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How Charlie Munger designed the Incentives of Munger, Tolles, Olson

The unique way that storied law firm Munger, Tolles, Olson (MTO) allocates firm proceeds to its partners.

The TransDigm Phenomenon

A remarkable — if controversial — company in a weird industry. How TransDigm exploits the aerospace aftermarket to generate excessive returns for its shareholders.

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Henry Singleton: The Man Who Pioneered Share Buybacks

The contrarian conglomerate king who pioneered the use of share buybacks.

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The First Hedge Fund

How A. W. Jones improvised his way to an investment style and structure that has persisted till today.