Business Breakdowns

Today, we are breaking down Renishaw, a leading supplier of measuring and manufacturing systems, specifically focused on accuracy and precision. What does that mean in layman's terms? Renishaw is a picks and shovels provider to many of the fastest-growing end markets in the world. The company designs and develops systems for anything revolving around semiconductors, robotics, and medical devices.  To break down Renishaw, I'm joined by Matt Tonge, fund manager at Liontrust Asset Management. Matt helps simplify this business, describing both the customer base and exactly what is going on with these precision tools. We get into some of its unique dynamics of revenue and R&D and what the opportunity set is for a business like Renishaw. Please enjoy this business breakdown of Renishaw.  Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. Plus, with 75% of private market transcripts available exclusively on Tegus, we offer insights you simply can't find elsewhere. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. --- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at https://public.com/businessbreakdowns. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:04:52) Overview of Renishaw (00:06:53) Renishaw's Market and Products (00:13:09) Revenue Dynamics and Market Cycles (00:18:02) Renishaw's Origin Story (00:22:56) Competitors and Market Position (00:24:49) Financial Performance and Investment (00:32:10) Product Range and Standardization (00:34:21) Challenges in Additive Manufacturing (00:36:03) Customer Stickiness and Market Presence (00:41:39) Investment and Long-Term Strategy (00:49:16) Lessons from Breaking Down Renishaw

Today we are breaking down the publicly traded investment company 3i. You may think if you've seen one publicly traded investment vehicle, you've seen them all. Yet, 3i is an investment vehicle where one business, Dutch retailer, Action, represents well north of 50% of their net asset value.  Our guest to break down 3i is Luke Bridgeman, a partner and portfolio manager at Hosking Partners. Luke shares the unique origin story of 3i, which dates back to pre-World War II in England. He takes us up through the present day, where longtime investment banker Simon Burrows has taken 3i and completely reshaped the asset management business into something that looks completely different.   Please enjoy this breakdown of 3i.  Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. Plus, with 75% of private market transcripts available exclusively on Tegus, we offer insights you simply can't find elsewhere. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. --- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at https://public.com/businessbreakdowns. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:04:25) The Origin Story of 3i (00:06:30) 3i's Evolution and Strategic Shifts (00:07:12) The Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis (00:08:20) Simon Burrows' Leadership and Strategic Changes (00:14:25) Focus on Action: 3i's Key Investment (00:25:23) 3i's Investment Strategy and Future Prospects (00:29:41) Valuation and Market Position of 3i (00:34:27) Key Risks and Management Insights (00:37:16) Lessons Learned from Breaking Down 3i

This is Matt Reustle. We're coming up on 200 episodes of Business Breakdowns, and one of the best things about hosting this show is that while each episode brings something completely different, you start to see the connective tissue that ties businesses together. We're often asked, "What's your favorite episode?" I certainly have favorites, but there are ideas that emerge from episodes that really stand out to me. In this episode, you'll hear several audio clips from past Breakdowns that we think stand out, and we'll share some of the context around them, why we think they're interesting, and bring the ideas to life. Please enjoy this mash-up of Business Breakdowns.  Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. — This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:02:53) Analyzing End Markets (00:04:58) L’Oreal Breakdown: Low Barriers to Entry, High Barriers to Scale (00:10:08) AMETEK: Small, Low Growth Markets (00:14:06) Vulcan Materials: Geographic Nuance (00:16:47) ASML: Technological Collaboration (00:21:05) Dolby: The Power of Patents

