VC activity across the supply chain tech ecosystem Q1 2025 REPORT PREVIEW The full report is available through the PitchBook Platform. Contents | Supply chain tech landscape | 3 | | --- | --- | | Supply chain tech VC ecosystem market map | 4 | | VC activity | 5 | | Supply chain tech VC deal summary | 19 | EMERGING TECH RESEARCH Supply Chain Tech VC Trends Institutional Research Group Analysis Jonathan Geurkink Senior Research Analyst, Mobility Tech and Supply Chain Tech jonathan.geurkink@pitchbook.com Data ...

UK Logistics Market Dashboard Listed real estate April 2025 Investment market Capital composition (%) Industrial & logistics - Investment total =Q1 ■Q2 ■Q3 ■Q4 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 MIP 8,000 3 6,000 4,000 2,000 * Q2 2025 figure is incomplete Source: Knight Frank Insight, RCA User / Other = Private = Listed Property Company / REIT = Institutional = Cross-Border 100% 11 11 90% 16 17 12 80% 12 70% 60% 50% 40% 64 30% 57 5 20% 10% 0% 2020 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 (ytd) Yields Industria ...

Core Insights - The analyst emphasizes a tech-focused approach to investment research, leveraging 25 years of experience in IT and investment to provide unique insights [1] - The research methodology includes analytics and charts to support investment positions, with a focus on capital preservation strategies [1] - The analyst has a diverse background, including roles in virtualization, cloud, and telecommunications, which informs their investment themes [1] Industry Focus - Key themes of interest include automated supply chains, Generative AI, telecommunications capital expenditures (Capex), the deflationary nature of software, and semiconductors [1] - The analyst also covers biotech with a "techbio" perspective, indicating a blend of technology and biotechnology insights [1] Investment Philosophy - The investment journey began with mutual and indexed funds, transitioning to individual stocks, highlighting a learning curve from past investment losses during the 2008/2009 financial crisis [1] - The analyst values unique perspectives from platforms like Seeking Alpha, which provide access to top analysts and diverse investment opinions [1]

14 May 2025 | 11:20PM HKT China Cargo Transport Tracker 3 key updates from high-frequency data points; restocking and frontloading may kick off post tariff deal As a follow-up to our 3 key findings from week 1 high-frequency data, we introduce datapoints on daily containership departures from China to US to more accurately track the direct China-US trade as proxies within this round of our cargo tracker report. By analysing the high-frequency data, we summarize three key updates: 1. China total container th ...

MP Materials (MP) 2025 Conference May 16, 2025 09:30 AM ET Speaker0 Everybody, Speaker1 without any further delay, I would like to get started. This is the final panel of our conference this year. Thank you all for being here. This has been a great conference. Barcelona's treated us well. This panel is going to ask the question, are rare earths the ultimate strategic metal? Perhaps we have some answers with these two gentlemen here. So to to introduce them from left to right, we have Ryan Corbett, who's the ...

