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    Andre Metrieve

    Vice President and Aerospace and Defense Analyst at BTIG

    Andre Madrid is a Vice President and Aerospace and Defense Analyst at BTIG, specializing in small- to mid-market cap Aerospace Materials, Defense, and Space companies including Kratos Defense, FTAI Aviation, Rocket Lab USA, AeroVironment, Airo Group Holdings, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics. He is recognized for his strong performance metrics, holding an 83% success rate across 14 covered stocks, with notable calls such as a 159.8% return on CRS and a 39.46% average return on AeroVironment ratings. Madrid began his career as a Research Associate at Bank of America before joining BTIG, and he holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and history from the University of Miami. As a seasoned analyst, he brings deep sector expertise and is known for thorough, data-driven coverage within Aerospace and Defense.

    Andre Metrieve's questions to AIRO Group Holdings (AIRO) leadership

    Andre Metrieve's questions to AIRO Group Holdings (AIRO) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Andre Metrieve of BTIG asked for an outlook on business trends for the remainder of the year and inquired about the production capacity of the new Phoenix facility. He also questioned the progress and potential for an accelerated timeline for the Blue UAS certification and requested an update on the number of nations Arrow is currently engaged with for sales.

    Answer

    CEO Joe Burns outlined near-term capital expenditures focused on the new U.S. drone manufacturing facility and upgrades to the training division. He noted that while the Blue UAS certification process is underway, its timeline could be accelerated by recent DoD process changes. CFO Dr. Maria Pilipiv stated the company is not providing specific financial guidance at this time. Both Burns and Pilipiv confirmed sales to multiple NATO countries and expansion efforts in Asia Pacific and North America. Executive Chairman Dr. Chiranjeev Khathuria added that Q2's strong performance was driven by the geopolitical environment.

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    Andre Metrieve's questions to AIRO Group Holdings (AIRO) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Inquired about the financial outlook for the rest of the year, the production capacity and progress at the new Phoenix facility, the timeline for Blue UAS certification, and the number of countries the company is selling to.

    Answer

    The company declined to give specific financial guidance but outlined investment priorities in drone manufacturing, Blue UAS certification, avionics, and their cargo drone. They noted the Phoenix facility is secured and will support U.S. production and Blue UAS efforts, the timeline for which could be accelerated by new DoD processes. They are selling into the 32 NATO countries and expanding into Asia Pacific and North America, but cannot disclose exact customer country details due to classification.

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