Michael Ribaudo- YETI Holdings (YETI) AIM Equity Presentation

 

Rishi Kumar - Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings (IPOE) AIM Equity Presentation

 

Drew Kolz - axcelis (ACLS) AIM Equity Presentation

 

Andrew Duwa - Novartis (NVS) AIM Equity Presentation

 

The Fifth Set of Spring Marquette AIM Program Student Equity Pitches / Q&A will be on Friday, February 26th

 

  AIM Class of 2022 Student Equity Presentations on Friday, February 26^th

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are not pitching live in the AIM Room on Friday afternoons during the spring 2021 semester; however, you can still participate.  

 The 5th set of spring AIM equity presentations for the Class of 2022 on Friday, February 26^th, 2021.

 

This is the link for the AIM equity write-ups (each week’s write-ups will be available on Thursday mornings): AIM Write-ups 2/26/21

This is the link for the YouTube videos of the 8-minute student presentations (each week these will be posted on Thursday afternoons)

If you would like to participate in the live Q&A session with the student presenters on Friday at 1:00 pm CST on Teams, please email Jessica Hoerres at: jessica.hoerres@marquette.edu

 

Please feel free to submit questions to be asked of the students by emailing them to david.krause@marquette.edu

 

AIM Equity Presentations are in progress (Friday, 2/19/21)

 Dominic Brisson is pitching Griffon Corporation (GFF). This is a domestic industrial conglomerate that develops outdoor tools, shelving, décor products, garage doors, and defense intelligence systems.

Ben L'Empereur- First Bank (FBNC) AIM Equity Presentation

 

Dominic Brisson - Griffon Corporation (GFF) AIM Equity Presentation

 

Jack Cyganiak-Catalyst (CPRX) AIM Equity Presentation

 

Maddy Aubry - Medifast (MED) AIM Equity Presentation

 

Graham Pedersen- FireEye (FEYE) AIM Equity Presentation

The Fourth Set of Spring Marquette AIM Program Student Equity Pitches / Q&A will be on Friday, February 19th

    AIM Class of 2022 Student Equity Presentations on Friday, February 19^th

 Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are not pitching live in the AIM Room on Friday afternoons during the spring 2021 semester; however, you can still participate.  

 The 4th set of spring AIM equity presentations for the Class of 2022 on Friday, February 19^th, 2021.

This is the link for the AIM equity write-ups (each week’s write-ups will be available on Thursday mornings): AIM Write-ups 2/19/21

This is the link for the YouTube videos of the 8-minute student presentations (each week these will be posted on Thursday afternoons)

If you would like to participate in the live Q&A session with the student presenters on Friday at 1:00 pm CST on Teams, please email Jessica Hoerres at: jessica.hoerres@marquette.edu

Please feel free to submit questions to be asked of the students by emailing them to david.krause@marquette.edu

 

 

Quinn McDaniel Canada Goose (GOOS) AIM Presentation

Ciara Jones - Meituan (MPNGY) AIM Equity Presentation

Logan Kreinz - IDACORP (IDA) AIM Equity Presentation

Ryan Witt - Takeda Pharmaceuticals (TAK) AIM Presentation

Madi Daleiden - Kimball International (KBAL) AIM Presentation

Today's CFA Society Fireside Chat with Dan Fuss

 Dan Fuss is on alert to inflation!

Because of the continuing challenges that Covid has imposed, Dan Fuss spoke this year virtually to 100 Milwaukee-area CFAs and others. He again offered incredible insights into the global political economy and gave his views that inflation could be on the horizon.

We look forward to seeing Dan next year in person and having him visit Marquette University and the AIM program.  

The Third Set of Spring Marquette AIM Program Student Equity Pitches / Q&A will be on Friday, February 12th

 

   AIM Class of 2022 Student Equity Presentations on Friday, February 12^th

 

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are not pitching live in the AIM Room on Friday afternoons during the spring 2021 semester; however, you can still participate.  

 The 3rd set of spring AIM equity presentations for the Class of 2022 on Friday, February 12^th, 2021.

