Hello friends, I wanted to share a quick update on my latest portfolio move. Here is my thesis on [**$BR**](https://www.blossomsocial.com/stocks/BR-STOCK-US-USD), which I bought at $147.50, increasing its weight from 0% to 7.5% of my portfolio.
***Business moat:***
[**$BR**](https://www.blossomsocial.com/stocks/BR-STOCK-US-USD) is the world leader in investor communications, processing regulatory documents and proxy voting so shareholders can vote (75% of its revenues with 85% market share and 98% retention rate). The company also supplies the core software that banks use to trade, clear, and settle securities daily (25% of its revenue). Both businesses are in regulated environments with high switching costs, [**$BR**](https://www.blossomsocial.com/stocks/BR-STOCK-US-USD) essentially acts as the financial notary.
***Financials:***
Annualized revenue growth:
\- 10 years: 9.7%
\- 5 years: 8.1%
\- 1 year: 8.2%
Annualized FCF growth:
\- 10 years: 10.9%
\- 5 years: 18.8%
\- 1 year: 10.0%
P/FCF =13
SBC is 6.63% of FCF.
Real FCF yield: 7.18%
According to Gordon Growth Return Formula:
R=FCF\_yield + growth = 7.18% + 8.1% =15.28% expected annualized return. Even more if the company is rerated to its previous P/FCF multiples.
The risks regarding debt (current ratio of 0.94 and Debt/Equity of 1.21) are fully mitigated by the company's highly predictable free cash flows, representing a strategic capital optimization rather than financial distress.
***Bear case:***
Blockchain poses a structural threat to Broadridge by enabling direct peer-to-peer voting and real-time trade settlement, which could eliminate the company's role as a trusted intermediary.
However, rapid disruption is highly unlikely because Wall Street adopts new technology incredibly slowly due to strict financial regulations and complex legacy infrastructure. Instead of being displaced, Broadridge is actively building its own private blockchain networks to transition into the technology host.
**Disclaimer: For educational and informational purposes only.**
**Nothing here constitutes investment advice.**
**The author holds a long position in the security mentioned.**
**Do your own due diligence.**
