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Release – Seanergy Maritime Expands Fleet with Two Japanese Ships: One Newcastlemax Vessel and One Capesize Vessel

Posted on January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 by dburczyk@noblecapitalmarkets.com

GLYFADA, Greece, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Seanergy”) (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced today that it has entered into two definitive agreements with unaffiliated third parties in Japan for (i) the purchase of a Japanese-built Newcastlemax vessel and (ii) a bareboat charter with a purchase obligation for one Japanese-built Capesize vessel. The total acquisition cost is approximately $69.0 million.

Acquisition of a Japanese Newcastlemax Vessel

The Newcastlemax was built in 2013 at Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Saijo Shipyard, a reputable Japanese shipyard, and has a cargo-carrying capacity of approximately 207,851 deadweight tons (“dwt”). The vessel will be renamed “Meiship” and is expected to be delivered within the first quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

Acquisition of a Japanese Capesize Vessel through Bareboat Charter Agreement

The Capesize was built in 2011 at Mitsui SB and has a capacity of 178,459 dwt. Pursuant to the terms of the 6-month bareboat charter with an unaffiliated third party in Japan, Seanergy has advanced a down payment of $4.0 million and will pay an additional $4.0 million upon delivery of the vessel to the Company, as well as a daily bareboat rate of $9,750 over the charter period. The vessel will be renamed “Blueship” and is expected to be delivered within the first quarter of 2025. At the end of the 6-month bareboat period, Seanergy has an obligation to purchase the vessel for $22.5 million.

The purchase price for the two vessels is expected to be funded with a combination of cash on hand and proceeds from credit facilities the Company will seek to enter into.

Stamatis Tsantanis, the Company’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, stated:

“We are pleased to announce the addition of two high-quality Japanese vessels to Seanergy’s fleet, which will integrate perfectly with our existing pure-play Capesize fleet. These transactions mark a significant milestone in the Company’s strategic fleet expansion strategy, which is designed to strengthen our position within the industry. With a fully delivered fleet of 21 vessels and 3.8 million dwt, we are advancing our competitive edge through disciplined growth, in alignment with our focused capital allocation strategy.

“We expect these acquisitions to further enhance our operational capabilities while reinforcing our commitment to delivering consistent shareholder returns. We believe that the deliveries of the two new vessels are well-timed, based on the higher level of the freight futures for the second half of 2025.

“Despite the seasonal weakness, we remain confident in the long-term outlook of the Capesize sector, driven by favorable market fundamentals, a limited newbuilding orderbook, and what seems to be a sustained global demand for major raw materials.”

About Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is an international shipping company that provides marine dry bulk transportation services through the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels. The Company’s operating fleet consists of 19 Capesize vessels (1 Newcastlemax and 18 Capesize) with an average age of 13.8 years and aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 3,417,608 dwt. Upon completion of the aforementioned transactions, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of 21 vessels (2 Newcastlemax and 19 Capesize), with an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of 3,803,918 dwt.

The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP”.

Please visit our company website at: www.seanergymaritime.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events, including with respect to fleet growth, market trends and shareholder returns. Words such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “hopes”, “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates, which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the Company’s operating or financial results; the Company’s liquidity, including its ability to service its indebtedness; competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; shipping industry trends, including charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; future, pending or recent acquisitions and dispositions, business strategy, impacts of litigation, areas of possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or operating expenses; risks associated with operations outside the United States; broader market impacts arising from trade disputes or war (or threatened war) or international hostilities, such as between Israel and Hamas or Iran and between Russia and Ukraine; risks associated with the length and severity of pandemics (including COVID-19), including their effects on demand for dry bulk products and the transportation thereof; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its most recent annual report on Form 20-F. The Company’s filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

For further information please contact:

Seanergy Investor Relations
Tel: +30 213 0181 522
E-mail: ir@seanergy.gr

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Paul Lampoutis
230 Park Avenue Suite 1536
New York, NY 10169
Tel: (212) 661-7566
E-mail: seanergy@capitallink.com

Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS) – Raising Price Target

Posted on January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. Kratos is changing the way breakthrough technologies for these industries are rapidly brought to market through proven commercial and venture capital backed approaches, including proactive research, and streamlined development processes. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we specialize in unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, hypersonic systems, training and combat systems and next generation turbo jet and turbo fan engine development. For more information go to www.kratosdefense.com.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Raising Price Target. We are maintaining our Outperform rating but raising our price target on KTOS shares to $38 from a prior $30. KTOS shares have performed well since we raised our price target to $30 in mid-November and have spent the last two weeks above our old target. We remain positive on the growth potential for Kratos, both on the defense and commercial sides.

