{"id":15847,"date":"2025-02-26T17:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T15:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/?p=15847"},"modified":"2025-02-28T13:47:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T11:47:14","slug":"the-beauty-of-safrans-business-model-lies-in-its-predictability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/en\/the-beauty-of-safrans-business-model-lies-in-its-predictability\/","title":{"rendered":"The beauty of Safran\u2019s business model lies in its predictability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"lead-p\">Safran is known for its Leap engines, which have gained almost a monopoly position in narrow-body Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Growth is on the way, as the number of airplanes is expected to double by 2040.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safran<\/strong> is an excellent example of a Sifter Fund quality investment with sustainable competitive advantages and a strong business model. The company operates in a growing industry and has predictable revenue streams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We made our first investment in Safran in 2015. Nearly ten years later, the company became the largest investment in the Sifter Fund portfolio in February 2025.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d92af695cb3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d92af695cb3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-stock-price-since-initial-investment-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-stock-price-since-initial-investment-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-stock-price-since-initial-investment-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-stock-price-since-initial-investment-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-stock-price-since-initial-investment-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-stock-price-since-initial-investment.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Safran&#8217;s stock price took a significant hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the company&#8217;s strong business model and net cash position helped it weather the temporary setbacks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d92af696488&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d92af696488\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-leap-engine-adrien-daste-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Safran Leap Engine \" class=\"wp-image-5905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-leap-engine-adrien-daste-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-leap-engine-adrien-daste-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-leap-engine-adrien-daste-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-leap-engine-adrien-daste-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-leap-engine-adrien-daste.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">French aircraft engine manufacturer Safran is known for its Leap engines, which have almost gained a monopoly position in narrow-body Airbus and Boeing aircraft. \u00a9 Adrien Daste, Safran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The beauty of Safran\u2019s business model lies in its predictability.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the margins on engine sales are not impressive, Safran makes its money from long-term maintenance for engines, which provide predictable, growing, and highly profitable cash flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three key factors stand out in Safran\u2019s business that align perfectly with Sifter\u2019s investment criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The company has clear competitive advantages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The demand for its products or services is growing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The company has a healthy balance sheet and is preferably debt-free.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at Safran\u2019s business from the perspective of predictability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Competitive Advantages Provide Protection and Improve Predictability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High-margin businesses attract competition. <\/strong>Therefore, we seek to own companies with clear competitive advantages that create high barriers to entry and prevent competitors from entering the same market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safran\u2019s competitive advantages can be seen in its technological expertise, strong customer relationships, long-term contracts, high switching costs, and global network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-engine-quality-control-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Safran Quality Control\" class=\"wp-image-15822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-engine-quality-control-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-engine-quality-control-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-engine-quality-control-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-engine-quality-control-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-engine-quality-control.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The production of aircraft engines requires a long cumulative knowledge base, and new competitors face significant challenges in entering a market where an established player has already secured its position. \u00a9 Adrien Daste, Safran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The aviation industry is one of the most strictly regulated industries. All parts used in airplanes and their suppliers must meet the requirements and pass tests from multiple regulatory authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It is extremely difficult for new competitors to enter such a strictly regulated market.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing a new aircraft engine takes decades and requires vast technological expertise. Safran has a large portfolio of patents and intellectual property rights that protect the company\u2019s developed technologies and products from potential competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market Growth Enables Future Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sifter Fund wants to own companies that operate in a market with growing end-demand. The growth of end-demand brings organic growth opportunities for companies that are market leaders and have competitive advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The growth of air traffic drives Safran\u2019s long-term growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The number of aircraft is expected to double by 2040, meaning that the number of engines requiring maintenance will increase significantly as the number of airplanes grows.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In Sifter\u2019s investment strategy, the growth and predictability of a company\u2019s business play a central role in making investment decisions. We prefer companies like Safran, which can profitably generate returns from the industry\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We avoid industries or markets with weak growth prospects. The withering of demand growth ultimately leads to stagnation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d92af697667&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d92af697667\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-long-term-growth-profitable-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-long-term-growth-profitable-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-long-term-growth-profitable-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-long-term-growth-profitable-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-long-term-growth-profitable-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-long-term-growth-profitable.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Safran has demonstrated long-term (2010\u20132023) growth in its ability to generate cash and profitability.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recurring Service Revenue Models Enhance Long-Term Predictability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recurring service revenue <\/strong>models provide an excellent opportunity to forecast a company\u2019s long-term cash flows. We want to own companies whose cash flows mainly consist of recurring services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Safran\u2019s business is largely based on maintenance for engines sold, which generates stable and highly profitable revenue streams for the company.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>By knowing how many engines Safran manufactures annually and how many engines it has under maintenance, we can predict how the maintenance business will perform in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d92af69809c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d92af69809c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rapidly-expanding-fleet-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rapidly-expanding-fleet-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rapidly-expanding-fleet-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rapidly-expanding-fleet-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rapidly-expanding-fleet-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rapidly-expanding-fleet.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The number of Leap engines is expected to double by 2030. The growing number of installed engines will also be reflected in the maintenance business (shop visits).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Long-term contracts secured by recurring revenue streams are predictable and provide peace of mind, especially when <strong>products or services are critical for their customers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The criticality of products or services for customers gives investors confidence that demand will remain high even during economic downturns, which improves the predictability of the company\u2019s business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d92af698912&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d92af698912\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/key-metrics-cmd21-simplified-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/key-metrics-cmd21-simplified-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/key-metrics-cmd21-simplified-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/key-metrics-cmd21-simplified-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/key-metrics-cmd21-simplified-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/key-metrics-cmd21-simplified.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Safran has proven that it can achieve, and even exceed, its growth targets despite the rapid changes in macroeconomic events over the past five years.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Sifter Fund favors companies whose products or services are so critical to end customers that they are not easily replaced or discontinued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It is difficult to imagine a scenario where aircraft engines would be replaced by another manufacturer\u2019s engines during their lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d92af6991ed&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d92af6991ed\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-order-backlog-8years-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15828\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-order-backlog-8years-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-order-backlog-8years-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-order-backlog-8years-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-order-backlog-8years-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sifterfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/safran-order-backlog-8years.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The company has secured its position in narrow-body aircraft by Airbus and Boeing, and its order backlog for new aircraft engines extends up to 8 years.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Safran is an excellent example of a Sifter Fund quality investment with sustainable competitive advantages and a strong business model. The company operates in a growing industry and has predictable revenue streams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safran\u2019s strong market position, high barriers to entry, and established customer relationships\u2014especially with Airbus and Boeing\u2014provide protection during economic fluctuations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sifter Fund focuses on long-term ownership in very high-quality companies with predictable business models. 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