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    Gary Prestopino's questions to Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT) leadership

    Gary Prestopino's questions to Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT) leadership • Q3 2025

    Question

    Gary Prestopino asked about the typical lag time for new client wins in the GovDeals segment to contribute to results, and sought clarification on the new Columbus, Ohio direct-to-consumer initiative, including its target market, product scope, and the business model for future expansion.

    Answer

    CEO William Angrick stated that the lag time for new clients can range from a few months to 4-5 months, but noted that recent business development wins are already impacting results, particularly in the heavy equipment category. He confirmed the Columbus initiative is the first deployment of their new consumer auction software, designed to sell higher-value returned goods directly to consumers, which is accretive to margins. Angrick elaborated on the expansion strategy, describing it as a 'business in a box' model where LSI will license its software and playbook to resale partners in other geographic markets, creating a new software-based revenue stream.

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    Gary Prestopino's questions to Kadant Inc (KAI) leadership

    Gary Prestopino's questions to Kadant Inc (KAI) leadership • Q3 2024

    Question

    Gary Prestopino of Barrington Research inquired about the year-over-year growth in aftermarket parts as a percentage of revenue for each segment, the key factors influencing the Q4 outlook, and the current state of the M&A pipeline.

    Answer

    Michael McKenney, Executive, provided a detailed breakdown of the year-over-year increase in aftermarket parts revenue percentages: Flow Control (70% vs 68%), Industrial Processing (67% vs 60%), and Material Handling (55% vs 53%). He noted the Q4 outlook is conservative due to potential capital project shipment delays and variability in parts demand based on customer maintenance budgets. CEO Jeffrey Powell described the M&A pipeline as very active, with the primary challenge being valuation and finding assets at a reasonable price.

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