Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, Could you please comment on Topicus results. Looks like a nice beat on Revenue and EPS to 5i expectations !! 6%/4% organic growth for the quarter/full year seems impressive. Do you think market would like it and stock should regain some strength ? Thank You

Q: Hi team,
Last TOI earnings were alot about making shareholders rich in the spin off. It practically had brought the company down from making money to unprofitable. Since then I have seen zero effort to gain analysts of any sort. In my mind CSU is using the spin off to make currret CSU shareholders rich. Why should I stay invested in TOI?

Q: Can you add comments from the call? Anything material? How do things look going forward?

Q: My portfolio needs more utility, consumer defensive and consumer cyclical exposure. It also needs more international exposure. Do you have a few suggestions that you like now that might kill two birds with one stone? Would be long term holds inside of an RRSP.
Thanks!

Q: Hi Team,
I have recently been looking into ATS and what they do as a company. I am quite intrigued as to what they do, and how their "theme" of business applies in todays world. It seems like they might be in a sweet spot so to say with the whole "Made in America" and "supply chain" issue themes here. Which should bold well in todays world and for the foreseeable future. Especially if North America is starting to ween itself off china from making most things. As well as with the whole automation of goods and making manufacturing more efficient. This all being said; what is your take on this company today? And does it hold the potential to be a "multi bagger" per say in 10yrs? I am mostly focused on buying into companies that have great prospects, are somewhat unique, with good growth/ solid management and track records. This being said...looking at the big run up lately...should I be waiting for a pullback to buy into this name? Or, are there better opportunities I should be buying into right now instead? If so can you name a few? Thanks again!

Q: Earnings just out. Appears very close to estimates, bit high and a bit low on different metrics. Forward looking view from mgt seems strong. Realize conference call is Tuesday am. Can you provide quick initial assessment and then follow-up after the call with more detail.

Q: Any analyst covering Topicus? If so what is expected tomorrow?


Thx

Q: I believe insiders have been buying TOI around $70 in late December. Based on this, do you think the current $75 price is worth buying ahead of the Feb 7 Q4 earnings announcement?

Organic revenue growth seems to be down in the past year. Would there be a reason for this, and is it a cause for concern?

TOI is said to be the same size as CSU was in 2013/14. Are there some metrics that compare the valuation of TOI today to CSU then?....perhaps Price to Cashflow, or some better comparison? Or is this an apples to oranges comparison because of geographic operational differences?

Q: Hi 5i Team - With Shopify's recent upward momentum, is it now trading at a high multiple. Also do you think that its growth is slowing. In addition I have read that it is trying to be more like Amazon and therefore has to spend a lot more money. Do you feel this statement has any merit. Thanks.

Q: When do they report their year end results.

Q: Hi, TFI seems to have made a sharp move up recently and is now at all time highs after being range bound for the last year with a few buying dips sprinkled in. I don’t see any catalyst for this sudden move. No news recently and earnings are not out until Feb 6. I was comfortable buying in the 130’s but not so now. Is there a price range you would be comfortable with? Looking for your opinion. Many thanks.

Q: TFII continues to move in the right direction. What are the big factors that keep the company performing so well? Is there anything that might negatively impact its movement? I have half position and thinking of buying but I am cautious it might fall back. Buy or wait for pull back?

Q: Peter; Any concern with CSU delaying fourth quarter results ? Thanks
Rod

Q: Could you explain the $748.7 million goodwill impairment charge for LSPDs latest results? What is the impact? Where did it come from? And is this the sole reason for the stock being down 7 + percent today (as of 2 and a half hrs after market open) or are there other explanations?

Q: Hi 5i: Do you have any suggestions regarding Canadian AI and cyber security opportunities. Thank You.

Tom

Q: Thoughts on earnings please.

Q: Should one be concerned that Alain Bedard holds all 3 positions of Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. While one cannot deny that he has been very successful over the years, my concern is about governance. I also wonder about succession plans as this looks like a one man show. Please tell me why this should ( or should not) concern me enough not buy the stock. Thanks. Derek.

Q: When will earnings be announced and will that be pre or post market?

Thanks


Sheldon

Q: Is there a good Canadian ETF for consumer cyclical / discretionary sector? If not what basket of stocks would can be included in the sector?

Q: Hi
I know that there has been lots of discussion on 5i about the cost base for Topicus when it was spun out from CSU. However, I've reviewed the questions and forums and I'm still confused. TOI has been sold in a non-registered account and now I need to determine the cost base for tax purposes. The brokerage shows $0. Is there a consensus on what the TOI cost base at spin out should be? Thanks for providing some clarity!