Sabre (SABR)
Published 2026-03-17 • by bestanchorstocks
Thesis Summary
Constellation Software has initiated a 'Permanent-Engaged Minority Shareholder' (PMS) position in Sabre, aiming to apply its disciplined operational expertise to improve the business, targeting a 20%+ IRR.
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The main highlight (besides no noticeable AI impact) for Constellation was capital deployment. Let me briefly share some data. Constellation deployed (these are all-inclusive numbers, so CSU+TOI+LMN)…
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But wait, there is more good news: Constellation’s capital deployment pipeline is becoming larger. This stems from a new strategy that the company will pursue named PMS: Permanent-Engaged Minority Shareholder.Sabre (SABR) was just the beginning of what might become a more prevalent strategy going forward
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It’s worth noting that the modelling used in PMS is the same one they use for private acquisitions (meaning same hurdle rates). This means that, for Sabre, Constellation is likely targeting a 20%+ IRR and probably assuming no multiple expansion whatsoever. In my article about Sabre, I explained what the real problem with Sabre is and how the company might help fix it.