We are constantly asked by small-cap officers, directors, and service providers whether corporate governance is something investors care about as much as they read in major business media.  Rather than paraphrase, you can just listen to Mr. Rogers for yourself; pay particular attention to the part where he discusses the nexus between subpar boards and… selling your stock.

SCI was fortunate to spend time speaking with John W. Rogers, Jr., Chairman, Co-CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of Ariel Investments.  Ariel manages in excess of $11 billion and started in 1983 with a core focus on small- and mid-cap companies.