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“In every analysis you need to isolate what the real assets are and you must not forget to examine the franchise to do business, to review the character and competence of the management and to estimate the outcome if the whole business had to be turned into cash.”

Quote by Peter Cundill

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Peter Cundill was a prominent investor in the financial industry, whose investment philosophy and strategies had a profound impact on global investors. more

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