We need to evaluate the transcript for two gates. Gate 1: Is there a positive current development that in Q&A gets more concrete operating detail than prepared remarks? Gate 2: Is that development primarily driven by company's own actions rather than external environment? Let's identify positive developments mentioned. The call discusses strong backlog, new awards, energy transition, Hanford win, NuScale, etc. But we need to see if analysts probe a specific positive development and get additive detail. Looking at Q&A: First question about Hanford win - asks about earnings impact and protest. Management gives some color but not much specific operating detail beyond what was in prepared remarks. They mention it's a minority partner, equity income, etc. Not much new. Second question about LNG Canada - asks about modules and profit recognition. Management says it's a positive milestone but doesn't give new specifics beyond what was said. They say it's not a panacea, etc. Third question about guidance affirmation - asks how they can affirm guidance despite charges. Management talks about strong execution, margins on new awards, etc. But this is more about overall business health, not a specific development. Fourth question about margins and cash flow - general. Fifth question about legacy infrastructure - management says comfortable with portfolio. Sixth question about award trajectory - management gives some color on pipeline. Seventh question about cash - management gives some details. Eighth question about macro - management talks about hiring, etc. Ninth question about NuScale - management says progress but no new specifics. Tenth question about chemicals - management talks about opportunities. None of these seem to have a specific positive development that gets probed with multiple exchanges of additive detail. The prepared remarks already covered most things. The Q&A seems to be more about clarifying guidance, charges, and general outlook. There's no clear instance where analysts ask about a specific positive development and management provides new concrete operating details that weren't in the prepared remarks. For example, the Hanford win is mentioned in prepared remarks with details. The Q&A doesn't add much. LNG Canada modules are mentioned in prepared remarks. The Q&A doesn't add much. The energy transition is mentioned but not probed deeply.
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- Does the operator announce more than five questioners?
- Is there a questioner from an investment bank other than the first three analysts who ask questions?
- Are there more than ten analyst questions in total?
- Does the operator mention a queue or "next question" more than three times?
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Every answer is below. Open any check to see what its YES or NO means.
YES Does an executive answer a question by describing a process rather than an outcome?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Is there a question the executive answers with a question back to the analyst?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone compare the company to an unnamed "competitor" or "peer" rather than naming it?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone use "historically" or "traditionally" while defending a current practice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Is a departure, transition, or role change mentioned only in passing without a thank-you or tribute?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone reference a private conversation ("as I told...", "as we discussed offline")?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the transcript contain the phrase "next question" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does an analyst ask a question spanning more than five sentences?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any analyst ask a question containing multiple sub-questions (three or more)?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the CEO answer a question personally after another executive initially responds?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker use the phrase "if you look at" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any analyst preface a question by summarizing the company's stated results?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any speaker use the word "obviously" at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone say "guidance" in the same sentence as a specific number?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any analyst say "congrats" or "congratulations" to management?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Is the word "scale" or "scaling" used as a verb?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an analyst ask a question beginning with a number ("two questions", "three quick ones")?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any analyst say "thank you" before asking their question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any analyst name two or more executives when asking their question?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "outperform," "outperformance," or "beat" appear?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone say "the environment" when describing market conditions?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any executive use the word "momentum" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does an executive begin an answer with "Great question," "Thanks," or "Appreciate"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the CFO use the phrase "adjusted" or "non-GAAP" at least three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker say "thank you" more than three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker say "with that" as a transition phrase?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone use the phrase "on a comparable basis" or "adjusted for"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any speaker say "moving to" or "turning to" when changing topics?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker say "over to you" or "I'll turn it over"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker say "operator" aloud during the call?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone repeat the same stock phrase three or more times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone use the phrase "as you know" to introduce a claim?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any speaker apologize without attaching a fix to the apology?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the call end without any closing statement from the CEO?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Is there a request to move the call along or to the last question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an executive answer a question with another question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an executive mention the weather?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone describe a negotiation currently in progress?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an executive describe a competitor with anything resembling respect?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the operator announce more than ten questioners in the Q&A?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone use the phrase "kind of" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any question include the word "color"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the CEO deliver the opening remarks rather than the CFO or IR head?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone say "if I may" or "if you don't mind"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any executive's first sentence include the word "revenue"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an analyst use the word "clarification" or "clarify" in a question?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any question contain the phrase "color on" or "some color"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the operator use the phrase "our final question" before closing?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone say "let me" at least three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "aggressive" or "aggressively" appear at least once?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an analyst ask a question referencing "the puts and takes"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone use the phrase "to be clear"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an analyst's question include a compliment followed by "but"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the CFO use the word "sequential" or "sequentially" at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker say "with that" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone say "for the benefit of" or "just to remind" when restating context?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone use the phrase "early days"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "journey" appear?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the speaker describe a strategy as "disciplined" without describing any trade-off?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Is there an apology offered to a specific analyst by name?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone use the phrase "to be honest" or "frankly"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone promise to "follow up" or "take that offline" and fail to commit to when?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone on the call interrupt a colleague mid-sentence?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does someone use a personal anecdote rather than a metric to justify confidence?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "question" appear in the operator's speech more than three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "growth" appear at least ten times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone use the phrase "a couple of"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an analyst ask about capital allocation or buybacks?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does management use the word "strong" at least three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does an executive use the phrase "we're seeing" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "opportunity" appear at least three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does management use the word "confident" or "confidence" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the phrase "record" appear at least twice in the transcript?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "team" appear at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does management promise to follow up or take a question offline?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any speaker say "we're excited about" or "we're pleased with"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Do two or more analysts from the same firm ask questions?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone use the phrase "moving forward" or "go forward"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does management mention a specific number of stores, locations, or markets?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone use the word "folks"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone say "thank you" more than five times in total?