Investment Q&A

Q: Alltech, a private co. is buying all outstanding shares of
RCL at $40.75. Is that just the shares not held by Fairfax?

Why is it trading heavier than usual today, and a little
below $40.75?

Q: I would appreciate your thoughts on Ridley's quarterly results announced today. Thanks!

Q: I have been researching Ridley, and have noticed that they seem to have paid generous dividends (all by way of special dividends, annually) all (well, three years, anyway) in excess of per-share net income and very close to or sometimes exceeding per-share cash flow.
That doesn't appear to be sustainable -- or what am I missing or misinterpreting?
Have the last three years merely been a "catch-up" to investors for prior years without dividends?
I understand that dividends under a policy such as theirs (i.e. special dividends) is less certain than a regular quarterly or monthly stream, but how much comfort level can we take on future dividends from RCL?

Thanks for doing your part in distinguishing investors in quality companies from "investors" in the market!

Q: What is your opinion regarding Ridley inc..? Thanks

Q: Ridley (RCL) continues to power ahead on low volume... Any updated thoughts? The market may expect another special dividend announcement tomorrow but the stock move seems extended. Also, Fairfax owns more than 90% of RCL. Why do you think they do not buy the few shares outstanding and purchase the company outright?

Q: Good afternoon,
May I have your view upon Ridley,(RCL), in light of its fundamentals and the special dividend?
Thank you.

Q: Hi Peter, I have a question about Ridley Inc (TSX: RCL). The company said that they would give a dividend of $2 per share to shareholders of Record on May 7 2012. Do you know if they went through with the divedend? I have not recieved anything from them and I was curious.