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Q: From the recent 5i report on Stantec: "Out of STN’s direct peers of WSP and SNC, we would
view Stantec shares as the cheapest of the group while offering
similar growth potential relative to competitors."

Comparing STN with WSP, which I hold, I see one cheaper on 3 metrics (STN - PE &
EV/EBITDA - by a whisker- & forward EV/EBITDA) and the other
cheaper on 3 metrics (WSP - P/B, PSR & Forward PSR)

The dividend at STN is half that at WSP. The 3 year performance at WSP is 50%
better. Would you endorse a switch from WSP to STN or if light on
WSP just direct new sector $$$ to STN? I wonder, too, if this is a cyclical industry that
would suffer with a real estate correction or business slump, say, or are there
enough government contacts which definitely are not cyclical?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on October 10, 2017
Q: Hello all at 5i,

Could you comment on the message that the strategic review sends out - "We the management have little faith in our own business model" is the message I hear. I know that you believe there is still value in the underlying assets and I too am of that opinion. I will benefit from your more considered views.

Thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by mike on October 10, 2017
Q: Almost daily headlines in Vancouver's newspaper re River Rock casino,Vancouver(owned by GC),Yesterday headline---Casino money -laundering probe found alleged"terrorist financing".New B.C.Attorney General had ordered a independent review of B.C.'s anti-money laundering policies & practices re B.C. casinos.So far,it appears that River Rock is alleged et be heavily involved & BCLC(supervising body) likes the huge tax revenue from casinos.Stay tuned.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 06, 2017
Q: These companies were both recently rated as a B, which seems odd. DSG has a long track record of superior earnings growth, consistent growth over many years, predictable earnings, better management, better management credibility, stable executive suite, a deeper executive suite, major barriers to entry, a niche business.... This is not to say that AVO is a bad company, just seems not be of the same quality level as DSG. Does the high DSG valuation supersede all of these other factors? Appreciate your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on October 02, 2017
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