Drivers. We continue to believe KTOS shares benefit from investor belief in the Trump Administration’s determination to increase defense spending and allocate more dollars to areas in Kratos’ wheelhouse, such as unmanned systems, hypersonics, and space. We also expect less friction from a drawn-out continuing resolution.

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Diversified Expands Portfolio with Strategic Maverick Natural Resources Acquisition

Posted on January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Key Points:
– $1.275B deal creates $3.8B energy giant with doubled production
– Shifts from gas-heavy to balanced oil/gas portfolio
– 3.3x EBITDA price with $345M cash flow; EIG takes 20% stake

Diversified Energy (NYSE:DEC) made waves in the energy sector Monday with its $1.275 billion acquisition of Maverick Natural Resources, a move that signals a major shift in domestic energy production strategy and could spark further consolidation in the industry.

The deal, which combines two major players in the U.S. energy market, is set to nearly double Diversified’s revenue and significantly boost its free cash flow, according to company statements. Market observers note this could mark the beginning of a new wave of consolidation in the domestic energy sector, as companies seek to build scale and efficiency in an increasingly competitive market.

“This acquisition expands our unique and highly focused energy production company with a complementary portfolio of attractive, high-quality assets,” said Rusty Hutson, Jr., CEO of Diversified. The combined company will boast an enterprise value of approximately $3.8 billion and operate across five distinct regions, with production reaching approximately 1,200 MMcfe/d.

What’s catching investors’ attention is the deal’s attractive valuation at roughly 3.3 times LTM EBITDA, suggesting Diversified may have found value in a market where quality assets often command premium multiples. The transaction structure, including the assumption of $700 million in Maverick debt and the issuance of 21.2 million new shares, appears designed to maintain financial flexibility while expanding the company’s operational footprint.

Perhaps most significantly, the merger dramatically shifts Diversified’s production mix. While the company has historically been heavily weighted toward natural gas with about 85% of production, Maverick brings a more balanced portfolio with 55% liquids production. This diversification could prove crucial in navigating volatile energy markets.

The deal also marks a strategic entry into the coveted Permian Basin, while strengthening Diversified’s position in the Western Anadarko Basin. Industry analysts suggest this multi-basin exposure could provide valuable operational flexibility and help mitigate regional production risks.

EIG, a major energy-focused investor, will emerge as a significant stakeholder, owning approximately 20% of the outstanding shares post-merger. This backing from a sophisticated institutional investor may provide additional validation for Diversified’s growth strategy.

Looking ahead, the combined company is positioned to benefit from substantial operational synergies and improved market presence. With a projected free cash flow of $345 million, the merged entity should have ample resources to fund both growth initiatives and shareholder returns.

The transaction, expected to close in the first half of 2025, still requires shareholder approval and regulatory clearance. However, with unanimous board approval and strong strategic rationale, the deal appears well-positioned to move forward.

For investors watching the energy sector, this merger could signal a broader trend toward consolidation as companies seek to build scale and improve operational efficiency in an evolving market landscape. The success of this integration could set a template for future deals in the domestic energy sector.

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Release – Graham Corporation Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast

Posted on January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 by dburczyk@noblecapitalmarkets.com

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BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy and process industries, announced that it will release its third quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results before financial markets open on Friday, February 7, 2025.

The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review its financial and operating results, strategy, and outlook. A question-and-answer session will follow.

Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results Conference Call

Friday, February 7, 2025
11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Phone: (201) 689-8560
Internet webcast link and accompanying slide presentation: ir.grahamcorp.com

A telephonic replay will be available from 3:00 p.m. ET on the day of the teleconference through Friday, February 14, 2025. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13750971 or access the webcast replay via the Company’s website at ir.grahamcorp.com, where a transcript will also be posted once available.

ABOUT GRAHAM CORPORATION

Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy and process industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems.

Graham routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250124456075/en/

For more information, contact:
Christopher J. Thome
Vice President – Finance and CFO
Phone: (585) 343-2216

Tom Cook
Investor Relations
Phone: (203) 682-8250
Tom.Cook@icrinc.com

Source: Graham Corporation

Release – The GEO Group Announces Date for Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Posted on January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 by dburczyk@noblecapitalmarkets.com

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Earnings Release Scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2025 Before the Market Opens
Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time)

BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 23, 2025– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) (“GEO”) will release its fourth quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, February 27, 2025 before the market opens. GEO has scheduled a conference call and simultaneous webcast for 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Hosting the call for GEO will be George Zoley, Executive Chairman of the Board, J. David Donahue, Chief Executive Officer, Wayne Calabrese, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mark Suchinski, Chief Financial Officer.

