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Letters With This Ticker

Quarter	Letter Date	Fund Name	QTD	YTD	Tickers	Keywords/Themes	Theme Commentary	Pitches	Letter
2025 Q3	Sep 30, 2025	Tactile Fund	3.7%	15.3%	ADN.TO, CNRD, CWK.L, FSF.NZ, GMAB, HII, ICG.L, LAMR, MATX	Dairy, inflation, infrastructure, Shipbuilding, small caps, Tourism, value	Conrad Industries is benefiting from an upturn in the domestic shipbuilding industry with orders from government and industrial customers. The company has yet to receive meaningful new orders from energy customers, but if they return, recovery could accelerate. Conrad also received an order from a venture capital-backed producer of autonomous marine drones.		View
2025 Q2	Jul 27, 2025	Diamond Hill Mid Cap	6.1%	4.8%	AIG, CIEN, COO, COOP, EQH, FCX, FIS, GDDY, HII, KMX, NVRO, NVST, RRR, RVTY, TTC, WCC	AI, consumer, Data centers, defense, mid cap, technology, value	Technology companies have continued their torrid run as sentiment around the potential for AI to radically change life as we know it remains high. Strong demand for networking systems company Ciena's hyperscale offerings has helped drive strong earnings growth, with hyperscaler demand being fueled by AI-related projects. However, investors are weighing whether and to what extent AI may impact companies like GoDaddy's business in the future.	FCN ALK ASH ICLR RRX WCC RRR	View
2025 Q2	Jun 30, 2025	Distillate Capital International	-	22.3%	AMGN, CRM, FERG, GMED, HCA, HII, ICLR, JBL, JNJ, KLAC, LRCX, MOS, PEP, REGN, STRL, TMUS, TPG, UNH, VST, VTRS	free cash flow, large cap, momentum, Quality, rebalancing, small caps, valuation, value	The S&P 500 is richly valued with a trailing free cash flow yield of 2.9% well below the 4.3% long-term median, having only been more expensive during the tech bubble. Valuation expansion has contributed 4.6 percentage points to annualized returns since 2017, but this presents significant risk going forward as starting valuations historically predict future valuation headwinds.		View
2026 Q1	Apr 28, 2026	Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy	-2.5%	-2.5%	AR, AVTR, CIEN, HII, HUM, ICLR, LAMR, LPLA, PNFP, RKT, RRX, RTO.L, SSNC, WTW	AI, defense, energy, healthcare, mid cap, Quality, small cap, volatility			View
2025 Q1	Apr 24, 2025	Diamond Hill Mid Cap	-1.3%	-1.3%	AIG, ALK, ASH, BSX, CIEN, COOP, ESAB, HII, ILMN, L, MLM, RRX, RYN, ST, TFX, TRU, UDR, VRSN, VTR, WCC	defense, financials, healthcare, mid cap, tariffs, Trade Policy, value, volatility	President Trump announced significant tariffs including Liberation Day tariffs and threatened 104% tariffs on China in response to retaliation. Markets are nervous about wholesale reworking of global trade landscape affecting historical allies like Taiwan. Companies are preemptively announcing US investments to avoid tariffs.		View
2025 Q1	Apr 24, 2025	Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy	-4.2%	-4.2%	ALGT, ALK, BLDR, CIEN, COOP, CTRA, HII, ILMN, INFA, LOB, MGY, RRX, RYN, SXT, TFX, TRU, VRSN, WCC, WNS	defense, mid cap, small cap, tariffs, Trade Policy, value, volatility	President Trump announced significant tariffs including a 104% tariff on China in response to retaliation, creating tremendous uncertainty around trade policy shifts. Markets are struggling to digest whether tariffs are negotiation tactics or permanent reshaping of world trade order. The US-China trade relationship is front and center in this showdown with potential for full-blown trade war.		View
2025 Q4	Feb 3, 2026	The Sound Shore Fund	7.8%	18.2%	C, COF, FLEX, GM, HII, LUV, MSFT, PVH, PYPL, REGN, TEVA, TMO, TXN, WBD	defense, earnings, healthcare, Manufacturing, Transformation, undervalued, value	Sound Shore specializes in identifying undervalued companies undergoing transformations, focusing on stocks trading at attractive valuations relative to earnings power. The portfolio trades at 13.5 times forward earnings versus S&P 500 at 22 times, providing meaningful discount despite strong balance sheets and free cash flow. Healthcare was the best performing sector in Q4 after lagging earlier in 2025. Portfolio holdings Regeneron and TEVA provided positive pipeline updates and were among largest contributors as regulatory clarity emerged around previously uncertain policies. Huntington Ingalls Industries, the largest US Naval shipbuilder, was a standout 2025 performer after working through post-COVID supply chain issues. The company benefits from US Navy's commitment to rapidly expand the fleet and prospects for further margin gains. FLEX evolved from low-value electronics assembly to high-value specialized manufacturing for medical, industrial, and automotive industries. Under CEO Revathi Advaithi, the company achieved operational discipline and double-digit earnings growth with expanding margins, benefiting from accelerating data center end-markets.		View
