The Globe and Mail recommends buying Chorus Aviation ($6.19) in its Tuesday, June 7, edition. The Globe's guest columnist Gordon Pape writes that Chorus is a stable
company with an attractive
dividend yield of 7.83 per cent. It
has a capacity purchase agreement
(CPA) with Air Canada that
runs until the end of 2025, which
guarantees revenue. Under the
deal, Air Canada purchases the
capacity of certain specified aircraft
operated by Jazz under the
Air Canada Express brand on
routes specified by Air Canada.
Jazz earns revenue under the
CPA in four ways: controllable
revenue, fixed fees, performance
incentives and aircraft leasing.
Chorus has growth
potential through regional jet
leasing. Like all airlines, the profitability
of Chorus is directly
affected by economic conditions.
In a weak economic environment,
demand for air travel will
decline, and revenues and profits
will suffer. This cyclicality is the
main reason that Mr. Pape rates this a
higher-risk stock. This stock is best
suited to investors seeking
above-average yield and monthly
cash flow who are willing to
accept a higher degree of risk. If
you prefer a low-risk stock, Mr. Pape recommends Fortis.
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