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Q: I was encouraged by Avigilon's quarterly performance until I compared profits with history and looked at actual earnings per share rather than the adjusted earnings per share shown. Actual was only $0.08. I questioned to myself the adjustments which increased the earnings to $0.21. Also, compared to history, there was nothing outstanding solely in terms of earnings per share. The only positive I see is record revenue but to me a huge revenue is not worth a lot unless it translates into profits. Perhaps I am missing something but I see no reason to continue to hold my shares in this company. I did not follow your advice and did average down with an average purchase price of $21.38 per share. Do you share my thoughts on this company? Thank you
Ed
Read Answer Asked by ED on November 16, 2016
Q: Hi folks,can you please comment on Q results for Avigilon avo/t,seems to be record profit & earnings. Has company finally turned the corner,but I see spending increased again to $19+M??.Are you still concerned with their debt levels & spending??. I have small position at high teens and was wondering if now is finally the time to average down. Thanks as always, jb
Read Answer Asked by John on November 15, 2016
Q: Hello 5i Team, I am down signifigantly in each of these 6 holdings. I'm prepared to hold for the next few quarters if any will make turnarounds in 2017. I'd appreciate your opinion. All are in a non registered account.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gary on November 04, 2016
Q: I need to increase my weighting in the "Technology" space and currently own equal weightings of AVO, MDA, OTC, SYZ and WSP. With $50K to spend, would you buy a new company (I am thinking DH Corp or whatever div paying company you recommend) OR would you just increase your stake in one or more of these currently owned companies. I know you have WSP and DH as "Industrials" but can it not be argued that they are "Tech"?
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on September 07, 2016
Q: I have sold AVO and would like to know which stock out of balanced portfolio who you replaced this stock as this was my only tech stock.I would like to replace it with another stock.I am looking at ESL and wonder if this would be a good choice.

Thanks
Dolores
Read Answer Asked on August 26, 2016
Q: This is just my opinion, but I think that Avigilon is another example of a case where Quality of management i.e, CEO attitude is the number 1 factor in their situation. I recall watching interviews on BNN where comments were made about how agressive the CEO was and I believe there was, at one time at least, a higher than average turnover in the C-suite and R&D department due to the CEO. I try to emulate the growth portfolio but I could never bring myself to buy AVO because of the impression I had of the management.
Read Answer Asked by Clarence on August 18, 2016
Q: The CEO has made clear that his number one objective is to grow revenue and to do so profitably. Short-intermediate term share price be damned. He is prepared to compromise earnings, increase debt and reduce margins to achieve this objective. At some point I presume he expects to drop revenue to the bottom line and show strong earnings. My question for you: is this a sound corporate development strategy and do you feel this approach will prove successful?
Read Answer Asked by Joel on August 17, 2016
Q: I would like to thank you for insisting on having a portfolio approach and always trim/add to maintaining the balance weighting was able to absorb the AVO shock. I have BAD which went up 25% and AVO went down 25% with no net loss. Had I maintained my high weighting on AVO I would have been a sad story.On the question I would like to know if I can sell gain on BAD and buy AVO that will balance it. I am having a long term view and would like you opinion.
Read Answer Asked by manish on August 16, 2016
Q: I am sure you are going to get peppered with questions about avo, so sorry to add another. I have held on from $30.00 and watched the fall. Done with it. Exit strategy - wait for the panic to settle or would you pull the plug now? With medium to higher risk tolerance, where would you move into? I hold avo in 6 accounts, all registered unfortunately.

Thanks,

Eric
Read Answer Asked by Erichsen on August 16, 2016
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