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  • Vulcan Materials: Rock On - [Business Breakdowns, REPLAY]
    Today, we are replaying our Breakdown on Vulcan Materials. Vulcan is America's largest producer of construction aggregates. This includes all of the crushed rock, sand, and gravel, which gets used for the foundation of nearly everything around us. Think of all of the buildings, the roads, and the infrastructure that define the physical footprint of America. To break down Vulcan, I am joined by Rob Hansen, Senior Analyst at Vontobel Asset Management. Rob shares what makes this relatively simple business so successful. We get into the dynamics of operating quarries, the logistics of moving rocks, and what is cyclical versus what is not. Please enjoy this breakdown of Vulcan Materials. 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 Octus, formerly Reorg, is the essential credit intelligence and data provider for nearly 40,000 professionals across the world’s leading buy side firms, investment banks, law firms and advisory firms. By surrounding unparalleled human expertise with embedded AI technology, data and workflow tools, Octus unlocks powerful truths that fuel decisive action in financial markets. Visit⁠ octus.com⁠ to learn how rigorously verified intelligence is delivered at speed to create a complete picture across the entire credit lifecycle. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @zbfuss | @ReustleMatt 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 (00:03:15) First Question - Introduction to Vulcan Materials and the Construction Aggregates Market (00:07:35) Exploring the History & Evolution of Vulcan Materials (00:09:10) Geographical Distribution and Impact on the Quarry Market (00:12:31) The Role of Logistics and Transportation in the Aggregates Industry (00:17:42) The Impact of Vertical Integration and Technology on Vulcan's Operations (00:19:26) Analyzing the Volume and Pricing Trends in the Aggregates Industry (00:23:49) The Role of Technology in Enhancing Customer Experience and Operational Efficiency (00:29:31) Vulcan’s Pricing Strategy (00:32:31) The Capital Intensive Nature of The Business (00:36:21) Optimizing Logistics Through M&A (00:43:09) Trends in Earnings Growth and Future Expectations Among Commercial Construction  (00:47:51) Understanding the Risks and Challenges In This Industry  (00:50:17) Key Lessons from Vulcan's Business Model Important Information: Information provided represents the views of a company of the Vontobel Group (“Vontobel”) and should not be considered investment advice and/or legal, tax, financial or other advice. Further, not a recommendation to purchase, hold or sell any investment and no representation is given that the securities discussed are suitable for any particular investor. Although Vontobel believes that the information provided in this document is based on reliable sources, it cannot assume responsibility for the quality, correctness, timeliness or completeness of the information contained in this document.
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  • monday.com⁠: Work Management Software - [Business Breakdowns, EP.217]
    Today we are breaking down the work management software platform monday.com. Founded in February 2012, today monday.com has a market cap of over $14 billion. The platform has transformed a simple task management tool to a versatile platform serving numerous industries and use cases.  I am joined by Ben Hensman, Portfolio Manager of the Global Tech Fund at Square Peg. He takes us through the story of monday.com and how they emerged as a winner amidst plenty of competition. There are critical lessons to be learned from its successful expansion into larger enterprise markets. We cover its impressive financial growth, innovative architectural design, and a move into AI. Please enjoy this breakdown of monday.com. ⁠Subscribe⁠ to Colossus Review For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page ⁠here⁠. —- 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) Introduction to monday.com (00:01:35) The Origin Story of monday.com (00:02:30) Early Growth and Success (00:02:57) Product Flexibility and Customer Use Cases (00:05:14) Transparency, Trust, and Efficiency (00:12:19) Customer Success Stories (00:16:00) Expanding into Larger Enterprises (00:19:12) Innovative Database Architecture (00:24:11) Sales and Go-to-Market Strategies (00:36:14) Partner Program and Sales Models (00:38:46) Net Dollar Retention Trends (00:44:54) AI's Impact on monday.com (00:54:40) Financial Performance and Margins (01:03:22) Market Opportunity and Competitive Landscape (01:07:30) Valuation and Future Prospects (01:12:37) Lessons from monday.com
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  • Interactive Brokers: Margin Masters - [Business Breakdowns, EP.216]