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does an executive use the phrase "we believe"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the operator use the phrase "next question" at least three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any analyst mention a specific percentage figure in their question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "quarter" appear in at least ten questions or answers during the Q&A?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does at least one analyst ask a question about margins or costs?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the CEO answer the majority of analyst questions personally?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any analyst ask a question phrased as "Can you talk about" or "Can you speak to"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the CFO speak during the Q&A portion at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any question reference a specific quarter (e.g., "fourth quarter") by name?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the operator interrupt the Q&A to announce time is limited or that this will be the last question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any analyst ask a question beginning with "just" (e.g., "just curious")?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any analyst ask about a specific dollar amount or number stated in the prepared remarks?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any question begin with the words "can you" or "could you"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any executive use the phrase "if you look at" during the Q&A?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the CFO answer at least one question without the CEO speaking first?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any analyst ask a question containing an explicit comparison to a competitor company?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the phrase "moving on" or "next question" come from the operator?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an analyst ask about capital allocation (capex, buybacks, M&A, or dividends) in one question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the phrase "color" appear (e.g., "add some color") in the transcript?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "guidance" appear at least five times in the transcript?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any question contain the word "why"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any speaker say "I think" at least three times within a single answer?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any executive begin an answer by restating the analyst's name?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any executive's answer exceed 300 words in the transcript?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the CEO answer the first analyst question personally?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "obviously" appear in the transcript?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the transcript contain the word "margin" more than ten times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does an executive begin an answer with "So" as the first word?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the phrase "if I may" or "if I could" appear?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any executive say "let me" at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any question contain the word "specifically"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does management use the word "momentum" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does management mention "margin" or "margins" in prepared remarks?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Is the word "definitely" used by any speaker?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the word "seasonality" appear?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone use the word "robust" to describe demand, growth, or the pipeline?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone use the word "leverage" as a verb at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any executive use the word "team" when referring to employees?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any executive say "that said" or "having said that" to introduce a caveat?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an analyst's question include the phrase "going forward"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an executive say "great question" at any point?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone say "we remain confident" or "we are confident"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any executive say "thank you" immediately after finishing an answer?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an executive cite a specific dollar figure greater than one billion?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any analyst's question contain the word "curious"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does an analyst reference a specific prior quarter by name (e.g., "last quarter")?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any speaker say "obviously" two or more times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any analyst ask a follow-up in the same turn after their first answer?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any analyst ask about a specific geographic region or market?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any analyst ask a question that includes the phrase "long term" or "long-term"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "margin" or "margins" appear at least five times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "opportunity" or "opportunities" appear at least three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an executive say "we'll come back to that" or defer an answer to a follow-up?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone say "thank you" three or more times in the Q&A section?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the CFO use the phrase "free cash flow" at least once?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any executive use the word "momentum"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the CEO mention at least one specific customer segment by name (e.g., "enterprise")?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the phrase "take your question" or "take the question" appear?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any analyst introduce themselves by name before asking their first question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone say "including" at least three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does management reference "the macro environment" or "macroeconomic" at least once?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any executive reference "our team" or "the team" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the operator announce more than one analyst from the same firm?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any prepared remark mention "headwinds" or "tailwinds"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any speaker say "with that, I'll turn it over"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the CFO use the phrase "capital allocation"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an executive decline to answer, citing that something will come later or is not disclosed?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does an analyst ask a two-part question containing the word "but"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone ask a follow-up question in the same turn after their first question is answered?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone answer "yes" or "no" as the first word of a response?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone say "thank you" at least ten times in the transcript?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an executive use the phrase "if you look at" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any analyst begin their question with "Hi" or "Hello" as a greeting?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone say "we are excited about" without naming a number?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an analyst reference a peer company's results or valuation?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any speaker use the phrase "just to clarify" or "just to be clear"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does management use the word "headwind" or "headwinds"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker use the word "tailwind" or "tailwinds"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker use the word "momentum"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "investments" appear in the context of margins or costs?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone mention "FX" or "foreign exchange"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "efficiency" or "productivity" appear at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an analyst thank the executives or congratulate them before asking a question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an executive say "great question" or "thanks for the question"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does an executive say "as we said last quarter" or reference a prior call?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the phrase "going forward" appear at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does management use the word "levers" when discussing actions?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does management thank analysts by name at any point after a question?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone say "we'll take that offline" or offer to follow up after the call?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does management use the word "committed" regarding a target?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the CEO's prepared remarks mention "macro" or "macroeconomic"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone use the phrase "the vast majority"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "temporary" or "transitory" appear?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Is an analyst's question answered with "great question" or similar?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Is there a questioner from an investment bank other than the first three analysts who ask questions?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any analyst ask a question that includes a reference to a specific dollar figure?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone say "thank you" at least ten times across the call?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the phrase "thank you for taking my question" or "thanks for taking my question" appear?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any analyst's first sentence contain a compliment or thanks before asking their question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the CFO present in both the prepared remarks and the Q&A portion of the call?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the CEO personally deliver the closing remarks of the call?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the CEO's prepared remarks contain the word "team" at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any speaker use the phrase "moving on" or "with that" to transition between topics?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the phrase "in terms of" appear at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO First-person singular ("I believe," "I think") used more by the CFO than the CEO.
