During the quarter, as part of its capital return program related to the sale of its stake in its climate control business last year, Visteon (NYSE:VC) made a $1.75 billion special cash distribution to shareholders ($43.40 per share). The Board also authorized a $500 million share repurchase program, which is in addition to the $500 million repurchased last year. Post these actions, the company is still well-financed, with net cash on its balance sheet. We used some of the proceeds we received from the distribution to increase our position in Visteon common as the shares continued to trade at a material discount to our estimated NAV. Since focusing on being a standalone automotive electronics company, centered on cockpit electronics, Visteon has been successful in re-winning and winning new business, reducing costs and showing margin improvement. We believe Visteon is well-positioned to participate in the growing connected car market.
From the Third Avenue Value Fund 1st quarter 2016 letter.
