
TSE:BDGI
Just released their numbers which were spectacular. In light of the oil/gas industry backdrop where the sector is kind of rolling over in terms of spending, has big problems in terms of weather, reduced spending from producers. It has been bad all along and this company comes along and knocks it out of the park in terms of earnings. Was shocked that they didn’t raise the dividends as they have the capacity to do so. Earnings are accelerating.
He sold out a while ago. It was a big holding. He likes the business. It was a simple business to understand. He can’t get back in here because he can’t get comfortable with the valuation. A lot of names like this that pay a nice dividend have attracted investors moving from energy and commodities to services.
Wonderful company. Management does a great job of growing it. Not the bargain that it once was. On dips, he likes to buy for new clients. Would prefer it in the upper $30’s. Still a good growth story because it is the dominant player in its industry in Canada, which uses high-pressure water to move earth for utilities, pipeline companies, etc. Its big growth is into the US and it is taking out mom and pop players.
Raised their dividend. Their financial performance has been really, really good. Considering the oil/gas sector has not been so hot, they have done a fabulous job. They are getting a lot more utility business such as cable and phone companies. Moving into the US but expects they will play it conservatively and not go in too fast.
(A Top Pick May 23/13. Up 16.75%.) There is more room to run. Very strong quarter with EBITDA up almost 50% year-over-year. Half of their businesses in Canada and half in the US. Canadian business is pretty mature but is still growing at about 20% a year. They don’t have to fund any of their growth through dilution. Could probably increase the dividend. Trading on an 8X multiple but probably deserves a 10X multiple. Not volatile.