To participate in the teleconference, please contact one of the following numbers 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time:

1-877-250-1553 (U.S.)
1-412-542-4145 (International)

In addition, a live audio webcast of the conference call may be accessed on the Webcasts section of GEO’s investor relations home page at investors.geogroup.com. A webcast replay will remain available on the website for one year.

A telephonic replay will also be available through March 6, 2025. The replay numbers are 1-877-344-7529 (U.S.) and 1-412-317-0088 (International). The passcode for the telephonic replay is 3882673. If you have any questions, please contact GEO at 1-866-301-4436.

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Pablo E. Paez 1-866-301-4436
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

Release – V2X to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Posted on January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 by dburczyk@noblecapitalmarkets.com

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MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — V2X, Inc., (NYSE: VVX), a leading provider of global mission solutions, will report fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Monday, February 24, 2025, after market close. Senior management will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET that same day.

U.S.-based participants may dial in to the conference call at 877-300-8521, while international participants may dial 412-317-6026. A live webcast of the conference call as well as an accompanying slide presentation will be available at https://app.webinar.net/W6kmnm4z8V9 and on the Investors section of the V2X website at https://gov2x.com/.

A replay of the conference call will be posted on the V2X website shortly after completion of the call and will be available for one year. A telephonic replay will also be available through March 10, 2025, at 844-512-2921 (domestic) or 412-317-6671 (international) with passcode 10195666.

About V2X
V2X builds innovative solutions that integrate physical and digital environments by aligning people, actions, and technology. V2X is embedded in all elements of a critical mission’s lifecycle to enhance readiness, optimize resource management, and boost security. The company provides innovation spanning national security, defense, civilian, and international markets. With a global team of approximately 16,000 professionals, V2X enables mission success by injecting AI and machine learning capabilities to meet today’s toughest challenges across all operational domains.

Investor Contact
Mike Smith, CFA
Vice President, Treasury, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
IR@goV2X.com
719-637-5773

Media Contact
Angelica Spanos Deoudes
Director, Corporate Communications
Angelica.Deoudes@goV2X.com
571-338-5195

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NN, Inc. (NNBR) – A First Look at 2025

Posted on January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Corporate Presentation. Yesterday, NN management presented at an investment conference. Among the topics discussed were the enterprise transformation, tariffs, balance sheet transformation, M&A, and the five-year growth plan. Management also introduced 2025 guidance.

Transformation Plan and Tariffs. The transformation plan continues to move forward. Notably, management indicated that all plants will be profitable in 2025, with a new focus on improving below average performing plants. Management does not expect the proposed Trump tariffs to impact business negatively as the vast majority of products are consumed in the country in which they are produced. Management did note recent inquiries from potential customers seeking capacity to produce products in the U.S. that customers had previously purchased overseas.

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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) – Options for the Acadia, if Needed

Posted on January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 131-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Executive Order. Monday, President Trump signed an Executive Order for the temporary withdrawal of all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) from offshore wind leasing as well as a review of the federal government’s leasing and permitting practices for wind projects. This withdrawal temporarily prevents consideration of any area in the OCS for any new or renewed wind energy leasing for the purposes of generation of electricity or any other such use derived from the use of wind.

Impact on GLDD. Notably, nothing in the withdrawal affects rights under existing leases in the withdrawn areas. However, the President has directed the Secretary of the Interior to comprehensively review the ecological, economic, and environmental necessity of terminating or amending any existing wind energy leases. Great Lakes’ two existing projects, Empire Wind and Sunrise Wind, have already undergone extensive governmental review and, presumably, should go forward.

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Release – Kratos Receives $34.8M Contract for Valkyrie Mission System Integration

Posted on January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 by dburczyk@noblecapitalmarkets.com

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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced today a $34,856,449 award modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the U.S. Marine Corps. The expanded scope is to support the XQ-58A Unmanned Aerial Systems mission systems and subsystems integration for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Unmanned Aerial System Expeditionary (MUX) Tactical Aircraft (TACAIR).

Since 2022, Kratos and its industry partner, Northrop Grumman, have been working with the U.S. Marine Corps to define operational requirements for the MQ-58 Valkyrie variant. The team recently demonstrated advanced collaborative capabilities during the Penetrating Affordable Autonomous Collaborative Killer Portfolio (PAACK-P) program, which is transitioning to MUX TACAIR in 2025. The modification contract provides the additional non-recurring engineering and material to support the planned spiral developmental efforts, as well as additional flight tests for the continuing capability enhancement of the Valkyrie system.

