I posted the same question on another board and got this answer, which I thought was a very interesting read.
cabbage22
Joined: 07 Feb 2004
Posts: 1283
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 10:42 am Post subject:
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Yes Bigrod, they are planning on building a racetrack/casino in florida.
One thing to consider about TSBB, its a business development company (BDC) which reports under different rules than regular companies. The filing on Friday proposed the auth to increase to 2b from 500m in order to finance the racetrack/casino which was estimated to cost around $100m.
The company will put on their books the total cost of the casino development- and then VALUE the investment at fair market value. The difference will add to an unrealized gain, through appreciation of assets. Look over the company's past investments and the appreciation that they've had. Stop and think what a full blown casino/racetrack will be valued at once completed (not to mention their in house Buehler construction company will be doing the work).
I'm not trying to pump the stock- just presenting what I know about the company and BDC's. This is all my own DD. There will be more stock hitting the market, but as long as the funding is used to purchase assets (which it will) the company's value will grow and the stock pps should stay steady and increase in the mid-long term.
Given the situation its probable that the stock will dip as weaks sell off. I'm going to increase my position about 60% at the lowest point possible (when everyone is angry that its down so much), and wait.
JMHO, as always do your own research. Would like to hear other's opinions discussed here or pm.
Cabbage