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Hugh Cleland, CFA of Northern Rivers Capital Management Inc.
Royal Bank Plaza, North Tower
Suite 2000, P.O. Box 66, 200 Bay Street
Toronto ON
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Opinions from Hugh Cleland, CFA

CommentIntrinsyc Software IncICS-T0.790Have a platform for Windows CE devices and potentially cell phone systems. Samsung are looking at this. Not cheap. He would like to see more evidence of execution. He will be meeting with them shortly to get an update.2008-04-02
BUYWebTech Wireless Inc.WEW-T3.300Fans of this company are still waiting for the announcement of a contract with FedEx to come out. He is pleased with the company.2008-04-02
STRONG BUYNeptune Tech & BioresourceNTB-T3.900Krill oil that has a number of therapeutic benefits. Just signed an agreement for global distribution of an omega 3 product. Just got a patent on their pharmaceutical product for boosting of HDL levels.2008-04-02
CommentEnablence Technologies Inc.ENA-X1.650Have a product that would take fibre to the home. Has a high regard for the management team for what they have achieved and where they are going. It was always 2 steps ahead of where he could get his head around valuation. Leading edge technology. A “waiting on blue skies” story.2008-04-02
CommentJump TV Inc.JTV-T0.560TV over the Internet. Had to change their revenue model, which was a big disappointment to investors. He will be meeting with them to try to reassess what is going on. Management has a great concept if they can execute on it.2008-04-02
BUYActive Control TechnologyACT-X0.370Have equipment to allow 2-way radio for mining and are just waiting for approval from the mining regulatory body.2008-04-02
TOP PICKVendTek Systems Inc.VSI-X0.980Software developer. Prepaid distribution networks in Canada and have just expanded into the US. Revenue generation should start in the US now. Should generate $.08 in earnings over the next 12 months followed by possibly $.15.2008-04-02
TOP PICKGastem IncGMR-X2.500Natural gas. Their prospects have been transformed by the announcement from Forest Oil (FST-N) of a discovery in the St. Lawrence.2008-04-02
BUYFortress PaperFTP-T8.750One of the few IPO’s in the last 6 months that is at its issue price. It has 2 businesses, wallpaper and the euro. They are growing nicely with a couple of blue-sky scenarios in passports that they may be able to work on over the next couple of years.2008-04-02
DON'T BUYBallard Power SystemsBLD-T4.200Historically they’ve been in the hydrogen fuel cell area. Consider it a long, failed science experiment. Not looking at it. 2008-03-31
VAGUEAurelian Resources IncARU-T (Dead)9.030One of the best deposits in the world. In Ecuador and has political issues. Apparently the government and agencies are moving in the right direction. Potentially undervalued. Large risk. 2008-03-31
BUYPetrobank Energy and ResourcesPBG-T46.440Buyers at the $40 level. The energy stock with the biggest upside over the next 5-10 years. Really like it, expect it to be a core position in the next few years. 2008-03-31
WEAK BUYCanadian Royalties IncCZZ-T1.920Uranium has long-term drivers. Has been weak lately. One of the very few Uranium stocks we own. They have a massive resource in Sweden, they have the government on their side. 2008-03-31
PAST TOP PICKWebTech Wireless Inc.WEW-T3.330(Top pick, March 26 2007. Down 52%) Have been buying lately. Been building a beautiful base between $2-4 dollars. Believe they’re the emerging leader in global telematics.2008-03-31
TOP PICKWebTech Wireless Inc.WEW-T3.330Fedex has been a big overhang on this one, it’s a catalyst. If they win Fedex it will be a dam breaker. 2008-03-31
TOP PICKAbsolute Software Corp.ABT-T14.730Their technology is used in laptop security applications, and laptop recovery. They have a very high recovery rate. An expensive stock on evaluation basis but the margins are huge.2008-03-31
TOP PICKAbsolute Software Corp.ABT-T14.290Their technology is used in laptop security applications, and laptop recovery. They have a very high recovery rate. An expensive stock on evaluation basis but the margins are huge.2008-03-31
PAST TOP PICKNeptune Tech & BioresourceNTB-T3.480(Top pick, March 26 2007. Down 45%) The companies fundamentals have done nothing but improve over last 12 months. 2008-03-31
TOP PICKNeptune Tech & BioresourceNTB-T3.480The fundamentals have improved dramatically as the stock has fallen. The product will be likely implemented within 5 years.2008-03-31
WEAK BUYQuStream CorporationQVC-X (Dead)1.110We own more than 10% of this company. Has been a disappointment, because of a very illiquid small cap market. They’re hoping to have some initiatives around the Olympics. They have a competitive advantage. We’re willing to be patient. 2008-03-31
