Jean Coutu Group (PJC) (A) (PJC.A.TO)
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BUY
Could dribble down a bit because it has to accomplish its US acquisition. Very competent people.
Michael SmedleyOwned
department stores
TOP PICK
(Past top pick May 7/04. Down 5%.) Likes their home court advantage in the province of Québec. Also likes their acquisition of Eckerd drugs in the US. Well-financed.
Ian NakamotoOwned
department stores
TOP PICK
Has significant upside. Have a good understanding of their competitors in the US. Should be able to integrate the Eckard chain well.
Danny TomkaOwned
department stores
STRONG BUY
Likes its potential. The fourth largest drug chain in North America. 90% of its earnings will be out of the US which is good. Eckard Drugs will be a big moneymaker for them. Have taken on a lot of debt.
Norman LevineOwned
department stores
TOP PICK
With its acquisition of the Eastern Seaboard stores of Eckerd drugs, it is the 4th largest drugstore chain in North America. US investors have not discovered it yet. Very good demographics. Excellent operators.
Norman LevineOwned
department stores
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Have made acquisitions, but haven't financed them yet. Could do it by a debt issue or equity issue or by selling some of the Eckhard stores.
Norman LevineOwned
department stores
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
Underappreciated stock. Likes their purchase of Eckerd drugs. This doubles the number of stores in the US. A defensive growth company.
Ian NakamotoOwned
department stores
TOP PICK
Is now going to be the 4th largest drugstore chain in North America after their acquisition of Eckerd's. Lots of growth opportunities. Excellent management and should be able to get some profit out of their new acquisition.
Norman LevineOwned
department stores
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