Group 1 - M-tron Industries, Inc. will present at the Sidoti March Small-Cap Virtual Conference on March 18-19, 2026, highlighting its momentum in the defense and aerospace sectors [1] - The presentation will focus on Mtron's products used in precision guided munitions, radar, electronic warfare, airframes, drones/UAVs, and space and satellite systems [1] - Mtron is a key player in the U.S. national security space, providing radio frequency components and solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations [1] Group 2 - The conference will feature various small-cap companies and will include virtual one-on-one meetings with investors [1] - Registration for the presentation is free and does not require being a Sidoti client [1] - Sidoti Events, LLC was formed to enhance the conference business and serve the needs of presenters and attendees, leveraging Sidoti's experience in small and microcap company research [1]

Core Insights - Oil-Dri Corporation of America has been recognized on Forbes' 2026 list of America's Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for the third consecutive year, highlighting its financial strength and operational excellence [1][2] Company Overview - Oil-Dri Corporation is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products across various markets, including pet care, animal health, fluids purification, and agriculture [3] - The company has over 80 years of experience and is vertically integrated, allowing it to manage the entire process from research and development to marketing and sales [3] Recognition Criteria - Forbes compiled the list using data from FactSet, focusing on companies with a market value between $300 million and $5 billion, positive sales growth over the past 12 months, and a share price of at least $5 [2] - The ranking emphasizes consistent positive sales growth, strong earnings results, robust return on equity, and total stock return over the last five years [2]

Investment Focus - Verdad is planning to launch a new Japanese equity fund [1] - The fund will focus on small-cap companies [1] Market Trends - Global investors are looking beyond blue chips to unlock extra returns [1] - The trend reflects a reawakened stock market in Japan [1]