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Austin Mendez Pitches CME Group on March 6th, 2018
On Tuesday, March 6, Austin Mendez successfully pitched CME Group (NYSE: CME) to be added into the SMIF portfolio. CME Group, the largest derivatives exchange by trade volume, operates within an industry with very high barriers to entry. Austin is confident that CME has positioned itself to see strong growth in the coming years. Through its…
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Kyle Kinner Pitches Keurig-Dr Pepper Snapple on April 30th, 2018
On Monday, April 30th, Kyle Kinner pitched Keurig-Dr Pepper (NYSE: DPS) to add to the Consumer Staples Sector holdings. Keurig-Dr Pepper is a leading integrated brand owner, manufacturer, and distributor of non-alcoholic beverages. Bob Gamgort, new CEO, is coming into the company with over 30 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry with…
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SMIF Welcomes Guest Speaker Dmitri Drone from PwC
Guest Speaker Dmitri Drone joined SMIF on April 23rd, 2018. Mr. Drone graduated from Bucknell with a degree in Accounting and holds a MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is currently head of PwC’s Deals business for Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, which assists in M&A transactions within the sector. Prior…