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• Local chatter says government is pushing early Hynix Samsung shareholder return amid KOSPI weakness. Buybacks would signal support at current levels, counter supply driven memory downside.
• Hynix cited ADR quiet period as reason for limited disclosure, likely tied to Rule 174d window ending August 4. Market expects buyback post expiry, with positioning already tightening Square/Hynix spread.
• Chatter sees Hynix disclosing buyback size and timing soon, likely phased with policy unchanged. Government pressure supports earlier rollout; stay long narrative and lean into Square Hynix pair.

• HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) is capitalizing on a robust shipbuilding upcycle, driven by demand for high-value, eco-friendly vessels like LNG and LPG carriers. This has led to record profitability and a strong order backlog providing significant revenue visibility.
• The company is a technology leader, actively developing next-generation solutions such as ammonia dual-fuel engines and AI-driven ‘Virtual Shipyards’ to enhance efficiency and solidify its competitive advantage in an industry shifting towards decarbonization.
• While financial performance has been exceptionally strong, the company operates in a highly cyclical industry and faces key risks including intense competition from Chinese shipbuilders, fluctuations in raw material costs, and dependence on global economic conditions.

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• Since initial publication, the company was outperforming Topix by ~10% until a reversal in January
• We look at the causes of the reversal and whether the fundamental story has changed
• Overall, the Q1 results reaction is an opportunity to accumulate the stock and provides Japan exposure, which isn’t correlated to the AI trade

• Despite US-Iran war, revenues increased by 3% on yony basis
• Operating Profit was up 15% on a year-on-year basis, indicating the new management strategy is working and Net Profits are up 30%
• Our channel check indicates that the flight from the Middle East to Indonesia has resumed back to normal since the beginning of the US-Iran war

• Luxvisions Innovation, a camera module and precision optical solutions supplier, has filed its prospectus with the HKEX. CITIC and CICC are the joint sponsors.
• We look at the company’s core segments: consumer electronics and smart office applications.
• We then look at the company’s financial profile, profit growth, pre-IPO valuation and investor backing.

• Japan Airlines is capitalizing on the robust recovery in global air travel, particularly the surge in inbound tourism to Japan, which is driving significant revenue and profit growth.
• The company maintains a strong duopolistic position with ANA in the Japanese market, leveraging its premium brand, extensive network, and valuable slots at key hubs like Haneda to command premium and business travel demand.
• Forward strategy focuses on a balanced portfolio, accelerating growth in its international full-service carrier (FSC), low-cost carrier (LCC), and cargo businesses, alongside a significant push into the non-aviation Mileage & Lifestyle segment to build a more resilient business model.

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• Dominant Market Leader Benefitting from Secular Tailwinds: Hafary is a leading building materials supplier in Singapore, commanding an estimated 50-60% share of the general consumer tile market. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on a robust, multi-year pipeline of public and private construction projects, with Singapore’s construction demand projected to be S$43–53 billion annually through 2030.
• Strategic Shift to Manufacturing Unlocks New Growth Avenues: The recent expansion into manufacturing in Malaysia marks a significant strategic pivot. This vertical integration enhances supply chain control and opens up new, fast-growing export markets, particularly the US, which generated S$35.7 million in FY2025 revenue from near zero previously.
• Attractive Valuation with Consistent Shareholder Returns: Despite its market leadership and strong growth profile, the company trades at a valuation that appears favorable relative to peers. This is complemented by a consistent track record of dividend payments, offering an attractive yield to investors.

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• Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) capital expenditure underwent a terminal downturn starting in late 2022, driven by systemic cannabis oversupply and high interest rates. Urban-Gro’s attempt to escape this cycle by diversifying into non-CEA commercial and industrial construction failed because the company could not compete on price or scale against local general contractors.
• The company’s turnkey design-build model, while conceptually elegant, lacked a balance sheet capable of supporting it. Integrating architectural design, engineering, and construction management required massive working capital. When the $99 million project backlog failed to convert due to client financing delays, the high fixed-cost base of acquired entities like MJ12 and Emerald Construction Management led to devastating operational losses.
• The eventual transaction in February 2026—an all-stock merger with Flash Sports & Media—marked the complete capitulation and liquidation of Urban-Gro’s legacy business. Facing a Nasdaq delisting and a severe cash crunch, the company sold its non-CEA architectural assets for $2 million and pivoted entirely to a sports media platform centered on Twenty20 (T20) cricket, changing its ticker to FLZH in June 2026.

• Organo’s Q1 FY03/27 orders received increased 85.0% YoY to JPY110.2bn, driven by semiconductor-related projects.
• The company revised its full-year orders forecast to JPY300.0bn, a 30.4% increase from the previous forecast.
• Organo expects significant orders in Taiwan and the US, including TSMC’s Arizona plant’s third facility.

• Posco International is strategically transforming from a general trading company into a global eco-friendly integrated corporation, focusing on the entire LNG value chain, from exploration and production to power generation.
• The company leverages its strong relationship with the parent POSCO Group, ensuring a stable steel trading volume while expanding into high-growth areas like electric vehicle components, secondary battery materials, and agri-food.
• Financial strength is underpinned by a robust dividend policy, reflected in a high Smartkarma dividend score and significant dividend growth, although the company faces earnings volatility tied to commodity prices and has experienced recent top-line revenue contraction.

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• Makino Milling Machine Co (6135 JP) ended its consideration of the NSSK offer due to concerns about whether NSSK could secure FEFTA approval, given its reliance on foreign investors for financing.
• This event sets a precedent, as a Japanese PE-led bid is not a credible shield against FEFTA rejection. Japanese regulators are looking through to ultimate ownership/control.
• Due to a significant re-rating of peers/index and Makino’s upgraded FY2029 targets since the undisturbed date, the share price fall on a deal break should be around 10%. 

• Luxvisions Innovation Technology is a globally leading provider of precision optical solutions for consumer electronics, automotive, smart office, and emerging sectors. It ranked second globally in consumer electronics camera modules.
• Luxvisions is a globally leading precision optical solutions provider, ranked first in laptop and tablet camera modules. Revenue CAGR was 51.0% from RMB15.2 billion (2023) to RMB34.8 billion (2025).
• For the five months ended May 31, 2026, revenue was 13,623,763 RMB’000, with a net profit margin of 5.7% and return on equity of 15.9%.

