Where to Invest $5,000 in the TSX Today
Written by Amy Legate-Wolfe at The Motley Fool Canada
Inflation may be cooling slightly, but most Canadians are still feeling the squeeze. The April 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed consumer prices rose 2.7% year over year, down from 2.9% in March. While that's a step in the right direction, core inflation remains stubbornly above 3%. Everyday essentials like rent, transportation, and food continue to weigh heavily on household budgets. For investors, that kind of environment calls for steady, inflation-resistant income. And if you're looking to put $5,000 to work on the TSX today, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN) is one of the most attractive options.
Brookfield Infrastructure owns and operates critical infrastructure assets across the globe. That includes everything from regulated utilities and gas pipelines to toll roads, rail networks, and data centres. These are the kinds of services people rely on, no matter what the economy is doing. And for investors, that means consistent revenue, strong pricing power, and built-in protection against inflation.
In its most recent earnings report, Brookfield Infrastructure delivered strong results. For the first quarter of 2025, it posted US$646 million in funds from operations, or US$0.82 per unit. That marked a 5% increase from the same period last year. The results were driven by inflation-indexed growth in its utilities segment and recent project completions in both data and transport. While net income came in lower at US$125 million due to non-cash valuation changes, the core operating performance remained solid and dependable.
The company's revenue streams are heavily indexed to inflation. That means when prices go up, Brookfield often gets to charge more, especially across its regulated utilities. That's a significant advantage in a high-cost environment. It also justifies the dividend stock's most recent move: increasing its quarterly distribution by 6%. That brings its annual payout to roughly US$1.72 per unit, which translates to a yield of about 4.6% at current prices.
For Canadian investors, that means a $5,000 investment in Brookfield Infrastructure could yield around $180 per year in cash. With the unit price hovering around $45.53, you could purchase approximately 109 units. It's not just a decent return, it's one that tends to grow over time. The dividend stock has a history of raising distributions each year, and management has reaffirmed its commitment to long-term growth through continued capital investment.
COMPANY
RECENT PRICE
NUMBER OF SHARES
DIVIDEND
TOTAL PAYOUT
FREQUENCY
INVESTMENT TOTAL
BIP.UN
$45.53
109
$1.64 annual
$178.76
Quarterly
$4,963.77
That capital is being put to work right now. Brookfield is in the process of acquiring Colonial Enterprises, a large U.S. pipeline operator, for about US$9 billion. Once completed, this deal will significantly boost its midstream energy footprint. At the same time, it continues to sell off mature assets to recycle capital into new opportunities. In the first quarter alone, the dividend stock raised over US$1.4 billion through asset sales, strengthening its balance sheet and providing flexibility for future investments.
Even with some debt on the books, Brookfield Infrastructure maintains investment-grade credit ratings and manages interest rate risk carefully. It refinances prudently and takes advantage of long-term, fixed-rate structures where possible. While infrastructure stocks can be sensitive to rising interest rates, Brookfield's cash flow reliability and inflation-linked contracts help offset those pressures.
Of course, no dividend stock is without risk. Currency swings can affect reported earnings, and regulatory changes could impact future rate increases. But Brookfield's globally diversified portfolio and disciplined approach help manage those challenges effectively. It's also worth noting that many of its services, like energy transmission, transportation, and data, are not optional. That makes its income more durable than many consumer-facing businesses.
If you're sitting on $5,000 and looking for where to invest in the TSX today, Brookfield Infrastructure is one of the most compelling options out there. It combines a strong, inflation-resistant business model with a rising dividend, ongoing growth initiatives, and solid long-term performance. In a market that's still full of uncertainty, this is the kind of dependable income generator that can anchor a portfolio for years to come.