This is the link for the AIM equity write-ups: AIM Write-ups 2/12/21

This is the link for the YouTube videos of the 8-minute student presentations (each week these will be posted on Thursday afternoons)

If you would like to participate in the live Q&A session with the student presenters on Friday at 1:00 pm CST on Teams, please email Jessica Hoerres at: jessica.hoerres@marquette.edu

Please feel free to submit questions to be asked of the students by emailing them to david.krause@marquette.edu

 

 

A Current AIM Holding up 320+% Ameresco Inc. (AMRC, $65.27) “A Cleaner Future” by Drew Kolz

 Ameresco Inc. Class A (AMRC, $65.27) “A Cleaner Future” Still a Hold 

By: Drew Kolz, AIM Student at Marquette University

Disclosure: The AIM Equity Fund currently holds this position. This article was written by myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it and I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Summary

·       Ameresco Inc. Class A (NYSE:AMRC) engages in the provision of comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions for businesses throughout North America and Europe.

·       Ameresco has reached a total addressable global market of more than $150B in 2021.

·       There is a strong vision for the future with over $2.2B in project backlogs and $1.1B in O&M backlog.

·       Earnings forecasts continue to rise with growing higher margin recurring lines of business.

·       Ameresco will continue to grow from the Biden Administration investing resources into renewable energy sources.

 

Key Points: As the demand for renewable energy sources continue to rise, so does Ameresco’s total addressable global market. Sitting at $150B in 2021, Ameresco still has room to grow. Since 2017 the company has seen a steady increase in the total addressable global market. Furthermore, management expects that number to be reach over $250B by 2026.

 Looking forward, Ameresco has several projects already lined up that will bring in great revenue for the company in the near future. With over $2.2B in project backlogs and $1.1B in O&M backlog, Ameresco will continue to grow as these projects are completed. In fact, Ameresco is already in a sound place financially with 70% of EBITDA in 2020 coming from recurring lines of lines of business.

Earnings forecasts surrounding Ameresco continue to trend upwards. As recurring lines of business continue to increase their margins, Ameresco excepts to continue to see a rise in their earnings. Furthermore, as the leading independent provider in the United States for renewable energy and comprehensive energy efficiency, Biden’s plan to invest in renewable energy companies should benefit this company.

 What has the stock done lately?

Over the past 3 months, Ameresco has generated a 57.10% return. In fact, Ameresco just recently reached their 52-week high of $65.46 to start the month of February. Despite reaching this high, the company is exhibiting no signs of slowing down. As Ameresco’s market continues to grow, so should their stock price.

 

                                                                        Source: FactSet

Past Year Performance:

Source: FactSet

My Takeaway:

Ameresco was added to the AIM portfolio at a price of $15.77 and is now trading at $65.27, a return of over 320%. While this stock has already well exceeded expectations, I believe that Ameresco still has room to grow. With a backlog of projects on the books, Ameresco has a steady source of revenue for years to come. Furthermore, as the Biden Administration continues to dump resources towards renewable energy, Ameresco will be one the first companies called upon. Finally, as earnings forecasts continue to be positive, the stock shall continue to rise. For these reasons, I believe that Ameresco should be held by the AIM portfolio.

Sam Shibilski - Vale ADR (VALE) AIM Presentation

Mitch Kamm Computer Programs and Systems CPSI Presentation

Matt Schembari - HDFC Bank (HDB) Presentation

Adam Webb - Supernus Pharmaceuticals (SUPN) Presentation

The Second Set of Spring Marquette AIM Program Student Equity Pitches / Q&A will be on Friday, February 5th

 

   AIM Class of 2022 Student Equity Presentations on Friday, February 5^th

 

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are not pitching live in the AIM Room on Friday afternoons during the spring 2021 semester; however, you can still participate.  

 The 2nd set of spring AIM equity presentations for the Class of 2022 on Friday, February 5^th, 2021.

This is the link for the AIM equity write-ups (each week’s write-ups will be available on Thursday mornings): AIM Write-ups 2/5/21

This is the link for the YouTube videos of the 8-minute student presentations (each week these will be posted on Thursday afternoons)

If you would like to participate in the live Q&A session with the student presenters on Friday at 1:00 pm CST on Teams, please email Jessica Hoerres at: jessica.hoerres@marquette.edu

Please feel free to submit questions to be asked of the students by emailing them to david.krause@marquette.edu