PAST TOP PICKWestern Gold FieldsWGI-T3.150(Top pick, March 26 2007. Up 42%) This will be a core holding for years. Will be largest gold position for the next 5 years. It’s so cheap it should see good appreciation in the next 12 months. 2008-03-31
VAGUESonomax Technologies Inc.SHH-X0.220They offer hearing protection, some believe their system is significantly different. Interested in it at this price. 2008-03-31
BUYActive Control TechnologyACT-X0.370They have a system for underground communication in mines. Already being adopted into the massive market. The only company with a system that works. On the verge of become a core position in portfolio. The technology may be mandatory in all mines, which will result in a big move. 2008-03-31
BUYaeromechanical ServicesAMA-X0.850They produce blue boxes for airplanes, which act as communication nodes. Only company out there that does it. They have a number of upcoming catalysts. We own more than 10% of this company. Have liked it for a long time. 2008-03-31
WATCHProSep Inc.PRP-T0.300The oil and gas industry produces a lot of wastewater and this company cleans it up while extracting hydrocarbons. Technology we’re very interested in, may be a while before it’s adopted. 2008-03-31
WAITRaymor IndustriesRAR-X0.395They’re in Nanotech. It’s too early for Nanotech. Interested in it. Has a bit of a base. Will be looking at it as a priority in the near future. 2008-03-31
BUYPacific Energy Resources Ltd.PFE-T (Dead)1.500It became a victim of the credit crunch. Had great catalysts recently, they’re announced they have regulatory permission to go into production offshore of California. Will be the turning point for the stock. Target of over $6.2008-03-31
BUYPoints International Ltd.PTS-T2.640Pioneering their sector in which they allow people to exchange points (air miles). The service will grow. Bought it on the pullback in January. Like it a lot.2008-03-31
WEAK BUYMicrobix BiosystemsMBX-T0.900Doing a number of things in the animal area. Interested in it. There should be some dramatic catalysts this year. 2008-03-31
WATCHStem Cell TherapeuticsSSS-X0.240Fascinated by the technology, they’re taking 2 off patent drugs and combining them to use in therapy for stroke victims. Has a lot of potential. Still has some huge upside. 2008-03-31
WAITOndine BiopharmaOBP-T (Dead)0.990Believe it’s a dental technology. Will be looking at it in the near future. 2008-03-31
BUY on WEAKNESSPetrobank Energy and ResourcesPBG-T54.630Very volatile. He will trim a little bit when it gets up in the $55 and higher range and buys on weakness.2008-03-04
TOP PICKWebTech Wireless Inc.WEW-T3.370Has been waiting a while for a couple of key developments. Over the next 3 months there will be developments. This is the emerging leader in fleet telematics.2008-03-04
TOP PICKNeptune Tech & BioresourceNTB-T3.330Has had a bad 12 months even as the fundamentals have built strongly in the right direction. He looks at the stock as having the biggest upside in his portfolio in the next 2 to 3 years.2008-03-04
CommentEnablence Technologies Inc.ENA-X2.900Fibre to the home with a chip-based solution, which is far more cost effective than any of the competitors. Likes the company, but it was always a valuation issue with him. You really had to look out 4 or 5 years.2008-03-04
TOP PICKWestern Gold FieldsWGI-T3.680World-class management. In the continental US. Have a large reserve of almost 4 million ounces. Undervalued.2008-03-04
CommentRoute 1 Inc.ROI-X0.075Has a product that allows you to mirror what is on your server at work, but in a very secure way. This is a company that he is almost looking for an excuse to buy. Has a deal with Novatel (NVTL-Q) that is extremely interesting and could give them a very powerful distribution platform.2008-03-04
BUYActive Control TechnologyACT-X0.380Basically a communication system for mines. There is legislation in the US that is pushing out the adoption of this technology. Getting a connection with China as well. Buys this one on weakness. Some analysts are showing $.10 of earnings within 2 years.2008-03-04
STRONG BUYGastem IncGMR-X0.730Forest Oil (FST-N) is exercising their $10 million option to proceed in the Quebec low lands. Very well diversified with 1 million net acres, which is a potentially emerging natural resource base and are building up properties in West Virginia that are producing. Just announced some New York assets.2008-03-04
BUY on WEAKNESSaeromechanical ServicesAMA-X1.050A black box for airplanes that communicates information to the ground. The contract revenue stream gives them visibility to a discounted cash flow stream that is almost unparalleled. Their business model is getting traction with their clients. A small patent litigation is going on.2008-03-04
