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Mary Ann Neale

Mary Ann Neale

Research Analyst at Barclays PLC

New York, NY, US

Mary Ann Neale is an Associate specializing in Leveraged Loans and Private Credit at Barclays, where she contributes to credit research and analysis for institutional clients. She is involved in coverage of companies such as Lion Finance Group and sector peers, with recent reports indicating a nuanced understanding of credit trends and a track record that includes detailed performance commentary for key holdings. Beginning her Barclays tenure as an associate, Neale brings a focused expertise in leveraged finance, though public third-party rankings and formal performance statistics are not broadly available. Her professional credentials, including specific FINRA registrations and securities licenses, are not publicly listed.

Mary Ann Neale's questions to CENTRAL GARDEN & PET (CENT) leadership

Question · Q4 2024

Mary Ann Neale, on for Hale Holden, asked for an update on the company's M&A pipeline, specifically inquiring what 'inning' they might be in regarding the pursuit of a transaction.

Answer

CEO Nicholas Lahanas was reluctant to characterize the M&A pipeline by an 'inning,' citing the uncertainty of the process. He did confirm that activity has picked up and that Central is currently involved in a few processes, but emphasized there is no guarantee of an outcome.

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