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McMillan Shakespeare – Part 3
Tim Kelley
August 2, 2013
This is the third in a series of articles we have posted on McMillan Shakespeare (ASX: MMS). The first two articles addressed the valuation framework we used to assess MMS in the context of regulatory uncertainty (read part one here); and some comments on how we think about the risks attaching to an investment that may have binary outcomes (either very good or very bad) (read part two here). continue…
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Further thoughts on McMillan Shakespeare
Tim Kelley
July 30, 2013
We posted last week an article that set out some of our thoughts on McMillan Shakespeare (ASX: MMS), and the logic that led us to add to our position following the precipitous price drop last week. continue…
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Cochlear: keeping an ear to the ground
Tim Kelley
July 29, 2013
Further to our previous posts on possible advances being made by Cochlear’s competitors, we were pleased recently to gain some insight from a call hosted by Deutsche Bank with a large implant clinic in the US. continue…
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F.B.T. – Fairly Badly Trampled?
Tim Kelley
July 25, 2013
Readers will be well aware of the controversy surrounding the Federal Labor government’s proposed changes to FBT legislation and the potential impact of these changes to businesses linked to car leasing and salary packaging. As owners of one of the businesses most directly in the firing line for these changes – McMillan Shakespeare – we have been following the debate with particular interest. continue…
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Caterpillar Inc.
David Buckland
July 19, 2013
Caterpillar’s 125,000 staff awoke this morning to hear that Jim Chanos, president and founder of Kynikos Associates, was on a short selling crusade. continue…
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Is $5.00 unreasonable for Ainsworth?
Russell Muldoon
July 17, 2013
Ainsworth Game Technology (ASX: AGI) is not a business that will appeal to all investors. Problem gambling is a genuine concern, but for many a night at the casino is a valid form of casual entertainment. Spending my pocket money on video games all those years ago held similar enjoyment while having a similar impact on my own finances. continue…
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Re-Leasing Value
Ben MacNevin
July 15, 2013
Many companies struggle when their core market reaches maturity. Some managers attempt to increase earnings through acquisitions, while others may choose to return capital to investors. But mature companies possess an asset that can be very valuable if effectively managed, and FlexiGroup is an example of a company that is attempting to use this particular asset to full effect. continue…
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China Rongsheng Heavy Industries is in serious financial trouble
David Buckland
July 10, 2013
China Ronsheng Heavy Industries, the biggest Chinese-based shipbuilder outside the State’s control, represents everything that is good and bad in that country. continue…
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Sunny prospects for iSelect.com.au?
Russell Muldoon
June 13, 2013
On 24 June, under the ASX code ISU, the IPO (Initial Public Offering) of iSelect.com.au is scheduled to occur. In what is being touted as one of the ‘hottest’ floats of the year, the business is seeking $215 million in new funds through the issuance of 116 million new shares. continue…
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Mining the downgrades
David Buckland
June 12, 2013
Yesterday, NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NWH) joined a long list of resource and mining service companies materially downgrading their outlooks with the release of a “FY13 Guidance Update”. continue…
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