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Ardmore Shipping Corporation

ASC

Industrial

2w

Strategic Fleet Expansion with High-Quality MR Tankers

Acquisition of three Korean-built MR tankers at attractive prices, expected to be delivered in the current quarter.
Reflects disciplined and deliberate approach to fleet growth, emphasizing quality over quantity.

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.

ULH

Industrial

2w

Impact of Tariffs on Intermodal and Automotive Production in 2Q 2025

Tariffs caused a volume falloff in the Intermodal division, especially from discount retailers sourcing from China, with effects lasting through June.
Automotive production was minimally impacted, with automakers making strategic sourcing decisions.
Management expects some cyclical uplift in 3Q, with pent-up demand from retailers potentially boosting volumes.
Uncertainty remains on future tariff impacts and import trends for the rest of the year.

Albany International Corp.

AIN

Industrial

1w

Strategic Footprint Rationalization and Facility Closures

Albany initiated the closure of two additional facilities in France and the UK as part of its global footprint optimization.
The transfer of production and equipment across facilities challenges ramp-up speed at new locations, impacting short-term performance.

Mercury Systems, Inc.

MRCY

Industrial

3d

International Market Growth and Defense Budget Tailwinds

International operations are expanding, with increased activity from European defense primes and other global customers.
Defense budget increases and executive orders like Golden Dome are creating tailwinds for Mercury’s growth.
Management sees international markets as a significant growth area, especially in land, sea, and space segments.
Customer interest in increased production and accelerated delivery is evident across multiple regions.
The company is well-positioned to capitalize on global defense spending increases and technology adoption.

ADT

Industrial

3w

Strategic Customer Portfolio Acquisition of 50,000 Subscribers for $89 Million

Completed a strategic acquisition of approximately 50,000 subscribers from a single seller for $89 million.
Accounts had high density and good credit scores, with attrition protection built in.
Pipeline for bulk acquisitions remains strong, with continued review as an incremental growth channel.

Eastman Chemical Company

EMN

Industrial

1w

Impact of Trade War and Tariffs on Demand and Supply Chain Dynamics

Trade war significantly impacts demand, especially in consumer discretionary sectors, with a projected 15-40% tariff impact on markets.
Uncertainty caused by tariffs leads to chaotic supply chain movements, prebuy behaviors, and inventory adjustments.
Trade tensions cause cautious customer behavior, with a focus on cost management and inventory reduction to preserve cash.

XPO Logistics, Inc.

XPO

Industrial

2w

Strategic Investment in Network Expansion and Technology

Addition of nearly 6,000 tractors and over 17,000 trailers since 2021 to support growth and efficiency.
Opening of large LTL service centers in Carlisle, PA, and Greensboro, NC, to enhance network density and direct load movement.
Positioning to capture profitable market share and unlock operating leverage through real estate and fleet investments.

Northrop Grumman Corporation

NOC

Industrial

3w

Enhanced Funding and Production Capacity for B-21 Stealth Bomber

The reconciliation bill provides an additional $4.5 billion for B-21 production capacity expansion.
Northrop Grumman is in discussions with the Air Force to accelerate production, which would require further company investment.
Potential for improved returns and possible re-opening of pricing on future lots if production is accelerated.

MMM

Industrial

4w

Accelerated New Product Launches and Innovation Pipeline

Launched 64 new products in Q2, up 70% YoY, with a total of 126 in the first half.
On track to exceed the annual target of $2.15 billion in new product sales.
5-year new product sales bottomed last year, up 9% in H1, tracking to over 15% for the year.
Management emphasized increased cadence, discipline, and higher launch schedule attainment, with a focus on innovation excellence.