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Learn how companies work from the people who know them best. We do deep research and interview industry veterans, investment professionals, and business leaders to explain the inner workings of public stocks and private businesses. Every business has lessons and Breakdowns is here to highlight them.

Matt is the CEO of Colossus. Zack is the Chief Investment Officer of Shoni Holdings, a single family office.
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Ep.150
HEICO: Parts for Planes
Eric Ruden is an Analyst at Ironvine Capital. We cover the market for aircraft parts and maintenance, how the Mendelson family have built HEICO into what it is today, and how its operating model compares with that of TransDigm.
02.21.2024

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Ep.92
Hermès: The Luxury Icon
Mark Urquhart is a partner at Baillie Gifford. We cover the brand's iconic handbags, how Hermès exudes exclusivity, and its potential for future growth.
01.11.2023

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Ep.151
Vulcan Materials: Rock On
Rob Hansen is a Senior Analyst at Vontobel Asset Management. We cover how Vulcan is crushing the competition in the construction aggregates market, the numerous applications of its products in critical infrastructure, and the excellent logistics that underpin its success.
02.28.2024
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Ep.153
FTX: Inside the Restructuring
Erin Broderick is a restructuring and insolvency specialist at Eversheds Sutherland. We cover the basics of typical bankruptcy proceedings, why the number of parties involved makes the FTX case unique, and what some possible scenarios for recovery look like.
03.11.2024

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Ep.152
CNX Resources: Hit the Gas
James Wilson is a fund manager at Phoenix Asset Management. We cover how CNX has reinvented itself continuously across its 150-year history, why strong cost control and management sets it apart from competitors, and how it might continue to expand via acquisitions in the future.
03.06.2024

Business Breakdowns
Ep.151
Vulcan Materials: Rock On
Rob Hansen is a Senior Analyst at Vontobel Asset Management. We cover how Vulcan is crushing the competition in the construction aggregates market, the numerous applications of its products in critical infrastructure, and the excellent logistics that underpin its success.
02.28.2024

Business Breakdowns
Ep.150
HEICO: Parts for Planes
Eric Ruden is an Analyst at Ironvine Capital. We cover the market for aircraft parts and maintenance, how the Mendelson family have built HEICO into what it is today, and how its operating model compares with that of TransDigm.
02.21.2024

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Ep.149
Intel: Cyclical Recovery or Secular Demise?
Todd Ahlsten is the CIO of Parnassus Investments. We cover his framework for distinguishing cyclical fluctuations from structural shifts, the missed opportunities that define much of Intel's recent history, and how AI and geopolitics are driving the company's latest reinvention.
02.14.2024

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Ep.148
Arthur J. Gallagher: Insurance Broking
Mike Hayward is a portfolio manager at WCM Asset Management. We cover the role of insurance brokers like Gallagher in the global insurance marketplace, the company's history of effective acquisitions and high retention, and the unique corporate culture powering it all.
02.07.2024

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Ep.147
Samsung: Semiconductors over Smartphones
David Samra is Managing Director of the Artisan Partners International Value Team. We cover Samsung's dominant position in memory chip technology, the surprising distribution of margins among its component businesses, and how decades of family stewardship have shaped its success.
01.31.2024

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Ep.146
Patek Philippe: Watch Perfection
John Reardon is a vintage Patek expert and the founder of Collectability. We cover why Patek Phillipe deserves its title as the world's premier watchmaker, how one auction in 1989 defined the brand for years to come, and the experience of purchasing and collecting these watches.
01.24.2024

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Ep.145
Visma: Mission Critical European Software
Nic Humphries is a Senior Partner and Executive Chairman at HgCapital. We cover the secular trends underpinning Visma's growth, how it differentiates itself from competitors on product and pricing, and why it's a superb example of the advantages of long-term investing.
01.17.2024

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Ep.144
Trane Technologies: Hot and Cold
Brett Larson is an Investor at NZS Capital. We cover the distribution model and class-leading software behind Trane's evolution, the main differences between commercial and residential HVAC, and how trends like decarbonization and data centers are driving demand.
01.10.2024