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While that is largely true for publicly held companies, timescales are a consideration for some strategies. Seeking the best numbers today by some means might result in worse numbers next year. Shortsightedness is encouraged by quarterly results, however some companies have a reputation of longer-term planning and that's part of their sell to shareholders. Also, some companies have mission statements, but of course, they are legally obligated to shareholders, and not missions statements.