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An update on our performance in a turbulent market and why now is the time to get involved.
This week's topics: The share of Constellation Software came under pressure this week after founder and figurehead Mark Leonard unexpectedly stepped down as president for health reasons, three days after a rare AI webinar. During that session, Constellation extensively discussed the impact of AI: how the company pragmatically implements applications, what efficiency gains
Anyone who relies on standard financial screeners or a quick glance at traditional key figures runs the risk of making a crucial mistake: assessing all companies with the same yardstick. This 'one-size-fits-all' approach is particularly misleading when analyzing serial acquirers and family holding companies. These are not
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) dominates conversations in boardrooms and at investor forums. The technological advancement is undeniable, and the potential impact on various sectors is immense. For investors in the software sector, and particularly in vertical market software (VMS), this raises a crucial question: does AI pose a
This week, Tresor Capital partner and co-owner Michael Gielkens was a guest on the Jong Beleggen podcast by Milou Brand and Pim Verlaan. They discussed the unique characteristics of family businesses, and holding companies in particular. This was part one of a two-part series; the second will be in two weeks.
Earlier this month, we traveled to Hamburg for the annual Capital Markets Day and shareholders meeting of Chapters Group (Frankfurt: CHG). As Tresor Capital, we consider it of utmost importance to closely monitor the companies in our portfolio. We can confidently report that this day
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An update on our performance in a turbulent market and why now is the time to get involved.
Further: Acquisitions in Sweden; Alphabet gets approval for its largest acquisition ever and wants to ascend into space.
Strong profit growth at the top masks the pressure on the middle class and SMEs, making monetary policy increasingly difficult to balance.
Further: Brown & Brown and Markel with figures; Scottish Mortgage on AI and Brookfield focuses on the renaissance of nuclear energy.
Researchers at KKR cite five factors why the Middle East is the place for investors in the coming decade.
We discuss three reasons why Asseco can grow into the digital champion of Central Europe.
Also: Swedish serial acquirers show how it's done; Chapters CEO Jan Mohr on the 'Shotgun' and 'Rifle' AI approach.
According to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, private credit is the new frontier of financial risk. The losses at Tricolor and Jefferies illustrate the vulnerability of this rapidly growing market, even as system banks show strong quarterly figures.
Further: Scottish Mortgage on simple investing; Brookfield increases exposure to private credit and energy.
How China has become a major power in precious metals, and Europe is once again the loser.
Partner Michael Gielkens was recently a guest on Beating the Benchmark, a LinkedIn Live webinar by fintech company Performativ. During a conversation with Christian Lindvall, Tresor Capital's disciplined investment strategy was explained. This strategy underlies the outperformance that the family holding strategy has achieved since 2017 compared to
The week was marked by acquisitions and AI growth. Major holdings and tech companies expanded their operations through strategic acquisitions, while Alphabet and others invested heavily in AI innovation and data center expansion.