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About

MEI.AX operates in the Diversified Mining industry, extracting and processing various minerals and metals for industrial and commercial applications.

Business. METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) is an automobile manufacturer operating within the Automobiles & Auto Parts industry. The company generates revenue through product sales and is headquartered in the United States. It is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MEI. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorMineral Resources
IndustryDiversified Mining
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY6 analysts
6 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target0,36

Analyst recommendations

6 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy6
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
0,36
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
6 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
-432,4 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • No recent newsroom coverage mentioning MEI.
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials · THIS SECTOR+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) has entered the scope of this analysis with no prior baseline for comparative delta computation, marking the initial establishment of its financial profile. As this is the first analysis for the ticker, there are no recorded material changes to report against a previous period. The current snapshot serves as the foundational reference point for future monitoring of the company’s performance and structural shifts. The most significant activity observed involves a series of notable additions to the company’s shareholder base. Multiple investors have initiated new positions in MEI, with holdings reported across various dates including June 30, 2024, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026. These additions represent fresh capital inflows and indicate growing institutional or investor interest in the stock during these reporting periods. Specific details of these new holdings reveal varying levels of commitment. For instance, one investor acquired 3,191,371 shares valued at approximately $21.19 million as of December 31, 2025, while another added 2,978,522 shares worth roughly $30.83 million as of June 30, 2024. Additional positions established by March 31, 2026, include stakes ranging from 60,656 shares to 1,351,962 shares, with values spanning from $0.0003 million to $7.46 million. In terms of broader market context, MEI is currently tracked by one analyst and has one officer on record, with no index memberships noted. The company maintains a top holder count of 24, suggesting a distributed ownership structure. Recent news dispatch activity has been minimal, with only one dispatch recorded on June 25, 2026, amidst a period of otherwise quiet media coverage. This low volume of external commentary contrasts with the active accumulation of shares by new investors, highlighting a divergence between public narrative and private capital allocation.

    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (MEI) is an automobile manufacturer operating within the Automobiles & Auto Parts industry. The company generates revenue through product sales and is headquartered in the United States. It is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MEI. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorMineral Resources
    IndustryDiversified Mining
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    MEI.AX's capital structure is characterized by a high price-to-book ratio of 59.92, indicating that the market values the company significantly above its book value. The company's liquidity position is moderate, as reflected by a current ratio of 1.53, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited buffer. The company's free cash flow is negative at -37,259,230 AUD, indicating that it is not generating sufficient cash from operations to fund its capital expenditures and other operational needs.

    In terms of profitability, MEI.AX is currently unprofitable, with a net income of -36,467,530 AUD and an operating income of -37,453,530 AUD. The company's return on equity is -4.324%, and its return on assets is -2.1436%, both of which are significantly below the industry median for Diversified Mining companies. This suggests that the company is underperforming in terms of generating returns for its shareholders and utilizing its assets efficiently.

    MEI.AX's revenue is not segmented by geographic regions or product lines in the provided data, making it difficult to assess the company's exposure to different markets or the concentration of its revenue sources. However, the company's operations are likely concentrated in the regions where it has mining assets, which can expose it to local economic and regulatory risks.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, as it is currently reporting negative operating and net income. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not provide specific numeric deltas for revenue growth, but the negative cash flows and unprofitability suggest that the company may face challenges in achieving positive growth in the near term. The company's capital expenditures are relatively low at -1,175,020 AUD, which may indicate a conservative approach to investment or a lack of expansion opportunities.

    The risk assessment for MEI.AX indicates a medium level of liquidity risk, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, suggesting that the company has a relatively low level of debt compared to its equity. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a risk to its short-term liquidity. The dilution risk is assessed as low, but the company's negative free cash flow and unprofitability could lead to the need for additional financing, which might result in share dilution.

    Recent events and filings for MEI.AX do not provide specific details, but the company's financial performance and risk profile suggest that it may be facing operational and financial challenges. The company's mean price target of 0.36 AUD, as estimated by analysts, is significantly higher than its current market price of 0.175 AUD, indicating that analysts have a more optimistic view of the company's future performance than is currently reflected in its stock price.

    Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) has entered the scope of this analysis with no prior baseline for comparative delta computation, marking the initial establishment of its financial profile. As this is the first analysis for the ticker, there are no recorded material changes to report against a previous period. The current snapshot serves as the foundational reference point for future monitoring of the company’s performance and structural shifts. The most significant activity observed involves a series of notable additions to the company’s shareholder base. Multiple investors have initiated new positions in MEI, with holdings reported across various dates including June 30, 2024, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026. These additions represent fresh capital inflows and indicate growing institutional or investor interest in the stock during these reporting periods. Specific details of these new holdings reveal varying levels of commitment. For instance, one investor acquired 3,191,371 shares valued at approximately $21.19 million as of December 31, 2025, while another added 2,978,522 shares worth roughly $30.83 million as of June 30, 2024. Additional positions established by March 31, 2026, include stakes ranging from 60,656 shares to 1,351,962 shares, with values spanning from $0.0003 million to $7.46 million. In terms of broader market context, MEI is currently tracked by one analyst and has one officer on record, with no index memberships noted. The company maintains a top holder count of 24, suggesting a distributed ownership structure. Recent news dispatch activity has been minimal, with only one dispatch recorded on June 25, 2026, amidst a period of otherwise quiet media coverage. This low volume of external commentary contrasts with the active accumulation of shares by new investors, highlighting a divergence between public narrative and private capital allocation.

