The World According to Boyar The Boyar Value Group

The Interview Discusses:
Growing up in Iran and how having a global upbringing has  impacted him as an investor.Why he is more comfortable investing in the United States.How his grandparents fleeing Nazi Germany has impacted his investment decision making.His experience as an investor during the financial crisis and how he invests during uncertain times.What about the current geopolitical landscape scares him as an investor.His thoughts on holding cash as an investment.His opinion on investing in small capitalization companiesWhy as a value investor he is comfortable investing in high multiple stocks.Why he owns Mastercard & Bank of America.
Biography:
 
Guy Spier is a Zurich based author and investor. 

Guy completed his MBA at the Harvard Business School, class of 1993, and holds a First Class degree in PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics) from Oxford University where he studied at Brasenose College with the British Prime minister David Cameron.  

After completing his MBA, Guy started the Aquamarine Fund which is an investment vehicle inspired by the original 1950's Buffett partnerships, and run with a close replication of the original Buffett partnership rules. The focus is on investing for long term capital appreciation and capital preservation by running a portfolio of equity investments with the goal of acquiring companies with outstanding long-term economics at a reasonable price and where there is a sufficient margin of safety between the company’s market price and its intrinsic value. Typical investors include high net worth individuals, family offices and private banks. 

In 2008 Guy made news by bidding $650,000 with his friend, Mohnish Pabrai, to have a charity lunch with Warren Buffett.  

His book, “The Education of a Value Investor” has sold more than 40,000 copies and has also been translated into Hebrew, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Mandarin and Spanish.

Important Disclosures. The information herein is provided by Boyar’s Intrinsic Value Research LLC (“Boyar Research”) and: (a) is for general, informational purposes only; (b) is not tailored to the specific investment needs of any specific person or entity; and (c) should not be construed as investment advice. Boyar Research does not offer investment advisory services and is not an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or any other regulatory body. Any opinions expressed herein represent current opinions of Boyar Research only, and no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein. Boyar Research assumes no obligation to update or revise such information. In addition, certain information herein has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources, and, although Boyar Research believes this information to be reliable, Boyar Research has not independently verified such information and is not responsible for third-party errors. You should not assume that any i
The Boyar Value Group's mission is to search for value on behalf of our clients.
Since 1975, the Boyar family of companies has been relentlessly focused on discovering value for our clients. For more than four decades we have navigated through fads, gimmicks and market volatility. Utilizing value investing to try to create and preserve wealth has and always will be our sole focus. Our experienced team of analysts looks for diamonds in the rough, companies passed over by the rest of the investment community, but whose true value, in our opinion, significantly exceeds their current stock price. In essence, we are trying to buy a dollar for fifty cents.
To find out more about the Boyar Value Group, please visit www.boyarvaluegroup.com

The Interview Discusses:


His remarkable turnaround of Domino’s Pizza where he increased the share price by 23x.The opportunity he saw at Restaurant Brands that convinced him to invest $30 million personally in the company’s shares (and pledge to hold it for 5 years).The dynamics of working for a company controlled by private equity firm 3G.The importance of franchisee profitability for his turnaround plan.Tim Hortons extraordinary success in Canada and how that can be replicated in other parts of the world. Why Burger King International is performing well and Burger King US is struggling.Could Tim Hortons alone eventually be worth more than Restaurant Brands is currently? His role as Executive Chairman.What it was like being on Jim Cramer’s Mad Money.The difference between his role at Restaurant Brands where he is Executive Chairman and his role at Best Buy where he is Non-Executive Chairman. ---And much more! 
Nothing in this podcast constitutes investment advice.  


Biography:
Mr. Doyle was appointed Executive Chairman of RBI in November 2022 to accelerate growth for franchisees and shareholders. Most recently, he has served as an executive partner of the Carlyle Group, a global diversified investment firm, focused on the consumer sector. Prior to that he served as the chief executive officer of Domino’s Pizza, from March 2010 to June 2018, having served as president from 2007 to 2010, as executive vice president of Domino’s Team USA from 2004 to 2007 and as executive vice president of Domino’s Pizza International from 1999 to 2004. Mr. Doyle has served on the board of directors of Best Buy Co., Inc. since November 2014 and has been the Chairman of Best Buy’s board since May 2020.


Important Disclosures. The information herein is provided by Boyar’s Intrinsic Value Research LLC (“Boyar Research”) and: (a) is for general, informational purposes only; (b) is not tailored to the specific investment needs of any specific person or entity; and (c) should not be construed as investment advice. Boyar Research does not offer investment advisory services and is not an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or any other regulatory body. Any opinions expressed herein represent current opinions of Boyar Research only, and no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein. Boyar Research assumes no obligation to update or revise such information. In addition, certain information herein has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources, and, although Boyar Research believes this information to be reliable, Boyar Research has not independently verified such information and is not responsible for third-party errors. You should not assume that any investment discussed herein will be profitable or that any investment decisions in the future will be profitable. Investing in securities involves risk, including the possible loss
The Boyar Value Group's mission is to search for value on behalf of our clients.
Since 1975, the Boyar family of companies has been relentlessly focused on discovering value for our clients. For more than four decades we have navigated through fads, gimmicks and market volatility. Utilizing value investing to try to create and preserve wealth has and always will be our sole focus. Our experienced team of analysts looks for diamonds in the rough, companies passed over by the rest of the investment community, but whose true value, in our opinion, significantly exceeds their current stock price. In essence, we are trying to buy a dollar for fifty cents.
To find out more about the Boyar Value Group, please visit www.boyarvaluegroup.com

