TIVP066: Valuing Constellation Software's Spinoffs: Topicus, Lumine and co. w/ Daniel Mahncke & Shawn O’Malley

Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O'Malley take a deep dive into four companies operating in the shadow of one of the greatest compounders of the last two decades — Constellation Software. Some investors believe that Topicus, Lumine, Sygnity, and Asseco Poland represent the best way to own the CSI model today, while others argue that the spinoffs lack the institutional depth and deal flow of the mother ship. Join Daniel and Shawn as they assess which of these mini-Constellations has the most compelling setup, and whether any of them deserve a spot in the portfolio.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:12) Why smaller VMS companies are interesting (00:09:23) How the law of large numbers shifts CSU’s focus (00:11:04) About Topicus and why it's the closest copy of CSU (00:14:57) Why VMS is so attractive for acquirers (00:31:13) Lumine and its focus on the media and communication vertical (00:44:16) Sygnity and its new chapter (01:03:51) Asseco Poland and why it might be a the next Topicus (01:11:40) Whether Shawn and Daniel add a Mini Constellation to the portfolio

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