Exceptionally well run. Up until the last couple of years, a great secular growth story. The takeover of KSU will put a cap on the stock for the time being. Over the long haul, the absolute tonnage they've transported hasn't really increased. They've just become more efficient and raised prices. Stagnant profit growth. The KSU deal means a lot more debt, and a lot more shares outstanding. With valuations where they are, he'd take his money off the table.
Fascinating display of a lack of IPL corporate governance. IPL has done everything they can to not engage with Brookfield, but happy to risk 350M of shareholder money in break fees as a bait to get PPL to bid for them. He doesn't understand it. Wouldn't invest in a company that won't negotiate a bona fide offer. Missed expectations in last couple of years.
LOW vs. HD Checked back recently with profit taking. He's not worried. Prefers HD, with its long runway for the foreseeable future, longer reach, good treatment of employees, good growth opportunities in Mexico and other places. Fix-it market is reeling a bit because of commodity prices. HD is better managed.