    This is Zack Fuss. Today, we are breaking down Interactive Brokers, widely recognized as IBKR. Founded in 1978, Interactive Brokers evolved from a market maker on the American Stock Exchange to a global, cutting-edge electronic brokerage firm. Its founder, Thomas Peterffy, remains far and away its largest shareholder and has earned his place as one of the wealthiest people in the world. To break down IBKR, I'm joined by Freddie Lait and Jacopo Di Nardo of Latitude Investment Management. We explore the journey of IBKR from its early days as Timber Hill to its current status as a publicly traded company with a market cap of nearly $80 billion. We also discuss their differentiated tech stack, their global reach, and their famously low fees. Please enjoy this breakdown of Interactive Brokers. Subscribe to Colossus Review 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 Octus, formerly Reorg, is the essential credit intelligence and data provider for nearly 40,000 professionals across the world’s leading buy side firms, investment banks, law firms and advisory firms. By surrounding unparalleled human expertise with embedded AI technology, data and workflow tools, Octus unlocks powerful truths that fuel decisive action in financial markets. Visit octus.com to learn how rigorously verified intelligence is delivered at speed to create a complete picture across the entire credit lifecycle.  —- 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 (00:03:41) Overview of Interactive Brokers (00:04:53) Revenue Streams and Business Model (00:06:15) Competitive Landscape and Differentiation (00:08:38) Founder Thomas Peterffy's Story (00:11:31) Payment for Order Flow and Market Access (00:13:41) Automation and Risk Management (00:16:50) Customer Experience and Balance Sheet Strategy (00:26:33) Growth Opportunities and International Expansion (00:34:34) Valuation and Financial Metrics (00:37:28) Risks and Stress Tests (00:42:13) Lessons From IBKR
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  • Chemed: Empire of Care - [Business Breakdowns, EP.215]
    This is Zack Fuss. Today we are breaking down Chemed. Chemed represents the union of two seemingly distinct businesses: end-of-life healthcare and plumbing services. As our guest aptly puts it, old houses and old people. The two underlying businesses, VITAS and the widely recognized Roto-Rooter, both offer interesting stories in their own right. The strength of this business has been its intentional and well-executed capital allocation strategy, which has resulted in a 21% EPS CAGR since 2003, a market cap of $8.5 billion, and a net cash balance sheet.  On the one hand, you have Vitas Healthcare, a leading provider of end-of-life hospice care in the US founded in 1978. And on the other hand, there's Rotor-Rooter, the iconic plumbing drain cleaning and water cleanup service provider whose roots go all the way back to 1935. So, how did an end-of-life healthcare company and an emergency plumbing business end up under the same corporate umbrella? I'm joined today by Chadd Garcia, a portfolio manager at the Ave Maria Focused Fund. We'll discuss their unique business models, the growth drivers of the businesses, and why Chemed and its management team believe that this unique combination ultimately works for maximizing shareholder value.  Please enjoy this Breakdown on Chemed Corporation. Subscribe to Colossus Review For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. —- 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 (00:00:12) ChemED's Business Philosophy (00:01:45) History and Evolution of ChemED (00:05:13) Roto-Rooter: Business Breakdown (00:08:19) Vitas: Business Breakdown (00:09:15) Vitas: Business Breakdown (00:13:27) Roto-Rooter: Competitive Landscape (00:20:17) Comparing Roto-Rooter and Vitas (00:21:20) Vitas: Market Dynamics and Growth (00:34:41) Capital Allocation and Future Prospects (00:36:48) Lessons From Creaking Down Chemed
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  • Ecolab: Clean Machine - [Business Breakdowns, EP.214]
    Today we are breaking down Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions that protect people & the resources vital to life. As of this recording, Ecolab has a $66 billion market cap and protects over 36% of the world's packaged food supply and over 44% of the global milk supply. My guest is Todd Wenning, founder of KNA Capital Management, who has a knack for finding interesting businesses. We get into Ecolab's very on-brand origin story, how the business kept that core focus throughout its history, and how it became one of two vendors that any US McDonald's must work with. Please enjoy this Breakdown on Ecolab. Subscribe to Colossus Review 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 Octus, formerly Reorg, is the essential credit intelligence and data provider for nearly 40,000 professionals across the world’s leading buy side firms, investment banks, law firms and advisory firms. By surrounding unparalleled human expertise with embedded AI technology, data and workflow tools, Octus unlocks powerful truths that fuel decisive action in financial markets. Visit octus.com to learn how rigorously verified intelligence is delivered at speed to create a complete picture across the entire credit lifecycle.  —- 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 (00:03:24) Founding Story and Early Innovations (00:04:52) Ecolab's Modern Business Segments (00:06:10) Chemical Foundations and Major Acquisitions (00:07:05) Sustainability and Solid Chemical Solutions (00:08:36) Market Opportunities and Challenges (00:10:09) The Nalco Acquisition and Water Solutions (00:15:40) Customer Relationships and Sales Strategy (00:20:29) Economic Sensitivity and Resilience (00:22:34) Financial Performance and Growth Projections (00:24:34) Capital Allocation and M&A Strategy (00:25:58) Competitive Landscape and Market Position (00:28:20) Future Growth Drivers and Water Focus (00:37:18) Valuation and Investor Considerations (00:40:18) Lessons from Breaking Down Ecolab
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