Today we sold three positions. First was Wrigley (WWY). A great company, and pretty decent but not high QDV of 12.6%. After a rapid run came the sell recommendations from S&P and Goldman, so we took decent profits of around 19% plus dividends. We will look to reacquire as we think prices will trend lower over the intermediate term.
Next was Meridian Bio (VIVO) which has had a spectacular run, but we were getting concerned from a valuation perspective. At over 10X sales, price to cash flow of 54, and dividend payout of over 70%, we decided to cash out here. Great company with great growth and high QDV, but it is looking a bit rich here.
Finally, we unloaded Merrill Lynch (MER), which we though was bought cheap last week, but as you may have heard, has a lot of loan losses coming, and far more than anticipated.
Our cash position now stands at around 24%.
Next was Meridian Bio (VIVO) which has had a spectacular run, but we were getting concerned from a valuation perspective. At over 10X sales, price to cash flow of 54, and dividend payout of over 70%, we decided to cash out here. Great company with great growth and high QDV, but it is looking a bit rich here.
Finally, we unloaded Merrill Lynch (MER), which we though was bought cheap last week, but as you may have heard, has a lot of loan losses coming, and far more than anticipated.
Our cash position now stands at around 24%.
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