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“I mean, you don't get a chance to buy a company like Gateway, you know, at or near book value very often.” quote by Ted Waitt
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“I mean, you don't get a chance to buy a company like Gateway, you know, at or near book value very often.”

Ted Waitt

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Source Interview: Business Strategies, 2008

Rare opportunities to acquire undervalued companies require swift action

In simple terms: Buy undervalued companies quickly

Key Takeaway

Act quickly on rare deals

Themes

investment opportunity valuation

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

business financial

When to use this quote

  • stock market
  • private equity
  • business negotiations

Key Concepts

market timing strategic acquisition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you identify undervalued assets?
  • What risks accompany rapid acquisitions?
A Different Perspective

Market conditions may prevent such deals

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