Someone else's clock has started running against them: the company is being paid to solve a problem that is already cost
The model's full reasoning — Q2 2022 call → NOWe need answer only YES or NO. Need determine if transcript contains management describing counterparties already losing something real ongoing as long as do not have what company provides, and visible in behavior. Need assess. Transcript: EVgo charging. Management discusses partnerships: GM/Pilot, Cadillac, GSA, fleet. Need see if "running meter on other side" and "other side already acting like meter running" and meaningful business ahead. Key passages: Pilot/GM partnership: EVgo will procure, construct, operate, maintain. "providing us with both an increase in near-term revenue and longer term contracted revenues." eXtend helps minimize utilization risk. Not necessarily counterparty losing money while waiting. They want EVgo because track record. Also "we are able to significantly extend EVgo's reach on capital light basis." NEVI: states need to build out. "States had to submit plans by Aug 1." EVgo met with 36 DOTs, provided comments. "expecting first solicitations as early as Q4." This is future program, not running meter? Counterparty (states) have funding, need to deploy, but not necessarily losing now until EVgo delivers. They are preparing, competitive solicitations. Not "already acting like meter running" in sense pressing. Autocharge+, PlugShare premium, etc. No. Delta supply agreement: EVgo purchased >1000 chargers. That's EVgo securing supply, not counterparty losing. Cadillac offer: "option that's two years unlimited public fast charging on EVgo network." This is benefit to attract buyers. Not running meter. GSA BPA: federal agencies can work with EVgo to plan/build without lengthy procurement. "Biden administration transitioning federal fleet" funds. Future. City of Philadelphia: "will use EVgo's public charging network as they electrify their fleet." No running meter. Managed charging pilot utility: "assist with installation, testing and data reporting" no. Question specifically: Does management describe that ITS COUNTERPARTIES ARE ALREADY LOSING SOMETHING REAL AND ONGOING — money, output, access, standing, time, or opportunity — FOR AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT HAVE WHAT THIS COMPANY PROVIDES, and that this accumulating loss is ALREADY VISIBLE in behavior toward company? Need find if any counterparty has running meter because they lack EVgo.
| Ticker | Company | Call | Date | Call grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TACT | TransAct Technologies Incorporated | Q4 2022 | 2023-03-08 | A |
| CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Q2 2022 | 2022-08-03 | C |
| SYM | Symbotic Inc. | Q3 2022 | 2022-08-01 | B+ |
| GTES | Gates Industrial Corporation plc | Q4 2021 | 2022-02-07 | C+ |
SYM · Q3 2022 → YESThe question is: Does management describe that ITS COUNTERPARTIES ARE ALREADY LOSING SOMETHING REAL AND ONGOING — money, output, access, standing, time, or an opportunity of their own — FOR AS LONG AS...YES The transcript shows management describing customers' ongoing pain from labor shortages and broken supply chains that prevent them from handling demand, with customers actively clamoring for faster deployments and wanting the system as quickly as possible.
CRL · Q2 2022 → YESThe question is whether management describes that their counterparties are already losing something real and ongoing — money, output, access, standing, time, or an opportunity — for as long as they do...
GTES · Q4 2021 → YESThe question is: Does management describe that ITS COUNTERPARTIES ARE ALREADY LOSING SOMETHING REAL AND ONGOING — money, output, access, standing, time, or an opportunity of their own — FOR AS LONG AS...