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• Unitree Robotics (688836 CH) will finally go ahead with its A-share IPO, with price consultation starting on 5 Aug and fixing on 6 Aug.
• Recent U.S. FCC regulation has added uncertainties, as historically, it derived 13-19% revenue from the country. Nonetheless, we project a 3-year earnings CAGR of 72.4%.
• On our forecasts and Rmb42bn market cap, it sits on 54.5x PER and 14.6x P/S for FY26. Such multiples are not expensive relative to peers, considering its high margin.

• Q1 results in line; full-year OP guidance ¥218bn, ~3.5% below street consensus
• Order intake surging +37% YoY signals demand recovery, but is priced in at 22x EV/EBITDA vs. 10-year average 17x
• Balance sheet remains overcapitalised; no new announcement on capital returns

• Togami Electric is a long-established Japanese manufacturer of electrical power distribution and control equipment, poised to benefit from domestic grid modernization and the global push for electrification.
• The company has demonstrated a strong growth track record, with a 3-year net income CAGR of 23.13% and a consistently growing dividend, reflecting solid operational execution and shareholder-friendly policies.
• While the company exhibits strong fundamentals and operates in a market with favorable tailwinds, its valuation appears moderate. Key risks include dependency on the Japanese domestic market and potential for increased competition from larger, global players.

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• A rebound in demand from China and the weak yen supported June quarter sales and profit growth. But further yen weakness seems cannot be assumed.
• AI contributes to factory automation, but cannot replace the granular knowledge of the company’s sales-engineers. 
• The shares have rebounded to within 4% of their early May high.  At 35X our EPS estimate for FY Mar-28, they look reasonably valued. 

• The NSSK offer rejection on July 31, 2026, was driven by fatal regulatory and leverage risks. While the JPY 16,000 revised proposal represented a massive premium over the JPY 7,750 unaffected price, the board’s special committee identified that NSSK’s heavy reliance on foreign co-investors, some deemed high risk, made clearing Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) highly improbable. Furthermore, the debt-heavy funding structure threatened Makino’s pristine balance sheet.
• The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has drawn a hard line under FEFTA regarding five-axis machining technology. Following the historic block of South Korea-based MBK Partners’ bid on April 22, 2026—only the second stop recommendation in 18 years—it is clear that five-axis high-precision machines are classified as core national security assets due to military diversion risks (e.g., missile guidance and aerospace parts). Foreign ownership is practically impossible without total operational and technology ring-fencing.
• Capital allocation is undergoing a forced, defensive evolution. Pressed by unsolicited interest from Nidec in late 2024 and subsequent PE bids, management is using the newly announced JPY 6 billion share buyback and upgraded FY2029 targets (JPY 310 billion revenue, 13.5% operating margin) to prove to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and activists that they can maximize shareholder value as a standalone public entity, shifting away from their legacy cash-hoarding tendencies.

• KOKUYO’s revenue increased 9.1% YoY, driven by Furniture business projects, Benri Net expansion, and overseas Stationery growth.
• Operating profit rose 7.6% YoY despite a 0.1pp OPM decline, affected by a Business Supply Distribution sales campaign.
• Overseas revenue surged 64.9% YoY, aided by Kokuyo Workplace India consolidation and increased office demand in India.

• The Company is a diversified sports, media, and experiential marketing platform focused on live events, content, and fan experiences. Its subsidiary, IPG, manages exclusive commercial and media rights for professional.
• IPG generated approximately $12.04 million in revenue for 2024 and produced over 5,000 hours of live broadcasts. LPL Season 5 (2024) reached 380 million TV and 293 million digital viewers.
• The company has a going concern qualification and a history of net losses. Flash had an accumulated deficit of $500,000 and never generated revenue as of December 31, 2024.

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• Benchmark Public Valuation: Unitree’s STAR Market IPO targeting a 42 billion yuan ($6.2 billion USD) valuation represents the first transparent, daily-priced public market benchmark for the embodied AI sector, contrasting with highly subjective private valuations of Western peers like Figure AI.
• Geopolitical Headwinds: The US FCC’s July 28, 2026 Covered List expansion poses an immediate systemic hurdle to Unitree’s international expansion, threatening a US revenue stream that historically stood at 13.30% of total sales in 2025.
• The Profitability Dilemma: Unitree is a rare profitable player, boasting a 60.27% gross margin and 591 million yuan in adjusted net profit for 2025. However, a rapid shift to a high-volume, low-ASP model (dropping average selling prices from 590,000 yuan to 166,400 yuan per humanoid) coupled with exploding R&D costs has already begun to compress Q1 2026 net profits by 52%.

• The dual-tender structure is a highly sophisticated tax and regulatory optimization: Nippon Steel’s acceptance of a lower self-tender price of ¥7,676/share versus the minority offer of ¥10,600/share is driven by the Japanese “deemed dividend” (minashi haito) tax exemption. This structure maximizes post-tax proceeds for Nippon Steel while ensuring the transaction complies with METI’s Fair M&A Guidelines by directing the premium to minority shareholders.
• The transaction price of ¥10,600/share represents a significant discount to the fleet’s replacement asset value: Despite a 36.95% premium over the pre-announcement close, the valuation of 1.32x PBR (based on June 30, 2026 net assets of ¥189.1 billion) fails to reflect the current skyrocketed replacement costs of Capesize and Newcastlemax vessels. Tight global shipyard capacity has driven up asset values, meaning NYK is acquiring high-quality steel-carrier assets at a steep discount to what it would cost to build them today.
• Closing timeline is highly vulnerable to global antitrust delays: Because NS United and NYK collectively command a massive share of the dedicated dry bulk transport from Australia and Brazil to Japan and China, approvals from competition authorities in Japan (JFTC), China (SAMR), and Brazil (CADE) are highly likely to extend the transaction timeline beyond the targeted late-2026 launch, pushing the final close well into 2027.

• Ns United Kaiun Kaisha (9110 JP) announced a preconditional tender offer from Nippon Yusen Kk (9101 JP) (NYK Line) at JPY10,600, a 31.8% premium to the last close price.  
• While representing an all-time high, the offer is materially below the midpoint of the special committee IFA’s DCF valuation range and is light compared to peer multiples.
• However, this is likely a done deal, as Nippon Steel has provided an irrevocable commitment and Zennor will be supportive given the significant return on its average cost per share. 

