. In particular I am interested in Q4 2023 and the current metrics given the recent price drop. At what price would you consider taking an initial position? crystal ball - Do you anticipate another win-fall type tax coming in the EU?
With appreciation,
Ed

Q: Can you provide current assessment and upside opportunity. Can you list pros and cons for this company. Would you buy here, it looks extremely cheap.

Q: How would you rank these two, for total return 12-18 months?

Q: I am thinking of selling my Vermilion shares VET and using the funds to buy shares of MEG since I want to keep my oil and gas exposure at the same weight (about 15 per cent of the portfolio.) This swap of oil producers is predicated on that MEG is already returning 50 per cent of FCF to shareholders while VET is only returning 30 per cent. According to both compannies corporate presentations both companies play to allocate more FCF to shareholders when lower debit levels are achieved in 2024. I liked VET from its exposure to high gas prices in Europe but when Ireland introduced a windfall tax on VET it definitely took a shine off of Vet's future. What do you think of changing VET for MEG. I also have some CPG, CJ, TOU, WCP, and BTE so I don't want to add to them.

Q: What are your thoughts on Vermillion's earnings, growth, future

Q: 40-70% losses on paper on these 4 Cies ,2 are now under book value and one is getting close,I wonder if there is a limit on the downside.At this level I am ready to wait for some kind of recovery..Would a "switch" between these stocks or even a sell would be to consider at this level ?I know that predictions are impossible,but your impressions are always appreciated..

Q: With what 'appears' to be a bottoming of European and North American gas prices and the 'Saudi Put' on oil can we buy VET at these levels?

Q: Please compare P/E’s, cash flow yield , balance sheet leverage and future growth. How would you rank in order of most preferred to not interested. Ty.

Q: Any new perspective or hope about VET at this very low point (and now big loss "on paper" ).., would you rank the stock as a hold, or sell for capital loss ? Thanks for your impression

Q: Thoughts quarter and future prospects for this company. Understanding oil price cyclical impact.

Q: At this extremely low valuation ,do you consider this stock as a hold ,sell or a buy ? any comment on this Cie 's future perspective shall be greatly appreciated.Ps: I am wondering if the restrictions on Russian oil and gaz could significantly favor energy Cies active in western Europ ( like VET ..) , in order to compensate for pipelines and energy suppressions, thanks , J-Y

Q: How would you rank these at todays price and future potential over the next 2-3years?