RE: Bought TodayI think you are making a sound decision. This is a well run sound company and should continue to build on the Collicutt synergy. It's a smart move on their part to really expand the business into offering a fully rebuilt unit with warranty from Cat, while offering it at a fraction of a new cost machine. Maybe it was a bit of luck on thier part but the timing could not have been better with this given environment. More and more customers are looking to shave costs and if they can purchase a rebuilt unit at a reduced price while still recieving the same warranty, it becomes a prudent investment for them. Allready they have been rapidly selling these rebuilt units to oilsand players, etc.., who are looking to become more economically viable in their operations. I expect Collicutt's integration to really add value in this area as it is geared toword total rebuilds of mining and heavy equipment. That is a big plus.
The only negatives on the outlook I can see is BC's forestry industry is virtually dead until US housing picks up. This is a large part of FTT's revenue in this province. They have fortunetly tempered this downturn by the amount of mining activity in this province. Fort Mcmurray seems to have stabilized as oil has recovered somewhat. This is very important as this makes up such a crucial part of FTT's revenue. All in all I think we are beginning to see some recovery in the US, while housing may still take time to recover. Meanwhile South Armerica has been a real bright spot for FTT as they continue to gain market share in this growing region of economic development. It should continue to grow the parts and service business rapidly as many Cat units have been in use in the SA mining industries. I mildly accept the wait in price recovery as a prime opportunity to continue to add to my position in this company. I have been happily collecting and reinvesting the dividend for years while continuing to add to a large position. I would have to agree with Warren and his comment that the investor would wish for a bear market until the last few years before he sells. I only wish this market would stay at these levels but history shows otherwise. Patience is a virtue for sure in the markets but it will pay off for thoese willing to wait.