Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) (+17%; +0.95%), the media, education, and services company, was another contributor in the quarter. The Kaplan International segment reported relatively good results for the first time since 2015 and showed signs of having bottomed out as cost cuts should kick in this year. Graham’s TV segment continued to deliver industry-leading results, and the market began to anticipate TV consolidation opportunities under a less regulatory administration. We applaud CEO Tim O’Shaughnessy for buying back a meaningful amount of stock at discounted prices last year, and we are excited about his ability to go on offense with Graham’s formidable balance sheet.
From Longleaf Partners first quarter 2017 Small-Cap Fund Commentary.
