Investment Pitches

Pitch Summary:
Topgolf Callaway (MODG) is a short due to deep structural deterioration in the Topgolf business and limited upside in the core Callaway equipment segment. Topgolf, acquired in 2021 for $2.5B, has since recorded an impairment of $1.4B and faces eight consecutive quarters of negative same-store sales, leadership turnover, and a failing turnaround plan. Average venue revenue has fallen to ~$18M with EBIT margins of only ~5–6%, implying poor returns (~3.5% on gross investment). Management’s push to spin off Topgolf appears unrealistic, as divesting a highly leveraged, capital-intensive business with ~$1.2B of venue financing liabilities (“Deemed Landlord Financing Obligation”) would likely destroy value. Meanwhile, Callaway’s core golf equipment unit faces headwinds after the post-COVID golf boom, losing share in higher-margin woods/drivers to TaylorMade, Titleist, and Ping. Even in a spin-off, the remainco Callaway business appears fairly valued (~19–21x EBIT vs. Titleist at 18x). The author estimates -40% downside if Topgolf remains consolidated and only +10% upside in a best-case separation scenario.

BSD Analysis:
Topgolf Callaway’s structural issues—high capital intensity, weak returns, and opaque management communication—undermine the bull case for a value-unlocking spin-off. Including the venue financing liability in leverage exposes true balance-sheet risk and reduces equity value. The remainco Callaway franchise, while strong in market share, faces near-term growth deceleration and margin compression as golf equipment demand normalizes post-COVID. With Topgolf’s negative optics, stalled comps, and leadership exits, investor appetite for a separated entity appears minimal. MODG’s risk/reward remains skewed to the downside given limited catalysts and overvaluation of both segments.

Pitch Summary:
Murphy USA operates ~1,750 fuel stations and convenience stores across the U.S., with a strategy focused on high-volume, low-price fuel retailing and adjacency to Walmart locations. The company’s acquisition of QuickChek strengthened its food and beverage mix, improving store economics. The thesis centers on structurally higher fuel margins (~28–30¢/gallon vs. low-teens pre-2020), sustained by fewer independents, price-sensitive consumers, and regulatory/political tailwinds that encourage lower pump prices (which paradoxically benefit retailers as retail prices lag wholesale declines). Elevated used and new car prices, older and less fuel-efficient vehicle stock (avg. U.S. car age >12 years), and slower EV adoption should sustain fuel demand. Despite flat gallon growth and skepticism about hitting $1.2–1.3B EBITDA by 2028, management has demonstrated capital discipline—repurchasing 60% of shares since its 2013 spin-off—and is expected to accelerate buybacks at sub-10x EBITDA and ~14x FCF. The business generates ~$500M FCF today, potentially rising toward $700M, even with elevated CapEx for larger store formats. The author views MUSA as a high-ROIC “Walmart of gas stations,” benefiting from political and structural fuel market dynamics.

BSD Analysis:
Murphy USA offers an attractive blend of defensive cash flows and capital returns, trading inexpensively relative to normalized FCF and peer valuations. While EV penetration remains a long-term threat, near- to mid-term dynamics—aging vehicle fleet, structural fuel margin reset, and political bias toward lower gasoline prices—create a favorable setup for continued margin expansion and cash deployment. The company’s disciplined buyback program and pragmatic growth through larger store formats and QuickChek integration underpin shareholder value creation. Investors gain exposure to a stable, high-return fuel retailer with buyback optionality and modest macro tailwinds.

Pitch Summary:
Birchtech's ongoing litigation against coal companies, with potential settlements exceeding its market cap, presents a high-reward investment opportunity.

BSD Analysis:
The company's litigation strategy has already resulted in settlements worth tens of millions, with ongoing cases potentially adding over $150 million in damages. Given Birchtech's market cap of $55 million, successful outcomes could significantly enhance shareholder value. However, litigation investments carry inherent risks, including the uncertainty of legal proceedings and the time required to reach settlements. Investors should weigh these factors against the potential high returns from successful litigation outcomes.

Pitch Summary:
Anterix (ATEX) is framed as a highly asymmetric long despite weak recent price action, contract delays, and investor fatigue. The company owns a nationwide 900 MHz spectrum block purpose-built for utilities, with the stock trading below estimated spectrum value, providing a perceived downside floor. A pending FCC review to approve a 5×5 MHz configuration is highlighted as a potential inflection point that would materially improve the competitiveness of Anterix’s offering versus alternative utility spectrum solutions. While utility sales cycles are slow, long-term grid modernization and cybersecurity spending are viewed as inevitable demand drivers. Activist involvement from Owl Creek Asset Management (~30% ownership) adds strategic optionality, including a potential sale. The pitch argues that modest execution or regulatory progress could unlock outsized upside relative to current levels.