This is Jesse Pujji. Today, we're breaking down Graco, a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment and industrial products. Graco was founded in 1926 and has become a global leader in the design and manufacturing of systems and components used to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray a wide variety of fluids and powders. If you've ever used a paint sprayer, you might be familiar with Graco's products, but Graco's equipment is used for much more than just household tasks. Its fluid handling systems glue the soles on shoes, pump ink onto bills, lubricate heavy machinery, and even coat Doritos with flavored powders. To break down this $13 billion dollar business, I'm joined by Aaron Wasserman, Managing Partner at Third Period Capital. We discuss Graco's market position, its huge range of SKUs, and what the future might hold. Please enjoy this Breakdown of Graco. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ridgeline. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. I think this platform will become the standard for investment managers, and if you run an investing firm, I highly recommend you find time to speak with them. Head to ridgelineapps.com to learn more about the platform. — This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy any securities, investment products, or investment advisory services managed by Aaron L. Wasserman or Third Period Capital. Any such offer or solicitation will be made only at the time a qualified offeree receives a private placement memorandum describing the offering and only in those jurisdictions where permitted by law. Show Notes (00:00:00) Introduction to Business Breakdowns (00:04:00) Introduction to the Episode (00:04:52) First Question - Overview of Graco (00:05:40) Graco's Market and Products (00:06:57) Customer Segments and Sales Strategy (00:09:29) Financial Performance and Growth (00:11:08) Historical Milestones and Leadership (00:14:34) Competitive Landscape and Differentiators (00:23:40) Acquisitions and Future Opportunities (00:26:31) Financial Efficiency and Capital Allocation (00:28:10) Product Development and Cost Management (00:28:53) Company Culture and Productivity (00:30:44) Customer Relationships and ROI (00:40:05) Risks and Challenges (00:43:45) Lessons for Investors and Operators

I'm Zack Fuss and today we are breaking down Siemens Energy, a spinoff from industrial giant Siemens. Siemens Energy operates across the entire energy value chain, with a significant presence in both conventional and renewable power. What makes this company particularly interesting is its position at the forefront of the energy transition. Siemens is uniquely placed to bridge the gap between traditional energy sources and renewables. However, the company faces real challenges, particularly in its renewables division. To break down Siemens Energy, I'm joined by Mark Hiley, CEO of The Analyst, a London-based independent equity research firm. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Business Breakdown Podcast or its affiliates. This podcast is directed only at persons who are professional investors only. The guest is not making any investment buy or sell recommendation or giving any price target on Siemens Energy or any other company referred to in this podcast. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. The hosts and guests of this podcast may hold positions in the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. — This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Our Partners: Tegus & Public (00:01:36) Introduction to Business Breakdowns (00:02:28) Introduction to Siemens Energy (00:04:06) History and Spin-off of Siemens Energy (00:07:06) Siemens Energy's Business Segments (00:11:03) Gas and Power Segment (00:21:02) Grid Technologies Segment (00:29:04) Market Overview (00:29:10) Transformation of Industry and Hydrogen Skepticism (00:30:42) Electrification, Automation, and Digitalization (00:31:35) Siemens Gamesa: A Wind Business History (00:35:00) Challenges and Opportunities in the Wind Industry (00:37:02) Future Prospects and Strategic Importance (00:44:37) Financial Profile and Balance Sheet Analysis (00:52:05) Concluding Thoughts and Lessons Learned

Today we are diving into the economics of the Olympics. It's a timely episode with the Paris Games ongoing right now and the economic reality for host cities is extremely poor. It's estimated that Paris is going to spend $9 billion for these 2024 games and in return, they'll generate revenue somewhere in the mid-single-digit billions. Our guest is Andrew Zimbalist, author and economics Professor at Smith College. Andrew brings us behind the curtain to share more about the IOC, the bidding process for the Olympics, how that has changed over time, and what has led us to this period of time where cities are spending so much for so little in return. It's a really fascinating discussion and leaves you thinking about the long-term viability of the games. Please enjoy this breakdown of the Olympics. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. Plus, with 75% of private market transcripts available exclusively on Tegus, we offer insights you simply can't find elsewhere. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. — This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke | @zbfuss  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Our Partners (00:01:46) Introduction to Business Breakdowns  (00:02:38) Diving into the Economics of the Olympics  (00:03:22) The Financial Strain on Host Cities  (00:08:30) Historical Context and Changes in the Bidding Process  (00:15:27) The Role and Influence of the IOC  (00:18:22) Economic Impact and Cost Overruns  (00:34:58) Tourism and Long-Term Benefits  (00:40:14) Potential Solutions for Sustainable Olympics  (00:42:27) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Today, we are breaking down Axon Enterprise. You may know Axon as the pioneer of the taser. The business has truly evolved over the years and now has expanded into body cams and other supporting tools for law enforcement and the defense industries. Our guest is Danielle Menichella, portfolio manager at Sands Capital Management. Danielle details not just how Axon expanded its product offering but also how it's shifted its business model from pure hardware to a mix of hardware and software. It's very interesting what unique customer dynamics are driving the growth in certain industries, and we get into a lot of that and more on this episode. So please enjoy this Breakdown on Axon. Check out Danielle’s Sands Capital “What Matters Most” podcast episode on Axon. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. Plus, with 75% of private market transcripts available exclusively on Tegus, we offer insights you simply can't find elsewhere. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke | @zbfuss  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:04:55) Axon's Mission and Product Overview (00:07:28) The Evolution of Taser and Axon (00:10:55) Body Cameras and Market Expansion (00:12:28) Market Opportunity and Customer Segments (00:20:54) AI and Technological Innovations (00:23:53) Subscription Model and Customer Retention (00:29:26) Axon's Flywheel and Market Share (00:30:17) Customer Base and Market Penetration (00:31:55) Growth Engines and Product Penetration (00:34:03) Revenue Growth and Product Adoption (00:36:12) Margin Profile and Investment (00:38:26) Acquisitions and International Opportunities (00:42:54) Valuation and Competitive Landscape (00:45:53) Risks and Public Safety Spending (00:50:24) Key Lessons from Axon

