History

In 1999, after spending ten years at Cooke & Bieler as a senior portfolio manager and analyst, Peter Thompson founded Coho Partners, Ltd.  An avid fly fisherman, Peter named the company after his favorite sport fish, the Coho salmon. The life of this species, particularly during its migration, demonstrates resoluteness in spite of adversity and peril.  Because of this characteristic, these salmon are highly prized by anglers for their strength, tenacity, and fight.

Our coat of arms, flanked by a pair of these trophy fish, represents the rigor of our selection process and the vigorous attributes inherent in the companies that are carefully chosen for our portfolios. The acorn and wheat sheaf on our shield symbolize both historical and contemporary characteristics that we desire to emulate. Since the times of heraldry the acorn has been the symbol of growth and strength. The wheat sheaf once meant a secure harvest. Today, it signifies trust. Placed within a shield denoting resolution and production, the red boarder signifies defense and the blue of the saltier, truth and loyalty.

Coho Partners has produced consistent, competitive returns since its inception in 1999 and has been able to protect those gains during difficult periods. Stable companies that grow their revenues, earnings, and dividends in various economic climates are the trophies that we seek for our portfolios. We are more interested in tenacity, endurance, and navigation skills, than pure speed.

At the end of 2009, Coho Partners recapitalized the firm, becoming 100 percent employee owned. Coho Partners is organized as an S Corporation.