| WAIT | 17.430 | Gavin Graham | Still remains profitable and will be one of the survivors in auto parts industry like Magna (MG.A-T). Impressive CEO. Has funding from Ontario government. Volumes are down but getting a larger share of each car made. On his radar screen and will probably be a Buy in 6 to 9 months. | 2008-05-20 | |
| Comment | 16.370 | Michael Sprung | The auto industry is having a rough time. A lot of their contracts are in highly machined parts and there is some stability in this company. Well-managed and good balance sheet. Hoping to buy in the next 12 to 18 months. | 2007-04-11 | |
| DON'T BUY | 13.300 | John O'Connell, CFA | Related to the automobile business which has been very difficult. The automobile companies constantly go back to their suppliers for a better pricing. Also struggling with a very strong currency making it tough competitively. | 2006-08-25 | |
| DON'T BUY | 13.250 | David Baskin | There is nothing wrong with the company but the sector is not great. "Everybody hates this sector so it is hard for the company to progress". | 2006-02-28 | |
| BUY | 13.250 | Brian Acker, CA | He has a model price of $23.75. That is an 81% differential. They announced a stock buyback so their balance sheet will change to the positive. | 2006-02-07 | |
| BUY | 11.310 | Brian Acker, CA | Looks cheap. His model price is $21.68 | 2005-12-21 | |
| DON'T BUY | 11.120 | David Baskin | The whole sector is really in the dog house. With the porblems of the major auto manufacturers, he doesn't see this stoick being very popular. | 2005-11-24 | |
| HOLD | 13.180 | Pierre Bernard | Good management. Company is sensitive to the ecocnomy. The automobile sector is pretty tough. Good Assets. | 2005-04-18 | |
| WAIT | 13.920 | Ron Meisels | Reached a low back in 2002/2003, turned around and started to move. The problem is not a lack of buyers, but too many sellers trying to break even. It will take a move through $16/17 for the stock to really get going and he believes that will happen. | 2005-03-17 | |
| WAIT | 14.520 | David Burrows | The auto group has been an underperforming group, so wouldn't add to any holdings. This is one of the stronger companies in the group, so would keep it on the radar screen. | 2005-03-14 | |
| SELL | 15.060 | David Chapman | In a nice uptrend. Its fortunes are going to get tied to aerospace and auto industries. In the range of previous 2001/2002 highs. Approaching a restance area and could be vulnerable. | 2004-12-03 | |
| HOLD | 13.260 | Robert Floyd | Auto parts manufacturers are getting hurt by the higher steel prices. This company has been able to grow their profile by being in Europe, US and Canada. Earnings profile is looking good. | 2004-10-19 | |
| TOP PICK | 13.980 | Robert Floyd | Thinks they can generate earnings of $1.20 this year and $1.40 next year. Well diversified with operations in both N.A. and Europe hich acts as a hedge in currency and labour risks. Content per vehicle has been growing nicely. | 2004-10-06 | |
| PAST TOP PICK | 13.500 | Robert Floyd | (Past top pick June 1/04. Up 3%.) Starting to turn around quite nicely. Quite happy with the stock. | 2004-08-03 | |
| TOP PICK | 12.980 | Robert Floyd | Technically, it looks like a company is on the brink of breaking out. | 2004-06-01 | |
| BUY | 12.700 | Ron Meisels | Had negative pattern. Down trend broke. Stock will go higher. May reach $15-17 | 2004-02-02 | |
| DON'T BUY | 10.600 | Mark Jackson, CFA | The majority of its manufacturing facilities is in the Canadian market saw margins will be under pressure. It is turning the corner. | 2004-01-08 | |
| BUY | 9.260 | Pierre Bernard | Very cheap. Well managed. | 2003-01-20 | |
| DON'T BUY | 9.210 | Jonathen Wellum, B. Comm, B. Sc | Not as efficient as Magna. Prefers Tesma. | 2003-01-10 | |
| BUY | 9.700 | Michael Sprung | Cheaper than Magna. Good price. | 2003-01-06 | |
| PAST TOP PICK | 8.750 | Robert Floyd | (Was a top pick on Nov 1. Down 4.4%) Still likes. Didn't like their acquisition of Skyjack. | 2002-12-18 | |
| TOP PICK | 9.000 | Robert Floyd | Cheap. Order book is starting to improve. | 2002-11-01 | |
| PAST TOP PICK | 9.070 | Joe Connolly | (Was a top pick on April 2. Down 30%) Still likes. Acquisition of Sky Jack didn't help them. They have to re-focus. | 2002-10-01 | |
| BUY | 8.900 | Joe Connolly | Expects growth to accelerate. Good price. | 2002-09-16 | |
| DON'T BUY | 9.270 | Ross Healey | Excellent balance sheet.Trading at $9 book value. Fair market value is $25. Earnings trend is down. | 2002-08-30 | |
| TOP PICK | 9.490 | Robert Floyd | Strong management. Good numbers. | 2002-08-15 | |
