DIAMOND HILL DL-,01

Diamond Hill's Mid Cap Strategy initiated a position in The Cooper Companies during Q3 2025, citing its long‑term growth outlook. The Cooper Companies reported consolidated Q4 fiscal 2025 revenue of $1.065 billion, up 4.6% year‑over‑year and a quarterly record. Shares traded at $82.47 on December 30, 2025, down about 10.3% over the past 52 weeks, while hedge fund holdings rose to 56 portfolios from 48 the prior quarter. » More on finance.yahoo.com

First Eagle Investments is buying Diamond Hill for about $473 million in cash and will pay $175 per share, a 49% premium to the closing price on 10 December 2025. Diamond Hill will keep its headquarters in Columbus and is to continue operating under its existing brand and investment philosophy. The deal is expected to close by Q3 2026, is subject to customary approvals and includes a 35-day go‑shop period; no quarterly dividends will be paid until closing and the shares are to be delisted from NASDAQ. » More on de.investing.com

Diamond Hill reports Q3 2025 EPS of $4.99 (‑7% year‑over‑year) on revenue declining to $37.4 million. Assets under management stood at $32.4 billion as of Sept. 30; the firm recorded net inflows of $41 million, mainly into fixed‑income strategies ($976 million), while equity strategies saw outflows of $935 million. The board approved a quarterly dividend of $1.50 and a special dividend of $4.00 per share; Diamond Hill also continued share buybacks and, with a P/E of 7.39 and a strong balance sheet, shows valuation and recovery potential. » More on de.investing.com