Today, we are breaking down Rolls-Royce. A fair warning to those expecting to hear about luxury automobiles, that division was split from this business in the 1970s. But as we discuss the history of Rolls-Royce on this episode, you will hear how the DNA of this company still ties together from its early 1900s origins. Our guest is Graeme Forster from Orbis Investments. Graeme walks us through the core business of Rolls-Royce in the aerospace market, the evolving duopoly of the wide-body aircraft engine manufacturers, and the ups and downs of properly capturing the economic opportunity. I really appreciated Graeme's intellectual honesty in discussing Rolls, and I expect you will, too. Please enjoy this Breakdown on Rolls-Royce Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. Plus, with 75% of private market transcripts available exclusively on Tegus, we offer insights you simply can't find elsewhere. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke | @zbfuss  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:04:54) Overview of Rolls-Royce (00:08:35) History and Evolution of Rolls-Royce (00:10:44) Rolls Royce's Aerospace and Defense Ventures (00:11:57) Challenges and Nationalization (00:14:43) Current Business Segments and Market Position (00:20:57) Service Agreements and Profitability (00:27:41) Engineering Excellence vs. Commercial Strategy (00:31:26) The Aerospace Business Ecosystem (00:33:11) Rolls-Royce's Margin Profile (00:35:13) Challenges and Changes in Management (00:37:28) Cost Structure and Revenue Optimization (00:38:32) Engine Performance and Development (00:40:04) Market Dynamics and Competition (00:49:13) Future of Nuclear Reactors (00:52:46) Capital Allocation and Management (00:56:08) Lessons from breaking down Rolls-Royce

This is Zack Fuss. Today, we are breaking down Cintas Corporation. It is America's largest uniform rental company, and for around $1.50 per worker per day, Cintas will collect, clean, and replace uniforms for organizations in industries such as lodging, hospitality, entertainment, manufacturing, and retail. To help break down Cintas, I am joined by Delian Entchev, a portfolio manager at Aoris Investment Management. The company's origins trace back to the Great Depression, when its founder, who was a circus worker at the time, began a small business to reclaim and clean rags for local factories in Cincinnati, Ohio. Nearly a hundred years later, Cintas is set to approach 10 billion in sales at a 10% five-year CAGR and a 20% operating margin. It remains a family-owned business, with multiple generations of the Farmer family having held leadership roles at the company. Please enjoy this Breakdown of Cintas Corporation. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke | @zbfuss  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:05:52) Overview of Cintas Corporation (00:07:49) Cintas's Business Model and Services (00:14:22) Financial Performance and Market Position (00:15:23) Historical Evolution of Cintas (00:19:14) Economic Model and Customer Engagement (00:21:26) Growth Drivers and Competitive Landscape (00:27:14) Competitive Advantages and Scale (00:32:15) Corporate Culture and Lessons Learned (00:34:29) Challenges and Strategic Adjustments (00:39:40) Future Risks and Opportunities (00:43:25) Capital Allocation and Customer Relationships (00:46:47) Lessons From Breaking Down Cintas

