Daily Brief United States: Astera Labs , Karman Holdings, Intel Corp, Jacobs Solutions , Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc, Intl Flavors & Fragrances, Comtech Telecommunications, Kyivstar Group, Leidos Holdings and more

• Astera Labs, in its second quarter of fiscal year 2025, showcased robust financial performance and strategic advancement in its market positioning.
• The company reported revenue of $191.9 million, reflecting a 20% increase from the previous quarter and a notable 150% year-over-year rise.
• This substantial revenue growth was attributed to increased demand in both its signal conditioning and switch fabric product lines, notably with the Scorpio P-Series switches.

• The specialist in missile defense and space systems, priced its upsized 23.0 million share offering at $22.00—$2.00 above the marketed range—and opened at $30.00 for a 36.3% gain.
• The company completed a follow-on offering on July 24th, selling 21 million shares (upsized from 20 million) at $49.00.
• With a successful follow-on behind it, better-than-expected results, and a robust cash position, Karman has set the benchmark for how to execute a space and defense IPO in 2025.

• Intel is suddenly at the center of a high-stakes drama.
• Just this month, the Trump administration reversed its public criticism of CEO Lip Bu Tan—who had been accused of being “conflicted” due to his past China ties—and moved into “constructive discussions” about a possible government equity stake in the company .
• That shift followed a White House meeting that apparently reset the tone, with Trump calling Tan’s journey “amazing” after once demanding his resignation .

• Jacobs presented strong fiscal third-quarter 2025 results, with both adjusted EPS and revenue targets meeting or surpassing expectations.
• The quarter was marked by a 25% increase in adjusted EPS to $1.62, buoyed by net revenue growth of 7% and substantial year-over-year margin expansion.
• The company’s backlog grew 14% to a record $23 billion, and bookings maintained a positive trajectory, positioning Jacobs favorably for upcoming quarters.

• Broadridge Financial Solutions presented a robust financial performance in its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, signaling positive momentum and strategic positioning for future growth.
• The company reported a 7% increase in recurring revenue on a constant currency basis and an 11% growth in adjusted earnings per share (EPS), in line with its long-term objectives.
• This financial achievement was complemented by the strategic execution in key areas such as democratization and digitization of governance, capital markets innovation, and modernization of wealth management.

• The recent financial results for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) reveal a balanced but challenging landscape for the company, marked by both growth strides and headwinds across various business segments.
• In the second quarter of 2025, IFF reported a revenue increase of over 3% year-over-year, reaching just above $2.75 billion.
• Additionally, the adjusted operating EBITDA grew by approximately 6% to $552 million, with a margin improvement of 50 basis points.

• US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that the US Administration is pursuing a strategy of converting CHIPS Act funding into equity stakes with Intel acting as its guinea pig
• It seems clear that Mr. Lutnick is bent on applying the same formula with other beneficiaries of US CHIPs Act funding
• CHIPs Act Dollars for Equity, Pay For China Play may seem like innovative ideas but in reality they are a slippery slope to confusion & chaos. Who or what’s next?

Key points (machine generated)

• Comtech plans to announce the sale of its Public Safety / NG911 business unit, which has significant revenue and EBITDA.
• The business unit’s valuation could range from $400 million to $800 million, impacting Comtech’s financial standing and debt alleviation.
• A higher sale price could provide up to $300 million in net cash, greatly enhancing Comtech’s equity value.

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• Ukraine’s leading digital operator with 24m mobile and 1.1m broadband users, providing critical national infrastructure and direct exposure to the country’s recovery and EU-aligned digital renewal.
• Uklon as a transformative asset. With 100m+ annual rides and 100k drivers, Uklon adds unicorn potential and positions Kyivstar to anchor high-frequency platforms powering Ukraine’s next economic chapter.
• Robust financial profile with re-rating upside: US$1.2bn 2025E revenue, US$647m EBITDA, zero debt; trading at 5.2x EV/EBITDA vs peer 6.5x, with upside from ARPU convergence and reconstruction.

• Leidos’ second quarter results for 2025 reflected both positive growth and notable challenges.
• The company recorded robust revenue growth of 4.8% year-to-date, achieving record profitability with a 15.2% EBITDA margin and a 28% increase in operating cash flow for the quarter.
• These achievements were realized amidst a dynamic market environment and were attributed to Leidos’ strategic focus, centered on five growth pillars under their North Star 2030 strategy: space and maritime, energy infrastructure, digital modernization and cyber, mission software, and managed health services.