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/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES./ CALGARY, AB, June 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd. (TSXV: HASH) ("SSC") is pleased to announce its Q1 2025 financial and operating results including record quarterly gross revenue of $12.4 million, EBITDA of $9.5 million, net and comprehensive income of $8.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $3.2 million. These results represent annualized gross revenue of $49.6 million ($0.459/share) and annualized adjusted EBITDA of $12.8 million ($0.120/share). The information set out in this press release should be read in conjunction with SSC's condensed interim consolidated financial statements as at and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and the related management's discussion and analysis, which are available for review on SSC's SEDAR+ profile at Jeff Swainson, President and CEO of SSC, stated: "Q1 2025 was a strong quarter for SSC with the closing of the Humble acquisition, which vertically integrated our operations into cultivation, the closing of an over subscribed $6.0 million convertible debenture offering, achieving record gross revenue and adjusted EBITDA, the expansion of our asset base from $10.9 million in Q1 2024 to $57.8 million in Q1 2025, and subsequent to quarter end, significantly improving our balance sheet with the repayment of $3.4 million, the discharge of $0.5 million, and the deferral of $3.25 million of debt. Our steadfast focus for 2025 is to leverage our portfolio of assets to maximize profitability, cash flow from operations, and balance sheet strength, while achieving a lower cost of capital." Q1 2025 Financial Highlights: INCOME STATEMENT FIGURESQ1 2025 Q1 2025 ANNUALIZED Q1 2024 Q1 2024 ANNUALIZED % INCREASE Gross Revenue $12.4M $49.6M $3.1M $12.4M 298 % Gross Revenue/Share $0.115 $0.459 $0.064 $0.258 78 % Net Revenue $9.9M $39.6M $2.3M $9.2M 330 % Net Revenue/Share $0.091 $0.365 $0.047 $0.190 93 % Gross Margin $4.8M $19.2M $1.1M $4.4M 331 % Gross Margin/Share $0.044 $0.178 $0.023 $0.092 94 % EBITDA(1) $9.5M Not Annualized(2) $0.6M $2.4M 1,451 % EBITDA/Share $0.087 Not Annualized(2) $0.012 $0.050 595 % Adjusted EBITDA(1) $3.2M $12.8M $0.6M $2.4M 417 % Adjusted EBITDA/Share $0.030 $0.120 $0.012 $0.050 131 % Net Income $8.4 Not Annualized(2) $0.5M $2.0M 1,573 % Net Income/Share $0.078 Not Annualized(2) $0.010 $0.041 650 % Normalized Net Income (NNI)(1) $1.6 $6.4M $0.5M $2.0M 500 % NNI/Share $0.014 $0.057 $0.010 $0.041 38 % Cash from Operations Prior to Changes in Working Capital $2.0M $8.0M $0.6M $2.4M 233 % Gross Margin % 48.7 % 48.7 % 48.6 % 48.6 % 0 % (1) Non-IFRS financial measure. See discussion in the Non-IFRS Financial Measures advisories section of this press release below. (2) Not annualized as $7.7 million bargain purchase gain is non-recurring and skews figures. ASSETS & METRICSQ1 2025 Q4 2024 % INCREASE Q1 2024 % INCREASE Total Assets $57.8M $38.6M 50 % $12.6M 359 % Net Assets $25.4M $15.5M 63 % $4.9M 414 % Working Capital(1) $10.0M $1.6M 519 % $4.2M 140 % Current Ratio(1) 1.52 1.08 41 % 1.42 7 % Inventory Turnover(1) 1.00x 0.78x 27 % 0.50x 96 % (1) Non-IFRS financial measure. See discussion in the Non-IFRS Financial Measures advisories section of this press release below. The results above include the consolidated operations of SSC and its wholly owned subsidiaries Massive Hash Factory Ltd., CannMart Inc. (acquired on September 12, 2024), ANC (acquired on October 18, 2024, effective October 1, 2024), and Humble (acquired on February 28, 2025, adding 1 month of operating results). SSC is continuing to capture synergies in respect of these acquisitions to further reduce costs. Continued Rationalization and Cost Savings During late Q1 2025, SSC continued to restructure operations to capture acquisition synergies. This restructuring reduced headcount by approximately 58 during March 2025, reducing annualized payroll costs by approximately $2,500,000. These amounts exclude headcount reductions made prior to closing the Humble acquisition. SSC has identified further restructuring opportunities with an estimated cost savings of between $500,000-$1,000,000 per year. Q1 2025 Operational Highlights $6.0 million Convertible Debenture Financing: On February 13, 2025, SSC completed a $6.0 million financing through the issuance of 6,000 debenture units ("Debenture Units") pursuant to an offering (the "Offering") at a price of $1,000 per Debenture Unit. Each Debenture Unit is comprised of one $1,000 principal value secured convertible debenture of SSC ("Debentures") and 1,000 common share purchase warrants of SSC (the "Warrants"). The Debentures are convertible into SSC common shares ("Common Shares") at $1.00 per Common Share at the option of the holder and at any time during the term of the Debentures. Interest accrues on the Debentures at 11% per annum, which interest is payable quarterly in cash by SSC. The Debentures mature on the date which is 48 months from the closing date, are secured by all present and after acquired property of SSC and its subsidiaries, and are subordinated to the Notes (defined below). A total of 6,000,000 Warrants were issued pursuant to the Offering. Each Warrant is exercisable for one Common Share at a price of $1.20 per Common Share for a period of four years from the closing date. The Debentures, Warrants and underlying Common Shares were subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the closing date. 350 Debenture Units (for gross proceeds of $350,000) were issued to Note holders for partial settlement of the Note balance outstanding. Acquisition of Humble: On February 28, 2025, SSC acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of Delta 9 Bio-Tech (now Humble) for cash consideration of $3,000,000 ("Acquisition"). In connection with the Acquisition, SSC entered into a lease agreement on closing in respect of the Facility (defined below) with an arms-length party for a 10-year term with renewal options. Humble operates a 98,000 square foot GACP certified cannabis cultivation facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba (the "Facility"), with an annual cultivation capacity of approximately 8,000-9,000kg of dried cannabis flower and trim. 