Profit from its strategic embrace of EVs

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Linamar continues to rebound from the low of $24.57 on March 23, 2020. The rise reflects stronger demand for new cars following the initial COVID-19 lockdowns. While the global computer chip shortage had forced automakers to slow production, Linamar’s outlook still looks strong as those customers rely on its expertise to help them shift from gasoline to electric-powered vehicles. New spending on public infrastructure projects will also spur demand for its construction-related equipment. LINAMAR CORP. $75 remains a buy. The company (Toronto symbol LNR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 65.4 million; Market cap: $4.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; Dividend yield: 1.1%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.linamar.com) makes a variety of automotive parts, including cylinder heads and cylinder blocks. It also makes self-propelled, scissor-type work platforms under the Skyjack brand, as well as agricultural harvesting equipment. To cut its exposure to automakers, Linamar acquired the MacDon Group of Companies for $1.2 billion in February 2018. Based in Winnipeg, that firm makes agricultural harvesting…