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Key Takeaways Capstone is building a scalable platform in specialty construction materials, focusing on thin veneer masonry in the U.S. Midwest and Northeast. With a strategy of tuck-in acquisitions, innovative proprietary products, and regional growth, revenue could triple by 2030.

Long term price target of $25 Originally published on 3/31/25 in The Millegan Memo https://www.woodworth.fund/news/the-millegan-memo-march-2025 ALL ABOARD THE VALUE TRAIN: WHY $RAIL MIGHT BE HEADED NORTH - FREIGHTCAR AMERICA Freightcar America continues to deliver on operational results. Freightcar America, which despite the name has no actual manufacturing operations in the US, reported its four quarter and full year 2024 earnings results earlier this March.

Highlights Reported $2.0 million in fourth quarter revenue; an accelerated revenue ramp is expected in 2025 Deepened partnerships with existing automotive OEMs with commercialization of AI for Science to develop new electrolyte materials for both Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries All in on AI strategy powered battery material discovery to an entirely new AI-enhanced 2170 cylindrical cell for emerging humanoid robotics applications and entry into Li-ion battery applications in EV Commercialization of AI for Safety led to the signing of an MOU to provide up to 100 MWh advanced Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) solution FY 2024 cash usage in operations and Capex was $78.3M, below previous guidance of $80M to $95M FY 2025 revenue projected to be in a range of $15M to $25M

The global 'space economy' is forecasted to be worth ~$1.8 trillion by 2035. Roughly $800 billion is estimated to be made up of "backbone" business, such as satellites and rockets, and the services or software required to enable them, such as internet and positioning technologies.

Bull The R&R market is poised for long-term growth, driven by several secular tailwinds, including the aging housing stock and favorable demographics. Masco has attainable growth plans for its plumbing and decorative architectural segments.

Company Overview EMCOR Group (NYSE: EME) is a leader in mechanical and electrical construction services, infrastructure solutions, and industrial facility management. With strong exposure to data center expansion, electrification, infrastructure spending, and industrial reshoring, the company has demonstrated consistent revenue growth and improving profitability.

Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC) is a global leader in energy storage solutions, operating within a rapidly expanding sector driven by the global shift towards renewable energy.

Current Take on Ideanomics (IDEX): At present, Ideanomics (IDEX) is a high-risk stock with significant challenges: Financial Instability: The company is experiencing large losses, reflected in its negative P/E ratio (-0.01x), and its net income is still deeply negative, which suggests that Ideanomics is far from profitability. With a negative shareholder equity and high debt levels, the financial position of the company is precarious.

Key Takeaways Shrinking stock buybacks will turn away investors who are seeking guaranteed capital returns. Caterpillar being late to electrify and automate their heavy machinery could see customers shift to more technologically advanced competitors.