Stock price when the opinion was issued
(A Top Pick Jan 22/13. Down 0.48%.) Got into some difficulty with their Montréal acquisition, took some substantial write-offs and he sold his holdings. That is now behind them and looking forward he sees earnings of about $1.65-$1.70 and going well into the $2. A little pricey at this point. He would like to see it come back down to $26.
One of the major water companies in the US. They do a lot of government work. Have transitioned from all government work 3-4 years ago, into the private sector. That was going fairly well, but about 2 years ago they made a fatal mistake and decided to get into the Canadian mining business just about at the top. This caused all sorts of problems. Also, one of their acquisitions was involved in the construction scandal in Montréal. One of his 2 favourites in the energy field, but he wants to see evidence that they have come to grips in dealing with corporations.
(A Top Pick Nov 26/12. Up 13.9%.) Were doing very well and then made a bet on the Canadian mining business. Bought 3 companies in Montréal that were very involved in the eastern Canadian mining business and then found that one of the CEOs was very much involved in the Montréal scandals. Have probably fixed the problems quicker than they had expected. Sold his holdings but wouldn’t hesitate to get back in at the right moment.