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    William Carter

    Financial Analyst at Stifel Financial Corp

    William Carter is a Financial Analyst at Stifel Financial Corp., specializing in coverage of companies such as Hillman Solutions Corp in the industrial and business services sectors. He has participated in earnings calls and research activities, engaging directly with company management to provide detailed analysis for institutional investors. Carter began his tenure at Stifel Financial Corp. in St. Louis and has built his career in financial analysis, holding relevant industry licenses and focusing on equity and earnings research. His credentials include Series 7 and 66 licenses, though available data does not note major analyst recognitions or extended quantitative performance metrics.

    William Carter's questions to Hillman Solutions (HLMN) leadership

    William Carter's questions to Hillman Solutions (HLMN) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    William Carter from Stifel questioned the assumptions behind the 2026 outlook, specifically if the 'new business wins' component assumes a return to historical levels. He also asked for clarity on the $150 million annualized tariff impact, questioning the level of visibility and potential fluidity in pricing.

    Answer

    CFO Robert Kraft clarified that the 2026 outlook assumes a flat market scenario for prudence, not as a formal guide, and that the company expects to achieve its typical 2-3% in new business wins. He confirmed the $150 million tariff figure is fluid and depends on volumes but stated Hillman is confident it has covered its net exposure and has worked effectively with customers on pricing.

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    William Carter's questions to SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) leadership

    William Carter's questions to SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO (SMG) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Speaking for William Carter of Stifel, an analyst asked for clarification on the Q3 gross margin outlook, the nature of the new $30 million cost savings challenge, and whether extensive cost-cutting in the supply chain creates risk in meeting future demand.

    Answer

    An executive clarified that Q3 gross margin should see a slight year-over-year improvement. Regarding the supply chain, Executive Nate Baxter and Executive Mark Scheiwer assured that the transformation is focused on flexibility and technology, supported by a $25 million increase in CapEx, to prevent overcutting and ensure capacity. Executive James Hagedorn added that the new $30 million savings target is a company-wide initiative that will involve corporate functions, not just the supply chain.

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