Four companies each contributed 20 basis points or more to the Fund’s return this quarter, but six subtracted 20 basis points or more from the return. Our worst performer was Perrigo (NYSE:PRGO), the leading producer of store-brand generic drugs, as its stock sank 29.1% from $127.93 to $90.67, cutting 69 basis points from the Fund’s return. Shares plummeted in April after longtime CEO Joe Papa resigned to become the CEO at Valeant Pharmaceuticals, and Perrigo lowered its 2016 guidance for the second time this year. The business has underperformed due to declining generic drug prices and weak growth from Omega, Perrigo’s European business. While we think John Hendrickson, Perrigo’s new CEO, is the right person for the job given his strong operational background, we’re continuing to monitor the drug pricing environment.
From Jerome Dodson (Trades, Portfolio)'s Parnassus Fund second quarter 2016 commentary.