• Laser Photonics Corporation is a vertically integrated manufacturing company specializing in photonics-based industrial products and solutions, including laser blasting technologies. The company targets government entities, Fortune 1000 companies, and medium/small.
• Sales were $8.3 million for 2025 and $3.4 million for 2024. The company completed LSAD prototype testing and received a $0.25 million order.
• Total net sales for Q1 2026 were $0.9 million, compared to $2.3 million in Q1 2025. The company has a $2.1 million term loan.

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• SMC Electric operates a dual-pronged business model, manufacturing rechargeable electric tools for overseas brands (Non-SMC segment) and selling electric fans under its own ‘SMC’ brand, with the Non-SMC segment being the primary revenue driver.
• The company exhibits a concerning financial trajectory, with multi-year declines in revenue, net income, and cash flow, contrasting sharply with a recent surge in market capitalization. A profit warning for the first half of 2026 signals continued headwinds from weaker demand and higher costs.
• Valuation appears stretched, with key metrics like P/E and P/B ratios trading at a significant premium to peers, which is inconsistent with the company’s negative growth track record and recent profit warnings.

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• AI Infrastructure Boom Driving Explosive Demand: Han’s CNC is experiencing unprecedented demand, with first half 2026 net profit forecasted at RMB 900 million to 1 billion (up over 240% year-on-year). This structural tailwind is driven by high-multilayer boards, HDI, and mSAP class carrier boards for AI servers and 1.6T transceivers.
• The Core Competitive Moat and Gaps: Han’s CNC dominates domestic market share, but a clear technical gap persists against global leaders. While Han’s mechanical drillers (±4μm precision) compete on price against Schmoll (±3μm precision), its laser drilling equipment relies heavily on imported key optical modules to narrow the gap with Mitsubishi and Via Mechanics.
• High Key-Component Import Dependencies: Despite efforts in domestic substitution, critical high-value components remain highly vulnerable. Sieb & Meyer AG remains the sole supplier of CNC systems for high-end mechanical drillers, and high-speed spindles above 200k RPM are still largely sourced from foreign providers like Westwind, leaving the margin pool concentrated upstream.

• Poised for a Strong Rebound: After a projected trough in 2Q26, Humanica is anticipated to experience a significant recovery in margins and core profit growth into FY27, driven by new project implementations and cost optimizations.
• Market Leader with Sticky Customer Base: As a leading HR and ERP solutions provider in Thailand, Humanica benefits from high switching costs, creating a loyal customer base and recurring revenue streams.
• Attractive Shareholder Returns: The company demonstrates a strong track record of dividend growth, with analysts forecasting attractive dividend yields of 7-8% for FY26-27E, complemented by a consistent history of positive cash flow generation.

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• The latest quarterly results from Carrier Global Corporation depict a mixed yet cautiously optimistic operating environment with strong order growth, raised full-year guidance, and ongoing investments balanced against margin pressures and some segment-specific challenges.
• Carrier reported second-quarter sales of $6.4 billion, with a 3% organic sales growth driven primarily by improving residential and light commercial end markets in the Americas and Europe.
• Adjusted operating profit stood at $1.1 billion, and adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.86, which represented a 7% decline year-over-year largely due to unfavorable mix, higher input costs, timing of tariff mitigation, and a higher effective tax rate.

• The company is the subject of a takeover bid by major shareholder and affiliate Nippon Yusen (NYK) at a significant premium, which is the primary driver for the investment case.
• NS United Kaiun operates as a specialized marine transportation company, with a focus on long-term contracts for industrial raw materials, underpinned by its strong relationship with Nippon Steel.
• The company exhibits a strong dividend track record and financial resilience, though it faces the inherent cyclicality of the global shipping industry and risks associated with the pending acquisition’s regulatory approval.

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• Hubbell Incorporated reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026, marked by double-digit growth in sales, adjusted operating profit, and adjusted earnings per share.
• The company attributed its performance to its robust positions in key end markets such as data centers and utility transmission & distribution (T&D), alongside effective management of inflation through price and productivity measures.
• Hubbell also continued to invest in capacity expansion and portfolio upgrades, particularly within high-growth segments.

• The Crane Company reported its second quarter of fiscal year 2026, highlighting a record performance driven by a 26% increase in total sales and 5% core sales growth.
• This growth was underpinned by continued strong demand, operational execution, and the contribution from four recent acquisitions—Panametrics, Druck, Reuter-Stokes, and optek—that outperformed expectations.
• The company noted that these acquisitions contributed approximately 20% of sales growth for the quarter and that integration and synergy realization have proceeded ahead of plan, leading to an increased full-year adjusted earnings per share (EPS) contribution estimate from $0.15 to $0.20.

• Shenzhen Han’s CNC Technology (3200 HK) raised around US$615m in its H-share listing in Feb 2026. The lockup on its cornerstones is set to expire soon.
• Shenzhen Han’s CNC Technology is a leading specialized PCB production equipment solution provider in China, focused on the manufacturing and sale of equipment used across key stages of PCB manufacturing.
• In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.

• In this insight, I provide an updated NAV valuation analysis of Samsung C&T and also discuss the impact of the positive impact from Samsung Electronics’ special dividend this year. 
• My updated NAV analysis of Samsung C&T (028260 KS) suggests implied NAV of 564,790 won per share, representing 61% upside from current levels. 
• I estimate Samsung C&T’s total DPS to be 11,905 won in 2026 (including special dividend from Samsung Electronics), which is 159% higher than the consensus estimate. 

• Nippon Yusen has agreed to buy super-majority control of Ns United Kaiun Kaisha (9110 JP) from erstwhile controller (and shareholder partner) Nippon Steel Corporation (5401 JP). 
• The price is a nice premium, and an all-time high, and well above book – which is not bad for a shipping company. But it isn’t a super-high multiple. 
• Together, friendly corporate and financial holders own near 60%. Domestic passive enough to get past 67%. This should be OK. Not much need or purpose for activism here. 

