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Quick Take
"Andvari's vertical software holdings like Constellation and Tyler Technologies deliver strong results with record cash flows and successful cloud transitions. Manager views AI infrastructure buildout as approaching capital cycle peak, with circular financing and unsustainable economics requiring 10% of U.S. GDP to justify valuations."
Executive Summary
Douglas Ott's Q2 2026 letter details Andvari's portfolio of vertical market software businesses performing well financially, with Constellation Software showing 19.9% revenue growth and record free cash flows while pursuing a record $2.76 billion in acquisitions. Tyler Technologies raised 2030 financial targets following successful cloud transition, with 95% of new contracts now SaaS-based. S&P Global spun out Mobility Global, enhancing quality of remaining high-margin businesses. However, the letter's primary focus is a detailed capital cycle analysis of AI infrastructure spending. Manager draws extensive parallels to railroad and dot-com bubbles, noting circular financing patterns, unsustainable return assumptions requiring $2.5 trillion in revenue (10% of U.S. GDP), and dangerous debt levels exemplified by Oracle's credit downgrade. Vanguard research suggests only 1-3 years remain before the AI investment phase peaks. Manager added limited AI exposure through diversified businesses like Amazon, Microsoft, Texas Instruments, and Martin Marietta, but deliberately underweights pure AI infrastructure plays. This positioning explains recent underperformance but reflects commitment to long-term capital preservation through disciplined investing in predictable, advantaged businesses.
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