Consultant Towers Watson (TW) surged +18.21% as investors became increasingly aware of the potential for gains driven by the Affordable Care Act's implementation. Specifically, Towers Watson is largely known as a defined benefit plan pension consultant; it also, however, consults on related issues and has a health care consultancy. Moreover, in 2012 it purchased Extend Health, which was at the time the largest private Medicare exchange in the US. As businesses deal with the uncertainties stemming from this significant change, they naturally are seeking expertise—and Towers Watson is a go-to specialist in the field. Although we certainly do believe there is value in this part of the company's business, we have recognized it for some time, while the market seems to be treating it as new information.
From John Rogers’ Ariel Appreciation Fund Second Quarter 2013 Commentary.
From John Rogers’ Ariel Appreciation Fund Second Quarter 2013 Commentary.
