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Stephen Takacsy, B. Eng, MBA
Andrew Peller
ADW.A-T
COMMENT
Sep 25, 2023
$4.170
Stock price when the opinion was issued
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(A Top Pick Mar 22/21, Down 34%) Company had tough time during pandemic.
Margins not as strong as expected (rising packaging/shipping costs).
Expecting strong rebound in sales as pandemic ends.
Launching new products (spirits etc.).
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(A Top Pick Apr 28/21, Down 32%) Beverages had a good run during Covid as consumers stocked up. Peller saw good growth, even though some areas of Canada were shut down. But import costs have risen, so margins have declined in the last few quarters. The good news is that travel and restaurants are reopening--and these offer Peller higher gross margins, which he expects to gradually improve this year into next. Trades at a cheap valuation now, so it's a good time for a long-term investor to enter. Brighter days are ahead.
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It has been a tough market for small cap companies. Has had higher input costs and challenges with the restaurant and hospitality industry being shut down for part of the pandemic. A well managed and quality company that trades cheaply. It will take a while for margins to improve so could sell for a tax loss and buy back later.
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It was hit hard during the pandemic when restaurants were closed, but are recovering strongly. Recently, have faced higher freight and material costs. Despite those, margins are healthy. Consumers are returning to bars, restaurants and airports. He expects better results in coming quarters.
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The price has dropped substantially because of slowed growth and problems like supply chain issues. However there should be more retail distribution opportunities for the wine industry. Also there may be financial programs that will help as well. Margins should improve and he feels there are better days ahead.
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