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• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
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Q: Hi Guys,

Can you please explain the details around TransAlta PLAN of Arrangement on the consolidation of their preferred shares. Good for unit holders or not? Feels like there might be some upside on dividend but concerned that share value might be affected negatively.

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 06, 2017

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Q: Could you expand on the implications of the new "contract" TA has with the province of Ontario

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Read Answer Asked by Edgar on December 23, 2016

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Q: Would like your take on Transalta as a long term hold in a TFSA portfolio holding mainly dividend stocks.

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 21, 2016

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Q: TA.PR.J - are the new terms applicable to this series and if so, what exactly are the new terms?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by David on December 20, 2016

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
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Q: May I have you overview on Trans alta?

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Read Answer Asked by John on December 12, 2016

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Q: TA-tsx is popping the last few days. Up ~13% today.

They announce today the signing of a deal with the Albert gov't.
+ The earlier this week's announcement of the government's change to the way electricity producers will be paid (via how much the can provide, not by how much they deliver).

Both appear good for TA.

Insiders per usual must have know this and started buying it upward a few days ago, per usual. Legal or not. LOL.

Have a great day!

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Read Answer Asked by Stan (1) on November 28, 2016

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Q: Peter; With TA getting some coal money will this effect the pfd., as in a upgrade and or? Thanks. Rod

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Read Answer Asked by Rodney on November 25, 2016

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Q: I have lost about 3/4th of my investment and was holding on for better days. With the recent announcement about coal-fired facilities, I'm wondering whether the tobacco in my pipe dream is finished.

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Read Answer Asked by Carl on November 23, 2016

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• Atlantic Power Corporation (ATP)
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Q: Hello, can you comment on 3rd quarter results?

Seem somewhat less negative than the last recent quarters.

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Stephane on November 10, 2016

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Q: Is this a reasonable price level to initiate a small position? Is there a lot of downside risk?

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Read Answer Asked by Douglas on August 18, 2016

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• Atlantic Power Corporation (ATP)
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Q: Hello
Can you comment on earnings for both ATP and TA.

Cash flow seems to be improving and both are working on improving leverage levels.

I have a small position in both these companies that I intend on selling to buy more quality names. But I am not in a hurry to sell them since I am down 30% and 40% respectively and would like to let them run a bit if they show signs of improving.


Thank you !

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Read Answer Asked by Stephane on August 11, 2016

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• TransAlta Renewables Inc. (RNW)
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Q: I read a previous response regarding TA & RNW. You stated that TA owns 37% of RNW but from what I can find, it appears they actually own 64%. Can you please clarify this and then provide your comments on purchasing TA as a deep value play. If they actually own 64% of RNW, it appears to be extremely reasonably priced (you are almost getting the TA assets for free...)

Thoughts?

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Read Answer Asked by Kevin on July 18, 2016

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• TransAlta Renewables Inc. (RNW)
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Q: I have a full 3% position here, its one of my more well timed picks as I entered in Jan at $9.25. I am concerned a little here in regards to its big brother TransAlta Corp. It's apparently got itself up for sale and is certainly struggling. To what extent do the two relate now? If TA fails or is sold on the cheap how will it impact RNW? I like the div. but since I have a good capital gain am wondering if I should lighten up here in favor of a perhaps other safer renewable. Your thoughts, thanks

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Read Answer Asked by James on June 30, 2016

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Q: I own this. I noticed insiders and the CEO have made big purchases recently. Comments on the company and the insider buying.
Thx

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Read Answer Asked by blake on June 07, 2016

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Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
TA has bounced over 40% off a new low in the past few weeks. Is there any new news to warrant this or is it just a typical bounce off the bottom. Any reason to think it might go higher or would a smart investor sell into the rally and find better odds elsewhere?
Thanks again!
Respectfully...
Dr.Ernest Rivait

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Read Answer Asked by Ernest on February 08, 2016

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Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I know you are quite negative about TA because of there past record. Yesterday they cut there dividend and are seeking provincial assistance in transitioning from coal to other forms of energy. What are your thoughts about there prognosis going forward? Do you have any faith in there CEO this time around?
Thanks again for your assistance!
Dr. Ernest Rivait

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Read Answer Asked by Ernest on January 18, 2016

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Q: Hi all, as background, TA is selling assets to RNW early in the new year (January 2016). RNW miniority shareholders need to approve the transaction, but it is accretive and RNW would boost its dividend by 5% immediately so approval looks probable. Upon completion of the transation, TA will own 64.3% of RNW, which is worth $5.78 per share (based on an RNW market price of around $10.00), plus TA does have other assets (unfortunately coal fired plants in Alberta, but they must be worth something). So I am wondering why you think TA shares are trading at only $4.20, which is a 27% discount to the value of its investment in RNW only?

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Read Answer Asked by blaine on December 13, 2015

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Q: Good day, is TA worth (risk/return) buying at $5? I am thinking that there will likely be (another) dividend cut which will push the shares lower short-term, but after that, they could bounce back to $7-9 - at which point I would exit. What's your thoughts - thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 03, 2015

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Q: What is the payout ratio for TA? It's yield is 13.408% and pays out a quarterly amount of 0.18 for a total of 0.72 per year. It earns 0.66 a share per year. Therefore I figure the payout is 109%. Is this how the pay out rate is calculated. If I am correct. how can a company sustain paying out more than it earns, thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Ken on December 02, 2015

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Q: I am wondering what your impression of TransAlta Preferred shares (TA.Pr.D, TA.Pr.F,Ta.Pr.H,TA.Pr.J). They are paying a nice dividend and I am wondering if it is save?

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Read Answer Asked by Leigh on December 01, 2015