Topic: How To Invest

Q: Could you please give me your recommendation on Magna International (MG)? Thanks.

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A: Magna International Inc., $55.19, symbol MG on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 287.3 million; Market cap: $15.9 billion; www.magna.com), is one of the world’s largest auto suppliers. As a Tier 1 supplier, the company is a direct supplier to original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. Its top six customers are General Motors, Merecedes-Benz, BMW, Ford, Stellantis and Volkswagen. Magna has 342 manufacturing and assembly plants and 104 development and sales centres in 28 countries. The company has 138 plants in North America, 104 in Europe, and 88 in Asia. Magna’s expertise touches nearly every part of the vehicle. Its product skills include body, chassis, exterior, seating, powertrain, electronics, software, mirrors, lighting and roof systems. The company operates through four segments: Body Exteriors & Structures, Power & Vision, Seating Systems, and Complete Vehicles. Body Exteriors & Structures include body and chassis systems, and exterior systems. Power & Vision includes powertrains, electronics, mechatronics, mirrors and lighting, and roof systems. Seating Systems makes complete seating systems, devices, foam and trim products. Complete Vehicles…