The Interview Discusses: 
The rise and fall of GE.What could have been done to save General Electric.Who is to blame for GE’s demise.His in-depth interviews with both Jack Welch and Jeff Immelt. The fundamental error that Jack Welch made that tarnished his legacy.How GE capital almost filed for bankruptcy during the financial crisis.What Disney can learn from GE’s succession issues.The mistake GE made by selling NBC Universal to Comcast (and one thing about the deal you probably  never knew).His latest media venture called Puck.And much more…

William D. Cohan, a former senior Wall Street M&A investment banker for 17 years at Lazard Frères & Co., Merrill Lynch and JPMorganChase, is the New York Times bestselling author of three non-fiction narratives about Wall Street: Money and Power. His new book Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon, about the rise and fall of GE, once the world’s most powerful, valuable and important company, was published in November 2022 by Penguin Random House. He is a founding partner of Puck, a digital publication owned and operated by journalists, and a writer-at-large for Air Mail. For 13 years, he was a special correspondent at Vanity Fair. 


Important Disclosures. The information herein is provided by Boyar’s Intrinsic Value Research LLC (“Boyar Research”) and: (a) is for general, informational purposes only; (b) is not tailored to the specific investment needs of any specific person or entity; and (c) should not be construed as investment advice. Boyar Research does not offer investment advisory services and is not an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or any other regulatory body. Any opinions expressed herein represent current opinions of Boyar Research only, and no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein. Boyar Research assumes no obligation to update or revise such information. In addition, certain information herein has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources, and, although Boyar Research believes this information to be reliable, Boyar Research has not independently verified such information and is not responsible for third-party errors. You should not assume that any investment discussed herein will be profitable or that any investment decisions in the future will be profitable. Investing in securities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Important Information: Past performance does not guarantee future results.  
The Boyar Value Group's mission is to search for value on behalf of our clients.
Since 1975, the Boyar family of companies has been relentlessly focused on discovering value for our clients. For more than four decades we have navigated through fads, gimmicks and market volatility. Utilizing value investing to try to create and preserve wealth has and always will be our sole focus. Our experienced team of analysts looks for diamonds in the rough, companies passed over by the rest of the investment community, but whose true value, in our opinion, significantly exceeds their current stock price. In essence, we are trying to buy a dollar for fifty cents.
To find out more about the Boyar Value Group, please visit www.boyarvaluegroup.com

The Interview Discusses:
How he turned around Callaway’s traditional business.How “off course” golf is now larger than “on course” golf.How Topgolf is increasing participation in traditional golf.The economics behind a Topgolf location and why scale matters.Why he does not believe a rising interest rate environment will impact the expansion of TopGolf.How he had the confidence to “bet the company” and purchase Topgolf in 2020 (during the throes of Covid).The significant opportunity they have with Toptracer.His thoughts on the current valuation of Topgolf Callaway Brands.To request a copy of our report on Topgolf Callaway Brands that appeared in the recently released Boyar's Forgotten Forty, please click here. 


Important Disclosures. The information herein is provided by Boyar’s Intrinsic Value Research LLC (“Boyar Research”) and: (a) is for general, informational purposes only; (b) is not tailored to the specific investment needs of any specific person or entity; and (c) should not be construed as investment advice. Boyar Research does not offer investment advisory services and is not an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or any other regulatory body. Any opinions expressed herein represent current opinions of Boyar Research only, and no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein. Boyar Research assumes no obligation to update or revise such information. In addition, certain information herein has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources, and, although Boyar Research believes this information to be reliable, Boyar Research has not independently verified such information and is not responsible for third-party errors. You should not assume that any investment discussed herein will be profitable or that any investment decisions in the future will be profitable. Investing in securities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Important Information: Past performance does not guarantee future results.  
The Boyar Value Group's mission is to search for value on behalf of our clients.
Since 1975, the Boyar family of companies has been relentlessly focused on discovering value for our clients. For more than four decades we have navigated through fads, gimmicks and market volatility. Utilizing value investing to try to create and preserve wealth has and always will be our sole focus. Our experienced team of analysts looks for diamonds in the rough, companies passed over by the rest of the investment community, but whose true value, in our opinion, significantly exceeds their current stock price. In essence, we are trying to buy a dollar for fifty cents.
To find out more about the Boyar Value Group, please visit www.boyarvaluegroup.com

The Interview Discusses: 
The secret to success in the investment business.His investment thesis on both Home Depot & Diageo.Why investing through the covid crisis was harder than investing through the financial crisis. How covid has impacted Markel’s insurance operations.His thoughts on Berkshire Hathaway investing in Markel.His observations of Warren Buffett as a fellow board member at The Washington Post.How Markel decides whether to invest in private companies through Markel Ventures or in public securities.Why he thinks it is possible for Markel Ventures to one day be larger than Markel’s equity portfolio.Why most investors who tried to use insurance operations as funding mechanisms have failed.How he decides to add to existing equity positions.The advantages of having low turnover in his equity portfolio that most investors do not appreciate.His thoughts on when it is appropriate to use leverage.Markel’s capital allocation priorities.His thoughts on the cable industry...