2025 Q4	Feb 19, 2026	Tactile Fund	4.5%	20.5%	AER, CWK.L, FCG.NZ, GOOGL, GRUMAB.MX, HII, JUNGN.SW, LAMR, MATX, MCEM, META	Agriculture, AI, global, inflation, infrastructure, Luxury, Physical Assets, value	Holdings like Ricegrowers Ltd and Fonterra Shareholders Fund powered higher as rice and milk prices remained healthy and demand grew. Fonterra struck an agreement to sell its consumer-facing businesses to dairy powerhouse Lactalis. As the world's middle class grows, consumers will demand both more and better-quality foods and ingredients. Swiss Alpine Railways investors took notice of strong earnings from Jungfraubahn AG and BVZ Holding AG, each of which owns a collection of impossible to duplicate transportation and tourism infrastructure in the Alps. American shipbuilders benefit from higher spending on vessels and naval systems for national security reasons. There is a growing realization that artificial intelligence can reproduce the functions of a meaningful portion of the software offered by today's dominant software companies at a small fraction of the cost. Software franchises may eventually turn out to be just another commodity. AI capabilities will only improve. Tactile Fund owns shares in multiple European companies with extensive real estate holdings in exclusive locations. These are owned for their trophy assets that will grow in value with time, though this could mean waiting for their share prices to move.	GRUMAB MM BWEL GMEXICOB MM HII FSF NZ	View
2024 Q4	Dec 31, 2024	Distillate Capital International	-	-0.3%	ABT, ADBE, AMGN, AVGO, BMY, CRM, CSCO, CVS, DKS, ELV, GDDY, HCA, HII, MO, NVDA, PG, QRVO, TMUS, UNH, WSM	AI, Concentration, Quality, risk management, small caps, valuation, value	Large U.S. equities are up 43% since October 2023 while underlying free cash flows increased only 9.6%, creating significant valuation risk. The most expensive 15 mega-cap stocks trade at an 83% premium to the rest of the market and account for almost 40% of total market capitalization. Distillate's strategies offer attractive valuations with free cash flow yields well above market levels.		View
2024 Q4	Dec 31, 2024	Distillate Capital Large Cap Value	-	13.3%	ABT, ADBE, AMGN, AVGO, BKNG, BMY, CI, CRM, CSCO, CVS, DKS, ELV, GDDY, HCA, HII, MO, PG, QRVO, TMUS, UNH, WSM	cash flow, fundamentals, large cap, Quality, risk, valuation, value	The letter extensively discusses valuation disparities between expensive mega-cap stocks and the rest of the market. Distillate's strategy focuses on high-quality companies at attractive valuations, with their portfolio offering a 5.8% free cash flow yield versus the S&P 500's 3.5%. The firm emphasizes being disciplined on valuation and avoiding expensive stocks.		View
2024 Q4	Dec 31, 2024	Distillate Capital Small/Mid Cap Quality & Value	-	2.9%	ABT, ADBE, AMGN, AVGO, BKNG, BMY, CI, CRM, CSCO, CVS, DKS, ELV, GDDY, HCA, HII, MO, PG, QRVO, TMUS, UNH, WSM	free cash flow, fundamentals, Quality, small caps, valuation, value	The letter extensively discusses valuation disparities between large expensive mega-cap stocks and smaller companies. Distillate's strategies focus on attractive valuations with their Small/Mid QV offering 9.1% free cash to enterprise value yield compared to expensive broader markets. The firm emphasizes being disciplined on valuation and finding high quality companies at attractive prices.		View