• Backlog-to-revenue conversion timelines are bifurcated, taking 3 to 6 months for standard domestic ATDPS units, but stretching to 9 to 12 months for large-scale international central fill deployments due to highly customized local Pharmacy Management System (PMS) integrations and regulatory certification delays.
• Domestic market share is highly defensive at over 80%, but further growth is capped; international sustainability is heavily reliant on the Becton Dickinson (BD)/Parata partnership in North America, where JVM faces margin-squeeze risks and structural competition from multi-dose blister card packaging preferences in Europe.
• The true margin engine of JVM is its proprietary consumable business (specialized thermal paper and ink ribbons), yielding gross margins of 50% to 60%, which effectively subsidizes the lower-margin legacy hardware sales and represents a highly resilient recurring revenue stream as the global installed base grows.

• MV Electrosystems, a railway-focused power electronics company, is raising INR 290 crore fresh-issue IPO on July 30, 2026, at INR 400-425 per share, with listing expected August 6, 2026.
• The company reported a INR 12.70 crore FY26 loss even as its propulsion order book crossed INR 920 crore, making the IPO dependent on timely execution and margin recovery.
•  Prototype approval provides the entry point, but FY27-FY28 deliveries, capacity utilisation, working-capital control and profitable order conversion will determine whether the growth story supports the valuation.

• Wendt India, a precision grinding solutions company, reported Q1 FY27 sales of INR 70.93 crore, up 37%, with PAT rising 63% and revenue improving for four consecutive quarters.
• Domestic machines returned to profit and fixed-cost absorption improved, but consolidated input costs rose sharply, while overseas subsidiaries lost INR 1.39 crore and remained the key earnings drag.
• Wendt’s recovery is strengthening, but a premium valuation demands sustained machine profitability, lower overseas losses, better input economics, and commercial returns from rising R&D and global expansion spending.

• Energy Recovery is the dominant market leader in energy recovery devices for the growing seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination industry, boasting a near-monopolistic position with its highly efficient and patented PX Pressure Exchanger technology.
• The company is attempting to diversify into new markets, most notably CO2 refrigeration and wastewater treatment, which represent significant long-term growth opportunities but also carry substantial execution risk. The company recently exited its CO2 retail grocery business to refocus on its core strengths.
• Financial performance is characterized by strong gross margins, reflecting its technological advantage, but also by revenue lumpiness tied to the timing of large-scale desalination projects. Recent project delays and a withdrawn 2026 guidance highlight near-term uncertainty.

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• In Q1 FY03/27, revenue was JPY18.3bn (+10.6% YoY), with operating profit JPY989mn (+64.3% YoY).
• SJC forecasts FY03/27 revenue of JPY84.0bn (+7.5% YoY) and net income of JPY5.4bn (+35.8% YoY).
• Sekisui Jushi revised its FY03/27 net income forecast to JPY5.4bn and increased dividend forecast to JPY100/share.

• This will delve a little deeper on individual companies and focus on non-house stocks under £200m market capitalisation to raise awareness 24th July 2026 Alphabetically arranged Share prices and market capitalisations taken from Alpha Terminal from the current price on the day of publication.
• Top three shareholders are taken from the websites of the companies that we are writing about, unless there is a more up to date TR-1 notification RNS announcement.
• Possible signs of recovery expected at next set of results

• The memory giants, Samsung and SK Hynix, have driven the Korean collapse, as AI anxiety and competition concern takes hold. However, there’s more to Korea than memory and AI capex.
• Throughout last month’s carnage, Korean earnings estimates continued to be upgraded – not only in tech but also in financials, retail, basic materials, energy and industrial services.
• Based on strong growth, attractive valuations, healthy balance-sheets, robust earnings upgrades, we highlight 15 non-tech Korean companies. Companies from industrials, select household products, basic materials have the strongest growth forecasts.

• Contractor WK Group (2535 HK) is suspended pursuant to the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers. Expect a Scheme Offer from the Chan family, who collectively hold ~39%.
• WK Group was listed in March 2024 at HK$0.25/share, and closed up 9.7% yesterday at HK$0.51/share.
• Interestingly, this is the second HK contractor suspended in as many days due to the Takeovers code, after Superland (368 HK) – see Superland (368 HK) Suspended: MBO (Takeunder) Expected.

• In this insight, we discuss why Indo-MIM Ltd (1666551D IN) IPO looks dressed up before the IPO.
• We highlight various metrics and discussion points to substantiate our view.
• Finally, we conclude why the company has more to prove post listing vs its historical past.

• Indo-MIM Ltd (1666551D IN) raised about US$395m in its India IPO. IML provides end-to-end solutions for the manufacture of precision engineering components using metal injection molding (MIM) technology. 
• IML provides end-to-end solutions for the manufacture of precision engineering components using metal injection molding technology. Its capabilities include mold designing and tooling, coupled with finishing and assembly operations.
• We have looked at the past performance and valuations in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.

• Butler National is successfully executing a strategic pivot towards its high-growth, high-margin Aerospace Products segment, which is increasingly becoming the primary driver of financial performance.
• The Aerospace segment is capitalizing on growing demand for aircraft modifications and special mission electronics, evidenced by a 33% revenue increase in fiscal year 2026 and a record backlog of $47.1 million.
• The Professional Services segment, centered on the Boot Hill Casino, provides stable, albeit slow-growing, cash flow that helps fund aerospace growth and shareholder-friendly capital allocation, primarily through share repurchases.

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• Polar Power designs, manufactures, and sells DC power generators, renewable energy, and cooling systems for telecommunications and other markets.
• The company offers DC power systems with output from 5 kW to 50 kW, available in diesel, natural gas, and renewable fuel formats.
• A net loss of $9.1 million was reported for FY2025, with substantial doubt about the ability to continue as a going concern.

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• Professional Diversity Network, Inc. operates professional networks focused on diversity, employment, education, and training, expanding into entertainment assets and Web 3.0 technologies. This offering raises capital for a Streeterville payment.
• Professional Diversity Network operates professional networks, expanding into entertainment assets and Web 3.0 technologies. It established Colorful Japan in 2025 and its Common Stock is listed on Nasdaq under “IPDN”.
• As of March 31, 2026, the company had an accumulated deficit of $(110,720,671). Auditors noted recurring losses and Nasdaq notified non-compliance.

