Investment Process

“We employ a highly efficient and disciplined process designed to deliver superior long-term investment results.”

– Daren Heitman, CFA, Chief Investment Officer

Idea Generation

Ideas are generated 100% in-house

Proprietary database of 200+ companies that have been owned or extensively researched
Industries in cyclical downturns
Fundamental screens – focus on under-earning companies
Management meetings

Fundamental Research

Income Statement Assessment

Identify specific change (revenue, margins, earnings)
Financial modeling / Establish price target

Balance Sheet Assessment

Access to capital > Need for capital
Financial staying power

Long Term Qualitative Assessment

Competitive position/Business durability
Sustainable returns on capital/Business prospects

Buy Discipline

Idea meets the Four Cs criteria
Appreciation potential > Portfolio average (typically 50-70%)
Initial portfolio weight is typically between 4-6%

Sell Discipline

Security reaches target price
Fundamental change is realized
Stock replaced by superior idea
Diminished balance sheet flexibility

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