VituVingiSana wrote:I like Aga Khan firms. Despite all the issues they face in the short-term, they come through for the shareholders in the long-term. Think of the challenges in 2008 & 2012-13 [elections] for Serena but unlike many other firms, they perform well over time.
TPSEA now covers Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda. I expect it to 'buy' the management contracts in Rwanda as well as Mozambique within 2-3 years as well as expand to other African countries.
Correct! In the annual report for 2012, they indicated that they plan to make acquisitions in Tps rwanda and Tps tanzania (i guess similar to TPS(U) 79% acquisition in Jan 2013), and also through greenfield operations.
Couple this with "alternative market strategy" middle east, africa and asia focus. Its a well positioned company in the mid to long term.
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