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11/21/19 6:03PM
Re: Warranty & Competition/Disruption
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sorry for delay - missed this earlier. i spoke with cfo last april and both topics came up. i'll do my best to answer what I recall.
1. The answer I got was they viewed it... login to read the rest
rhubarb, thank you for the idea.
1. Wy did they decide to outsource the extended warranty program? Anything related to the quality/performance of the cars that they saw after the warranty period? Can you elaborate a... login to read the rest
Sure, the company used to take the underwriting risk on extended warranties.
Accounting impact: the company collects cash up front, but the deferred revenue/expenses are recognized ratably over the term of the contract.
In December of '16, the... login to read the rest
They have a good grasp of the business, their track record is solid, their strategy makes sense, and their approach to capital allocation is rational.
However, my point wasn't that my call was filled with unique insights... login to read the rest
Second question - you also wrote that this year earnings had suffered a headwind from a "warranty program run-off" - what kind of program is this, why did it run off this year & how large
Thanks for the writeup
You wrote - I’ve spoken with Mark Carpenter (CEO) and James Gilmour (CFO) and am impressed by both - what impressed you about them? / what did you learn about how they approach
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