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• The Web 3.0 and entertainment pivot lacks any operational or strategic synergy with Professional Diversity Network’s legacy DEI recruitment business, representing a desperate attempt to utilize the public vehicle for speculative Asian and Middle Eastern tech trends under new management.
• The company is in an extreme liquidity crisis, with only $34,708 in cash as of March 31, 2026, and an accumulated deficit of $110,720,671. This capital starvation makes the execution of the “Colorful Japan” and OOKC Group initiatives highly improbable without inducing massive, value-destroying equity dilution.
• The recent S-1 filing on July 28, 2026, to raise up to $9.22 million is highly dilutive and structurally compromised. Under a standstill agreement, 20% of the gross proceeds must immediately be paid in cash to Streeterville Capital, illustrating how restrictive financing terms are draining the company’s limited incoming capital and accelerating its path toward potential Nasdaq delisting as it fights the December 2, 2026 compliance deadline.

• Q2 results, upgraded guidance and new medium-term targets reinforce Arcadis’ standalone case, supporting the Board’s view that WSP’s revised €51.50 proposal undervalues the company.
• Our valuation is unchanged at €47 standalone and €54 strategic value. We continue to view a negotiated outcome around €54 per share as the most likely scenario
• Stichting Lovinklaan’s unique ownership and long-term mandate may prove influential should negotiations continue, particularly given the proposal’s substantial stock component and governance implications.

• Back on the 29th June 2026, ride-hailer Dida (2559 HK) announced a super clean voluntary conditional offer from Tongcheng Travel (780 HK).
• Terms were HK$2.562, a 108.3% premium to undisturbed , comprising a cash component (HK$1.3875/share) plus a special dividend (HK$1.1745/share, 20th July record date). Irrevocables cleared the minimum acceptance of 50%.
• The Composite Doc is now out. The Offer is open to tendering. The IFA says fair & reasonable. 

• Standard Robots (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. is a leader in industrial intelligent mobile robotic solutions, seeking HKEX Main Board listing under Chapter 18C.
• Revenue increased by 54.5% from RMB162.2 million in 2023 to RMB250.5 million in 2024.
• Revenue was RMB162,166 in 2023, RMB250,522 in 2024, and RMB301,493 in 2025.

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• Severe Cash Runway Strain: Standard Robots holds only 49.7 million yuan in cash and cash equivalents as of April 30, 2026, against a net operating cash outflow of 64.5 million yuan in the first four months of 2026 alone. This reveals that their third Chapter 18C HKEX filing on July 27, 2026, is a critical survival play rather than an opportunistic listing.
• Overseas Expansion Masks AR Quality Concerns: While gross margins expanded from 31.6% in 2023 to 40.5% in 2025, this is primarily driven by high-margin overseas sales (surging to 72.6 million yuan or 67.9% of total revenue in the first four months of 2026). This shift bypasses domestic price wars but conceals a severely deteriorating receivables profile, with trade receivables reaching 172.0 million yuan and turnover days ballooning to 272.5 days.
• Fierce Mid-tier Competition and Fragile Technical Moat: Despite marketing its “1+N+S” architecture and “industrial embodied intelligence” through its DARWIN humanoid robot, Standard Robots faces intense commoditization pressure. Its domestic market share remains at 4.0% (ranking fourth), and its competitive edge is strictly confined to 3C line-side logistics, while competitors like SEER and VisionNav dominate controller standards and heavy-payload logistics.

• The proposed MBO must be structured as a low-ball “takeunder” rather than a premium buyout. Given the severe cash-to-debt mismatch (HK$44.71 million cash against HK$513.25 million in total debt), commercial banks will not provide fresh LBO debt. Instead, the founder is likely to utilize structured equity roll-overs and side agreements with friendly cornerstones to take the company private at a steep discount to the current artificial market price.
• The company’s capital structure is incredibly fragile and entirely dependent on the founder’s personal balance sheet. Superland’s debt is composed of short-term revolving bilateral lines and overdrafts containing “repayment on demand” clauses. It is heavily secured by HK$61.61 million in keyman insurance contracts, properties held by the directors, and personal guarantees from the founder, Mr. Ng Chi Chiu.
• The stock’s 70x P/E multiple is a complete valuation mirage driven by a cornered share structure. While the company has a market capitalization of HK$1.56 billion, its operational fundamentals are flat, with FY2025 revenue at HK$900.83 million and cash structurally trapped in HK$680.13 million of illiquid contract assets. Webb-site Database CCASS records indicate extreme broker concentration, making the trading halt on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 the logical prelude to a delisting that cleans up an expensive, useless listing status.

• RoboTechnik is currently at a strategic turning point, with a sharp scissors gap formed between the drag of traditional photovoltaic business and the rapid expansion of the SiPh new business. 
• The profit trough period is likely to occur from 2024 to 2026. After 2027, with the large-scale delivery of SiPh equipment orders, profits are expected to experience explosive growth. 
• 2025 was a loss-making year, and 2026 is still likely to be a low-profit year. We think that the A/H discount may reach 40-60%.

• Pentair holds a dominant market position in the North American pool equipment market, a duopoly shared with Hayward, which provides a strong competitive moat through brand recognition and a large installed base that generates recurring aftermarket revenue.
• The company is facing near-term headwinds in its Pool segment due to channel inventory destocking and softer consumer demand, which has led to downward revisions in sales guidance.
• Management is focused on driving margin expansion through transformation initiatives and strategic acquisitions, such as the recent agreement to acquire Taco Group, to enhance exposure to high-growth end-markets like HVAC and data centers.

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• QUICK CO., LTD. reported record-high net sales of ¥33,924 million for FY3/26, a 4.4% increase year-on-year.
• The company experienced a 16.1% rise in profit attributable to owners, reaching ¥4,158 million, driven by growth in specialized personnel placement and international markets.
• Forecasts for FY3/27 indicate a decline in operating income and profit due to economic challenges, prompting the company to focus on strategic investments and enhancing profitability.

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• Positioned for Growth in a Rising Defense Market: RF Systems is a key supplier of radio frequency (RF) components and subsystems for the South Korean defense industry, which is experiencing significant growth driven by geopolitical tensions and a government push for military modernization and export expansion.
• Financial Turnaround with Strong Growth Metrics: The company has demonstrated a significant financial recovery, swinging from a net loss in 2024 to strong profitability in 2025 and the first half of 2026. This is supported by a top-tier ‘Growth’ score of 5/5, indicating superior earnings growth compared to peers.
• High Dependency on Government Contracts Presents Risks: Despite the positive outlook, the company’s heavy reliance on a concentrated number of government and defense-related buyers creates significant risk. Fluctuations in national defense budgets or shifts in procurement strategy could materially impact revenue and profitability.