CommentVooDoo Vox IncVVX-T0.500Likes this one and it is on his Watch List of "Sustainable Advantage Potential". You have to believe in the discounted cash flow, because if you look backwards there is almost nothing. Heard they were having some problems with some customers who apparently were not getting the revenue business that they were hoping for, (unconfirmed and may account for the price weakness. 2008-03-04
CommentSilverBirchSVB-X0.440Primarily investing in management.2008-03-04
BUYPetrobank Energy and ResourcesPBG-T45.320In the low and below $40 it is a very good Buy. Have a key position in Petrominerales (PMG-T) in Colombia and every $1 is a $1 in this stock. Also has a Bakkens play in southern Saskatchewan. There is also the IP play on their Thai technology.2008-01-23
BUYWebTech Wireless Inc.WEW-T2.680Electronic vehicle tracking. Believe they have just won a contract with FedEx and should know in the next week or two. This would be a huge endorsement.2008-01-23
BUYWestern Gold FieldsWGI-T3.250Assets in California and they are going into production now. If gold is at $750, this should be a $5 to $7 stock. 2008-01-23
BUYHorizon North LogisticsHNL-T2.970Services company for oil/gas drillers. He looks on this is a great call option on the Mackenzie pipeline going forward.2008-01-23
BUYActive Control TechnologyACT-X0.400Has been picking away at this one looking for more catalysts. Very volatile. If you have any thing like a 6 to 12 time frame there are great opportunities presenting themselves.2008-01-23
TOP PICKVendTek Systems Inc.VSI-X0.820Have software and systems that enable prepaid goods and services to be sold over networks. Perfect small cap for this environment because it is so cheap and growing so rapidly. Should do $120 million to $150 million revenue this year on a $38 billion market cap. Expanding into the US.2008-01-23
TOP PICKaeromechanical ServicesAMA-X0.900Have a blue box that serves as a node for communications for instruments within the airplane and communicating it to the ground. Have a good business partner. They now have 685 contracted aircraft at $2000 per month per aircraft.2008-01-23
BUYPacific Energy Resources Ltd.PFE-T (Dead)1.480Still a favourite stock with his company. There was some frustration as they were unable to get a refinancing of some debt but is being financed by warrants from existing holders. The shut-in production should be coming on and will be at 30,000 barrels a day in 2 years. Assets in Alaska, California offshore and Rocky Mountain. At this point, all you are paying for are the California offshore assets.2008-01-23
CommentDEQ Systems Corp.DEQ-X0.950A gambling stock, which his company does not invest in. A lot of money to be made in that area.2008-01-23
DON'T BUYBreakwater ResourcesBWR-T (Dead)1.750Meltdown in base metals and tax loss selling has hit the stock hard. Zinc has probably been the hardest hit of the base metals. There is probably some room for a bounce here. He is not a huge fan of the metals right now because of a possible slowdown.2007-12-27
CommentIntrinsyc Software IncICS-T0.880Stripped down operating system for Smart Phones. New CEO and VP of sales and refocused. He has a bit of difficulty with the valuation but they seem to be moving through that proof of concept stage. He is monitoring it.2007-12-27
BUYPetrobank Energy and ResourcesPBG-T57.400Have a patented process for improving recovery in heavy oil reservoirs. Will be extremely valuable if they can license it to some of the global large companies.2007-12-27
PAST TOP PICKSXC Health Solutions Corp.SXC-T14.510(A Top Past Pick Dec14/06. Down 35.1%.) Still likes and is still buying.2007-12-27
BUYAllen-Vanguard Corp.VRS-T5.390(Market Call Minute.)2007-12-27
TOP PICKWebTech Wireless Inc.WEW-T2.820Telematics provider for truck/car fleet tracking. The FedEx deal has been hanging over their heads for a while but will be a huge catalyst in the next month or two.2007-12-27
TOP PICKNeptune Tech & BioresourceNTB-T4.200(A Top Past Pick Dec14/06. Down 14.4%.) Company fundamentals are still good. Adding the 3 parts of the business you can get anywhere from $12 to $40 plus. GSK acquisition of Reliant is a huge validation that big Pharma would be willing to pay big $’s for a pharmaceuticalized version of NKO.2007-12-27
TOP PICKWestern Gold FieldsWGI-T3.700(A Top Past Pick Dec14/06. Up 54.3%.) Gold. Going into production in January. Producers have got a multiple of 1 to 1.5X NAV. Pre-production tends to get a multiple of .5 X NAV. Potential NAV of $6.2007-12-27