BSD Analysis:
The utility communications market is structurally conservative but increasingly constrained by aging infrastructure, electrification, and cyber resilience mandates, creating long-duration demand for dedicated spectrum solutions. Anterix’s competitive position is unique: owning scarce, utility-specific spectrum rather than competing as a services provider, which embeds significant asset value independent of near-term contracts. Regulatory approval of enhanced spectrum bandwidth would materially improve product-market fit and de-risk adoption versus competing narrowband alternatives. The primary risk lies in execution timing, as utility procurement cycles are long and repeated delays can erode market confidence and bargaining power. However, activist oversight meaningfully reduces governance risk and increases the likelihood of strategic outcomes if organic progress stalls. Valuation appears to discount perpetual inertia, assigning limited value to regulatory optionality or normalized deal flow. If FCC approval is granted and even a handful of contracts are signed, earnings power and asset value could re-rate sharply. The setup favors patient capital willing to underwrite regulatory and sales-cycle risk for asymmetric payoff.

Actual Post Content:
Long Anterix $ATEX @ ~$21.40. Ugly chart, no contracts in a year, investor fatigue → but too asymmetric to ignore. Owns the 900 MHz spectrum block for utilities. Stock trades below spectrum value = downside floor. FCC reviewing 5x5 MHz upgrade - game-changer vs Grain’s 800 MHz push. Anti-windfall payments align FCC with ATEX success. Utilities are slow, but grid modernization / cyber resilience spend is inevitable. Activist Owl Creek owns 30%, board seat, sale not off the table. Patience = potential 5x+ upside. Likely 2x in 1-2 years if they can get some deals executed and/or FCC approval.

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Pitch Summary:
Specialty pharma company acquiring rights to drugs across Latin America and Canada. In 2025, there have been several important acquisitions including purchasing Paladin’s Canadian business (was part of Knight’s predecessor) and Sumitomo Pharma’s Canadian business. Strong balance sheet with net cash/investments balance. Significant and growing free cashflows. I have a high degree of confidence in Jonathan Goodman (22% owner) and CEO Samira Sakhia. Strong balance sheet, disciplined capital deployment, large and growing business with tailwinds. After years of assembling the pieces, margins and cashflows poised to improve.

BSD Analysis:
Knight’s disciplined acquisition strategy and strong net cash position position it for sustained earnings expansion. Integration of recently acquired assets should drive operating leverage and margin improvement. Insider ownership signals alignment. The company trades at a discounted EV/EBITDA multiple relative to specialty pharma peers despite superior balance sheet strength and growth prospects.

Pitch Summary:
Operates 300MW power plant in Alberta + optionality with additional permitted project. Tax loss carryforwards. Disposed of permitted coal mine for cash, convertible note and land lease agreement. Is investigating value of large fly ash deposit. Net cash of almost $1/share after paying out $0.50 dividend in late 2024. Shareholder focused with two largest shareholders owning over 75%; I am comfortable with the corporate governance. Cash generative and will benefit for any growth in AB power market. Discount to NAV and expect either further M&A or perhaps a sale. Maxim Power’s asset base and net cash position provide downside protection, while Alberta’s tightening power market could lift forward prices, expanding EBITDA. The company’s fly ash asset may represent hidden value. High insider ownership aligns incentives. Potential sale or strategic transaction remains a meaningful upside catalyst.

BSD Analysis:
Maxim Power Corp. (MXG) is a high-stakes, post-turnaround arbitrage play on the Alberta power market. The stock's low valuation (0.86x Price/Book) is a gross mispricing of a company with a near-flawless balance sheet (0.09% Debt/Equity) and a newly upgraded core asset. The core thesis is a massive cash flow inflection driven by the full, sustained operation of its 300 MW H.R. Milner Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (M2) plant.
-The Catalyst: The state-of-the-art M2 plant, commissioned in Q4 2023, is now fully operational after being offline due to a 2022 fire incident. Its highly efficient, low-carbon technology is positioned to capture premium prices in the deregulated Alberta market.
-Shareholder Reward: Management is aggressively returning capital to capitalize on the depressed stock price, executing a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) (share buyback) and recently declaring a C$0.50 per share special dividend.
-Structural Value: The company is converting its cleanup (including a $6.5 million claim settlement from the fire) into a relentless focus on high-margin power generation, setting the stage for a forced, violent re-rating as the market recognizes the true earnings power of its core asset.
-This is a conviction bet on execution, where the successful operation of the M2 asset is the single key to unlocking profound shareholder value.

Pitch Summary:
Permanent capital company with cash and private investments. Significant tax losses. AIMIA has been an ugly situation. Let’s just say the Board was reconstituted in January 2025 and Rhys Summerton became Exec Chair in March. Number of initiatives have been undertaken to reduce costs, narrow the discount, and “firm up” the NAV. Cash at Holdco with long dated debt and prefs. Businesses are cash generative. Summerton recently purchased directly and indirectly shares costing approx. $32mn. Mithaq Capital owns 28% and is represented on board. Both have good history of shareholder focus. Discount to SOTP; clear catalysts to narrow gap. I met with Rhys and am confident in his goals for AIMIA.

BSD Analysis:
Aimia trades at a steep discount to its sum-of-the-parts NAV despite improving governance and activist involvement. Significant tax assets enhance future returns, while insider buying signals confidence. Cost reductions and asset monetization could accelerate NAV realization. Balance sheet flexibility and shareholder-friendly leadership increase the likelihood of value crystallization.