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• Snap-on Incorporated reported second-quarter sales of $1.235 billion, marking a 4.7% increase over the prior year, with 3% organic growth supported by recent acquisitions Hi-Force and Diesel Laptops, and favorable currency translations.
• The company achieved a gross margin of 51.4%, up 90 basis points, reflecting volume growth and savings from operational improvement initiatives.
• Consolidated operating earnings before financial services were $268.9 million, with an operating margin of 21.8%, slightly below the 22% reported in 2025.

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• Tenox specializes in foundation work, crucial for supporting various structures.
• The company is expected to achieve profit growth due to the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension project.
• Tenox has developed innovative techniques like Tenocolumn and Gantex pile, enhancing its reputation in disaster prevention.

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• Dominant Market Leader with Counter-Cyclical Resilience: Koryo Credit Information is the undisputed leader in the South Korean debt collection industry, commanding a significant and growing market share. The business model is inherently counter-cyclical, as economic downturns and rising interest rates typically lead to an increase in non-performing loans (NPLs), directly boosting demand for the company’s core services.
• Strong Financial Performance and Cash Flow Generation: The company exhibits a consistent track record of revenue and net income growth, supported by a high-margin, asset-light business model. This structure allows for robust operating and free cash flow generation, as it does not require significant capital expenditures for growth.
• Commitment to Shareholder Returns: Koryo has demonstrated a strong and growing commitment to returning capital to shareholders, evidenced by a high dividend yield and a multi-year history of consistent dividend growth. The company’s proactive stance on shareholder returns is a key component of its investment thesis.

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• JSW Infrastructure, India’s second-largest private port operator, reported 18% YoY revenue growth in Q1 FY27, while PAT declined 8% amid Fujairah disruptions and higher finance costs.
• The INR 7,503 crore QIP, investment-grade Moody’s rating and INR 16,500 crore FY27-FY28 capex plan strengthen funding visibility for the company’s 400 MTPA capacity target.
• Port expansions, logistics scale-up, rake additions and Fujairah normalisation will be the key future growth drivers shaping revenue, margins and the FY30 capacity roadmap.

• Strong H1 performance.
• Revenue increased 21%, driven by a broadly equal mix of organic and acquisitive growth, with adjusted PBT up 23% and adjusted EPS up 24%, supporting full-year expectations.
• Orderly CEO succession.

• GDS Global Limited (“GDS”) is a leading specialist provider of commercial and industrial door and shutter solutions in Southeast Asia with expanded capabilities in structural steel, metal engineering, and architectural aluminium solutions in Singapore.
• Backed by its strong technical expertise, proprietary know-how and technology-based solutions, the Group’s extensive range of door and shutter systems can be tailored to the specific needs and requirements of its customers.
• Underscoring its technology-driven edge in providing defence and safety shutter solutions, GDS is the first Singapore manufacturer that can offer steel insulated fire shutters with an insulation value of up to 240 minutes.

• Q1 FY27 delivered record revenue of Rs. 94.0 Cr, up 37% year on year, with Bi-Metal up 40% and margins holding through a raw material and freight squeeze.
• Capacity is already in place for roughly Rs. 500 Cr in revenue, so incremental growth requires modular machining spend rather than a fresh capex cycle.
• Stock trades at 25.1x FY27E and 17.8x FY28E earnings, and we believe it can be a multi-year compounder. 

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• MIRAIT ONE Corporation, formed in July 2022, reported record-high FY3/26 results with orders up 4.7% and operating profit up 22.4%.
• The company aims to evolve from traditional telecommunications to a broader social infrastructure provider using its Full-Value Model.
• For FY3/27, MIRAIT ONE projects a 9.6% increase in net sales and a 16.7% rise in operating profit, supported by a medium-term management plan focused on strategic transformations.

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• Nacoo (TSE: 9788) operates in a challenging market but maintains strong core operations.
• The company focuses on the rental sector and offers products like home delivery water and water purifying servers.
• For the fiscal year ending March 2026, Nacoo reported a 1.5% decline in sales and a 17.4% decrease in operating profit.

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• The FY to 31 March 2026 included a non-recurring profit of around c.£1.5m. A special 5p dividend has been proposed.
• The underlying revenue increased by 10.5% to £86.1m, the Gross Profit increased 14.2% to £21.95m and there was a modest 6.1% increase in administration costs.
• The construction and macroeconomic background is challenging with supply chain and labour cost increases industry wide enabling some passing price rises onto customers.

• Operational execution remains solid with quarter-over-quarter revenue and sales growth, but improving fundamentals have yet to translate into stronger share performance. 
• The IPO-day high of $19.95 remains the stock’s 180-day peak, with shares falling to $8.32 before recovering modestly.
• Investor skepticism toward Brazilian fintechs and fierce industry competition continue to weigh on valuation despite positive business momentum.

• Superland Group (368 HK) is suspended pursuant to Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers. I expect a Scheme Offer from founder/chairman/CEO Ng Chi Chiu, who currently holds 75%.
• Superland, a high-end indoor home and commercial decorator/renovator, was listed in July 2020 at HK$0.63/share.
• The stock is up >600% in the past year. Yet remarkably, is 50% adrift off its all-time high last month. Expect a takeunder. Currently trading with total disregard to fundamentals.

• In this insight, we look at the potential ADDs/DELs for the DAX and MDAX indices ahead of the September 2026 index rebal event.
• Currently, we see one change for DAX and no changes for MDAX in September 2026.
• The September rebal allows both Fast Entry/Exit and Regular Entry/Exit changes, creating interesting scenarios for borderline names. 

• BYD is also making an inroad towards intelligence driving, democratizing LIDAR but also made The World’s First Dual “Full Damage Coverage” Pledge.  
• 2026 1H was marked with a combination of a slow 1Q and a more promising 2Q thanks to new model launch and growing export business. 
• BYD Company (1211 HK) is trading at 6.5x EV//EBITDA while still being the largest EV makers globally. 

