Question · Q3 2026
John Brandberg, Managing Member at Loudon Street Capital, asked for clarification on the product mix issues at Stadco, questioning the balance of customer versus management control. He also challenged the company's approach to customer relationships and contracts, advocating for stronger contractual protections and a strategy to achieve scalability given the highly specialized manufacturing process.
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CFO Phil Podgorski confirmed product mix issues were isolated to Stadco, primarily driven by delays in customer-furnished materials, which forced a shift to less profitable projects. CEO Alex Shen elaborated on the custom, one-at-a-time nature of their work and affirmed the need to carefully select customers and strengthen contractual protections, noting they have walked away from unfavorable contracts. For scalability, Alex emphasized focusing on repeating part numbers within long-term programs of record and eliminating one-time projects.
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