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The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research) Richards Packaging Income Fund RPI.UN-T TOP PICK Dec 19, 2023

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

RPI.UN is the third largest packaging company in North America.  Although segments of their business have been challenged during the pandemic, the company has been prudently reducing debt through working capital leaving cash reserves in a good position.  Its dividend is maintained by a payout ratio under 50% of free cash flow.   We recommend placing a stop-loss at $29.50, looking to achieve $46.00 -- upside potential of 34%.  Yield 3.8% 

(Analysts’ price target is $46.50)
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BUY ON WEAKNESS

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Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. COVID-related sales unwinding. Positioned well in non-COVID segments. Clarion acquisition showing good growth. Valuation reasonable based on fundamentals.
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Great steady company that most people are not aware of.
All types of packaging in healthcare and consumer business.
Very low profile of CEO.
Valuation recently very high.
Waiting for shares to fall before buying.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 04/20, Down 3%)

They got a boost during Covid so it would have been good to take profits then. Now, they face inflationary pressures. They're expanding geographically through acquisitions. Pays a decent dividend. Still likes it.

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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

We reiterate RPI.UN, the third largest packaging company in North America, as a TOP PICK.  Management has dealt with industry challenges while continuing to grow cash reserves and retiring debt.  Its dividend is maintained by a payout ratio under 50% of free cash flow.   We recommend trailing up the stop (from $29.50) to $31.00, looking to achieve $46.00 -- upside potential of 33%.  Yield 3.7%

(Analysts’ price target is $46.50)
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 08/24, Down 9.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with RPI.UN has triggered its stop at $31.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  When combined with our previous buy recommendation, this will result in a net investment loss of 10%.