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Q: Sorry one company but multiple questions. I know you don't follow Distinct Infrastructure Group closely, but after seeing in Q&A was looking at for a microcap, but after looking to more, almost feel like trying to short. Wondering if you have time to look at a couple of questions.

1) Management took out an expensive $20M loan for acquisitions, made one acquisition for <$3M, took >$1M in Goodwill and the business lost >$200K in 2016. In 2017 they are refinancing and consolidating the acquisition loan into general corporate debt. What do you think of this?

2) The have seen material deterioration in income statement and balance sheet, and continue to issue a large number of shares. Is this normal to grow the business? Or sign that business will grow in size but not achieve profitability with that growth?

3) Do you have any data on material insider buy or selling in past 6 months?

4) Do you see any great risk in shorting specific to the company? ie. control of float being able to influence stock price even with deteriorating fundamentals vs general risk by definition asymmetric upside/downside when shorting
Read Answer Asked by John on May 01, 2017
Q: Hi 5i - I have a well balanced portfolio with good performance thanks to you good folks at 5i. I'd like to put a little bit of 'mad money' into two or three high risk, high reward names, fully understanding the risk of losing it all. Are there any names in the Canadian or US markets that come to mind?
Read Answer Asked by Rick on May 01, 2017
Q: I note that buyouts are increasing among the small cap stocks. Today alone Lumenpulse and Canam are going private at nice premiums. IRD also gone this month. I am not sure if this is the start of a trend. Are there any companies you would consider as buy-out targets in the next 9 months? I have my eye on Ten Peaks.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on April 28, 2017
Q: Hi team! While looking into the emerging AR/VR markets, a small Canadian company - YDreams - recently came to my attention. While doing some research on the company I've noticed their share price has been tanking over the past three months, but I can't seem to find any explanation for the downturn. I like the fact that they are more of a pure-play in the space, but I don't know enough about their financials to consider buying yet. Can you find anything I might have missed?

As always, I appreciate the input!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on April 28, 2017
Q: Bruce Campbell on BNN last night thinks that the new management at PHM has turned around the company to a profit,I know your thoughts on this company in the past and agree with you,but is it possible,through organic growth that they could double in the next year.What are your thoughts going forward under new owners thanks Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on April 28, 2017
Q: Could you please give me your thoughts on XCT. I am left with shares from the ComDev transaction. The shares have gone done considerably however the business seems interesting and it is the same management that made ComDev successful. Should I average down, avoid or hold? What metrics can you see on this company and are there any metrics or events upcoming that will significantly affect the future,Thank you for your great service. mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 26, 2017
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