Stocks: Stunning winners of last 10 years...................... January 10, 2007 08:55 IST "We are never confused about why we exist. Although volume growth, earnings, returns and cash flow are critical priorities, our people understand those measurements are all simply the means to the long-term end of creating value for our share owners." -- the late Roberto Goizueta, ex-CEO, Coca-Cola. Goizueta would be turning in his grave if he took one look at our value creators of the past 10 years. When banks pay you 8% per annum, every few years a handful of stocks fetch anything between 100%-200% returns. They are the value creators Goizueta had in mind. These companies have patience, imagination, strategy and the stamina to deliver value for their shareholders. They give the real meaning to stock investing. Unfortunately, that is only part of the story. The nice part. While academics, analysts and consultants would have you believe that corporate governance, credibility, honesty ...
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