Equity Research 19 November 2025 US Multi-Industry SC25 / Datacenters: No holds barred on manufacturers' capacity additions, amidst rapid technology changes Gas turbines / Power EPC capacity is the key bottleneck. MOD's new chiller caught the eye. We attended the SC25 trade show in St Louis, MO, earlier this week. The mood was ebullient, as one would expect. We met with a number of companies supplying various products into / around datacenters, including CDUs, couplings, chillers, gas turbines, hoses, switc ...

Group 1: Company Overview - Toyo Ink India, a subsidiary of the Japan-based artience group, plans to expand its liquid ink manufacturing capacity at its Gujarat facility, with operations expected to begin in 2028 [1] - The company entered the liquid ink business in 2011 through imports and began domestic manufacturing in 2013, adding the Gujarat facility in 2021 [2] - Founded in 2007 in Delhi, Toyo Ink India supplies inks, coatings, color materials, and related printing solutions to various industrial sectors [4] Group 2: Expansion Plans - The expansion is projected to increase the plant's liquid ink output to one-and-a-half times its current level, addressing the rising demand from India's packaging industry [1][3] - The decision to expand comes as the Gujarat plant is nearing full capacity amid surging demand in India [3] - The company aims to lead India's liquid ink market by scaling up capacity and strengthening its sustainable portfolio [4] Group 3: Market Context - The growth of India's middle-class population is expected to drive further expansion in the packaging sector, which will support higher consumption of liquid packaging inks [2]

Flash | 13 Nov 2025 22:20:51 ET │ 11 pages Yunnan Energy New Material (002812.SZ) What's New from Citi 2025 China Conference: Price Hikes Implemented in 4Q CITI'S TAKE We hosted the Citi 2025 China Conference and met with Yunnan Energy on 12th Nov. Ms Yu Xue, Board Secretary, presented at the meetings. The company successfully implemented price increases in Q4, expecting improved unit profit. Targets for next year include further profit growth and steady capacity expansion. The meetings were conducted in Ma ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $2.7 million for the same period in 2024, marking a $4.5 million improvement [13] - Basic net income per share was approximately $0.20 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $0.34 per share in the prior year [16] - Gross margin as a percentage of product sales increased to 43% during the third quarter of 2025, up from 26% in the same quarter of 2024 [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total product sales decreased by 8% or $505,000 in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024 [16] - Domestic sales increased by 2% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024, and were up 9.5% compared to the second quarter of 2025 [12] - International sales were down during the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to timing of shipments and short supply management [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market represented approximately 86% of total sales during the trailing 12-month period ended September 30, 2025 [12] - International sales for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, were 15% higher than the same period in the prior year [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to regain customers and expand the use of scour preventatives while exploring new market opportunities more aggressively [11] - The focus is on operational excellence and execution, with a priority on production capacity and quality [14] - The company is awaiting FDA approval for the Re-Tain product, which targets subclinical mastitis, and is conducting investigational product use studies to gather market feedback [21][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's position and the positive changes in the commercial team, emphasizing a shift from managing short supply to winning new customers [26] - The company is focused on maintaining strong production yields and achieving sales growth to drive future success [18] - Management acknowledged that difficult sales comparisons may persist due to backlog fulfillment but expects to lap this dynamic by the second half of 2026 [17] Other Important Information - The company has undergone significant management transitions, with Olivier te Boekhorst appointed as the new President and CEO effective November 1, 2025 [6] - The company has improved its cash position to $3.9 million as of September 30, 2025, from $3.8 million at the end of 2024, while investing in inventory [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: What active steps are being taken to increase growth for First Defense? - Management indicated that they have reached a level of capacity set during the expansion project and have implemented quality measures to ensure predictable manufacturing levels [26] Question: How does the company plan to balance production with cash generation? - The CFO noted that inventory levels have increased to a desirable level as they approach peak selling season, and they are closely monitoring inventory management [32] Question: What factors contributed to the margin improvement in Q3? - The CFO attributed margin improvement to enhanced manufacturing performance and a composite price increase of around 6% in 2025 [35]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $2.7 million for the same period in 2024, marking a $4.5 million improvement [13] - Basic net income per share was approximately $0.20 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $0.34 per share in the prior year [16] - Gross margin as a percentage of product sales increased to 43% during the third quarter of 2025, up from 26% in the same quarter of 2024 [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total product sales decreased by 8% or $505,000 in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024 [16] - Domestic sales increased by 2% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024, and were up 9.5% compared to the second quarter of 2025 [12] - International sales were down during the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to timing of shipments and short supply management [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market represented approximately 86% of total sales during the trailing 12-month period ended September 30, 2025 [12] - International sales for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, were 15% higher than the same period in the prior year [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to regain customers and expand the use of scour preventatives while exploring new market opportunities more aggressively [11] - The focus is on operational excellence and execution, with a priority on production capacity and quality [14] - The company is awaiting FDA approval for its Retain product, which targets subclinical mastitis, and is conducting investigational product use studies to gather market feedback [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's position and the positive changes in the commercial team, emphasizing a shift from managing short supply to winning new customers [26] - The company is focused on maintaining strong production yields and driving growth from existing products while managing cash and inventory effectively [20][31] Other Important Information - The company has undergone significant management transitions, with Oliver Tebukurst appointed as the new President and CEO effective November 1, 2025 [6] - The company has improved its cash position to $3.9 million as of September 30, 2025, from $3.8 million at the end of 2024, while investing in inventory [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: What has changed regarding First Defense and the growth expectations? - Management indicated that they have reached a level of capacity set during the expansion project and have implemented quality measures to ensure predictable manufacturing levels [26] Question: How does the company plan to balance production with cash generation? - The CFO noted that inventory levels have increased to a more desirable level as they approach peak selling season, and they are closely monitoring inventory management [31] Question: What attributed to the margin improvement in Q3? - The CFO attributed the gross margin improvement to enhanced manufacturing performance and a composite price increase of around 6% in 2025 [34]

