Investment Q&A

Q: With the takeover now approved at $40 cash or possibly some combination of cash and bell shares,why is MBT only trading in the $39.45 range? Am I missing something here ,or is there a strong probability of picking up 50 cents by loading up on MBT? The deal closes in roughly a month.
Thanks,
Philip

Q: Any update on the sale of MBT to BCE?

Q: Is the sale of MBT to Bell supposed to close at the end of the year? If so why is there still such a disparity from the agreed to price, $40 and the price it is trading at now 37.50, Should one load up at this point or just stay the course? thanks, Jean

Q: Should I sell my MBT shares now or wait until the approval is received from the Federal Government for the BCE takeover of them and receive BCE shares?

Q: will dividend continue until takeover is completed & when is completion expected thanks

Q: Hi
How likely is it that the sale of MBT to BCE will go through?
Would you purchase MBT on weakness?
Thanks

Q: Your views on the offer from BCE , when is the closing date and should I hold until the official close.?

Q: The BCE bid is at $40/share, but MBT is trading around $38 this morning. Is this as obvious as it looks for a quick buck? What are the risks involved and the chances the BCE bid does not go through? Do you see any potential for a higher bid, and who are the potential bidders?

Thank-you

Q: What do you predict for Manitoba Tel for 2016? Is the dividend safe? Might there be a takeover? Thanks for all your advice!

Q: Hi Team,

Besides BCE and T, is there another smaller up and comer that should be considered and you like?

Q: Could you comment please on the sale of Allstream. How does the deal rate? Does the sale impact MBT growth prospects and does the Allstream sale make it likely BCE or Telus would / could buy MBT soon? Thanks so much.

Q: What is your Outlook for this company, the trading range has been huge so far this year , thank you, Jean

Q: Peter et al; I think Madeline should be rewarded- maybe six extra questions? That was quite a mistake she uncovered. Publish if you wish.
Rod

Q: How in the world did MBT – Manitoba Telecom get added to TSX Composite Buyback Index?
The S&P/TSX Composite Buyback Index provides exposure to the 50 constituent companies in the S&P/TSX Composite Index with the highest buyback ratio in the last 12 months. The buyback ratio is defined as the monetary amount of cash paid for common shares buyback in the last four calendar quarters with interim reports available divided by the total market capitalization of common shares at the beginning of the buyback period..
Insider shareholding total including directors, seems to be less than 50,000 total. Everybody owns rights or options instead.
Absolutely no buybacks that I can see. Also no insider activity other than right or options. Is this a mistake or a joke?

Q: I’ve held MBT for many years. The income has more than offset any paper loss, so for me it’s a hold. Based on yesterday’s results, I was wondering what you saw that resulted in all the downgrading? Seems to me that they did OK. What am I missing or is this just another case of analysts/fund managers chasing each other’s tails?

Maybe a contrarian play? Allstream sale? Foreign takeover (Verizon)?

Q: Hello.

What are your thoughts on MBT's Feb 4 report on their full year results?

Any thought's on their new CEO and the following recent quote from the Globe and Mail:

'The new chief executive officer of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. says he wanted the job because the company possesses several “hidden gems” he believes he can use to deliver a new wave of growth.'

Thanks, David.

Q: Hello 5i,
Do you believe Manitoba Telecom Services (MBT) will have some capital appreciation over the long term? I really like the dividend but in the interest of diversification I’m thinking of selling and buying Healthlease Properties Real Estate Investment [(HLP.UN).
Thanks

Q: After the bell, Manitoba Telecom (MBT) announced a new stock issue at $28.10 a share. Is the company a buy at this level? Does the dividend remain risky? Thanks!

Q: You haven't commented on Manitoba Telecom since May. After the markets closed, the Federal Government announced the outright rejection of MBT's sale of Allstream. When this deal was first announced, MBT's stock jumped considerably. It has since given up these gains. Tomorrow morning the stock will probably plummet. Any idea of a floor?.... ie: what is the fair value for this telecom? Should investors abandon telecom stocks until the Fed gets its act together and stops its indiscriminate meddling with the rules? Many thanks!

Q: Peter,

What is your opinion on MBT (Manitoba Telecom) as a takeover play. Thanks