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    William Kirk's questions to Innovative Industrial Properties Inc (IIPR) leadership

    William Kirk's questions to Innovative Industrial Properties Inc (IIPR) leadership • Q1 2025

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    William Kirk asked about the logistical process of taking possession of a property, specifically how the company remains compliant as a non-plant-touching entity and avoids issues with its exchange listing.

    Answer

    President and CEO Paul Smithers explained that the company utilizes a Management Service Agreement (MSA), engaging a third party to manage the property and facilitate the license transfer to a new tenant. This process ensures a smooth transition and maintains their non-plant-touching status in compliance with NYSE regulations.

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    William Kirk's questions to Innovative Industrial Properties Inc (IIPR) leadership • Q4 2024

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    William Kirk asked about the anticipated mix of future investment opportunities between cultivation and retail assets, and between multi-state operators (MSOs) versus smaller, single-state operators.

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    Executive Chairman Alan Gold reiterated that the company remains highly focused on cultivation assets, which constitute the primary share of their portfolio and opportunities. He also stated that while their underwriting criteria focuses on the best operators regardless of size, they continue to have a strong focus on multi-state operators.

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    William Kirk's questions to Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (SFM) leadership

    William Kirk's questions to Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (SFM) leadership • Q1 2025

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    William Kirk noted the quarter's nearly 12% EBITDA margin and asked if Sprouts could be a double-digit EBITDA margin business long-term. He also questioned if tight in-stock levels, which helped shrink, had reached a point where they were negatively impacting sales.

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    CFO Curtis Valentine and CEO Jack Sinclair responded that while they aspire to continuous improvement and don't expect to go backwards from new high watermarks, the focus is on reinvesting profits into long-term growth initiatives like IT, supply chain, and team members. On inventory, Curtis Valentine stated they are getting the product needed to drive sales but acknowledged they want to improve in-stocks to better serve customers, which could mean they are leaving some sales 'on the table'.

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    William Kirk's questions to Constellation Brands Inc (STZ) leadership

    William Kirk's questions to Constellation Brands Inc (STZ) leadership • Q4 2025

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    William Kirk asked if efforts by groups like the Teamsters to differentiate between American and imported beer are impacting consumers and questioned the potential influence of these groups on tariff policies.

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    CEO William Newlands emphasized Constellation's 80-year history as an American company, highlighting its billion-dollar annual investment in the US market, use of US-grown agricultural inputs, and significant job creation through its distributor network. He expressed confidence that the company's positive impact on US jobs is clear upon closer examination.

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    William Kirk's questions to Constellation Brands Inc (STZ) leadership • Q2 2025

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    William Kirk asked about the $2.25 billion goodwill impairment for the Wine and Spirits business, questioning the reason for the dramatic change in fair value in a short time and whether the impairment provides any new strategic flexibility.

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    CFO Garth Hankinson explained that the impairment amount is a noncash charge and is formulaic, based on assumptions about the future of the business. He advised not to read too much into the specific number, stating it was an accounting requirement that does not change the strategic outlook for the business or create new flexibility.

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    William Kirk's questions to United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) leadership

    William Kirk's questions to United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) leadership • Q2 2025

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    William Kirk from Ross Capital asked about the financial and operational impact of the Fort Wayne distribution center closure, specifically regarding duplicate costs, potential depreciation step-downs, and key learnings applicable to future facility optimizations.

    Answer

    President & CFO Giorgio Tarditi confirmed that while some duplicate costs were incurred in Q2, the full financial benefits are expected going forward, contributing to the raised H2 EBITDA margin outlook. He noted there will be a depreciation step-down and emphasized that the primary learning was the critical importance of ensuring a smooth customer experience throughout the transition process.

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    William Kirk's questions to Curaleaf Holdings Inc (CURLF) leadership

    William Kirk's questions to Curaleaf Holdings Inc (CURLF) leadership • Q4 2024

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    William Kirk inquired about the competitive marketplace in Florida following the failed adult-use initiative and asked about the potential next steps for the state to move toward adult-use cannabis.

