Harvey R. deKrafft

Sturdivant utilizes a value-driven research approach. They offer separate account large-cap value, all-cap and concentrated investment styles. Sturdivant's research team performs traditional fundamental bottoms-up company and industry analysis in addition to having a team dedicated to quantitative portfolio strategy. Their core approach to fundamental analysis is to identify and understand attractive companies and industries in which to invest. The process of evaluating companies under coverage involves a qualitative assessment of management and its competitive threats and opportunities. Sturdivant ties this assessment to a company's financial performance through their financial statements. The last step is to make a risk adjusted assessment of value. Typically this assessment is based upon a minimum of two methods with free cash flow generation typically serving as the primary methodology. Sturdivant's portfolio research leverages their fundamental research with quantitative analysis. They blend proprietary valuation techniques with appropriate back tests on a variety of approaches. However, the cornerstone of many of their services relies on earnings revisions. They employ a proprietary software program that analyzes and screens their ratings and other fundamental variables.

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