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UP-BNSF buyout is this true?

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:21 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

QUOTE: Originally posted by cstaats

I love the return on KCS in 2000 they were trading at $4 a share they closed out at over $14 yesterday that is over a 200% return not to many companies can say that. Investors notice things like this. As far as a merger with TFM that is for the Mexican Government and FTM share holders to decide. I don’t think they are too keen on American ownership of their railroads. Does any one have any thoughts?


Not to take the wind out of your sails to much, but return on investment (ROI) is measured on an annual basis. So, at best (not including factoring for any additional borrowing KCS has done or other events that would affect value) the return is $2.50/share/year or about 17.8% assuming a sale at $14/share after costs of purchase and sale are deducted.

LC
LC most folks would not mind a 17.8% on the year, 200% would be nice (Yahoo in 1998 &9 does not come around very often), but 17.8%, I'll take it
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Posted by cstaats on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 10:59 PM
Can any other Class I or other transportation company come close to KCS performance?
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Posted by cstaats on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 11:00 PM
Can any other Class I or other transportation company come close to KCS performance?
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 29, 2004 10:17 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by cstaats

Can any other Class I or other transportation company come close to KCS performance?
Cris I don't think anyone is brave enough to take that one on. Good observation however, I own a few KCS shares to join NSC[tup] and RRA[zzz]. It is pleasing as well as well to see the Belle's interests properly on the way to being profitable [:)],

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