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    Chairman and CEO Boris Jordan described the Florida market as stable, with low single-digit growth driven by seasonality and less aggressive price competition than anticipated. Regarding future steps, he noted it is too early to tell but confirmed that the industry is actively working on an initiative to get adult-use on the ballot in 2026.

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    William Kirk's questions to Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) leadership

    William Kirk's questions to Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) leadership • Q4 2024

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    William Kirk asked for an industry-wide perspective on marketing spend requirements and inquired about plans to reinvigorate the Samuel Adams brand family.

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    CEO Michael Spillane and Founder and Chairman C. Koch declined to speak for the industry but affirmed Boston Beer's strategy to over-invest in its brands for growth. For Samuel Adams, they highlighted a key priority is the national launch of Samuel Adams American Light, which they believe fills an unmet need for a premium, trade-up option in the light beer category, supported by its award-winning status and quality American ingredients.

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    William Kirk's questions to Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) leadership • Q3 2024

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    William Kirk of ROTH MKM questioned the Q4 earnings outlook, noting the guidance implies a significant quarterly loss, and asked for the underlying drivers. He also followed up on the company's progress toward its full-year in-house production goal.

    Answer

    Founder and Chairman C. Koch explained the implied Q4 loss is due to several factors: the quarter's small size makes it sensitive to volume and timing shifts, and it is when the company typically incurs contractual shortfall fees, which negatively impact margins. Regarding production, he stated the in-house percentage can fluctuate based on regional sales mix and is not necessarily a negative indicator if the target is missed.

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    William Kirk's questions to Molson Coors Beverage Co (TAP) leadership

    William Kirk's questions to Molson Coors Beverage Co (TAP) leadership • Q4 2024

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    William Kirk of Wealth Capital Partners asked for a view on a competitor's effort to rebrand the 'domestic beer' segment to 'American beer' and whether such a change could benefit the category.

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    CEO Gavin Hattersley chose not to comment directly on the competitor's strategy, instead emphasizing that Molson Coors is proud of its brands' deep heritage in the U.S. and Canada. He reiterated that the company's focus remains on executing its own acceleration plan and managing its portfolio, which has successfully gained and retained significant market share.

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    William Kirk's questions to High Tide Inc (HITI) leadership

    William Kirk's questions to High Tide Inc (HITI) leadership • Q4 2024

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    William Kirk questioned the selection criteria for products and brands to be offered in Germany and inquired about the company's appetite for expansion into other countries beyond Germany.

    Answer

    Executive Harkirat Grover responded that the German medical market is growing so rapidly that the strategy is to build the largest and most comprehensive cannabis menu, including top Canadian brands, white-label products, and various price points. He confirmed a strong appetite for further international growth, identifying Germany as a gateway to other European markets like the U.K. and Poland, as well as Australia, but emphasized a 'walk before we run' approach.

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    William Kirk's questions to Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO) leadership

    William Kirk's questions to Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO) leadership • Q3 2024

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    William Kirk inquired about the competitive pressure from the increasing availability of e-commerce grocery options and what independent operators are observing in their markets.

    Answer

    Interim President and CEO Eric Lindberg responded that there has not been significant new competition from e-commerce at the value end of the market, as delivery options inherently add cost. He emphasized that the in-store 'treasure hunt' experience remains a powerful draw for customers seeking value and is a key differentiator that is difficult to replicate online. E-commerce remains a minor part of their strategy.

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    William Kirk's questions to Tilray Brands Inc (TLRY) leadership

    William Kirk's questions to Tilray Brands Inc (TLRY) leadership • Q2 2024

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    William Kirk of Roth MKM questioned how Tilray would achieve the significant revenue acceleration needed in the second half to meet its full-year guidance and asked for the basis of their confidence in a $250 million U.S. medical cannabis opportunity.

    Answer

    CFO Carl Merton cited seasonality and the inclusion of new craft beer brands in the spring retail reset as key drivers for H2 revenue. CEO Irwin Simon added that over 100 new product launches and resolved European supply issues would also contribute. Regarding the U.S., Simon described the $250M figure as a "crystal ball" estimate based on capturing a small share of a potential $8-10B market, believing a business-focused administration would favor legalization for its tax revenue potential.

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