| STRONG BUY | 9.740 | Peter Brieger | Good price. | 2002-07-31 | |
| TOP PICK | 10.120 | Michael Sprung | Good price. Share price is only 20% over book value. Some good contracts coming in the next 2/3 years. | 2002-07-15 | |
| DON'T BUY | 10.820 | David Burrows | Watch carefully. Would be interested if it traded up. Has not been strong. | 2002-06-28 | |
| DON'T BUY | 12.340 | Ian Nakamoto | Has been in a turmoil. Prefers Magna. | 2002-04-17 | |
| DON'T BUY | 12.330 | Brian Acker, CA | Not a fan of their Skyjack acquisition. Needsa better strategy. | 2002-04-12 | |
| TOP PICK | 12.650 | Robert Floyd | Expects it to turn sharply higher. Strong management. | 2002-04-05 | |
| TOP PICK | 12.950 | Joe Connolly | Very cheap. A lot of upside. | 2002-04-02 | |
| TOP PICK | 12.350 | Joe Connolly | Likes the play on the economy. (Auto sales to continue well?) Down the road, expects the auto companies to outsource their car assembly as well as their parts. | 2002-03-21 | |
| DON'T BUY | 12.280 | Jonathen Wellum, B. Comm, B. Sc | Disappointing execution. Good growth but have not been able to convert it into earnings. Poor acquisition. | 2002-03-15 | |
| WEAK BUY | 11.900 | Robert Floyd | Long term its a decent holding. 2004 will be the big year for them. | 2002-03-14 | |
| TOP PICK | 14.250 | Robert Floyd | Strong company. Good management. Profitable. Getting good contracts. | 2002-02-08 | |
| PAST TOP PICK | 13.600 | Robert Floyd | (Was a top pick on Nov 22 up 12%) Needs an improving economy, but still likes. | 2002-02-01 | |
| BUY | 13.400 | Gavin Graham | Has held up well. Good balance sheet/management. Should do well in the short term. | 2002-01-15 | |
| BUY | 13.500 | Ted Macklin | Good management/company. | 2002-01-14 | |
| TOP PICK | 13.000 | Malvin Spooner | Cars are selling well and this stock should have done better. | 2001-12-31 | |
| DON'T BUY | 11.250 | John Zechner | Prefers Magna, but expects a lag in a few months. | 2001-11-27 | |
| TOP PICK | 12.000 | Robert Floyd | Earnings last quarter were disappointing, but with car sales increasing, stock should move up. | 2001-11-22 | |
| TOP PICK | 10.610 | Robert Floyd | Earnings are down. Good price. | 2001-11-09 | |
| PAST TOP PICK | 10.160 | Michael Sprung | (Was a top pick on July 17 down 32%) At a good level. Expects a lot of growth. | 2001-11-06 | |
| BUY | 11.850 | Malvin Spooner | Now is a good opportunity to buy. | 2001-10-11 | |
| PAST TOP PICK | 13.350 | Malvin Spooner | (Was a top pick on Feb 20/01 up 6%) Still likes, but sold at $15. May buy again if it drops further. | 2001-08-28 | |
| TOP PICK | 14.900 | Robert Floyd | Expects improvement once they have more capacity and economy improves. | 2001-08-14 | |
| TOP PICK | 14.700 | Michael Sprung | High quality company at a discounted price. Good future contracts. | 2001-07-17 | |
| TOP PICK | 14.750 | Michael Sprung | Selling at 11 X earnings. Well run. Good contracts. | 2001-06-21 | |
| BUY | 14.600 | Michael Sprung | Prefers over Magna because they have less Chrysler business and are increasing vehicle content contracts. | 2001-06-04 | |
| PAST TOP PICK | 14.630 | Keith Graham | (Was a top pick on Dec/00 up 19%) Still own. | 2001-05-31 | |
| BUY | 14.090 | Glenn Paradis, BA, CFA | Expects a turnaround in autos. Good multiples. Prefers Magna | 2001-05-04 | |
| BUY | 13.150 | Ian Nakamoto | Auto cycle will come back, so it should do well. | 2001-03-28 | |
| BUY | 13.150 | Robert Floyd | Getting good contracts and earnings. | 2001-03-28 | |
| WAIT | 12.500 | Jonathen Wellum, B. Comm, B. Sc | Exceptionally good company but expenses too high and slowdown in autos. | 2001-02-22 | |
| TOP PICK | 12.560 | Malvin Spooner | Auto cycle is down, but expect a big rise in 2002 | 2001-02-20 | |
| BUY | 14.700 | Ray Steele | On the rise. Successful company. All these companies got hit. Good company. | 2001-02-14 | |
| BUY | 11.290 | Glenn Paradis, BA, CFA | Not as well run as Magna. An early cycle company that should do fairly well in an economic upswing | 2001-02-01 | |
| TOP PICK | 12.100 | Keith Graham | New plants caused stock to drop, but that phase is now completed. Good margins. At this price its good | 2000-12-12 | |
| BUY on WEAKNESS | 11.150 | Bruce Cooper | Well run. See how they cope with auto market downturn | 2000-12-08 | |
| BUY | 14.000 | Gordon Higgins, CA, MBA, CFA | Some growth still there | 2000-10-10 | |
| DON'T BUY | 15.000 | David Driscoll | Still has some problems because of auto slowdown | 2000-10-06 | |
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