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Paul Harris, CFA Ahold (Amsterdam Exchange) AH-AEX TOP PICK Feb 25, 2005

Had some accounting issues in the past. All new management. The food services business is a good business. Have lots of operating leverage. Feels they will be able to increase their net margins from 1% to 3% which would double their earnings. Have cleared out a lot of non-core assets.

Paul Harris, CFA

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$9.170

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A food services company. Almost went bankrupt several years ago over some accounting issues. Has been restructured with new management. Thinks it will do well over the next little while.

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(A Top Pick Oct 406. Up 11.2%.) Throws off lots of free cash flow. Is going to be upgraded to investment-grade in the next little while. Expect it will be taken over.

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Doing a 5 for 4 reverse stock split as well as issuing a special dividend. A seriously good company.

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Have a pretty good grip on their US business and are looking to grow it. Have some cash now. Expect there will be some acquisitions. Prefers Tesco, a UK company.

COMMENT

(Amsterdam exchange.) Food stores. Very good company. Own a large franchise in the US and a good franchise in Europe. Margins are getting better. Better to look at things in Canada where you don't have the currency risk.

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Paul Harris, CFA Ahold (Amsterdam Exchange) AH-AEX TOP PICK Feb 25, 2005

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