Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, It appears from recent comments that you like this company a lot and it will be a favorite addition to your portfolios, when possible. I had a 4% position ( purchased at $37 and $41.50), but decided to trim over past 2 weeks. I believe that company has a solid growth profile for next 5 years, specially in municipal buses segment in US. They continue to receive large orders. But I am not sure of the recent purchase of motor coach business and its future prospects (could you comment pls). In addition, my other concern is insider selling. Coliseum Capital (L. Adam Gray) the 2nd largest shareholder of the co. has cut their holding by at least 25-30% over past 6 months and continues to do so, as recent as June 10 (243,300 shares @41.01). I think this could be a reason for stock unable to move out of $40- $41.50 range, for past several weeks, despite a very strong quarter and promising outlook. I would appreciate it if you could share your thoughts and is it prudent to wait to add to this stock . Thanks

Q: Napec (NPC-T) was a top pick on BNN last week. Although this is not in your data base would you be able to comment on its debt level, insider ownership, earnings and cash flow. At first glance does it seem like a company to put on a watch list. Thanks.

Q: Please comment on CSW.a. What do think of it as a buy for income and growth? What are its financials like? What is the history of increasing dividend? On a related note is the proposed Constellation Brands wine IPO planned for TSX or US market?

Q: Please advise if this is a good entry point for QHR.Thanks for your usual great advices & Services.

Q: What are your current thoughts about New Flyer Industries?

Q: Could you please give your views on Hammond Power Solutions. Please include div. history and div. growth.

Q: I'm interested in PUR as an investment & would appreciate your comments on its future.I realize they had a strong last quarter.Currently I have 5% holdings of both SIS & DBO & they are doing well for me.If you like it, what %age of PUR should I buy or am I getting too much money in small caps.What %age of small caps would you recommend ? Thanks as always.

Q: I bought PIH on momentum a couple of days ago at what appears to have been the worst possible time. The recent price action is a little puzzling, although I know it's not uncommon for a small cap up massively to experience some volatility. To keep the faith I am trying to look for as many signals as are available. One thing I am interested in in particular is insider trading data. Do you see any recent insider trading happening at PIH? Additionally, in general I am wondering how frequently insider trading data is required to be published and what are the best places to find it. Thanks for everything.

Q: I am a retired, conservative dividend-income investor with a pension, CPP, annuities, and hold the following: AD, AQN, ALA, BNS, BCE, CGX, CJ, ECI, FTS, PBH, RY, TRP, WCP, WEF, WSP, Sentry Cdn Inc, RBC Cdn Eq Inc, Sentry REIT, ZLB, XIT and Fisgard Capital.

I am looking to top up my consumer stocks, already having full positions in CGX, ECI and PBH.

I am also looking to top up my industrial stocks, already having a full position in WSP and those contained within Sentry Cdn Income.

Suggestions for new holdings with a dividend > 3% please.

Thanks for your help...Steve

Q: I have been planning to by Onex for a while and finally have some cash to do so, however, I noticed that it recently went up from 75$ to 81$. Is it too late to buy? I would start with about 1/3 of a position.

Q: This Co. has excellent EPS grwth on TTM basis, almost 25% ROE, low debt & P.R.. Can you tell me more about their customers and whether this is a good long-term buy right now: dividend grwth & have they bought any co. lately. I need to diversify with an industrial - have none right now.

Q: Hi, I don't understand the signfificance of todays press release, since they talk about different share classes? Did the founders just sell a lot of their inside holdings? I'm a bit nervous since phm founders dumped their stock - is this at all a similar situation?

Q: Hi guys, I just wondered if you had any idea what caused the 10% downturn today? Thanks!

Q: Can you please comment on the 4th q and year end results and prospects for companies in this space? The company is Quebec based-- is there any premium paid by Quebec based funds etc to their own province based companies?

Q: What do you think about this company? Thanks

Q: Is it too late to take a small position in NFI?This will be less than 2% of overall portfolio. At what price would this be attractive? Thanks very much.

Q: I was saddened to hear about the tragic loss of CEO of Spectra7. Where does this leave the company, since it is a small company? Do you feel they can move forward, or more likely to try sell the company now? I imagine it will take a long time to regain their footing? Or was there a lot of operational involvement from others in the company that could move it forward?

Q: Any chance 5i will initiate coverage on ZCL Composites Inc.(TSE:ZCL)?

Q: Comments on Photon Control's Q1 results please.

I really like this small unique company. No debt and tons of cash which it seems to add to every quarter. I'm thinking about adding to it some more at these levels. One thing that has frustrated me; however, is the cash stock pile not doing much... just sitting there on their balance sheet.
Thanks

Q: Can you tell me about this company and its prospects? Is it a buy hold or sell.
Thank you