Nick Ripostella

Nick Ripostella from NR Management inquired about Park Aerospace Corp.'s need for additional sales personnel, the potential for sharing a long-term financial forecast (3-5 years), and the company's visibility for research coverage from niche financial firms.

Answer

Chairman and CEO Brian Shore, supported by President and COO Mark Esquivel, expressed skepticism about the need for more salespeople, preferring technical and engineering staff for business development due to the industry's close-knit nature. Shore indicated that Park Aerospace Corp. would aim to provide more quantitative long-term forecast perspective in the Q3 announcement, noting the numbers might be 'shocking.' He also stated that the company is open to research coverage and has observed increased visibility, though nothing is imminent.

Nick Ripostella asked about the company's strategy regarding additional sales personnel, the potential for providing a longer-term financial forecast (3-5 years) in future calls, and the company's efforts or visibility concerning research coverage from niche financial firms.

Answer

Chairman and CEO Brian Shore, supported by President and COO Mark Esquivel, expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of traditional salespeople in their industry, preferring technical and engineering staff for business development. Brian Shore indicated that the company would aim to provide more quantitative long-term forecast information in the Q3 call, acknowledging that the numbers might be 'shocking' to investors. He also noted increased visibility for research coverage but stated that it was not a primary focus, though they are open to being covered.