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This manufacturing has come in-house at SSC's Massive Hash Factory facility, reducing production costs. Inventory Velocity: Humble sells several products that SSC manufactures, including hash, which helps maximize inventory turnover. Facility Cost Savings: SSC will be able to rationalize the activities performed at its various facilities, reducing fixed operating costs by approximately $750,000 annually once rationalized. Cost Synergies: Administration, including but not limited to public company costs, accounting, IT, governance, and HR are shared, reducing costs significantly. Blended Excise Rate: Humble pays lower excise rates as a cultivator, which lowers SSC's overall corporate blended excise tax rate. Repayment of $3.4 Million of ANC Promissory Notes & Deferral of Remainder: Subsequent to Q1 2025, $3.4 of the maximum remaining $7.15 million combined ANC Promissory Note and Reserve Earnout Promissory Note (collectively, the "Notes") were repaid through the issuance of 6,875,000 common shares of SSC at $0.50 per common share (subject to TSXV approval). $0.5 million of the Notes were discharged, $1.0 million of the Notes are now payable on June 3, 2026, and $2.2 million ("Payments Balance") of the Notes are payable with average weekly payments of $21,370.19 over two years. Should SSC repay the $2.2 million Payments Balance by July 31, 2025, the remaining principal balance owing at that time will be reduced by $367,500. Should SSC repay this balance by December 31, 2025, the remaining principal balance owing at that time will be reduced by $245,000. The equity issued is subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance. 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Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of SSC. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and SSC does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by securities law. 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Inventory turnover is calculated by dividing cost of goods sold by inventory, and is meant to indicate how efficient a company is at turning inventory into cash. EBITDA is calculated as income before interest and finance costs, taxes, depreciation and amortization expenses. EBITDA is considered as a useful measure by management of SSC to understand the profitability of SSC excluding the effects of capital structure, taxation and depreciation, but may not be appropriate for other purposes. EBITDA is considered a useful measure by management to understand profitability excluding the effects of capital structure, taxation and depreciation, but may not be appropriate for other purposes. Adjusted EBITDA is not defined under IFRS and therefore should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income before interest and finance costs, taxes, depreciation and amortization expenses, share based compensation, gain settlement or disposal or bargain purchase gains, non-recurring restructuring costs and acquisition costs, foreign exchange gains and losses and government rebates, and other gains or costs that are expected to be non-recurring. Adjusted EBITDA is considered a useful measure by management to understand profitability excluding the effects of capital structure, taxation and depreciation, and non-recurring items, but may not be appropriate for other purposes. NNI is considered as a useful measure by management of SSC to understand the profitability of SSC excluding the effects of certain non-operating items. 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As MEG's second largest shareholder, Strathcona welcomes the MEG Board's efforts to market-test the Offer against other acquisition proposals and agrees that the MEG Board has a duty to fully investigate each proposal for the business, including the Offer. Strathcona Looks Forward to Engaging with the MEG Board As stated in Strathcona's May 15, 2025 press release, Strathcona remains ready and willing to participate in the MEG strategic alternatives process and looks forward to engaging constructively and in good faith with the MEG Board. As a starting point for this engagement, earlier today Strathcona posted a new presentation on its website titled "MEG Directors' Circular: Fact vs. Fiction" which corrects a variety of errors and misleading statements in the Directors' Circular which MEG and Strathcona shareholders are encouraged to review. Adam Waterous added, "Strathcona looks forward to participating in the strategic alternatives process which will also provide an opportunity for MEG's board to learn more about Strathcona, something which it has declined to do to date. To give the MEG board a head start in understanding our business, we have corrected a variety of inaccuracies contained in their circular." Strathcona's Offer Remains Compelling for both MEG and Strathcona Shareholders Strathcona firmly believes its Offer provides a true win-win for MEG and Strathcona shareholders, uniting two heavy oil "pure plays" into a new Canadian oil champion, while delivering significant accretion to MEG and Strathcona shareholders on all