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Q: Hi 5i, my question is regarding (ESL) Enghouse. they had a news release yesterday regarding a purchase of a German co. what are your thoughts on this purchase , please elaborate if possible. also ,unless my info is not correct, ESL had massive insider share sales in the last year. over 10 million, normally is this not a red flag ? thanx norm
Read Answer Asked by NORM on October 08, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and team,
One of the first companies I ever bought when I started investing 7 years ago was Canadian Oil Sands - now with oil hitting $100 I'm thinking about selling it for something with more growth. I want something that pays a decent, rising dividend. I'm leaning towards adding to my ESL, HCG or starting a position in CGX.

I currently own AD, AP.UN, AX.UN, BNP, BNS, BEP.UN, BIP.UN, CNR, COS, CSU, CFN, EIF, ESL, HCG, IPL.UN, KMP, PEY, RY, TD, THI, TOT and Telus all about equal weight. My 2 dogs are Penn West and Longview that I hope to clean up over the year.

Thank you for your valuable service!!
Brent
Read Answer Asked by Brent on July 03, 2013
Q: Hi Steve
I read the News Release "Enghouse Renews Normal Course Issuer Bid". Do you think this will result in higher sales price due to fewer stock?
Why would a company that is acquiring companies give up $40 million to buy stock that is paying out 1.5% dividends annually?
Can you help me make sense of this????
John
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on May 09, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and 5i: Can you please explain the difference between "Floating Shares" and "Shares Outstanding" and the potential significance of it for an investor looking at a stock. I've noticed the difference is sometimes quite large. For example with Enghouse (ESL), FS is 17.5 million but SO is nearly 26 million, according to my discount broker's site. Maybe not a lot of shares in absolute numbers relative to some companies but proportionally it seems like a lot. Thanks, as always.
Read Answer Asked by Lance on April 26, 2013