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Has definitely been a growth stalwart, a real leader over last 4-5 years. It’s been an organic growth, and more so a growth by acquisition story. Doesn't think the latest pullback is unduly concerning. Nothing has changed fundamentally. The multiple, over the last 4-5 years, has expanded close to 30X earnings now, which is very, very high for a consumers’ staples company, especially given that most growth is not really organic.
(A Top Pick March 27/17. Up 30%.) They've done some very good acquisitions, but missed their 3rd quarter, and the stock took a big hit. A couple of days later, they made a nice acquisition, and it got back everything it lost and then hit a new high. A nice solid company. Have good contracts and have made great acquisitions and have kept their balance sheet in line. This is a keeper.
A provider of specialty meat brands and sandwiches for service stations. They go for the niche goods, so they don’t have to compete as much on costs. He really likes this company. Not doing well today, because the earnings missed pretty significantly on the top and bottom lines. Views it as just a hiccup, and longer-term it is just fine. Expensive, but the best companies usually are expensive for a reason. He would be okay with adding on weakness.
This company’s niche is that they operate in more premium type of foods, not competing on costs as much is other companies are. They are building sandwich facilities, and sandwiches have higher margins, and are just starting to ramp up these factories. Also, have a distribution facility in Toronto, they are building out. There are a few aspects where there is some organic growth potential. A lot of the valuation is probably priced in, but what is harder to price in is what the company is going to do with the cash flow that they generate going forward. He likes the company.
Has been a market darling for a number of years on the back of pre-made sandwiches they are selling. That business continues to ramp up like crazy, and thinks it is going to continue. On the other side they continue to make acquisitions in the specialty meat and deli business. This is always on his radar screen because of the growth profile. If you don't own, take a close look at it, because the potential for it to continue to grow over the years is pretty strong.