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    Craig Sutherland • Conceptual Solutions

    Craig A. Sutherland is President of Conceptual Solutions LTD, specializing in holistic financial planning and consulting services tailored to individuals and businesses. As the architect of the 5-3-2 Project, Sutherland emphasizes personalized strategies over product-driven advice and oversees client performance through a coaching-centric approach, though specific metrics such as investment returns or industry rankings are not publicly available. He launched Conceptual Solutions LTD in 2014 after years of experience as a Money Concepts Financial Planning Center President and maintains ongoing client advisory activities under his own franchise entity. Sutherland holds the RFC® (Registered Financial Consultant) credential and is recognized for his innovative, unbiased approach to wealth coaching and holistic financial education.

    Craig Sutherland's questions to TRX Gold Corp (TRX) leadership

    Craig Sutherland's questions to TRX Gold Corp (TRX) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Asked about the apparent disconnect between the company's strong operational execution (meeting budget and timeline goals) and its poor stock performance, questioning what specific metrics larger investors are looking for and inquiring about the potential for M&A.

    Answer

    The executive identified several key impediments to the stock price: the unfavorable 55-45 joint venture structure with the Tanzanian government, the stock's 'penny stock' status which deters institutional investors, the company's small market cap in a market favoring large caps, and lingering investor concerns about jurisdictional risk in Tanzania. Regarding M&A, he confirmed they are constantly evaluating opportunities to gain scale and diversity, leveraging their operational expertise in Africa.

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    Craig Sutherland's questions to TRX Gold Corp (TRX) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Craig Sutherland asked management to identify the disconnect between the company's consistent execution on budget and timelines and the stock's persistent underperformance, and also inquired about the potential for M&A activity.

    Answer

    Executive Stephen Mullowney identified three main impediments: the complex 55/45 joint venture with the Tanzanian government, the company's 'penny stock' status, and lingering investor concerns about Tanzania as a jurisdiction. Regarding M&A, he confirmed that the company is actively looking for opportunities to increase its size and asset diversification by leveraging its operational expertise in Africa.

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    Craig Sutherland's questions to TRX Gold Corp (TRX) leadership • Q3 2024

    Question

    Asked about the company's strategy to increase visibility and analyst coverage, given the disconnect between operational success and the flat share price. He also sought clarification on what specific metrics or milestones analysts are waiting for and questioned the company's M&A strategy, asking if they are looking to acquire smaller ventures or partner with larger ones.

    Answer

    The CEO acknowledged the challenge, stating that the industry is a "doer industry" and that now that they have delivered on their promises, the story is resonating more. They are increasing participation in trade shows and outreach. Analysts are looking for a higher share price, a larger market cap, and compelling financial metrics like free cash flow yield. Regarding M&A, the company sees opportunities to acquire assets similar to Buckreef and would prefer to be an acquirer.

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