This is Matt Reustle. Today, we are breaking down Mineral Resources. Even if you've had some bad experiences investing in commodities, I would not skip over this one so quickly.  Fraser Christie, investor at TDM Growth Partners, joined me to talk about how MinRes has taken a different approach to the historically cyclical boom-bust industry. We walk through the increasingly vertical integration of Mineral Resources' business and we get into some of the thoughtful capital allocation that has taken place through this history. It's a very fun business with a very fun founder who still remains a key player. Please enjoy this breakdown of Mineral Resources. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke | @zbfuss  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:05:58) Deep Dive into Mineral Resources' Business Segments (00:07:26) Founder Chris Ellison's Entrepreneurial Journey (00:10:22) Overview of the Mining Market and Its Competitive Landscape (00:16:43) Mineral Resources' Financial Model and Capital Allocation Strategy (00:27:59) Intercompany Innovations and Employee Welfare (00:36:03) The Time Line for Recouping An Investment in Mining (00:40:11) Mineral Resources as a M&A Target (00:43:56) Main Risks and Challenges (00:49:38) Lessons From Breaking Down Mineral Resources

Today, we are breaking down Motorola Solutions. This breakdown is a fascinating story of brand versus business, as Motorola was a mainstay on Interbrands' Top 100 Brand list for most of the 2000s.  I'm joined by Portfolio Manager, Joseph Shaposhnik. We discuss how Motorola achieved stealth success over the past 15 years while Apple overtook its iconic flip phone. We also cover how CEO Greg Brown worked with two, and arguably three, activist investors to focus on mission-critical communications, a very specific customer segment, and a more blended hardware-software model. It's a truly great example of a business finding a niche and executing to a T. Please enjoy this Breakdown on Motorola. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke | @zbfuss  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:05:35) The Fall and Rise of Motorola Solutions (00:07:05) Greg Brown's Strategic Leadership (00:12:26) Motorola's Business Model and Market Position (00:16:27) Land Mobile Radio Networks Explained (00:23:26) Video Security and Command Centers (00:28:53) Financial Performance and Growth Strategy (00:33:12) Motorola’s Strong Pricing Power (00:37:27) Saturating The Customer Through Acquisitions (00:41:38) Competitive Landscape and Future Prospects (00:45:03) The Threat of Competition In Software (00:50:23) Motorola as an Acquisition Target (00:52:39) Lessons from Motorola Solutions

This is Zack Fuss. Today, we are breaking down the U.S. Marina Industry. In the U.S. there are more than 11,000 marinas, grossing over $6 billion in sales.  Today, there is a 12 to 1 ratio of registered boats versus the supply of rentable wet slips and dry storage spaces. Zoning regulations lead to limited supply growth, which has led to a sustained backdrop of strong, profitable growth for the industry.  To break down the industry, I am joined by David Chesner, co-CEO of Grove Point Marinas, and Josh Koplewicz, managing partner of Thayer Street Partners. We discuss how Marinas are currently evolving from a largely local and independent model to one that is institutionalizing as an asset class and lowering the industry's cost of capital, helping to finance growth. And, to illustrate the unit economics, we cover the largest players in the space, including publicly traded Sun Communities’ Safe Harbor Marina business. Please enjoy this breakdown of the Marina Industry.  Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke | @zbfuss  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:05:21) Overview of the Marina Industry (00:08:00) Revenue and Margins in the Marina Business (00:10:36) Operational Improvements and Best Practices (00:12:54) Challenges in Marina Development (00:14:10) Competitive Landscape and Market Players (00:27:02) Growth Strategies and Financial Insights (00:34:28) Risks and Resilience in the Marina Industry (00:39:08) Lessons Learned from the Marina Industry

