When we talk about small caps, we are of course referring to the Canadian ones – the ones with a market capitalization between $25 million and $2 billion. To put it in perspective, out of all the Canadian listed stocks, only 993 companies fall within this category, which represents exactly 30% of the market. Companies come and go from this space, and the topic of this article will focus on the winners – the graduates – the ones that performed significantly well over the past year, and who have ultimately risen above the $2 billion dollar mark.
HudBay Minerals Inc. (TSX: HBM)
HudBay Minerals Inc. (Hudbay) is a Canada-based mining company. The Company is engaged in the production of copper concentrate, which includes copper, gold and silver, and zinc metal. The Company is focused on the discovery, production and marketing of base and precious metals in North and South America. Hudbay owns copper/zinc/gold mines, ore concentrators and a zinc production facility in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and copper projects in Cusco (Peru) and Arizona (United States) through its subsidiaries. The Company owns 777 mine, as well as an ore concentrator and zinc production facilities in Flin Flon. The 777 mine covers an area of approximately 4,400 hectares, which produces zinc, copper, gold and silver. Hudbay owns 70% interest in the Reed project. Reed is a copper deposit located in the Flin Flon Greenstone Belt and covers an area of approximately 917 hectares.
Market Cap: $2,443,642,784
1 Month Price Change: 12.2%
1 Year Price Change: 19.0%
Graduated in December 2014
Winpak Ltd. (TSX: WPK)
Winpak Ltd. Is a Canada-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of packaging materials and the production of related packaging machines. The Company utilizes manufacturing technology focused on conversion of plastic and aluminum foil materials. The business encompasses three product groups produced in 10 manufacturing facilities located in North America. Winpak distributes products to customers primarily in North America for the protection of perishable foods, beverages and in health care applications. Winpak specializes in manufacturing of coextruded blown and cast films. Winpak also serves customers by providing, converting capabilities, which include printing, laminating, pouch and bag making, and precision slitting.
Market Cap: $2,524,286,918
1 Month Price Change: 10.9%
1 Year Price Change: 54.4%
Graduated in December 2014
Celestica Inc. (TSX: CLS)
Celestica Inc. (Celestica) is a provider of supply chain solutions globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and service providers in the communications, consumer, computing and diversified end markets. The Company has operating network in Americas, Asia and Europe. The products and services it provides serve a range of end products, including smartphones; servers; networking, wireless and telecommunications equipment; storage devices; aerospace and defense electronics, such as in-flight entertainment and guidance systems; healthcare products; audiovisual equipment; printer supplies; peripherals; semiconductor capital equipment, and a range of industrial and green technology electronic equipment, including solar panels and inverters. In June 2011, Celestica acquired the semiconductor equipment contract manufacturing operations of Brooks Automation, Inc. In September 2012, the Company acquired D&H Manufacturing Company.
Market Cap: $2,351,380,252
1 Month Price Change: 6.7%
1 Year Price Change: 39.1%
Graduated in December 2014