• Raytheon Technologies Corporation reported solid financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2026, reflecting continued strength across its commercial aerospace and defense businesses.
• Adjusted sales rose to $24.7 billion, representing a 16% organic increase year-over-year, with commercial aftermarket and defense channels both achieving double-digit growth.
• The company’s adjusted earnings per share increased by 21% to $1.89, supported primarily by an 18% growth in segment operating profit.

• Lockheed Martin Corporation reported strong second quarter 2026 financial and operational results characterized by record backlog, accelerated revenue growth, and improved profitability.
• The company’s backlog reached an all-time high of $230 billion, fueled by significant contract awards such as a $35 billion Missile Defense Agency contract for THAAD interceptors, and multibillion-dollar production contracts for GMLRS rockets and HIMARS systems.
• These orders underpin expectations for sustained sales growth and increased production capacity over the coming years.

• Union Pacific Corporation reported a second quarter marked by record financial performance driven by a 2% increase in volume alongside solid core pricing and operational efficiencies.
• The company posted net income of $2 billion, with adjusted earnings per share of $3.41—reflecting a 12% rise in operating and freight revenue, partially propelled by higher fuel surcharges due to elevated diesel prices.
• Freight revenue expanded 12%, with volume growth contributing 225 basis points, fuel surcharge revenue adding 750 basis points, and core pricing combined with business mix contributing 175 basis points.

• Honeywell Technologies reported second quarter 2026 results reflecting the early impact of its transformation into a pure-play automation company following the June 29 spin-off of Honeywell Aerospace.
• Excluding Aerospace and adjusting for divestitures and acquisitions, the company delivered 4% organic sales growth driven primarily by strong performances in Building Automation, Process Automation and Technology (PA&T), and Industrial Automation segments.
• Orders rose 16% organically, supported by broad demand and leading to a 9% increase in backlog, with notable short-cycle order growth across all segments.

• Short covering dominated the week of July 20.
• Korea-linked ETFs saw dramatic SI drops, while biotech and borrow markets told a more bearish story.
• A handful of names bucked the trend – shorts added exposure in clinical-stage biotech and niche fixed income plays.

• LHN‘s primary growth driver is its Space Optimisation segment, led by the rapidly expanding Coliwoo co-living brand, which capitalizes on the strong demand for flexible urban housing.
• The company faces headwinds in its Property Development and Facilities Management segments, which have resulted in recent revenue declines and anticipated losses, creating a mixed performance profile.
• Despite operational challenges in some areas, LHN maintains a healthy financial position characterized by strong operating cash flow, a commitment to shareholder returns through consistent and growing dividends, and a valuation that appears attractive on a price-to-book basis.

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• The security solutions Group updates on trading for the FY to 30 June 2026.
• Revenue is likely to be up 15% to around £11.0m which is slightly ahead of market expectations.
• EBITDA is also expected to be marginally ahead of expectations at around £1m although lower than previous period of £1.1m, reflecting the planned increased investment in the business. 

• Comfort Systems USA reported notable financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2026, marked by record revenue exceeding $3 billion and strong profitability gains.
• The company achieved earnings per share of $12.53, representing a 92% increase compared to the prior year.
• Revenue grew by $1.1 billion to $3.3 billion, driven by an 81% increase in the Electrical segment and a 40% rise in the Mechanical segment.

• Revenue grew 11.1% YoY to INR 680.8 crore, while reported operating margin improved to 22.1%.
• Graphite segment profit more than doubled YoY, showing that profit growth came from more than financial investments.
• Q1 supports a better earnings outlook, but one quarter is not enough to remove pricing, demand and mark-to-market volatility.

• EvoAir Holdings Inc. is an emerging green technology company focused on eco-friendly HVAC inventions and ESG initiatives, engaged in R&D, manufacturing, sale, and marketing of HVAC products.
• EvoAir™ reduces energy consumption by at least 20% compared to conventional air-conditioning units, and e-Cond EVO™ reduces output air temperature by approximately 30%.
• The company reported revenue of $211,613 for the nine months ended May 31, 2026, and a net loss of $(3,121,210) for the same period.

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• Going Concern and Toxic Financing: Powerdyne is in severe financial distress, holding just $24,271 in cash against a working capital deficit of $507,700 as of March 31, 2026. The S-1 registration filed on July 24, 2026, is not a traditional IPO but a highly dilutive resale of up to 203,551,136 shares tied to a $10,000,000 Equity Financing Agreement with GHS Investments LLC, acting as a critical lifeline to cover continuous operating cash burn.
• Bizarre Dual-Brand Structure and Lack of Synergy: The corporate structure combines a high-tech, low-volume semiconductor servomotor manufacturer (CM Tech) and a local picture framing shop in Massachusetts (Frame One). This zero-synergy configuration operates primarily to maintain a public shell and is tightly controlled via 2,000,000 Series A preferred shares carrying 1,000 votes per share, giving the insiders complete control over common shareholders.
• Extreme Customer Concentration and Volatility: The business is highly exposed to cyclical semiconductor CapEx, with two OEM clients making up ~95% of historical accounts receivable and revenues. This concentration, combined with international tariff shocks, caused international sales to plunge from 68% in 2024 to 32% in 2025, forcing CM Tech’s Just-In-Time (JIT) supply chain model into severe operational bottlenecks.

• EvoAir’s Heat Emission Control System (HECS) is not a thermodynamic breakthrough, but rather a micro-scale application of water-assisted evaporative pre-cooling. While it achieves local outdoor temperature reductions of ±28-30°C and modest compressor energy savings of up to 20%, it introduces a severe consumer maintenance burden (3 to 6 liters of water per hour) and high scaling risks that make it unviable in highly humid tropical markets.
• The company’s unit economics are structurally broken, evidenced by a microscopic gross margin of just 5.52% in Q3 FY26. This stems from a bloated Bill-of-Materials (BOM) cost structure, a reliance on manual retrofitting of off-the-shelf Chinese components, and zero purchasing power, which restricts its target market to low-margin, custom commercial projects.
• EvoAir faces immediate going-concern risk, operating with only $35,811 in cash and a working capital deficit of $3,973,010 as of May 31, 2026. The pending Nasdaq uplisting IPO managed by Network 1 Financial Securities is a desperate liquidity play; however, a significant portion of the proposed $33.75 million raise is already committed to paying down $3,544,333 in high-interest related-party shareholder loans rather than scaling operations.

