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"Atai Capital delivered 22.2% net returns in Q2 2026, driven by AstroNova's acquisition and continued strength in Trifast. The concentrated microcap portfolio focuses on turnaround situations trading at rock-bottom valuations."
Atai Capital returned 22.2% net in Q2 2026, outperforming the S&P 500 but trailing the Russell Microcap. Year-to-date returns reached 30.2%, bringing since-inception annualized returns to 26.6%. The portfolio remains highly concentrated with the top five positions representing approximately 55% of assets. AstroNova was the top contributor for the quarter before being acquired at a steep premium in mid-June. BKTI and Trifast also contributed positively, while Haivision was the only notable detractor. The manager made initial purchases of two undisclosed positions and added to Trifast during the quarter. The letter provides extensive analysis of Trifast, a UK-based industrial fastener distributor trading at less than 9x unlevered free cash flow. Under new management since late 2023, Trifast has executed a successful turnaround, exiting 1,000+ low-margin customer accounts and expanding EBIT margins from 5% to 9.5% despite cyclical automotive headwinds. The manager sees approximately 100% upside potential as margins approach peer levels and the business returns to low-to-mid single digit revenue growth.
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