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Q: Noticed the special dividend of $20/share and read the companies brief comment that while still seeing an attractive acquisition pipeline they have excess capital requirements for 2019 hence the dividend. Managements track record is pretty impeccable and their reputation as capital allocators is second to none but is this a small cause for concern going forward, especially as they rely on acquisitions for most of their growth? I'll gladly take the $20/share but would have thought there were more acquisitions out there or maybe even some debt could have been paid down? Maybe I'll pose this question to CSU on their Q&A site as well but what are your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on February 14, 2019
Q: First I want to just thank-you for making me a better investor not just with your recommendations but with your approach. Covalon has. in Appendix B of their annual statement included the notice of the change of auditors. The 'resignation' of BDO is, as it turns out, at the request of Covalon. We are also informed (elsewhere) that there will be no vote on the financial statement. I have gone through about as many of their recent Sedar filings as I can take and perhaps I am reaching here, but is this normal practice to you? Any red flags?
Read Answer Asked by Alex on February 13, 2019
Q: This is the 4th. Quarter that Absolute beat the forecasts. Would you be buying into the strength?
This growth story has a 4% dividend which is a nice topping on the cake.
I am thinking of a 2% to start.
What is your price forecast?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on February 13, 2019
Q: In response to Dave and his question regarding The Stars Group you used a phrase that you have sometimes used before; i.e. "The relentless selling may indicate something more". Perhaps you could elaborate. On the face of it you seem to suggest some investors have information not generally available to the rest of us and I'm not sure that's what you meant.
Thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on February 13, 2019
Q: Hi 5i team,
Following my reading of your updated SYZ report. About the strategic partnership with Microsoft that has an end date set in August 2019: when can we expect SYZ to make an announcement if renewed, or renewed with modifications or not renewed (different date?)? What could be the impact of a « no renewal » on revenue, earnings and stock price?
Thank you for your collaboration,
Eric
Read Answer Asked by Eric on February 12, 2019