Block, formerly known as Square, is a financial services and digital payments company that provides mobile payment solutions and other financial services to small businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. At the end of the month, we will publish an Arch Capital episode that will cover the company: Nelnet. Listen closely as Brett and Ryan go through the history, financials, and future prospects of Block. Enjoy the show!

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Timestamps

Company Background | (3:06)

Industry | (17:40)

Management & Ownership | (22:30)

Earnings | (27:09)

Balance Sheet | (30:28)

Valuation | (33:24)

Our Analysis | (34:39)

Disclosure: Chit Chat Money hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Brett Schafer and Ryan Henderson are general partners and portfolio managers at Arch Capital. Arch Capital and its partners may hold securities discussed on this show.