2014 Annual Letter To Investors

 
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The information set forth herein is being furnished on a confidential basis to the recipient and does not constitute an offer, solicitation or recommendation to sell or an offer to buy any securities, investment products or investment advisory services. Such an offer may only be made to eligible investors by means of delivery of a confidential private placement memorandum or other similar materials that contain a description of material terms relating to such investment. All performance figures and results are unaudited and taken from separately managed accounts (collectively, the “Fund”). The information and opinions expressed herein are provided for informational purposes only. An investment in the Fund is speculative due to a variety of risks and considerations as detailed in the confidential private placement memorandum of the particular fund and this summary is qualified in its entirety by the more complete information contained therein and in the related subscription materials. This may not be reproduced, distributed or used for any other purpose. Reproduction and distribution of this summary may constitute a violation of federal or state securities laws.

Steve Jobs

On Wednesday, October 5, at 7:49 EDT, my inbox flashed.

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FINANCIAL TIMES Breaking News
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Apple says Steve Jobs has died, aged 56
Apple says Steve Jobs died on Wednesday, aged 56, after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer

Just like that, I found out¹. It was simple, succinct, powerful. Social networks exploded with R.I.P. tweets. Is there another billionaire CEO out there that would elicit such an outpouring?

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