    Key takeaways
    • MEI.AX is currently unprofitable with negative operating and net income.
    • The company's price-to-book ratio is significantly high, indicating a disconnect between market valuation and book value.
    • MEI.AX has a moderate liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.53.
    • The company's return on equity and return on assets are below the industry median, indicating poor performance in generating returns.
    • Analysts have a more optimistic view of the company's future performance, as reflected in the mean price target of 0.36 AUD.
    • "margin_outlook_rationale": "The company's margin outlook is negative due to its current unprofitability and negative operating income.",

    Bull / Bear case

    Generated · model-assisted
    BULL CASE · 3

    Methode Electronics maintains a healthy current ratio of 2.40, indicating sufficient short-term liquidity to cover immediate obligations.

    The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51 remains below the automobile cohort median of 0.40, suggesting manageable leverage levels.

    Capital expenditure intensity is best-in-class relative to peers, reflecting efficient investment strategies within the automobile sector.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Free cash flow turned negative at -$15.2 million, representing an 82.2% decline and raising concerns about cash generation.

    The company faces high credit risk and medium liquidity risk, indicating potential difficulties in meeting financial obligations.

    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation

    Market price
    A$0,17
    Market cap
    A$505.3M
    Enterprise value
    A$505.7M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    59.9x
    P / Tangible book
    59.9x
    Tangible book
    A$8.4M
    Net cash
    -A$322.9k
    Current ratio
    1.5
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    -2.1%
    ROE
    -4.3%
    Cash conversion
    88.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

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    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    -0,01
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    6
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-05-04 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate-0,01
    Revenueno estimateno estimate0 AUD
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate-25,7M AUD
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in AUD. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Short squeeze

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    Earnings-call key lines

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution6 analysts
    Strong buy1
    Buy5
    Hold0
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price targetA$0,36 · Median A$0,36
    Low A$0,25High A$0,50
    Operating income · consensus-25,7M AUD
    EPS surprise
    −104,3 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    LowA$0,25
    MeanA$0,36
    MedianA$0,36
    HighA$0,50
    SpotA$0,17
    +106.7 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    ROE-432,4 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,04Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv0,88Above median

    Corporate actions / M&A

    M&A probabilityconf —
    Probability
    5 %
    Base rate
    3 %
    Band
    Moderate
    180-day horizon · target 2027-01-16 · 1,8× base rate
    No acquirer candidates identified by the signal model.
    Corporate actionsNo corporate-action source connected yet — splits, dividends and buyback events are not tracked for this company. Honest-dim (no data fabricated).

    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    Source documents
    • MEI.AX Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • Meteoric Resources NL Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Andrew TunksExecutive Chairman of the Board

    Insider activity

    Mixed / flat0 buys · 0 sellsnet $011 insiders · last 365d
    • DeGaynor Jonathan BDirector, CEO and President · Common StockOther 7 986 @ $15,76$126K · 2026-07-15
    • Vyverberg Kerry A.General Counsel · Common StockOther 1 801 @ $8,63$16K · 2026-05-02
    • SCHWABERO MARK DDirector · Phantom StockOther 271 @ $8,63$2K · 2026-05-01
    • LINDSEY MARY ADirector · Phantom StockOther 181 @ $8,63$2K · 2026-05-01
    • Bobek Therese MDirector · Phantom StockOther 162 @ $8,63$1K · 2026-05-01
    • Cadwallader Brian JDirector · Phantom StockOther 271 @ $8,63$2K · 2026-05-01
    • DeGaynor Jonathan BDirector, CEO and President · Common StockOther 14 647 @ $8,02$117K · 2026-04-30
    • Bobek Therese MDirector · Phantom StockOther 258 @ $5,37$1K · 2026-01-31
    • SCHWABERO MARK DDirector · Phantom StockOther 432 @ $5,37$2K · 2026-01-31
    • Cadwallader Brian JDirector · Phantom StockOther 432 @ $5,37$2K · 2026-01-31
    • LINDSEY MARY ADirector · Phantom StockOther 290 @ $5,37$2K · 2026-01-31
    • Erwin John ThomasCPO & EHS Officer · Common StockOther 142 @ $7,42$1K · 2026-01-15
    • Ullrich LarsSVP Global Automotive Business · Common StockOther 3 696 @ $8,30$31K · 2025-12-02
    • SCHWABERO MARK DDirector · Phantom StockOther 342 @ $6,73$2K · 2025-10-31
    • Bobek Therese MDirector · Phantom StockOther 205 @ $6,73$1K · 2025-10-31
    • Cadwallader Brian JDirector · Phantom StockOther 342 @ $6,73$2K · 2025-10-31
    • LINDSEY MARY ADirector · Phantom StockOther 229 @ $6,73$2K · 2025-10-31
    • Kowalchik Laura MicheleChief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 14 012 @ $7,60$106K · 2025-10-01
    • CROWTHER BRUCE KDirector · Common StockOther 18 543 @ $8,00$148K · 2025-09-16
    • SCHWABERO MARK DDirector · Phantom StockOther 18 543 @ $8,00$148K · 2025-09-16
    • Blom David PDirector · Common StockOther 18 543 @ $8,00$148K · 2025-09-16
    • LINDSEY MARY ADirector · Phantom StockOther 18 543 @ $8,00$148K · 2025-09-16
    • Cadwallader Brian JDirector · Phantom StockOther 18 543 @ $8,00$148K · 2025-09-16
    • Bobek Therese MDirector · Common StockOther 18 543 @ $8,00$148K · 2025-09-16
    • Erwin John ThomasCPO & EHS Officer · Common StockOther 5 667 @ $8,14$46K · 2025-09-12

