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Investment Principles

Goals

  • We strive to deliver exceptional risk-adjusted performance over time
  • We seek to develop long-term relationships with our shareholders and clients
  • We aim to be an ethical leader in the investment industry

Objectives

  • Performance is our primary goal
    • We pursue a research-intensive process, resulting in a disciplined investment strategy
  • Hire the best people
    • We seek curious individuals who challenge consensus, thrive on adversity and possess a competitive spirit
    • We value a sense of humor and humility
  • Continuous improvement is a high priority
  • Maintain a culture of teamwork and mutual respect

Core Values: Create a culture of excellence and integrity

  • Think long term ... always do the "right" thing
  • Remember why people entrust us with their money
  • Value our independence, entrepreneurial spirit and flexibility
  • Know our weaknesses
  • Encourage innovation and creativity
  • Leverage our talent, resources and contacts
  • Reward excellence

Investment Philosophy: Quality Growth Investors

We believe:

  • Capital markets are semi-efficient
  • In-depth original research is a competitive advantage
  • Reassessing each investment's risks and rewards will benefit performance

We seek:

  • Credible, capable management with a history of success
  • Franchises with high recurring revenues, barriers to entry and improving fundamentals
  • Firms with expanding profit margins and ROEs
  • Companies growing consistently faster than the overall market and peers
  • Attractively valued stocks relative to the overall market and peers
  • Firms operating in favorable competitive environments
  • Companies with shareholder orientation and transparent accounting