Other holdings in the portfolio underperformed. Helicopter transport company supplier Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:BRS) declined –25.41% in tandem with sinking oil prices. That said, the company actually surpassed the Street’s gloomy expectations, losing $0.28 per share rather than $0.48. The stock rose on that news, but declined over the course of the quarter as oil fell from the $55 range to below $ 50. As we have said before, the commodity’s price will rise and fall, yet oil is necessary to the world; therefore we firmly believe companies will continue to need Bristow’s services.
From John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio)' first quarter 2017 Ariel Fund shareholder letter.
