1/11
After a long string of losses, $PPSI reported strong Q4 2022 EPS of $0.10 vs. a loss of $0.16, and ahead of analyst estimates of ($0.07). However, we still want to know if PPSI has turned the corner to being in a position to experience consistent profitability.
2/11
So, on April 4, we hosted a #FiresideChat with the CEO of $PPSI to learn about restructuring initiatives happening at the company & how they may be contributing to 2023 guidance of 50% revenue growth. Shares are up 36% since the chat.
3/11
We conduct Fireside Chats to give our premium subs up-to-date, relevant information about microcap companies we’re interested in learning more about. Speaking with executives speeds up the process by which we conduct our due diligence, to validate or debunk a bullish thesis.
4/11
For 50 yrs., $PPSI has been a leader in the design, manufacture, integration, refurbishment, service, and distribution of electric power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation equipment, and mobile EV charging solutions for industrial and commercial markets.
5/11
Before we get into a few of the details of our conversation with the CEO of $PPSI, we want to make it clear that even though we had a prior instance of success investing in the stock in 2016, it’s been several years since we have followed the company in great depth.
6/11
While $PPSI did well during its tenure in our Model Portfolio in 2016, inconsistent rev. growth & competitive market conditions led to loss of investor interest. So, it sold its transformer biz for $65.5M in 2018 & reassessed its options to remain attractive as a public co.
7/11
During our Fireside Chat, Nathan Mazurek, $PPSI's CEO, explained the company’s pivot to what he now sees as integral to the company’s future growth: E-Bloc and e-Boost. #EBloc#eBoost
8/11
$PPSI found a new niche in the distributed generation EV infrastructure market by building the E-Bloc system, described as an all-in-1 outdoor skid-mounted unitized system for those with multiple power sources. E-Bloc now generates 75% of the company’s rev.
9/11
$PPSI also developed e-Boost, a mobile EV charging solution that offers quick-charging capabilities and can be used for emergency response. With higher margin profiles, the potential for growth is promising as demand heats up. #eBoost
10/11
$PPSI CEO Nathan Mazurek elaborates on the co's rev. streams from various activities:
* Special utility work - profitable/less competition.
* E-Bloc - $17M and expected to double in 2023. Zero maintenance cost.
* Growing demand for long term leasing - very profitable.
11/11
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New investor presentation from $SEED. All we care about is when the company will begin generating revenues. Slides 3, 7 and 15 highlighted in this #thread imply it will be in 2023
China finally went GMO positive yesterday. What investors have not figured out yet, is that a $SEED variety of corn developed with partner CAAS was just given a Bio-Safety certificate by the Ministry of Agriculture.
We reported this fact to our premium members a few days ago, after discovering this #InfoArb in China, which is not easy to find. $SEED
Unfortunately, $SEED has yet to report this breaking news via a press release. However, the info is buried in the 20-F filing filed Tuesday.