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Kevin O'LearyVeolia EnvironnementVETOP PICKAug 25, 2008

Really interesting entry opportunity. This is water and water is the next oil. Infrastructure with a yield of 3.6%.
Kevin O'LearyKevin O'Leary
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$54.34

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Veolia Environnement(VE)

Apr 25, 2012
Management has screwed things up and this is one you don't want to get into. It has always been thought of as a water stock but only 30% of its business is in water. 70% of its business is in Europe. If you are interested in water, look at Ecolab (ECL-N), Xylem (XYL-N) or Tetra Tech (TTEK-Q).
Photo of Peter BriegerPeter Brieger
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DON'T BUY

Veolia Environnement(VE)

Feb 02, 2012
Really suffers by virtue of being a European large-cap. Because of the debt level and high dividend payout ratio, there is some concern as to whether or not the dividend is sustainable. Too early to get into this name.
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$12.12

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COMMENT

Veolia Environnement(VE)

Dec 28, 2011
Just did a complete reversal from a massive empire building by the previous management. This is probably a good thing but the dividend has now been cut. New management is on trial for the future.
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COMMENT

Veolia Environnement(VE)

Oct 04, 2011
Waste management, water, etc. 70% of its business is in Europe, most of which is France. Prefers something more broadly diversified on a global basis. If you own, consider switching into his Top Pick.
Photo of Peter BriegerPeter Brieger
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DON'T BUY

Veolia Environnement(VE)

Aug 18, 2011
Announced they were going to do a reorganization about a month ago and recently announced they would have to take an €800 million hit this year. Doesn't think there is any hope for the dividend being maintained.
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BUY

Veolia Environnement(VE)

May 19, 2010
French environmental company with water (35%), energy services, transportation and waste management. Had a lot of debt and new management is trying to bring it down. Reducing costs and selling off non-core assets. Lower margins in the water business. Europeans are liberalizing their rail business in 2012, which should help them. Good entry level.
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WEAK BUY

Veolia Environnement(VE)

May 06, 2010
Weak euro should help their revenue as a lot of it is earned outside of Europe. Not a huge growth play. Pretty solid dividend yield.
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BUY

Veolia Environnement(VE)

Apr 29, 2010
Large French utility that specializes in water treatment, provision of water to households, water plants and waste management. This is a sector that has not participated in the market rally. Well managed.
Photo of Charles LannonCharles Lannon
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BUY

Veolia Environnement(VE)

Mar 04, 2010
Water treatment. Cities outsource to this company. Infrastructure play.
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BUY

Veolia Environnement(VE)

Jan 18, 2010
(Market Call Minute.) This is a cyclical recovery in the economy as well as a secular recovery.
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PAST TOP PICK

Veolia Environnement(VE)

Mar 09, 2009
(A Top Pick Aug 25/08. Down 63%.) Sold this in the mid-$40’s because management missed its numbers.
Photo of Kevin O'LearyKevin O'Leary
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DON'T BUY

Veolia Environnement(VE)

Mar 04, 2009
French company primarily dealing in sewage treatment as well as water facility treatment. Underwent a period of expansion in the last couple of years fuelled primarily by debt. When the credit crisis began they had significant trouble. 9% yield seems awfully high. A lot of uncertainty at these levels.
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PAST TOP PICK

Veolia Environnement(VE)

Jan 21, 2009
(A Top Pick Aug 25/08. Down 61.2%.) Still watching this as it is in a great theme that he loves, water. Have had some really big missteps in management.
Photo of Kevin O'LearyKevin O'Leary
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PAST TOP PICK

Veolia Environnement(VE)

Nov 04, 2008
(A Top Pick Aug 25/08. Down 52%.) A fundamental play on water. Management disappointed on the dividends so he sold his holdings. On his Buying screen but is waiting a couple of quarters to see what they do. Yield of over 8%.
Photo of Kevin O'LearyKevin O'Leary
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PAST TOP PICK

Veolia Environnement(VE)

Oct 01, 2008
(Top Pick Aug 25/2008, Down 25%) Management missed. Going to buy it again, but no rush and see management stabilize. Expects new management. Core asset is water and was always there.
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