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Manufactures actuators. An actuator is a sophisticated way of saying an on/off switch for industrial applications, such as nuclear, water, energy, etc. Has a very strong balance sheet. Historically this has been one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Dividend yield of 2%. (Analysts' price target is $255.)
This is a UK industrial. They make on/off switches controlled through electricity, gas or oil. The applications are nuclear and refineries. When the Saudis tried to manipulate the price of oil the stock price suffered. They picked it up there and had a very good run since. Very strong balance sheet only 5% debt. Dividend is growing. Had a big run, you can buy this on a discount. Very good company.
This company is well run – building flow valve actuators. He would only hold it here, due to its exposure to oil and gas and its exposure to commodity market cyclicality.