CommentRoute 1 Inc.ROI-X0.130Product allows access to central databases directly off the server without interfacing with normal hardware RAM. Likes what they are doing. Recent deal with Novotel gives them some distribution. Has a hard time getting a sense of how fast the product can get adopted. Enormous amount of shares outstanding. Monitoring this one closely.2007-12-27
CommentResverlogix Corp.RVX-T15.420Have some compounds that are expected to boost HDL levels significantly. He usually has trouble with pure biotechs, which this one is. They consume vast amounts of cash. Prefers Neptune (NTB-X).2007-12-27
CommentCell-Lock Location Technologies Inc.XCT-X (Dead)0.165Strong insider participation. Very promising technology. Good business model, but just need to get more traction on it. A critical point for them will be when they go cash flow positive.2007-12-27
BUYActive Control TechnologyACT-X0.540Provide wireless systems for mines. Virginia has passed legislation requiring systems. Great future ahead of them.2007-12-27
HOLDEvertz Technologies Ltd.ET-T29.510(Market Call Minute.) Recent miss on their earnings, so he would have to dig in before he knew anything of substance on this.2007-12-27
CommentTimminco Ltd.TIM-T (De-Liste21.910Manufactures solar grade silicon. Thinks of it as more for trading.2007-12-27
BUYaeromechanical ServicesAMA-X1.120Recurring revenue stream from flight recorder equipment. A lot of good things in the pipeline for them for the first half of 08.2007-12-27
CommentPoints International Ltd.PTS-T3.720Online exchange for award points. It always remains ahead on a valuation basis where he can get his head around it.2007-12-27
CommentLMS Medical Systems Inc.LMZ-T0.570Likes the company. Equipment systems and software for fetal/mother monitoring during birth. Doesn't think they are cash flow positive yet. Good price.2007-12-27
CommentHealthscreen Solutions Inc.MDU-X0.335He will be meeting with the company shortly. Program helps doctors increase their revenue collections for services outside of OHIP. They have a number of promising aspects.2007-12-27
BUYWavefront Energy & Environment ServicesWEE-X1.010(Market Call Minute.) Just help them with their financing. Likes it. Good potential.2007-12-27
DON'T BUYSierra WirelessSW-T16.050Great company. This is one that he trades. Currently does not have the competitive advantage.2007-11-23
CommentSXC Health Solutions Corp.SXC-T12.160Fundamental problems drove the stock down. Has a good business model in pharmacy benefit management, which they can do for $2 per prescription that others need $5 for. Should give them a lot of traction. Missed Q2 earnings estimates and guided down for the year. Also made a mistake causing the state of Georgia to disallow them. They hope to get this back on track.2007-11-23
TOP PICKWebTech Wireless Inc.WEW-T2.770An emerging global leader in Telematics, a truck/car fleet tracking system. Market has lost patience waiting for some of the big deals, but he thinks they are getting very close. Good price. Buy on weakness and hold it for years.2007-11-23
CommentMarch Networks CorpMN-T10.770Wasn't aware that they have $6 in cash and are winning back Wal-Mart business. If you were buying this, it would be as a trade rather than a core, long-term hold. Will be looking at this.2007-11-23
TOP PICKNeptune Tech & BioresourceNTB-T4.050Patented product from krill oil boosts HDL significantly as well as helping LDL. Pulled back with the market as well as impatience on the pharma side. Dr. Nissen of the Cleveland clinics has joined on with their advisory board.2007-11-23
BUYWestern Gold FieldsWGI-T3.510Very highly levered to gold. Had a nice move up, but there is still a discount to NAV to make up. Going into production in January.2007-11-23
CommentKodiak Oil & GasKOG-N2.440Down with the price of natural gas plus they had a well that wasn't as good as expected. The break from $3 to $2 was caused by negative comments by Questar on their quarterly conference call. Still likes their prospects assuming gas prices improve in the Rockies.2007-11-23
WEAK BUYSonomax Technologies Inc.SHH-X0.380A lot of shares outstanding and markets have been really bad. Tough combination for stocks to make any headway. Just got a partnership with Virgin stores. Warming up to this one.2007-11-23
CommentTimminco Ltd.TIM-T (De-Liste12.620Solar play. The warning right now is that in 2 or 3 weeks it is either going to be a $15 to $20 stock or a $5 to $10 stock. Traditionally have been producing chemical grade silicon at 3.9 purity and are trying to produce solar grade silicon at 6.9. If they run into hiccups, the stock could go down.2007-11-23
BUYCovalon TechnologiesCOV-X3.490A fantastic success story. Have technology in the wound dressing area. There are also rumours of a big deal coming their way. Fantastic management.2007-11-23