Work under this contract will be performed in Sacramento, California, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, China Lake, California and Patuxent River, Maryland.

Col Derek Brannon, Director of the HQ USMC Cunningham Group, said, “The U.S. Marine Corps is at the vanguard of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) development and intends to field an operational CCA squadron with a tactically relevant aircraft equipped with effective, affordable mission system payloads.”

Steve Fendley, President of Kratos Unmanned Systems Division, said, “The Valkyrie is validating the thesis that uncrewed system development and evaluation can be executed at a fraction of the cost and schedule required for manned military jet aircraft systems. The immediate takeaway is recognizing that uncrewed systems can be teamed in the very near term with existing fielded manned aircraft—reducing risk and increasing effectiveness and life of the manned systems long before replacement or next generation manned systems can be fielded, not to mention afforded. It’s an incredible opportunity.”

The Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie is a high-performance, runway-independent tactical unmanned aerial vehicle capable of long-range flights at high-subsonic speeds. Combining affordability, survivability, long-range, high-subsonic speeds, maneuverability and ability to carry flexible mission kit configurations and mix of lethal weapons from its internal weapons bay and wing stations, the XQ-58A provides unmatched operational flexibility at an affordable price for multiple DoD customers.

About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology, products, system and software company addressing the defense, national security, and commercial markets. Kratos makes true internally funded research, development, capital and other investments, to rapidly develop, produce and field solutions that address our customers’ mission critical needs and requirements. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we seek to utilize proven, leading-edge approaches and technology, not unproven bleeding edge approaches or technology, with Kratos’ approach designed to reduce cost, schedule and risk, enabling us to be first to market with cost effective solutions. We believe that Kratos is known as an innovative disruptive change agent in the industry, a company that is an expert in designing products and systems up front for successful rapid, large quantity, low-cost future manufacturing which is a value-add competitive differentiator for our large traditional prime system integrator partners and also to our government and commercial customers. Kratos intends to pursue program and contract opportunities as the prime or lead contractor when we believe that our probability of win (PWin) is high and any investment required by Kratos is within our capital resource comfort level. We intend to partner and team with a large, traditional system integrator when our assessment of PWin is greater or required investment is beyond Kratos’ comfort level. Kratos’ primary business areas include virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles including software for command & control (C2) and telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C), jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles and rocket systems, propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, space craft and launch systems, C5ISR and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, satellite, counter UAS, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual & augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. For more information, visit www.KratosDefense.com.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Kratos and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Kratos undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Kratos believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Kratos in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kratos for the year ended December 31, 2023, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by Kratos.

Press Contact:
Claire Burghoff
claire.burghoff@kratosdefense.com

Investor Information:
877-934-4687
investor@kratosdefense.com

Source: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

Euroseas (ESEA) – Vessel Sale Adds a New Wrinkle to the Proposed Euroholdings Ltd. Spin-Off

Posted on January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Euroseas Ltd. was formed on May 5, 2005 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the ship owning interests of the Pittas family of Athens, Greece, which has been in the shipping business over the past 140 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ESEA. Euroseas operates in the container shipping market. Euroseas’ operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company, which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. Euroseas employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements.

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Hans Baldau, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Sale of the M/V Diamantis P. A wholly owned subsidiary of Euroseas sold the M/V Diamantis P for ~$13.2 million and delivered the vessel to its new owners on January 15. Recall that the Diamantis P is a feeder containership that was built in 1998. The transaction is expected to result in a gain on sale of ~$10.2 million.

Spin-off transaction. Recall that Euroseas announced its intention to spin off three of its subsidiaries, two owning the M/V Aegean Express and M/V Joanna, and one that owned the M/V Diamantis P (prior to its sale) into Euroholdings Ltd. In exchange, Euroseas will receive 100% of the shares of Euroholdings Ltd., which will then be distributed to its shareholders (please refer to our note dated January 3 for transaction details).

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SKYX Platforms (SKYX) – A Step Forward for Its Commercial Distribution Channel

Posted on January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Patrick McCann, CFA, Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Commercial expansion. On January 15th, the company announced that it will begin supplying its products to real estate developer Jeremiah Baron Companies. The developer has mixed-use residential and commercial projects underway in Florida. The partnership is expected to encompass approximately 1,000 units, which we believe equates to roughly 30,000 receptacles.