2024 Q4	Dec 31, 2024	Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy	-0.8%	8.3%	ALGT, ARW, ASH, BOKF, CIEN, CUBE, FTRE, GTES, HII, ICLR, INFA, JLL, NVR, REXR, RRR, SOLV, TDY, TFX, WBS, WCC	financials, healthcare, industrials, real estate, small cap, technology, value	WESCO is benefiting from strong demand in its data center business, representing a key growth driver for the industrial distributor. The company's scale advantage positions it well to capture share in this expanding market.		View
2025 Q3	Oct 24, 2025	Diamond Hill Mid Cap	4.5%	9.5%	AIG, CIEN, COO, COOP, EQH, FCX, FIS, GDDY, HII, KMX, NVRO, NVST, RRR, RVTY, TTC, WCC	AI, defense, financials, healthcare, mid cap, technology, value	Technology companies have continued their torrid run as sentiment around the potential for AI to radically change life as we know it remains high. Strong demand for networking systems company Ciena's hyperscale offerings has helped drive strong earnings growth, with hyperscaler demand being fueled by AI-related projects. However, investors are weighing whether and to what extent AI may impact GoDaddy's business in the future.	HII WCC CIEN	View
2025 Q3	Oct 24, 2025	Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy	6.2%	7.3%	BR, CIEN, COO, COOP, ENOV, EQH, GDDY, HII, KMX, LOB, NVST, OZK, PRGO, PRGS, RHP, RRR, RVTY, TRIN, TTC, WCC	AI, mid cap, Quality, small cap, technology, value	AI-fueled boom in technology continues driving market returns, with sentiment around AI's potential to radically change life remaining high. However, the manager believes sentiment is at least partially disconnected from reality given AI's potential is yet to be fully borne out. Markets are rewarding companies with even minimal AI exposure while punishing those at risk from AI disruption.	RVTY COO TTC HII CIEN HII WCC CIEN	View
2025 Q4	Jan 27, 2026	Diamond Hill Mid Cap	3.7%	13.5%	CHKP, CIEN, CIVI, CUBE, GIS, HII, LEA, POST, VRSN, WCC, WIX, WLK, ZTS	AI, defense, healthcare, industrials, materials, mid cap, technology, value	AI-related spending continued to be a primary driver in equity markets throughout 2025, with many top-performing portfolio positions benefiting from ongoing AI-spending buildout across industrials, materials and information technology. However, the managers note increased investor scrutiny around AI developments and market bubble discussions in December. Data center business growth was a significant driver for portfolio holdings, with WESCO International's data center business reaching nearly 20% of total revenue and driving better-than-expected organic growth. The theme reflects the ongoing infrastructure buildout supporting AI and cloud computing demand. Defense spending opportunities emerged through Huntington Ingalls Industries, which benefited from strong Navy shipbuilding demand, new frigate contract awards, and discussion of potential Trump-class battleship opportunities. The company showed improving execution as labor challenges eased.		View
2025 Q4	Jan 27, 2026	Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy	1.2%	8.5%	AMH, ARE, BAH, CCS, CIEN, CUBE, GIS, GTES, HII, HLIO, IAC, LEA, PRGO, SBAC, UDR, WCC, WIX, WLK, WNS	defense, healthcare, industrials, mid cap, real estate, small cap, technology, value	The portfolio faced headwinds from AI-driven market exuberance creating momentum-driven rallies favoring lower-quality businesses. However, some holdings like Ciena benefited from hyperscaler and AI-related demand optimism. The managers express caution about AI bubble concerns emerging in December. WESCO International's data center business reached nearly 20% of total revenue and drove better-than-expected organic growth. The rapid expansion of this segment was a key contributor to the company's outperformance during the quarter. Huntington Ingalls Industries benefited from strong execution, new frigate contract awards, and discussion of a potential Trump-class battleship. Booz Allen Hamilton faced pressure from Department of Government Efficiency initiatives but remains well-positioned given differentiated technology capabilities and sustained government demand. The portfolio includes exposure to various real estate segments including self-storage (CubeSmart facing occupancy pressures), wireless tower infrastructure (SBA Communications), life sciences real estate (Alexandria Real Estate), and single-family rentals (Invitation Homes). The sector faces headwinds from higher interest rates and housing market challenges.	INVH ARE BAH SBAC CUBE GTES HII WCC CIEN ZTS HII	View