TOP PICKPacific Energy Resources Ltd.PFE-T (Dead)2.000A relatively unknown oil producer doing 9000 barrel per day. Have 3 assets, Alaska, offshore California and deep gas in Wyoming. Any one of the 3 could be worth more than what the stock is trading at now.2007-11-23
CommentATS AutomationATA-T6.940There has been a coup at the board level, which is the reason for the jump to $7. He would like to look at this one because of the changes.2007-09-28
BUYBreakwater ResourcesBWR-T (Dead)3.020Fundamentals for zinc look fantastic. Looks like a good takeout candidate.2007-09-28
BUYQGX Ltd.QGX-T3.240A coal company in China, which has a huge appetite. Fundamentals look good.2007-09-28
BUYSXC Health Solutions Corp.SXC-T15.820Very visible cash flow and high margins. Gaining increased market share in the pharmacy management industry. Missed their numbers for the June quarter and lowered their guidance. Value managers are now buying. Revenues and expenses are in the US so a stronger Cdn$ does not affect them.2007-09-28
CommentHanfeng EvergreenHF-T14.760Transformed itself with a deal with Agrium (AGU-T). Very close to becoming a fully integrated producer of fertilizers in China. Technically, it is testing a double top, which could be a short-term risk, but in the long-term it could be okay.2007-09-28
TOP PICKWebTech Wireless Inc.WEW-T3.400(A Past Top Jan 245/07. Down 44%.) Ran into problems with a Brazilian contract. The emerging global leader in fleet telematic. 1/3 of sales in the US. Have taken advantage of the rising Cdn$ and are well positioned.2007-09-28
CommentA Comment -- General Comments From an ExpertA Commentary0.020Gold - October is typically a weak month for gold, but not sure it will be this time. $800 is an easy objective in the next 3 to 6 months. He couldn't rule out $1000.2007-09-28
BUYUranium Participation Corp.U-T11.430Had a big pullback after uranium had gotten a little frothy. Feels the basic fundamentals for uranium are intact. He used this more as a trading vehicle. Demand for uranium should get stronger 2 years out and further.2007-09-28
BUYAzure Dynamics Corp.AZD-T0.440Modifying engines for the short “Stop-Go” vehicles like the post office, FedEx etc. Very good fuel conservation. Likes what they are doing and where they are going. They are looking to raise money and he will be participating.2007-09-28
TOP PICKNeptune Tech & BioresourceNTB-T5.050(A Past Top Jan 245/07. Up 11.3 %.) Krill oil. Extraordinarily volatile. Pronova, which distributes prescription fish oil products, is going public in Europe with this. A fantastic validation of what this company is doing. Still a Buy.2007-09-28
CommentChariot Resources Ltd.CHD-T (Dead)1.150Doesn't know a lot about this one, but 2 people he respects a lot on base metals are pounding the table on this one as a takeout candidate.2007-09-28
TOP PICKWestern Gold FieldsWGI-T3.420Operations in the US, so costs and revenues are in US$’s. Stronger Cdn$ does not affect them. World-class reserve at almost 4 million ounces. Going into production in January.2007-09-28
BUYLongview Capital Partners Inc.LV-T0.700An aggregator of interesting mining stocks. There is an NAV play here.2007-09-28
PAST TOP PICKKodiak Oil & GasKOG-N3.300(A Past Top Jan 245/07. Down 22 %.) Exposed to the gas market. 2nd largest landholders in the Vermillion basin. Probably needs another $1 on the gas price before the Rocky Mountain gas price becomes interesting to this company.2007-09-28
CommentEnergold Drilling Corp.EGD-X3.520Looks like they have the highest margin-drilling set-up. Margins are so shockingly high relative to the other drillers that he has to look into this. If they are as good as he is told, he will be considering this.2007-09-28
BUYActive Control TechnologyACT-X0.330Wireless communication network. 77 Virginian mines have submitted proposals for monitoring mines. 45 have indicated this company.2007-09-28
BUYVendTek Systems Inc.VSI-X0.820Expects to see some movement in the stock in the next week or two because of a road show they did in the US. Also expanding into the international space. Could do $0.09 to $.15 in earnings over the next 12 months.2007-09-28
BUYPacific Energy Resources Ltd.PFE-T (Dead)2.700Have some interesting properties in the US. Impressive assets. The only small worry is the debt levels. If you believe oil is going to stay above $60, debt service is not an issue for them. Has stalled out because they are waiting for news that their financing is complete.2007-09-28
BUYFirst Venture TechnologiesFEB-X1.480Technology for yeast in the wine industry. Replaces existing east, which produces a carcinogen.2007-09-28

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