Park Aerospace (PKE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Brian Shore - Chairman & CEOMark Esquivel - President & COO Conference Call Participants None - Analyst Operator Good day. My name is Claudia Guntit, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Park Aerospace Corp. Fourth Quarter FY 'twenty five Earnings Release Conference Call and Investor Presentation. At this time, I will turn today's call over to Mr. Brian Shaw, Ch ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales for Q4 FY 2025 were $60 million, exceeding the estimated range of $15.5 million to $16.3 million [8][10] - Gross margin was reported at 29.3%, which was higher than expected given the circumstances [8][10] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was within the estimated range of $3.3 million to $3.9 million [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - C2B fabric sales accounted for $4.4 million in Q4, which was $500,000 more than predicted [18] - Total sales of C2B fabric for the entire fiscal year 2025 reached $7.5 million [19] - Production exceeded sales in Q4, allowing for a significant positive impact on EBITDA and inventory levels [16][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company highlighted its position in niche military aerospace programs, including radomes and hypersonic materials, which are expected to drive future growth [32][76] - The A320neo family backlog remains strong with over 7,256 aircraft orders, although supply chain issues are affecting delivery rates [39] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its manufacturing capabilities to meet increasing demand, particularly in defense and missile programs [87][89] - A major new expansion of manufacturing facilities is planned, with an estimated capital budget of $35 million [86][94] - The company is also exploring joint ventures in Asia to enhance its manufacturing capabilities [67] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing strong demand in military defense markets and the successful ramp-up of production capabilities [76][87] - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of quality, aiming for a perfect score in supply chain performance [69] - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by supply chain issues but indicated that they have been able to mitigate tariff impacts effectively [72][74] Other Important Information - The company has entered into a new agreement to advance €4.58 million to Aireon for new manufacturing equipment, which will enhance C2B fabric production capacity [59] - The company has a strong history of cash dividends, having paid over $600 million in the last twenty years [83] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will the C2B fabric manufacturing equipment funded by Park be located at Aireon's facility or Park's facility? - The equipment will be located at Aireon's facility, and Aireon will own and operate it [78] Question: Does the Park MRAS LTA provide for any further price increases through 2029? - No, except for price increases related to increases in the cost of certain raw materials [79] Question: What is the status of the hypersonic missile program trials? - Trials are progressing well, with materials being built and tested, and updates expected in about six months [63][65]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q3 2025 increased by 19.1% to $9.2 million compared to $7.7 million in the same quarter of the previous year [31] - Gross profit rose by 66% to $2.7 million, representing 29.1% of total revenues, up from 20.9% in the same quarter last year [32] - Operating expenses increased by 44% to $6 million, primarily due to higher legal consulting fees and costs associated with the G5 acquisition [32] - Net loss for the quarter totaled $3.6 million, compared to a loss of $2.6 million in the same quarter last year [33] - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, totaled $6.5 million, up from $3.5 million as of June 30, 2024 [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from infrared components was $3.6 million (40% of total revenue), visible components at $2.8 million (31%), assemblies and modules at $1.9 million (20%), and engineering services at $800,000 (9%) [31] - The new direction of the company, including optical assemblies and cameras, now accounts for roughly 50% of revenue, with the other half from optical components [7][8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has seen strong growth in demand for its proprietary Black Diamond materials, leading to the need for increased manufacturing capacity [16] - The company has reduced its exposure to risks associated with tariffs and recession in China, with 45% of headcount and 56% of footprint now in the U.S. [20][21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning from a pure component supplier to a vertically integrated global solution provider for infrared imaging technologies [5] - Recent acquisitions, including G5 infrared, are expected to enhance the company's product offerings and revenue potential, particularly in defense applications [35] - The company aims to achieve long-term goals of 15% EBITDA margins and sustained growth [37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's growth trajectory, driven by geopolitical tensions and new product launches [5][39] - The company is focused on optimizing internal supply chains and engaging with customers regarding supply chain resilience [22] - Management acknowledged potential challenges related to supply chain and material availability but remains optimistic about the company's positioning [23][24] Other Important Information - The G5 acquisition is expected to generate $51 million in revenue in the twelve months following the acquisition, with new bookings of $13 million since the acquisition [35] - The company is integrating G5 and leveraging its expertise to maximize revenues and earnings [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the delays related to the Apache program? - Delays were due to the complexity of the project and unexpected demand in other areas, not due to customer issues [41][42] Question: What is the status of the new fast-paced project related to BD glass? - The project is progressing quickly with government support, and it is expected to generate significant revenue once in production [44][45] Question: What is the outlook for gross margins in the next quarter? - Gross margins are expected to increase due to a full quarter of higher-margin products from G5 [48][49] Question: What is the backlog number as of March? - The backlog totaled $27.4 million [52] Question: What is the status of the Navy and border security contracts? - The Navy contract has been awarded, while the border security contract is more complex and involves multiple suppliers [99][100] Question: How is G5 tracking towards its revenue targets? - G5 is on course to meet its revenue targets, with no red flags observed so far [111][112]

iPower (IPW) Q3 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Kevin Vassily - Chief Financial OfficerChenlong Tan - Co-Founder, Chairman, CEO, President & SecretaryKunal Madhukar - Managing Director Operator Good afternoon, everyone, thank you for participating in today's conference call to discuss iPower's financial results for its fiscal third quarter twenty twenty five ending 03/31/2025. Joining us today are iPower's Chairman and CEO, Mr. Lawrence Tan and the company's CFO, Mr. Kevin V ...

iPower (IPW) Q3 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon, everyone, thank you for participating in today's conference call to discuss iPower's financial results for its fiscal third quarter twenty twenty five ending 03/31/2025. Joining us today are iPower's Chairman and CEO, Mr. Lawrence Tan and the company's CFO, Mr. Kevin Vasily. Mr. Vasily, please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you, Victor, and good afternoon, everyone. By now, everyone should have seen the release of our fiscal thir ...