Investment Q&A

Q: Trying to understand PNG acquisition and your comment about expected price pullback by 75 cents. I believe there is mention in offer of new shares being issued at 8.50 and I assume the 75 is the different from where it was trading around 9.25 and the 8.50 figure. Can you explain this? Are these shares part of the offer? Why would the price now back off? Your explanation that the deal looks good and should generate more interest all makes good sense. I agree that things look even better now for PNG.

Q: With the announcement yesterday, what could go wrong? What is the worst case scenario? And conversely, what is the best case scenario? You recently indicated the stock price might move to $10. Now with the acquisition, where do you feel it will be a year from now? 5i has been bullish on the stock. Has the acquisition changed this opinion? It certainly has performed very well - thank you.

Q: Hi There! Given the huge deployment of drones in Iran, what are some other Drone Mfg. Stocks? Also, why are all Memory stocks like MU dropping today?

Thanks so much for the excellent service!

Q: Thoughts on acquisition and financing?
Jerry

Q: PNG trading was halted late yesterday and I'm assuming it had to do with the post-market close announcement of Kraken's $615 million purchase of Covelya Group. I know PNG is a stock that is highly favoured by you right now and as such, am confident you have a better understanding of the purchase. Could you please provide your expertise on what we should see from PNG stock price short term, as well as what your overall thoughts are (good and or bad), for this acquisition? It's not really a small purchase, (it looks like just over 21% of PNG's market cap as of March 3rd close. Thanks for all your insights as always. Cheers, Don

Q: Hi 5i,

Would appreciate your thoughts on PNG regarding their announced purchase of Coveyla group.

On the surface it makes alot of sense to acquire a complementary business that adds to their market share/ revenues/profits.....but the fact that they had to borrow a $150 million and issue approx. 41 million shares to finance it is concerning.

Do you see this as a net positive?

Have their been any similiar acquisitions in the industry that have worked out well?

Thanks in advance.

Greg C.

Q: Knowing portfolio weights are personal to each.... If you held PNG in YOUR portfolio, what would be the highest weight YOU would be comfortable with?
Thanks

Q: What are your top 5 growth stocks? Can you provide a couple of compelling reasons why each makes the grade and also rank them from highest to lowest conviction. Finally can you indicate where you feel the stock price will be 12 months from now.

Q: Please rank these growth stocks for a hold over the next 3 years.. After reading some of your comments I am thinking of selling GRID and replacing with ELVA. Other suggestions would be appreciated. As always thanks for your insights. Stephen

Q: Peter; If Canada picks Germany for the sub deal , would this impact PNG- or, if not, which Canadian coys would benefit? Thanks.
Rod

Q: I have small 'starter' positions in these stocks , all still in the black with the exception of smallish losses in GLXY and KTOS, Most are in non-registered accounts. I have some spare cash and would like to increase position sizes. Are there any that you would add to at this time or would you continue to keep your powder dry for now ? Also, are there any that you feel should be let go ?
Thank you, as always.

Q: Do you consider these all industrial?

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If so, what would your current ranking be? Or if it's a better question, what would your ideal 5 stock portfolio be?
Replace with other industrial stocks as desired.

Would you agree that industrials look good going forward? And any preference to Can/USA focus for the sector right now?

Q: Looking at adding to 2 areas - stocks that might benefit from increased defense spending in Canada, and stocks in the metals sector. How would you rate these stocks on a scale of 1 to 10 for a buy at this time? 10 being something you like a lot, 5 if you are indifferent, and 1 if you have zero interest in owning it. ARIS, CS, HBM, OGC, PAAS, SVM for metals and CGY, FTG, MDA, PNG for defense related.

Q: When does PNG next report and what is expected? What information in the release are you looking for that may influence the stock either up or down? Are your expectations different from consensus?

Q: What Canadian companies do you think will benefit from the Federal Government’s proposed investments in defense.

Q: My son has recommended these stocks to me, Are they a buy?
HY9H as well?

Q: Can you explain a bit about Anduril and how it currently and in the future might impact Kraken. How much overlap is there? Do they compete in the same arena? It was mentioned that Anduril is going public. How might this impact Kraken?

Q: Kraken Robotics shares lost 10% in Thursday's trading on a day when most defence stocks closed higher ( Even with DOW and Nasdaq closing in red ).

What could be behind the selling ? Should we be concerned ?

With Anduril Inc, expected to go public, some time this year, my impression has been that PNG should be acting strong ( as a proxy ). Your thoughts, please.

Thank You

Q: Hi team,
Once again my portflio is tanking while the index just cruises along . I have names such as shop, Csu, Lmn, Toi , gsy, Rddt , png and other growth names all down between 4-10%. Canadian names as a group especially weak today . What’s your take on today’s market action? As of today are there any screaming buys out there ? I was thinking of adding on Shops earning drop or Csu .

Thanks ,
Shane

Q: What to do with $10864 in TFSA? At 74 years I exist on a public sector DB pension.

Transitioning my TFSA to be more growth focused. 14 holdings currently, major ones being BN, TRI, TFII, TVK, KXS, TOI, EQB, LMN, DSG, PNG, DRX, REAL, S, EGLX. Also have 41 equities in much larger balanced dividend growth non-reg account but Brookfield Group is pushing 15% of total portfolio with overall 65% Canada exposure. Overall below sector targets in consumer cycle, health, RE, Industrial, Utilities as well as International exposure.

Realizing you cannot get personal but I am looking for another viewpoint on how to use the funds in TFSA this year besides adding more Brookfield or software or financials. With available funds could only add 4 units of CSU anyway.