In 1987 , Southeastern created the Longleaf Partners Fund , its first mutual fund product , in order to allow its employees to invest in the funds owned by its clients .
Southeastern Asset Management was founded by Mason Hawkins in 1975 .
In 1987 , Southeastern Asset Management created the Longleaf Partners Fund , Southeastern Asset Management 's first mutual fund product , in order to allow its employees to invest in the funds owned by its clients .
Southeastern Asset Management was founded by Mason Hawkins in 1975 .