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JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD

Industrial

1w

Long-term Growth and Housing Market Fundamentals

Despite current softness, management remains confident in housing as a fundamental long-term need, with homeowners investing in home improvements.
Actions taken now are aimed at positioning the company for future market recovery, which is expected to happen as macroeconomic conditions improve.
The company is focused on operational and strategic initiatives to build a stronger foundation for long-term growth.

DMC Global Inc.

BOOM

Industrial

1w

Arcadia Rightsizing and Rebuilding Opportunities

Arcadia has completed rightsizing in residential facilities, focusing on core exterior operations.
Management sees potential in high-end residential rebuilding in Los Angeles, with an option on market recovery.
Rebuilding of 13,000 to 20,000 homes in LA is delayed, with only 154 permits pulled so far.
The company is positioning to capitalize on rebuilding demand once interest rates decline and policies support reconstruction.
Focus on customer service, lead time reduction, and quality improvements to restore profitability.

Ingevity Corporation

NGVT

Industrial

1w

Strategic Portfolio Review and Asset Divestitures

Progress on sale process for Industrial Specialties business and CTO refinery reaching an advanced stage, with an update expected soon.
Ongoing internal review of the entire portfolio focusing on strategic fit and value creation, with a comprehensive investor update planned for late 2025 or early 2026.
Work involves assessing core competencies and financial profiles to determine optimal ownership and growth opportunities, including potential expansion into process purification within Performance Materials.

The Middleby Corporation

MIDD

Industrial

1w

Strategic Investment in Innovation and Market Expansion

Middleby has heavily invested over the past 3 years in innovation, go-to-market capabilities, and operational excellence.
Revolutionized innovation engine and retooled selling organization.
Strategic expansion into new adjacencies like ice and beverage segments, with early market share gains.
Investments in automation, controls, and IoT are long-term differentiators.

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

JLL

Industrial

1w

Geographic and Sectoral Drivers of Capital Markets Growth

The U.S. remains the dominant market for capital markets, with about 60% of revenues, driven by interest rates and rental growth.
European markets, especially the UK, showed strong performance, while France and Germany experienced declines.
Interest rate stability and economic development are key factors influencing activity in different regions.
The company expects the U.S. to continue leading, with potential for growth in Europe as economic conditions improve.
International markets are influenced by local economic trends, but overall, the global pipeline remains strong.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

IFF

Industrial

1w

Strategic divestitures to Bunge enhance margins and focus

Divested soy crush, concentrates, and lecithin business to Bunge, improving margin profile and strategic focus.
Divestiture of Pharma Solutions and Nitrocellulose businesses completed, reducing leverage to 2.5x, below the 3x target.
Focus on differentiated innovation in core products to drive margins and strategic clarity.