Gordon Higgins, CA, MBA
Alcan Aluminum
AL-T
TOP PICK
Dec 02, 2004
(A Top Pick Sept 30/04. Down 3%.) Spinning out the rolling mill side. $6 billion in sales which will clear $2.8 billion of debt. This company is as big as Alcoa, yet trades at a multiple point discount.
Stock had a good top because of the offer from Alcoa (AA-N). Whatever happens to the price of aluminum in the near term will not be based on fundamentals. A lot of variables are going on, so there is no assurance the stock will go higher. If you own, take some partial profits.
Early on in the process of a bidding war. If you own, continue to hold. Main risk is a Pac Man defence where Alcan tries to buy Alcoa (AA-N). You might lock in a bit of profit at this point.
Has been a long term favorite of hers. Has just had a big pop, and they sold some.Expects the company to go higher.They've maintained a conservative balance sheet.
There is a takeover bid in play. (caller asked how) To sell your shares, you can tender your shares, (call your broker), or sell on the market. Recommends tendering.