Tom Murphy used a unique strategy to increase the market cap of Capital Cities. He focused on acquiring Radio and TV stations, improving their operations, paying down debt, and then acquiring again. This approach was a rare combination of operational excellence and capital allocation. Unlike other companies that diversified and expanded into unknown new domains, Murphy's strategy was focused and disciplined.
A book that received high praise from Warren Buffett, The Outsiders chronicles the unconventional te...
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