RE: RE: AC should take over Chorus AC buying CHR makes a lot of sense. The return, simply based on the yield is 18% at current levels, but could be much higher once AC eliminates duplication between the two companies. It would be a risk-free acquisition for AC, as all the operational risk of CHR is based on its reliance on AC. And AC could easily afford it:
CHR current mkt cap = $420 million
CHR market cap with take-over premium = $620 million ($5 per share)
Air Canada cash position at Sept 30 = $2.2 billion