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    Robert McGuire

    Research Analyst at Granite Research

    Rob McGuire is an analyst at Granite Research, specializing in equity research with a focus on healthcare and industrial sectors. He has notably covered companies including Gohealth Inc and CVR Partners LP, participating directly in their earnings calls, though publicly available performance metrics or rankings are currently limited. Details about his career timeline, previous experience, and professional credentials are not widely reported, but his recent track record includes active involvement in company coverage and analytical questioning on corporate earnings reports. While specific historical performance, industry recognition, and licensing information could not be verified, McGuire is active in the research analyst space and contributes insights to earnings call discussions.

    Robert McGuire's questions to GoHealth (GOCO) leadership

    Robert McGuire's questions to GoHealth (GOCO) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Robert McGuire of Lake Street Capital Markets asked about potential opportunities to improve GoHealth's capital structure and whether the recent DOJ intervention in a lawsuit might delay those plans. He also inquired about the company's reaction to recent news from UnitedHealth Group and its expectations for the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) compared to last year.

    Answer

    CEO Vijay Kotte stated that the DOJ lawsuit does not change the company's plans to assess all alternatives to enhance its capital structure, emphasizing they will only proceed if the terms improve their position. Regarding the AEP, Kotte noted that industry-wide margin challenges and health plan pullbacks suggest a more disruptive enrollment season is likely, with benefit resets creating increased shopping demand from consumers. He acknowledged it was too early to fully digest the UnitedHealth news but that it aligns with broader industry trends.

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    Robert McGuire's questions to GoHealth (GOCO) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Robert McGuire asked for projections on Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) for year-end 2025 and the long term, as well as expectations for 2025 free cash flow and investment levels.

    Answer

    CEO Vijay Kotte declined to provide specific long-term guidance on CAC or free cash flow. He emphasized the company's focus on achieving a year-one cash-on-cash return, which necessitates driving down costs. For capital deployment, Kotte described a 'read and react' strategy, where cash will be invested in high-return opportunities like technology or marketing, or used to pay down debt if such opportunities are not present, with the overall goal of being accretive without increasing total debt.

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    Robert McGuire's questions to LSB INDUSTRIES (LXU) leadership

    Robert McGuire's questions to LSB INDUSTRIES (LXU) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Robert McGuire from Granite Research asked for the company's view on the European import dynamic between U.S. ammonia and LNG. He also sought updates on European legislation supporting blue ammonia, such as CBAM, and inquired if there was a significant pricing disparity between inland ammonia sales and the Tampa benchmark.

    Answer

    Chief Commercial Officer Damien Renwick explained that European ammonia producers face a 'make vs. buy' decision based on their natural gas costs versus import prices, a dynamic he expects to continue. He noted the CBAM transition is still on track for next year, despite rumors. Chairman and CEO Mark Behrman added that EU discussions on carbon intensity scores are not yet finalized. Regarding pricing, Renwick stated that inland ammonia prices are consistent with seasonal expectations and not out of the ordinary.

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    Robert McGuire's questions to LSB INDUSTRIES (LXU) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Robert McGuire of Granite Research asked about potential European legislative shifts towards low-carbon ammonia, the impact of U.S. carbon policy changes on customer demand, and the drivers behind strong Q4 ammonium nitrate sales.

    Answer

    Chairman and CEO Mark Behrman noted that Europe appears to be revisiting its policies to be more inclusive of low-carbon (blue) ammonia due to economic realities, and that customer interest is primarily driven by financial impact rather than politics. CCO Damien Renwick and CEO Mark Behrman attributed the strong AN sales to a combination of improved plant reliability and a successful commercial strategy to upgrade molecules to higher-value products.

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    Robert McGuire's questions to LSB INDUSTRIES (LXU) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Robert McGuire asked about the current purchasing behavior in the nitrogen market, the drivers for Q3 capital expenditures, the reason for the extended production timeline on the Houston Ship Channel project, and the performance improvements observed at the Pryor facility post-turnaround.

    Answer

    Chief Commercial Officer Damien Renwick described nitrogen purchasing as cautious and 'hand-to-mouth.' CFO Cheryl Maguire attributed higher Q3 CapEx to the major Pryor turnaround. CEO Mark Behrman explained the Houston project timeline reflects conservatism. Mr. Behrman also detailed significant performance gains at Pryor, including optimal ammonia rates and a 75,000-ton increase in annual UAN capacity.

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    Robert McGuire's questions to CVR PARTNERS (UAN) leadership

    Robert McGuire's questions to CVR PARTNERS (UAN) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Robert McGuire asked for details on several topics, including the reason for lower Q2 2025 utilization guidance, the status and potential production increase from growth projects, and a cost estimate for the Coffeyville natural gas feedstock project. He also inquired about a specific cash reserve for future needs, the outlook for UAN pricing and summer fill discounting, the pricing divergence between ammonia and urea, and the potential market impact of China reducing its U.S. corn purchases.

    Answer

    CEO Mark Pytosh explained that the Q2 utilization step-down is due to planned downtime at the East Dubuque facility to install a new control system, a key reliability project. He stated that growth projects are aimed at reducing downtime and expanding nameplate capacity over the next 2-3 years but did not provide specific production percentages. For the Coffeyville project, he estimated a cost in the 'low double-digit millions' and confirmed its technical feasibility. Pytosh also affirmed that Q2 UAN pricing would be stronger, reflecting recent market increases, and that low system-wide inventories bode well for the summer fill season. He clarified that the widely cited Tampa ammonia price is not representative of their Midwest market, where prices are more aligned with urea and UAN. Regarding trade, he noted that Mexico is a more significant corn buyer than China and that global grain markets would likely readjust to shifting trade flows. CFO Dane Neumann added that the cash reserve in question was set aside to ensure funds are available for heavier CapEx later in the year.

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    Robert McGuire's questions to CVR PARTNERS (UAN) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Robert McGuire of Granite Research, LLC asked for an analysis of market trends, including the impact of urea prices on UAN demand, distributor inventory levels, and any application shift between UAN and ammonia. He also inquired about the forward-sold position for UAN and the outlook for 2025 capital expenditures.

    Answer

    CEO Mark Pytosh explained that tight global urea supply is increasing prices for both UAN and ammonia, making UAN appear attractively priced. He noted strong customer buying ahead of an anticipated increase in corn acreage, indicating a stronger market than the prior year. While not giving specific figures, he confirmed a 'solid book of business' for the spring. CFO Dane Neumann added that he does not expect a substantial change in capital reserves for 2025, as funds for growth projects have largely been set aside in prior periods.

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