Altium (ASX:ALU) in Ganes Value Fund 2024 Q2

Takeover Offer Amidst Strong Performance

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Apr 15, 2025
Summary
  • Investment rationale: Leading provider of electronic design software.
  • Market positioning: Strong foothold in the PCB design software market.
  • Risks and challenges: Impact of takeover on long-term growth strategy.
  • Recent performance: Share price up 85% over the year.
  • Future outlook: Uncertain due to pending takeover offer.

Altium (ASX:ALU, Financial) was a key performer in the Ganes Value Fund 2024 Q2, with its share price rising 85% over the year. The company is currently subject to a takeover offer, which presents both opportunities and challenges. While the offer provides a potential short-term gain, it also raises questions about Altium's long-term growth strategy and market positioning.

"Altium was one of the main contributors to fund performance during the quarter, with its share price up 85% over the year. The company is currently subject to a takeover offer, which we are monitoring closely." — Ganes Capital Management, Ganes Value Fund 2024 Q2 Fund Letter

Read full letter at gurufocus Ganes Value Fund 2024 Q2 page.