Today, we are breaking down the South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang. If we ran through the taxonomy of investor interests, this Coupang conversation checks many boxes on that list. It is a founder-owned and operated business, a business that went through a massive pivot years into existence, a business that's replicating the Amazon model to success, and a business with healthy debates on the TAM & financial trajectory going forward. Our guest today is Drew Cohen from Speedwell Research. We want Business Breakdowns to be the most efficient way for you to learn about a company, so we pack that information as densely as possible into about an hour of each episode, but if you are itching for more on Coupang, check out Drew's full report at speedwellresearch.com. Please enjoy this Breakdown of Coupang. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke | @zbfuss  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:04:52) An Overview of Coupang (00:07:49) Coupang's Founder Story (00:10:46) The Pivot to Amazon Model (00:13:49) Coupang's Logistics and Delivery Innovations (00:17:32) Coupang's Market Position and Competition (00:25:24) Consumer Behavior and Market Dynamics (00:34:15) Understanding Gross Margins and GMV (00:36:48) Operating Leverage and Logistics Infrastructure (00:38:06) Future Growth and Market Expansion (00:41:30) Advertising and Brand Dynamics (00:48:59) Competitive Landscape and Risks (00:56:12) Valuation and Market Perception (00:59:15) Key Lessons from Coupang's Success

This is Zack Fuss. Today we are breaking down Lifco, a Swedish conglomerate recognized amongst a group of notable Scandinavian serial acquirers. Lifco’s business focus is to acquire and develop market-leading niche companies that run independently and are largely self-funded business units. Carl Bennet, the current chairman, is the architect behind Lifco and was the former CEO of the famed Electrolux in the 1980s. After acquiring a business out of Electrolux with a friend, Carl formed the group that is now today's Lifco. The roots of the business are in the medical sector, specifically dental, but have since grown into a diversified conglomerate as an acquirer of dental instruments, demolition equipment, and a wide array of specialized industrial businesses.  I'm joined by Adnan Hadziefendic, a portfolio manager at REQ Capital. We discuss the company’s clear philosophy centered on constant long-term growth, a focus on profitability, and an intentionally decentralized organization. Please enjoy this breakdown of Lifco.  Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke | @zbfuss  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns  (00:05:27) Lifco's Business Model and History (00:06:29) Core Segments of Lifco’s Business and Acquisition Strategy (00:07:14) Carl Bennett's Role and Lifco's Evolution (00:09:53) Lifco's Turnaround and Expanding Outside of Dental (00:13:47) M&A Strategy and Integration (00:16:53) Lifco Playbook for Post-Acquisition (00:22:41) Decentralization as Paramount to the Lifco Culture  (00:28:02) Aligning Incentives Across Acquisitions (00:34:31) The Recent Leadership Transition (00:38:56) Lifco’s Capital Allocation Strategy (00:41:10) System Solutions and Future Growth (00:47:37) Lessons from Breaking Down Lifco's

We have a special episode today, breaking down the CHIPS Act. We've covered the semiconductor space in depth on Business Breakdowns, but in this conversation, we go broader. We discuss the CHIPS Act, enacted by Congress in 2022, which aimed at boosting the US's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities to better compete with East Asia. America had been dependent on that foreign manufacturing which created massive shortages, having implications across some of our most important resources and defense systems. The CHIPS Act itself provides just under $53 billion in subsidies for US companies and the goal is to build out these capabilities with leading edge logic and memory fabrication, advanced packaging facilities, and advanced capacity for current generation semiconductors.  My guest today is Todd Fisher, CIO of the CHIPS Act office. We discuss some of the broader questions any investor might have about subsidized industry programs and how that will shift to the natural free market supply & demand dynamics that you would typically see in industries like semiconductors. It's truly a wide range of conversation and particularly timely with the recent funding announcements from the team. Please enjoy this breakdown of the CHIPS Act. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke | @zbfuss  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:05:23) Current State of the Semiconductor Supply Chain (00:08:50) Funding and Incentives Breakdown (00:11:23) Sustainability and Long-term Viability of Projects (00:15:54) Building Economic and National Security (00:18:25) Massive Undertakings in Fab Construction (00:20:49) Vision for Success and Leading Edge Fabrication (00:29:54) Workforce Development and Environmental Considerations (00:36:55) Future Milestones and Program Success Metrics (00:44:00) TSMC Moving Capacity Into the USA (00:48:43) The Effect of the Upcoming Election on the CHIPS Act