Group 1 - The analyst has over 15 years of experience in investing and has provided research services to mid-sized hedge funds with assets under management between $100 million and $500 million [1] - The focus is on medium-term investing in ideas with catalysts to unlock value or short selling in case of downside catalysts [1] - The analyst has a generalist approach but has higher conviction in the industrial, consumer, and technology sectors due to extensive professional experience [1]

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Core Insights - Chomps is expanding its production capacity by building a new 160,000-square-foot facility in Beatrice, Nebraska, to meet the growing consumer demand for meat sticks [1][3] - The company has experienced significant growth, achieving 161% year-over-year sales growth, and is projected to generate close to $1 billion in sales this year, up from $50 million in 2019 [4][6] Production Capacity and Demand - The new facility will increase Chomps' annual production capacity by 15%, allowing for the production of up to 150 million meat sticks per year [1][3] - Despite producing 2 million meat sticks daily, Chomps has only been able to fulfill 85% of its orders, which has now improved to 95% [2] Strategic Importance - The new plant is seen as a strategic move to support sustained growth and future innovation, creating approximately 150 jobs [3][5] - The facility will enable Chomps to accelerate innovation, expand into new channels, and improve service levels for retail partners and direct-to-consumer shoppers [5] Market Trends - The meat stick market is experiencing a surge in sales, with dried meat snacks (excluding jerky) rising 10.7% to $3.3 billion in 2024 compared to the previous year [6] - Since 2020, the category has added nearly $1.2 billion in sales, indicating strong consumer demand for protein-rich and convenient snack options [6]

Company Overview - Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd. is a leading innovator in graphite anode materials, headquartered in Zibo, Shandong Province, China [10] - The company has a joint venture that has completed a manufacturing facility with a production capacity of 50,000 tons in Guizhou Province, utilizing inexpensive renewable energy [11] Recent Developments - The company has officially commenced construction of a new 20,000-ton high-end graphite anode material production line, representing a total planned investment of approximately USD 64 million [1][2] - This new facility is designed to meet the surging demand from leading lithium-ion battery manufacturers and will incorporate key processes such as pre-carbonization and high-temperature carbonization [2] Financial Performance - Sunrise has shown explosive growth in revenue, reaching $38.13 million, $45.05 million, and $64.99 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively, with year-over-year growth rates of 414.57%, 18.16%, and 44.28% [3] - The company expects its graphite anode shipments to reach 40,000–50,000 tons in 2025, up from 28,200 tons in 2024, with the new production line expected to contribute approximately USD 110 million in annual revenue and USD 16 million in annual profit [4] Market Trends - The lithium battery and energy storage industries are experiencing robust recovery, driven by strong EV sales growth and faster-than-expected expansion in global energy storage [5] - CATL, a key customer of Sunrise, has raised its 2026 procurement guidance to 1,100 GWh, a substantial 46% increase from previous forecasts, indicating strong market demand [5] Strategic Positioning - The launch of the new production line is a strategic move to alleviate current capacity constraints and capitalize on favorable industry trends [6] - Sunrise's planned capacity expansion includes a total planned capacity of 100,000 tons in Guizhou and a 210,000-ton project in Fuyang, Anhui Province, laying a solid foundation for future growth [7] Recognition and Support - Sunrise's Guizhou base has received USD 0.6 million in funding from the Central-Guided Local Science and Technology Development Fund, highlighting the company's leadership in advanced synthetic graphite innovation [8]