Some of our holdings rose nicely during the quarter. Cutting tools maker Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:KMT) jumped +32.19% as its modernization efforts started to gain traction. To a large extent this means more automation, which increases efficiency and slashes costs. The company is also focusing on its more profitable, large customers and shedding smaller ones. We see these moves as an essential part of making its moat wider and better; we think the financial benefits will be significant and long lasting.
From John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio)' Ariel Fund third-quarter 2016 commentary.