Today we are breaking down InterDigital, a really interesting business that sits completely under the radar for most investors. InterDigital has the foundational patented technology that makes mobile phone communication and device-to-device communication possible. Everything revolving around 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, the Internet of Things, and all of these devices in the world that communicate with one another is underpinned by InterDigital technology. My guest is Jenny Wallace, co-founder and CIO of Summit Street Capital Management. We discuss InterDigital's five decades of history, what it takes to maintain its patent portfolio of 30,000 patents, and much more. Please enjoy this Breakdown on InterDigital.  Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke | @zbfuss Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Introduction to Business Breakdowns (00:04:40) The History and Evolution of InterDigital (00:05:49) InterDigital's Impact on Wireless Communication (00:10:12) Exploring the Patent Portfolio and Business Model (00:16:13) Technology as the DNA of the Company (00:20:45) An Evolving Business Model and Maintaining 30,000 Patents (00:25:00) InterDigital's Legal Battles and Financial Health (00:31:12) Volatility in InterDigital’s Revenue Stream  (00:37:21) R&D Spend as a Key Focus (00:41:13) The Future of InterDigital: Opportunities and Challenges (00:48:57) Investment Perspectives and Valuation Insights (00:53:46) Lessons Learned From InterDigital

Today, we break down India's largest non-banking financial company, Bajaj Finance. Bajaj has a market cap of over $50 billion, which can largely be attributed to the significant growth over the past two decades. One of the headline numbers that immediately caught my attention from Bajaj is that the loan book compounded 40% from 2009 to 2022. To break down Bajaj I'm joined by Saurabh Mukherjea, the founder and CIO of Marcellus Investment Managers. Saurabh previously joined us for a breakdown on Titan and returned to dive into this specialized lender. Please note: Marcellus also holds shares in Microsoft and Amazon. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. Plus, with 75% of private market transcripts available exclusively on Tegus, we offer insights you simply can't find elsewhere. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @patrick_oshag | @zbfuss | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:06:00) The Innovative Lending Model of Bajaj Finance (00:10:18) Origins and Evolution of Bajaj Finance (00:19:33) The Competitive Edge: Technology and Culture at Bajaj (00:27:01) Underwriting and Risk Management Strategies (00:29:26) Exploring Bajaj Mall's Competitive Edge (00:32:24) Geographical Expansion and Market Adaptation (00:33:23) Leveraging Mobile Data for Digital Transformation (00:38:12) Financial Model and Profitability Analysis (00:40:27) Customer Retention and Business Segmentation (00:43:23) Strategic Capital Allocation and Growth Plans (00:48:10) Navigating Regulatory Challenges and Future Risks (00:56:14) Key Lessons from Bajaj Finance

Welcome back for part two of this business breakdown on the private credit markets. I am now joined by Josh Clarkson, managing director at Prosek Partners.  Our discussion with Armen was really focused on the supply & demand dynamics of private credit, where the public markets & regulatory markets have played a role, that certainty and speed of getting deals done, and how that has proved to be an advantage for private credit versus traditional solutions. In our conversation with Josh, we transition into some broader takeaways, the history of the private credit markets, and some of the wrappers and what they have meant to the private credit markets. You will often hear about business development companies (BDCs), and we get into exactly how they are differentiated from traditional solutions. We also cover differentiation within that own subsegment, the public BDCs versus the private BDCs, what has happened in times of stress, what the fundraising environment has been like, and the future market outlook. Please enjoy part two of our breakdown on private credit. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. This episode is brought to you by Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. Plus, with 75% of private market transcripts available exclusively on Tegus, we offer insights you simply can't find elsewhere. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @patrick_oshag | @zbfuss | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:05:32) Deep Dive into Private Credit Markets: Part Two (00:06:57) Exploring the Competitive and Collaborative Dynamics of Banks and Private Credit Funds (00:10:41) The Mechanics of Leverage in Private Credit Funds (00:12:10) The Evolution of Business Development Companies (BDCs) (00:19:34) Sector-Specific Strategies in Private Credit (00:24:48) Historical Context: Life Insurance Companies as Original Credit Providers (00:26:19) The Financial Crisis: A Turning Point for Private Credit (00:28:39) The Role of BDCs in Today's Private Credit Landscape (00:31:08) Differentiating Private Credit Strategies and Structures (00:34:39) Navigating the Complex World of BDC Metrics and Valuations (00:41:47) Adapting to Rising Rates: Strategies and Opportunities (00:46:27) Looking Forward: Innovation and Growth in Private Credit