    Short positioning

    2.3Mshares short+21.8% vs prior
    2.98days to cover
    52.6%short of daily vol
    2.1Kfails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    MEI.AXCanonical
    ASX · AUD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
    peak dispatch · —
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -1Unknown
    • Operating cash flow (annual): USD 38MUnknown
    • EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -1Unknown
    • Capex (annual): USD 22.4MUnknown
    • Gross profit (annual): USD 202.2MUnknown
    • R&D expense (annual): USD 37.5MUnknown
    • Net income (annual): USD -35.7MUnknown
    • Pre-tax income (annual): USD -10.7MUnknown
    • Operating income (annual): USD 8.8MUnknown
    • Revenue (annual): USD 1.02BUnknown
    • Cost of revenue (annual): USD 817MUnknown
    • Revenue (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): -2.8%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): 42.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross profit (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): 23.7%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): 42.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): 43.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): 43.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): 136.8%Derived (calculated)
    • R&D expense (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): -10.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Capex (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): -46.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Cost of revenue (YoY) (2026-05-02 vs 2025-05-03): -7.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross margin (FY 2026-05-02): 19.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Net margin (FY 2026-05-02): -3.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2026-01-31): 2.41xDerived (calculated)
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-07-15INSIDERDeGaynor Jonathan B transacted 8.0k sh — Director, CEO and President ~$126k
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: ma_probability (180d)
    2026-06-25 11:30 UTCNEWSBrazil delays MEI reform bill after legislative standoff → The federal government has postponed submitting legislation to raise revenue caps for individual micro-entrepreneurs, citing unresolved disagreements with the Chamber of Deputies.
    2026-06-24 00:00 UTCTRANSCRIPTEarnings call — Q2 2026
    2026-06-24 00:00 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingEarnings scheduled →
    2026-06-24EVENTQ2 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDER21 institutional position changes flagged
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-05-22 10:20 UTCFILINGRegulatory filing →
    2026-05-15FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-02 00:00 UTCINSIDER5 insider transactions — 2026-05
    2026-05-02 00:00 UTCINSIDER5 insider transactions — 2026-05
    2026-05-02INSIDERVyverberg Kerry A. transacted 1.8k sh — General Counsel ~$16k
    2026-05-01INSIDERSCHWABERO MARK D transacted 271 sh Phantom Stock — Director ~$2k
    2026-05-01INSIDERLINDSEY MARY A transacted 181 sh Phantom Stock — Director ~$2k
    2026-05-01INSIDERBobek Therese M transacted 162 sh Phantom Stock — Director ~$1k
    2026-05-01INSIDERCadwallader Brian J transacted 271 sh Phantom Stock — Director ~$2k
    2026-04-30 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2026-04 · net sell $117k
    2026-04-30 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2026-04 · net sell $117k
    2026-04-30INSIDERDeGaynor Jonathan B transacted 14.6k sh — Director, CEO and President ~$117k
    2026-03-05FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-03-05FILING8-K filing →
    2026-01-31 00:00 UTCINSIDER5 insider transactions — 2026-01
    2026-01-31 00:00 UTCINSIDER5 insider transactions — 2026-01
    2026-01-31INSIDERBobek Therese M transacted 258 sh Phantom Stock — Director ~$1k
    2026-01-31INSIDERSCHWABERO MARK D transacted 432 sh Phantom Stock — Director ~$2k
    2026-01-31INSIDERCadwallader Brian J transacted 432 sh Phantom Stock — Director ~$2k
    2026-01-31INSIDERLINDSEY MARY A transacted 290 sh Phantom Stock — Director ~$2k
    2026-01-15INSIDERErwin John Thomas transacted 142 sh — CPO & EHS Officer ~$1k
    2025-12-18FILING8-K filing →
    2025-12-03FILING10-Q filing →
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