2025 Q4	Jan 11, 2026	Kathmandu Capital	10.9%	45.6%	ACMR, GOOGL, HII, LITE, NVDA, ORCL, VICR	AI, China, defense, geopolitics, gold, Power Electronics, semiconductors, technology	Market concerns about AI capex cycle intensified with Oracle results falling short. The fund is positioned to benefit from AI-driven power requirements and data center architecture transitions, particularly through holdings like Vicor which provides power solutions for XPU applications. China still lacks ability to design and manufacture leading-edge chips at US levels. The fund holds ACM Research, China's leading wafer-fab cleaning equipment manufacturer, positioned to benefit from China's semiconductor self-sufficiency push. National security has become central focus for both US and China. Added Huntington Ingalls to capture increased shipbuilding needs as defense becomes key battleground between rivals and government spending focuses on naval readiness. Portfolio ended quarter with approximately 35 percent in gold and cash. Hold precious metals as hedge positions to protect portfolio against inflation and potential economic setbacks.		View
2024 Q3	Sep 30, 2024	Diamond Hill Mid Cap	8.3%	13.3%	ALGT, ASH, BOKF, CIEN, CIVI, CTRA, CUBE, DEI, HII, HUM, LANC, NVR, PH, RRX	defense, energy, industrials, interest rates, mid cap, real estate, value	Initiated position in Huntington Ingalls Industries, a critical supplier to the US Navy and provider of technology solutions to the Department of Defense. As the sole provider of aircraft carriers and one of only two suppliers of nuclear submarines, HII is well-positioned to meet Department of Defense needs for potential Pacific conflict preparation. The company has high visibility into strong demand over the next 5 to 10 years due to the long-cycle nature of its products.	HII	View
2024 Q3	Sep 30, 2024	Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy	8.4%	9.2%	ASH, BBWI, CALM, CIVI, COOP, CTRA, CUBE, DEI, FTRE, HII, HLIO, LANC, LOB, NVR, RRX, WWW	defense, energy, Homebuilders, rates, small caps, value	Huntington Ingalls Industries is positioned as a critical supplier to the US Navy and Department of Defense, with high visibility into strong demand over the next 5 to 10 years given the long-cycle nature of defense products and preparation for potential Pacific conflict.		View

Pitches With This Ticker

Date	Pitch Type	Author	Company	Industry	Sub Industry	Bull / Bear	Stock Exchange	Keywords	Action
Apr 13, 2026	Fund Letters	Diamond Hill Mid Cap	Huntington Ingalls Industries	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	Bull	NYSE	Aircraft Carriers, Defense Contractor, Discount to Intrinsic Value, Long-cycle Products, Monopolistic Position, Naval Shipbuilding, Nuclear Submarines, Pacific Conflict, US Navy, Value	View Pitch
Feb 26, 2026	Fund Letters	Dave Waters	Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	Bull	New York Stock Exchange	backlog, Defense, infrastructure, national security, Shipbuilding	View Pitch
Jan 29, 2026	Fund Letters	Chris Welch	Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	Bull	New York Stock Exchange	backlog, Defense, Execution, Margins, Shipbuilding	View Pitch
Jan 29, 2026	Fund Letters	Chris Welch	Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	Bull	New York Stock Exchange	backlog, Defense, Execution, Margins, Shipbuilding	View Pitch
Nov 29, 2025	Fund Letters	Chris Welch	Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	Bull	NYSE	backlog, cash flow, Defense, Labor, Margins, Shipbuilding	View Pitch
Nov 29, 2025	Fund Letters	Chris Welch	Huntington Ingalls Industries	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	Bull	NYSE	backlog, cashflow, Defense, Labor, Margins, Navy, Shipbuilding	View Pitch
Nov 29, 2025	Fund Letters	Chris Welch	Huntington Ingalls Industries	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	Bull	NYSE	backlog, cashflow, Defense, Labor, Margins, Navy, Shipbuilding	View Pitch
Aug 7, 2025	Seeking Alpha	Penguin Value Investing	Huntington Ingalls Industries	Industrials	Aerospace & Defense	Neutral	NYSE	—	View Pitch

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Filing Date: September 30, 2025

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