New firm attracts more clients

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TELUS INTERNATIONAL (CDA) INC. $40 is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (Toronto symbol TIXT; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 266.0 million; Market cap: $10.6 billion; No dividend paid; Takeover Target Rating: Lowest; www.telusinternational.com) operates call centres on behalf of over 600 corporate clients in 28 countries. It also helps them manage their computer systems and mobile apps. On February 3, 2021, parent company Telus Corp. (Toronto symbol T) sold shares of Telus International in an IPO at $25.00 U.S. a share. It now controls 72.4% of the voting power with 56.1% economic interest. In the quarter ended June 30, 2022, Telus International’s revenue rose 17.1%, to $624 million from $533 million a year earlier (all amounts except share price and market cap in U.S. dollars). That’s due to the addition of new clients, and higher sales to existing clients. Earnings before unusual items gained 25.0%, to $0.30 from $0.24. Telus International is a buy for aggressive investors. investors…