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Family Holdings #43 - MBB Breaks Records and Rises to New Heights
Also: Swedish serial acquirers show how it's done; Chapters CEO Jan Mohr on the 'Shotgun' and 'Rifle' AI approach.
Michael Gielkens
I am Michael Gielkens, partner and co-owner of Tresor Capital. Investing has been my great passion for years: from analyzing holdings and serial acquirers to building long-term strategies. What was once a hobby is now my job.
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Family Holdings #42 - Investor AB Capitalizes on Megatrends AI and Defense
Further: Scottish Mortgage on simple investing; Brookfield increases exposure to private credit and energy.
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Family Holdings #41 - Family Holding Companies Go All-In on Artificial Intelligence
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.
Deep Dives
Deep Dive - In the Shadow of Action, 3i Group's PE Portfolio Delivers Returns
3i Group increases its stake in Action as the discounter continues to grow strongly despite headwinds in France and Germany. At the same time, the private equity portfolio demonstrates that 3i also creates consistent value outside Action through internationalization and scalable niches.
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Family Holdings #40 - Asseco and Topicus create fireworks in Poland
This week's topics: Topicus has received the green light to increase its stake in the Polish IT giant Asseco Poland to 24.84%, ushering in a new era focused on long-term value creation. The strategic alliance introduces the disciplined capital allocation and operational expertise of Topicus and its parent company Constellation.
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Family Holdings #39 - Constellation Software Shares AI Vision: Founder Mark Leonard Steps Down
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
Deep Dives
Deep Dive - Brookfield Corporation Aims to Double Again
Brookfield Corporation (New York: BN) has been known for decades as an investor in real assets – infrastructure, real estate, private equity, and renewable energy, often with its own capital as a starting point, later supplemented by the ever-increasing inflow of institutional investors. This institutional money now forms the core of the asset management
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Family Holdings #38 - The impact of AI on VMS companies, part 2
This week's topics: Does AI pose a threat to established niche software companies? We don't think so; their true strength lies not in technology, but in deep market knowledge and the high switching costs for their customers. This is confirmed by the CEO of Chapters Group, who emphasizes that the complex migration process, and
Deep Dives
Deep Dive - Record After Record at Heico
This week, we delve deeper into the serial acquirer Heico Corporation (New York: HEI-A). The American company, active in the aftermarket for aircraft parts, has recently posted another record quarter. Net profit rose to USD 177.3 million (+30%), operating income to USD 502.1 million (+22%), and revenue
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Family Holdings #37 - Half-year figures D'Ieteren and the architecture of Alphabet's dominance
This week's topics: D'Ieteren took a hit after disappointing half-year figures: profit before taxes fell by 22.7% and revenue by 2.9%, leading to a share price drop of almost 10%. However, the core remains strong under the hood: Belron and PHE are delivering solid growth.
Deep Dives
Deep Dive - Constellation Software: Built for Eternity
On the stock market, investors are constantly searching for the holy grail: a company that not only generates superior returns but does so with a predictability and sustainability that spans decades. These companies are rare. They are not defined by the latest technological hype or the whims of quarterly earnings, but by
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Family Holdings #36 - Why Alphabet is winning the AI race and MBB is a bargain
This week's topics: Alphabet suffered a setback this week with a multi-billion euro EU fine for abusing its advertising technology, but at the same time achieved a crucial victory in a US lawsuit where it was decided that the company does not need to be split up. This resulted in a significant jump in the share price. The German investment holding company MBB