key metrics. The pro forma business would be uniquely positioned in the capital markets as the only 100% oil company in North America with an investment grade balance sheet, 50-year reserves life index, and no exposure to mines or refineries. While Strathcona agrees with MEG's statement in its Directors' Circular that other peer companies could also realize significant synergies from such a transaction, Strathcona believes it is the only peer company which would be able to, upon completion of the transaction, (1) obtain an immediate investment grade credit rating upgrade, (2) immediately join all major Canadian oil and gas stock indexes due its to larger float, and (3) credibly execute on meaningful overhead synergies as evidenced by Strathcona's existing best-in-class overhead costs. Offer Information Strathcona's Offer provides that each holder whose MEG Shares are taken up in the Offer will be entitled to receive 0.62 of a common share in the capital of Strathcona plus C$4.10 per MEG Share in cash. The Offer will be open for acceptance until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, September 15, 2025. More information regarding Strathcona and the Offer can be found on Strathcona's website: Shareholders who have questions or require assistance in depositing MEG Shares to the Offer should contact the Information Agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group, by email at assistance@ or by phone at 1-877-452-7184 (Toll-Free). About Strathcona Strathcona is one of North America's fastest growing oil producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery. Strathcona is built on an innovative approach to growth achieved through the consolidation and development of long-life oil and gas assets. The Strathcona Shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SCR). No Offer or Solicitation This news release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to sell or buy, any securities. The Offer to acquire MEG Shares and issue Strathcona common shares in connection therewith is made solely by, and subject to the terms and conditions set out in, the Offer to Purchase and Circular and accompanying letter of transmittal and notice of guaranteed delivery. The Offer to Purchase and Circular and the related documents, contain important information about the Offer and should be read in its entirety by MEG shareholders Additional Information About the Offer and Where to Find It This news release relates to the Offer. In connection with the Offer, Strathcona has filed and will file relevant materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including a registration statement on Form F-10 (the "Registration Statement") under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), which includes the Offer and Circular and other documents related to the Offer. This news release is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the Offer and Circular or any other relevant documents filed with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities or the SEC. MEG shareholders and other interested parties are urged to read the Registration Statement, the Offer and Circular, all documents incorporated by reference therein, all other applicable documents and any amendments or supplements to any such documents when they become available, because they do and will contain important information about Strathcona, MEG and the Offer. The Registration Statement, Offer and Circular and other materials filed or that will be filed by Strathcona with the SEC will be available electronically without charge at the SEC's website at The Registration Statement, Offer and Circular, documents incorporated by reference therein and other relevant documents may also be obtained on request without charge from Strathcona by email at info@ or by phone at (403) 930-3000 or Laurel Hill Advisory Group, the information agent for the Offer, by email at assistance@ or by phone at 1-877-452-7184 (Toll-Free), and will also be available electronically at Forward-Looking Information This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable U.S. securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information") and are prospective in nature. Forward-looking information is not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events, and is therefore subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believes", "plans", "expects", "intends" and "anticipates", or variations of such words, and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information contained in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements relating to: the expected benefits of the Offer and the combination of Strathcona and MEG, both to the MEG shareholders and the Strathcona shareholders; the anticipated benefits that may result from the combination of Strathcona and MEG, including, but not limited to: the size and scale of the combined company; expectations with respect to the capital markets position of the combined company, increased public float and expected reserves life index; the intention of Strathcona to participate in the MEG strategic alternatives process and engage with MEG's Board; the combined company achieving an investment grade credit rating; expectations relating to the combined company's lack of exposure to mines and refineries; the expected potential cost synergies identified by Strathcona in connection with the combination of MEG and Strathcona, including with respect to overhead, interest, capital expenditures and operating costs, among others, and the related benefits thereof; and other anticipated strategic, operational and financial benefits that may result from the combination of Strathcona and