The pros and cons of the Lifehealthcare IPO
In this article, published in the Australian Financial Review, Russell Muldoon gives Montgomery’s view on the Lifehealthcare IPO. Read here.
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Luke Joseph
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Russell, does Montgomery still follow or hold LHC if you don’t mind me asking?
I notice ROE has been declining.
Russell Muldoon
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Hi Luke, we sold out some time ago. Arguably too early.
chris britton
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Hi Russell
Have been following LHC since float and picked up a small holding when price dipped meaningfully below issue price.
Since listing, company has not done nothing wrong, has delivered on prospectus forecasts, and the risks around sales has not yet eventuated. Outlook appears good for 2015.
Do you mind if I ask if Montgomery are still holders or if view has changed?
Russell Muldoon
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Hi Chris, not much has changed – we do note that acquisitions have been few and far between (not an issue, however they stated at IPO they were looking a number of opportunities). Management have preferred to invest meaningfully in organic growth (products and sales force) and we look forward to those investments delivering a return in due-course. The biggest risk for any importer is at their COGS line (cost of goods sold) – they can be highly sensitive to movements in exchange rates. This is worth considering.