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Q: Hello 5i,
I have read through all the related q&a's and just wanted to ask this:

The conversion is slated for Jan. 1, 2020 and it seems likely to pass the shareholders vote in early December. Their press release mentions the change to a stock company will bring improved liquidity, more shareholders, more global investors (institutional) and it removes the limits on foreign ownership. These are all positives (sounds much like an IPO).
It seems fine to start a new position in it now, as opposed to waiting until after the transaction is completed. If it's going into a reg'd account, there's no tax issues with the conversion; and 1 unit now will equal 1 new share. So a fella can buy it now, correct?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 28, 2019
Q: Hello 5i Research team,
Would you say the acquisition of Biotoscana reduces the probability of GUD acquiring ENDO in the short term? Would GUD buy all ENDO, or exclusively the equivalent of the former Paladin? What premium or what price would you expect GUD to pay for ENDO if buying the whole company? What would be signs ENDO would be ripe to be saved?
Do you think the acquisition of Biotoscana will shut down Medison for a while? At least until after the next annual meeting, so that a second proxy fight would be avoided in the short term?
Based on the evolution of its stock price since its IPO, Biotoscana seemed not that successful as a stand alone company. What GUD can do to help turn things around / improve operations with such a small GUD team?
Thank you for your collaboration, Eric
Read Answer Asked by Eric on October 24, 2019
Q: I understand that there will be a capital gains tax generated in 2020 when Boyd converts to a corporation.
I currently have a profit of $57,000 on these shares which are held in a non registered account. I think that I should sell the shares now with a view of buying them back after 30 days as the tax rate could be higher next year
I believe the Liberals will agree with the Ndp to increase the capital gains inclusion rate next year if the Ndp agree not to block the Transmountain Pipe Line.
This will help appease the wexit provinces and generate additional tax revenue.
Should I sell the shares now or after the November 13th earnings report or sell half now and the other half after the report
Thank you for your excellent service and your recommendation on Boyd.







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Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 24, 2019
Q: Hi 5i team,
These two stocks, which are in the Balance portfolio, had a lot of happenings in the past few days. GIL posted negative news while GUD posted positive news. Is it a good time to initiate a 4% position in one or both stocks ? Would it be prudent to add to these two stocks right now, or better to wait till the dust settles.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Willie on October 23, 2019