Spinoffs & Takeovers Hotline – Friday, June 10, 2022

JAMIESON WELLNESS INC., $36.12, symbol JWEL on Toronto, produces health and wellness products under several brands including Jamieson Vitamins, Iron Vegan, Progressive, Precision, and Smart Solutions. Established in 1922, the company’s products are distributed to over 10,000 retail locations across Canada. They’re also sold online… Read More

Bombardier’s turnaround could stall

Bombardier has now completed the sale of its money-losing commercial aircraft and railcar businesses to focus on its business jet operations. The outlook for that business continues to improve as countries ease their pandemic travel restrictions. However, rising costs for raw materials and labour could… Read More

Spinoff spotlight: Brookfield Asset Management

BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. $59 is a hold. The company (Toronto symbol BAM.A; Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 1.6 billion; Market cap: $94.4 billion; Dividend yield: 1.2%; Takeover Target Rating: Lowest; www.brookfield.com) is an asset manager that controls firms in the real estate, renewable power, infrastructure and private equity industries.
The… Read More

Scotiabank’s focus is set to pay off

Shares of Bank of Nova Scotia continue to rebound as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, they have lagged the gains of Canada’s other four big banks (see page 43).
That’s mainly because Bank of Nova Scotia has shifted its international focus in the… Read More

Stantec Inc. has a lucrative ESG angle

Stantec Inc. has a lucrative ESG angle

The company’s shares are up 60% since the start of 2021 as construction projects resumed following the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns.

Even after that jump, the stock still has plenty of growth ahead as governments spend more on infrastructure. The company is also helping businesses improve the… Read More

Slow start for Tidewater IPO

TIDEWATER RENEWABLES LTD. $14 is a hold. The company (Toronto symbol LCFS; Manufacturing Sector; Shares outstanding: 34.7 million; Market cap: $485.8 million; No dividend paid; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.tidewater-renewables.com) produces low-carbon fuels from renewable sources such as used cooking oil, inedible animal fats and waste wood. It also… Read More

Helping clients go green spurs Stantec

Stantec’s shares are up 70% since the start of 2021 as construction projects resumed following 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns.
Even after that jump, the stock still has plenty of growth ahead as governments spend more on infrastructure. Stantec is also helping businesses improve the environmental impact of… Read More