For more information on the 2023 Markel Shareholders Meeting, please visit  www.MarkelShareholdersMeeting.com

For any questions or to ask a copy of the Markel report, please email us at boyarresearch@boyarvaluegroup.com.


Important Disclosures. The information herein is provided by Boyar’s Intrinsic Value Research LLC (“Boyar Research”) and: (a) is for general, informational purposes only; (b) is not tailored to the specific investment needs of any specific person or entity; and (c) should not be construed as investment advice. Boyar Research does not offer investment advisory services and is not an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or any other regulatory body. Any opinions expressed herein represent current opinions of Boyar Research only, and no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein. Boyar Research assumes no obligation to update or revise such information. In addition, certain information herein has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources, and, although Boyar Research believes this information to be reliable, Boyar Research has not independently verified such information and is not responsible for third-party errors. You should not assume that any investment discussed herein will be profitable or that any investment decisions in the future will be profitable. Investing in securities involves risk, includin
The Boyar Value Group's mission is to search for value on behalf of our clients.
Since 1975, the Boyar family of companies has been relentlessly focused on discovering value for our clients. For more than four decades we have navigated through fads, gimmicks and market volatility. Utilizing value investing to try to create and preserve wealth has and always will be our sole focus. Our experienced team of analysts looks for diamonds in the rough, companies passed over by the rest of the investment community, but whose true value, in our opinion, significantly exceeds their current stock price. In essence, we are trying to buy a dollar for fifty cents.
To find out more about the Boyar Value Group, please visit www.boyarvaluegroup.com

The Interview Discusses: 
Founding Ariel (which now manages more than $16 billion) at the age of 24.Surviving the stock market crash of 1987 and how he turned this setback into an opportunity to grow both his firm as well as his reputation.Why sitting on corporate boards such as McDonalds and Nike have made him a better investor.How his investment process has evolved overtime.How he constructs portfolios in terms of both diversification of industries and individual stocks. He also discusses how he thinks about the liquidity of a stock when making an investment.Why he believes studying behavior finance is important.His thoughts on position sizing and when he decides to sell a stock.His investment thesis on both Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Madison Square Garden Sports.And much more….

Biography:

John’s passion for investing began at age 12 when his father began buying him stocks as Christmas and birthday gifts. His interest in equities grew at Princeton University, where he majored in economics, and over the two-plus years he worked as a stockbroker for William Blair & Company, LLC. In 1983, John founded Ariel to focus on patient, value investing within small- and medium-sized companies. While our research capabilities have expanded across the globe, patience is still the disciplined approach that drives the firm today. Early in his career, John’s investment acumen brought him to the forefront of media attention and culminated in him being selected as Co-Mutual Fund Manager of the Year by Sylvia Porter’s Personal Finance magazine as well as an All-Star Mutual Fund Manager by USA TODAY. Furthermore, John has been highlighted alongside legendary investors Warren Buffett, Sir John Templeton and Ben Graham in the distinguished book: The World’s 99 Greatest Investors by Magnus Angenfelt. His professional accomplishments extend to the boardroom where he is a member of the board of directors of McDonald’s, NIKE, The New York Times Company and Ryan Specialty Group Holdings.
John also serves as vice chair of the board of trustees of the University of Chicago. In 2008, John was awarded Princeton University’s highest honor, the Woodrow Wilson Award, presented each year to the alumnus or alumna whose career embodies a commitment to national service. Following the election of President Barack Obama, John served as co-chair for the Presidential Inaugural Committee 2009, and more recently, he joined the Barack Obama Foundation’s Board of Directors. John received an AB in economics from Princeton University, where he was also captain of the varsity basketball team.


Important Disclosures. The information herein is provided by Boyar’s Intrinsic Value Research LLC (“Boyar Research”) and: (a) is for general, informational purposes only; (b) is not tailored to the specific investment needs of any specific person or entity; and (c) should not be construed as investment advice. Boyar Research does not offer investment advisory services and is not an investment adviser registered with the
The Boyar Value Group's mission is to search for value on behalf of our clients.
Since 1975, the Boyar family of companies has been relentlessly focused on discovering value for our clients. For more than four decades we have navigated through fads, gimmicks and market volatility. Utilizing value investing to try to create and preserve wealth has and always will be our sole focus. Our experienced team of analysts looks for diamonds in the rough, companies passed over by the rest of the investment community, but whose true value, in our opinion, significantly exceeds their current stock price. In essence, we are trying to buy a dollar for fifty cents.
To find out more about the Boyar Value Group, please visit www.boyarvaluegroup.com