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Foraco International SA T.FAR

Alternate Symbol(s):  FRACF

Foraco International S.A. is a France-based company engaged in the mining, geological and hydraulic drilling sectors. The Company's principle business consists of drilling contracts for companies primarily involved in mining and water exploration. The Company operates in two business segments: Mining and Water. The Mining segment covers drilling services offered to the mining and energy industry during the exploration, development and production phases of mining projects. The Water segment covers all activities linked to the construction of water wells leading to the supply of drinking water, the collection of mineral water, as well as the control, maintenance and renovation of the existing installations. The Water segment also includes drilling services offered to the environmental and construction industry, such as geological exploration and geotechnical drilling.


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Post by FrozenInOntarioon Mar 02, 2021 3:03pm
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Level of debt

Level of debtForaco is quite indebted.  From what I understand, long term debt is due next year but still they are buying a few shares on the market instead of preserving cash.   Anybody has any insight on the term and conditions of the long term debt ?  The financials do not yield a lot of detail.

Typically I would stay away, however co CEOS own almost 40% of the equity.  Therefore, it would be safe to assume that they will not dilute existing shareholders if they refinance.

Per looking at last quarter, rig utilization is at 50%.   So with all commodities on an upswing, I guess that their utilization could shoot up much higher ?   And if the market becomes tight, rates could also improve.    Any ideas as to free cash flows these guys could generate in a boom market ?

Anyway, have been niblling a bit, but seems to me that if they take care of the debt,  we could see excellent returns.

GLTA


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