Seeding for the future. The company will initially supply receptacles to the developer, followed by plug-in products in the later stages of development, such as chandeliers, ceiling fans, and others. Importantly, the company’s fixtures, which plug into the receptacles, sell at higher prices. As such, we expect initial revenue impacts from the partnership to be modest, followed by a more meaningful impact when the units are ready for the installation of plug-in products. We anticipate that the development of the mixed-use project will extend into 2026.

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NN, Inc. (NNBR) – Another Year of Record-Setting New Business Wins

Posted on January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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New Business Wins. NN reported full-year 2024 new business wins of $73 million, exceeding the high end of the Company’s guidance. This is the second consecutive year of record annualized new business wins, up from the previous record of $63 million in 2023. The new wins were in key focus areas such as vehicle control, energy efficiency, electrical grid components, and medical components.

Driving to the Five-Year Goal. With another record year of new business wins, NN remains on track to meet its five-year goal of $325 million in new business wins, which will, in turn, be a key driver in the Company’s organic growth to $600 million in sales. Notably, we expect management to also seek inorganic growth opportunities, especially in the medical and electrical segments, to drive the five-year revenue goal even higher.

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Release – Kratos Welcomes Ranking Member Adam Smith to Glen Burnie, Maryland Facility

Posted on January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 by dburczyk@noblecapitalmarkets.com

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Representative Smith Briefed on Kratos Erinyes, Dark Fury, Zeus and Other Kratos Hypersonic Systems

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, recently welcomed House Armed Services Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA-9) to Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services (DRSS) in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase Kratos’ latest achievements in advancing hypersonic systems, strategic systems, ballistic missile targets, sub-orbital research vehicles, sounding rockets, directed energy and laser systems, and to discuss recent successes delivering mission-critical, cost-effective solutions to support U.S. national security.

During the visit, Rep. Smith was briefed on Kratos’ cutting-edge hypersonic programs, including the low cost Erinyes Hypersonic Flyer, Dark Fury, Zeus Solid Rocket Motors, and other Kratos systems and technologies, all of which exemplify the company’s commitment to affordability, being first-to-market, and innovation. The discussion also highlighted Kratos’ recent award of the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) 2.0 contract, under which Kratos was selected as the prime for Task Area 1 Systems Engineering, Integration, and Testing (SEIT). This effort includes integrated subscale, full-scale, and air launch systems and services designed to affordably increase hypersonic flight test cadence, a critical need for advancing the nation’s defense capabilities.

“Kratos believes in delivering more for less and is proud to showcase our systems that are pushing the boundaries of hypersonic technology testing to accelerate delivery of low-cost, high-performance solutions to the warfighter,” said Dave Carter, President of Kratos’ Defense & Rocket Support Services Division. “The MACH-TB 2.0 contract is a testament to our leadership and dedication to addressing the Department of Defense’s needs for rapid, reliable, and scalable hypersonic testing and development.”

Rep. Smith’s visit underscores the importance of collaboration between industry and government in advancing technologies critical to national security. Kratos remains steadfast in its mission to deliver affordable, innovative solutions to support the warfighter and strengthen the nation’s defense posture.

Eric DeMarco, Kratos President and CEO, said, “Kratos employees were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet and spend time with Ranking Member Smith, who we believe shares Kratos’ philosophy of “delivering more and better systems for less”. I was also particularly pleased to spend time discussing with the Representative Kratos’ now multi-year strategy and philosophy of investing Kratos’ own research, development and innovation focused funds, to deliver affordable, hypersonic, tactical jet drone, jet engine and other relevant systems to the warfighter.”

About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology, products, system and software company addressing the defense, national security, and commercial markets. Kratos makes true internally funded research, development, capital and other investments, to rapidly develop, produce and field solutions that address our customers’ mission critical needs and requirements. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we seek to utilize proven, leading edge approaches and technology, not unproven bleeding edge approaches or technology, with Kratos’ approach designed to reduce cost, schedule and risk, enabling us to be first to market with cost effective solutions. We believe that Kratos is known as an innovative disruptive change agent in the industry, a company that is an expert in designing products and systems up front for successful rapid, large quantity, low cost future manufacturing which is a value add competitive differentiator for our large traditional prime system integrator partners and also to our government and commercial customers. Kratos intends to pursue program and contract opportunities as the prime or lead contractor when we believe that our probability of win (PWin) is high and any investment required by Kratos is within our capital resource comfort level. We intend to partner and team with a large, traditional system integrator when our assessment of PWin is greater or required investment is beyond Kratos’ comfort level. Kratos’ primary business areas include virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles including software for command & control (C2) and telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C), jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles and rocket systems, propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, space craft and launch systems, C5ISR and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, satellite, counter UAS, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual & augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. For more information, visit www.KratosDefense.com.

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