Key man risk - Director Diamond Hill Employee Review

Thank you for your comments. As someone who has been with the company for many years, I’m sure you have seen many changes. Change can be hard, but change is also necessary in order for a company to grow and meet the evolving needs of clients. We believe our client first approach and long-term focus are keys to our continued success. Diamond Hill has superior long-term investment results and a robust, consistent investment process that has been in place since the founding of the firm. Morningstar, Inc., a respected, independent research and ratings firm, recently said Diamond Hill’s “measured approach has rewarded investors through strong stock-picking over the long haul. Diamond Hill’s disciplined process, rooted in deep, fundamental analysis, earns several of the firm’s strategies medalist ratings.” With respect to turnover, you’re right. Turnover has been higher than usual recently. We have a long history of significantly lower turnover than the industry average, so turnover can seem unsettling. That said, some attrition is necessary for a healthy business. If you have been with the company for a long time, you know that succession planning is a critical aspect of our fiduciary responsibility and that we regularly and proactively communicate our plans, with the long-term interests of our clients in mind. I am always interested in hearing directly from employees. Please stop by and let’s chat. Heather Brilliant