Today, we have a special two-part episode on private credit. In 2023, the global private credit market topped $2.1 trillion in assets and committed capital. Rather than making blanket statements like private credit is an emerging bubble, we wanted to explore the various segments of private credit and ask simple questions like “Where is this growth coming from?”, take a closer look at supply and demand, and capture some of the nuance that is so important to any analysis of these emerging markets.  To start, we use the lens of a successful fund manager in the space, Armen Panossian, the co-CEO of Oaktree. Beyond Howard Mark's famous memos, Oaktree is a $192 billion asset manager known for its long history in credit. We hope these conversations give you a better sense of what's happening in the private credit ecosystem, the difference between strategies and wrappers, the demand for private credit solutions, how regulations have impacted this market, and much more. Please enjoy this breakdown on private credit.  Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Public: Invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. This episode is brought to you by Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. Plus, with 75% of private market transcripts available exclusively on Tegus, we offer insights you simply can't find elsewhere. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @patrick_oshag | @zbfuss | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) - Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:06:32) - Deep Dive into Private Credit: A Growing Market (00:08:47) - Exploring the Dynamics of Supply and Demand in Private Credit (00:11:38) - The Evolution of Private Credit Since the Global Financial Crisis (00:15:58) - The Role of Private Equity and Banks in Private Credit (00:19:33) - Building a Sustainable Advantage in Private Credit Strategies (00:24:02) - Innovative Financing: The Case of Life Sciences Lending (00:27:53) - Identifying New Opportunities: Infrastructure Lending and Rescue Financing (00:30:40) - The Importance of Fund Size in Private Credit Strategies (00:33:02) - Oaktree's Approach to Private Credit Products (00:36:55) - Investment Strategy and Allocation Across Funds (00:39:42) - Risk Management and Restructuring Expertise in Private Credit (00:42:19) - Navigating the Secondary Market for Private Loans (00:44:06) - Evolving Landscape of the Distressed Debt Market (00:47:43) - Impact of COVID on Private Credit Valuations (00:51:46) - Oaktree and Brookfield: A Strategic Partnership (00:53:33) - Future Considerations: Rates, Elections, and Economic Implications

Today, we are breaking down British American Tobacco. Regardless of your views on tobacco as a product, the market is one of the oldest in the world. My guest for today is Evan Tindall, co-founder and CIO of Bireme Capital, and he helps us cover how the tobacco market has evolved. We go way back in time, discussing how the product itself has evolved from smoking pipes to cigarettes to what we're seeing today - the nicotine pouch market and all the craze around it. We also cover how you evaluate a company where the market outlook is so uncertain. Please enjoy this breakdown of British American tobacco. Register for the Business Breakdowns x Founders Conference. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Public: invest in stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more in one place. A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account. This episode is brought to you by Tegus, the only investment research platform built for the investor. With traditional research vendors, the diligence process is slow, fragmented, and expensive. That leaves investors competing on how well they can aggregate data — not on their unique ability to analyze insights and make great investment decisions. Tegus offers an end-to-end platform with all the data you need to get up to speed on a company or market: up-to-the-minute financials, customizable models, management and culture checks, and, of course, our vast and growing library of expert call transcripts. Tegus is changing the world of expert research. Learn more and get your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @patrick_oshag | @zbfuss | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:05:18) The Rich History of Tobacco and British American Tobacco (00:10:25) The Evolution of Tobacco Products and Market Dynamics (00:13:46) Regulatory Landscape and Its Impact on Tobacco Industry (00:16:04) The Rise of Next-Generation Tobacco Products (00:18:44) Market Trends and the Future of Tobacco Consumption (00:28:57) Challenges and Opportunities in the Tobacco Industry (00:31:34) Investment Perspectives and the Future of British American Tobacco (00:36:07) Investors Shying Away From Owning Tobacco Companies (00:42:32) Effects of The Vaping Phenomenon (00:44:29) Lessons Learned From British American Tobacco