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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Distant Force
A Memoir of the Teledyne Corporation and the Man Who Created It
Book • 2007
This book is a detailed account of how Henry Singleton created and built the Teledyne Corporation.
Written by George A. Roberts, who was with Singleton every step of the way, it describes the first decade of aggressive acquisitions and diversification, the addition of financial institutions to the company's technical mix, and the controversial program of aggressive stock buy-backs.
The memoir also covers the spin-off of certain entities to shareholders, whistle blower suits, hostile takeover attempts, and the friendly merger with Allegheny Steel Company.
The book includes a CD with stories intended to explain the company's technologies to non-technical shareholders.
Written by George A. Roberts, who was with Singleton every step of the way, it describes the first decade of aggressive acquisitions and diversification, the addition of financial institutions to the company's technical mix, and the controversial program of aggressive stock buy-backs.
The memoir also covers the spin-off of certain entities to shareholders, whistle blower suits, hostile takeover attempts, and the friendly merger with Allegheny Steel Company.
The book includes a CD with stories intended to explain the company's technologies to non-technical shareholders.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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David Senra as a book detailing the history of Teledyne Corporation and its founder, Henry Singleton.
David Senra as a book detailing the history of Teledyne Corporation and its founder, Henry Singleton.
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#286 Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger
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Shane Parrish as the primary source for the podcast episode, detailing the life and career of Henry Singleton.
Shane Parrish as the primary source for the podcast episode, detailing the life and career of Henry Singleton.
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Henry Singleton: The CEO Who Bought Back 90% of His Company's Shares (Outliers)
Mentioned by David Senra , highlighting his practice of signing every check as a form of discipline and learning.
David Senra , highlighting his practice of signing every check as a form of discipline and learning.488 snips
#334 Oprah
Mentioned as a memoir of the Teledyne Corporation and its CEO, Henry Singleton.
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Audiobook - Shareholder Yield: A Better Approach to Dividend Investing - 2nd Edition | #565
Recommended by Dan Zwirn as a history of Henry Singleton, covering how he did what he did as an investor.
The Value Perspective with Dan Zwirn - REPLAY