• Powerdyne International Inc. is a Delaware corporation operating as a motor manufacturer specializing in industrial servomotors for the semiconductor industry via CM Tech. It also runs Frame One, a custom.
• CM Tech, founded in 2004, focuses on niche motor demands for low-volume, high-quality motors. Frame One has been in business since 2006 with a strong client base.
• An independent accounting firm reported substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. FY2025 net loss was $(251,410).

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• NRB Bearings closed FY26 with consolidated PAT up 77% to Rs. 145.6 crore on revenue of Rs. 1,335 crore, and guided a fresh capacity and product cycle for FY27.
• Brownfield expansion at Jalna and Chikalthana, an aerospace foothold via Mahant Toolroom, and a European JV mark NRB’s shift from a pure auto-ancillary to a diversified friction-solutions player.
• With capacity, certifications and customer programmes converging, FY27 is positioned as the year execution starts showing up in the numbers, worth tracking closely

• H1-26 revenue Rmb276.9bn (+54.8%), net profit Rmb43.3bn (+42.0%). Derived 2Q net profit of Rmb22.5bn beat LSEG consensus by 5%. Storage +87.5%; utilisation 94.9%.
• Board approved a Rmb20-40bn buyback for cancellation — an A-share record — capped at Rmb573, plus a Rmb6.5bn interim dividend. Returns now exceed April’s placement.
• BULLISH, FV Rmb500 on 24x FY26E EPS of Rmb20.9. Prefer A over H: the buyback covers A-shares only. 

• High Receivables Impairment & Weak Cash Quality: Despite strong statutory net income of HK$431.6 million for the trailing twelve months, Pico Far East’s free cash flow stood at only HK$222 million. This massive gap is driven by working capital tied up in contract assets and delayed payments from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in China, where Pico carries an aggressive HK$146.5 million allowance against its trade debtors.
• Squeezed EV Economics vs. Volatile Middle East Margins: Automotive clients represent 25% of Pico’s mainland China revenue. Brutal local price wars have forced a shift toward restrictive contract structures, whereas expansion into the Middle East offers 5-10% higher gross margins but exposes the company to extreme cost volatility and labor spikes of up to 30% in markets like Riyadh.
• Capital Conservatism and Dilutive Governance: The company’s decision to maintain a massive HK$1.77 billion net cash position while proposing a 20% share issuance mandate reflects a highly conservative, family-controlled governance structure that prioritizes balance sheet safety over aggressive share buybacks or high-return tech acquisitions.

• Knight-Swift Transportation reported second quarter 2026 results reflecting ongoing improvements across most of its key business segments amid a tightening truckload freight market.
• The company highlighted a favorable market environment characterized by spot rates exceeding typical seasonal trends, increasing tender rejection rates, and supportive contractual bid activity, largely influenced by supply constraints with emerging demand signs.
• Consolidated revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharges, rose 5.5% year-over-year while adjusted operating income increased by 45.5%, driven primarily by pricing improvements and network efficiencies across asset-based businesses.

• Norfolk Southern Corporation reported second quarter 2026 results reflecting a combination of volume growth, operational challenges, and cost pressures amid a volatile economic environment.
• The company benefited from demand strength catalyzed partly by geopolitical factors such as the Iran conflict, which boosted energy-related commodities and expanded into intermodal and industrial product markets.
• Volumes increased 4% year-over-year, with revenue growth leading to a 7% increase in net income and earnings per share.

• Otis Worldwide Corporation reported solid top-line growth driven primarily by a robust performance in its Service segment amid improving trends in new equipment sales and strong cash generation during the second quarter of 2026.
• The company achieved 6% organic sales growth overall, with Service sales up 9% organically—bolstered by modernization growth of 24%, double-digit repair growth, and accelerating maintenance trends.
• Modernization orders increased 9%, contributing to a backlog growth of 26% at constant currency, underscoring strong customer demand and execution capabilities.

• Teledyne Technologies reported its second quarter of fiscal 2026 with record sales, orders, and operating profit, reflecting broad-based growth across its diversified portfolio.
• Sales increased 9.8% year-over-year, with non-GAAP earnings rising 20.8%, supported by strong backlog execution and approximately $5 billion in funded backlog at quarter-end.
• Orders exceeded sales for the 11th consecutive quarter, driven largely by robust demand in the Digital Imaging segment, where organic sales growth of nearly 12% was fueled by infrared detectors and subsystems for space, airborne, and maritime unmanned systems, along with counter-drone applications.

• Rollins, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results that missed internal expectations primarily due to slower growth in certain segments of its residential pest control business, particularly those dependent on consumer-initiated demand through digital channels such as search, inbound calls, and digital media.
• The Orkin brand, which has a sizable residential customer base and relies heavily on these channels, faced notable headwinds, contributing to a slowdown in organic growth within residential services to 3.6%.
• This contrasted with stronger performances in other segments and brands: residential services driven through relationship-based channels, such as HomeTeam and Fox, achieved double-digit and high-teen organic growth, respectively.

• Southwest Airlines reported strong second quarter 2026 results, reflecting full-quarter contributions from its major transformational initiatives.
• The company achieved an adjusted operating margin of 6.7%, marking a 3.3-point improvement year-over-year despite fuel expenses rising by nearly $900 million.
• Adjusted earnings per share reached $0.94, an increase of approximately 120% compared to the prior year, surpassing both initial guidance and analyst expectations.

• SPX Technologies has moved to deepen its HVAC platform through the acquisition of Montreal-based Neptronic for C$605 million, or about US$430 million, announced on July 23, 2026.
• Neptronic designs intelligent controls, electric duct heaters, humidifiers, actuators, and valves, giving SPX a broader position in precision thermal management.
• The transaction arrives after a strong first quarter in which SPX reported 17.4% revenue growth, 23% adjusted EBITDA growth, and a 38% organic increase in HVAC backlog, driven mainly by data center demand.

• Graco Inc. reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results with record sales of $591 million, marking a 3% increase from the prior year.
• Growth was seen across all three business segments—Contractor, Industrial, and Expansion Markets—supported by improved customer activity and operational efficiency.
• Organic orders rose by 5% during the quarter, with backlog up 28% year-to-date excluding acquisitions.