MEG. Although Strathcona believes that the expectations reflected by the forward-looking information presented in this news release are reasonable, the forward-looking information is based on assumptions and factors concerning future events that may prove to be inaccurate. Those assumptions and factors are based on information currently available to Strathcona about itself and MEG and the businesses in which they operate. Information used in developing forward-looking information has been acquired from various sources, including third party consultants, suppliers and regulators, among others. The material assumptions used to develop the forward-looking information herein include, but are not limited to: the ability of Strathcona to complete the combination of Strathcona and MEG, pursuant to the Offer or otherwise, integrate Strathcona's and MEG's respective businesses and operations and realize the anticipated strategic, operational and financial benefits synergies from the acquisition of MEG by Strathcona; the conditions of the Offer will be satisfied on a timely basis in accordance with their terms; the anticipated synergies and other anticipated benefits of the Offer will be realized in a manner consistent with Strathcona's expectations; future production rates and estimates of capital and operating costs of the combined company; the combined company's reserves volumes and the net present values thereof; anticipated timing and results of capital expenditures of the combined company; MEG's public disclosure is accurate and that MEG has not failed to publicly disclose any material information respecting MEG, its business, operations, assets, material agreements or otherwise; there will be no material changes to laws and regulations adversely affecting Strathcona's or MEG's operations; and the impact of the current economic climate and financial, political and industry conditions on Strathcona's and MEG's operations will remain consistent with Strathcona's current expectations. Assumptions have also been made with respect to future oil and gas prices, differentials and future foreign exchange and interest rates. Although Strathcona believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information herein will prove to be accurate. Because actual results or outcomes could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking information, readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking information. By its nature, forward-looking information is based on assumptions and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. In particular, there are certain risks related to the consummation of the Offer and the combination of Strathcona and MEG, and the business and operations of MEG and Strathcona (including the business and operations that are currently being conducted and undertaken by Strathcona and those that are expected to be conducted and undertaken by Strathcona upon consummation of the Offer) including, but not limited to: changes in general economic conditions in Canada, the United States and elsewhere; changes in operating conditions (including as a result of weather patterns); the volatility of prices for oil and natural gas and other commodities; commodity supply and demand; fluctuations in foreign exchange and interest rates; changes or proposed changes in applicable tariff rates; availability of financial resources and/or third-party financing; availability of equipment, materials and personnel; defaults by counterparties under commercial arrangements to which MEG or Strathcona (or any of their respective subsidiaries) is a party; an inability to procure regulatory approvals in a timely manner or on terms satisfactory to Strathcona; new or changing laws and regulations (domestic and foreign); the risk of failure to satisfy the conditions to the Offer; and the risk that the anticipated synergies and other benefits of the Offer may not be realized. In addition, readers are cautioned that the actual results of Strathcona following the successful completion of the Offer may differ materially from the expectations expressed herein as a result of a number of additional risks and uncertainties. Some of these risks, uncertainties and other factors are similar to those faced by other oil and gas companies and some are unique to Strathcona. Strathcona's annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other documents filed by Strathcona with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities (available under Strathcona's profile on SEDAR+ at further describe risks, material assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is provided as of the date hereof and Strathcona does not undertake any obligation to update or to revise any of the forward-looking information included herein, except as required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Oil and Gas Metrics This news release contains metrics commonly used in the crude oil and natural gas industry, including "reserves life index". These terms do not have a standardized meaning and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies, and therefore should not be used to make such comparisons. Readers are cautioned as to the reliability of oil and gas metrics used in this news release. Management of Strathcona uses these oil and gas metrics for its own performance measurements and to provide investors with measures to compare Strathcona's projected performance over time; however, such measures are not reliable indicators of Strathcona's future performance, which may not compare to Strathcona's performance in previous periods, and therefore should not be unduly relied upon. 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