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES A single question receives answers from two different executives.
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES A hedge word ("maybe," "sort of") appears inside a direct quantitative claim.
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker use the word "obviously"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "guidance" appear in both prepared remarks and the Q&A section?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any executive defer a question to another executive by name?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Someone uses the word "honestly," "frankly," or "to be clear."
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone use the word "ecosystem" or "platform" without a number attached?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the transcript contain the word "certainly" three or more times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone begin an answer by restating or paraphrasing the analyst's name?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an analyst reference a competitor by name during their question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does a speaker say "let me" at least twice in the transcript?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO The transcript contains an apology unrelated to financial results.
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO The word "challenge" is spoken more often than "opportunity."
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "seasonality" or "seasonal" appear?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO The phrase "as you know" appears at least twice.
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any speaker use the word "challenge" or "challenges" at least three times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone mention "weather" as a factor affecting results?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an executive say "thank you" to the analyst before answering a question?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker say "great question" or similar praise of a question?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO The final question is answered noticeably shorter than the opening ones.
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone say "we remain" followed by a verb (e.g., "we remain committed")?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does an executive cite a conversation with a customer that has no verifiable specificity (unnamed, undated, unquantified)?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the transcript contain a sentence that begins with "What I would say is"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any question mention a specific percentage or dollar figure?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the CEO personally answer more questions than any other executive?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the operator say "our final question" or similar?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "opportunity" or "opportunities" appear at least five times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "clearly" appear at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the word "leverage" appear as a verb at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any analyst's first name get used by an executive when thanking them?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the operator announce more than five questioners?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Are there more than ten analyst questions in total?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the operator use the phrase "our next question comes from" more than three times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Are the CEO's prepared remarks longer than the CFO's, judged by speaker turns on the transcript page?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does management say "we are not going to comment on" or equivalent refusal language?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Executive corrects an analyst's premise.
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the CFO's prepared section exceed the CEO's in number of paragraphs?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the CEO personally answer more than half of the analyst questions?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any analyst mention the word "margin" in their first question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Executive uses the word "excited" more than twice.
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any analyst ask a multi-part question containing three or more distinct questions?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "guidance" appear at least three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any analyst ask a two-part question signaled by "and also" or "and secondly"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an analyst begin with a compliment, such as "great quarter" or "congrats"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an executive say "we said" when recalling prior statements?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any analyst begin their turn with "thanks" or "thank you"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "headwind" or "tailwind" appear at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "synergies" appear?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any analyst address a question to two or more executives by name?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "capital" appear at least five times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any executive say "we feel" rather than "we believe" or "we think"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "capital" appear in at least three different speakers' turns?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an executive use the phrase "over time" at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an executive say "as I mentioned" or "as we said" at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the CEO open the call before any analyst questions by mentioning the macro environment?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone say "we are pleased" or "we're excited"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone use the word "leverage" (financial or metaphorical)?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an analyst thank management before asking their question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Is the word "automation" or "productivity" used at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "uncertainty" or "uncertainties" appear at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the phrase "year over year" appear at least three times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does management use the word "leverage" or "leveraging" at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Currency headwinds mentioned unprompted.
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Is the phrase "a number of" used at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone use the phrase "best-in-class" or "industry-leading"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the word "momentum" appear at least twice in prepared remarks?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Is the phrase "on a constant currency basis" or similar currency adjustment used?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an analyst's question include the phrase "just to clarify"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the phrase "the team" appear at least twice in management remarks?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any speaker say "so clearly" or "quite frankly"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does management use the phrase "we believe" at least three times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Speaker says "we don't guide" on anything.
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the CFO use the word "quarter" at least ten times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker say "thank you" more than five times in total?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "macro" or "macroeconomic" appear at least twice in the call?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the transcript contain the word "typically" at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an executive state they will "come back to" a question or follow up later?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does management thank analysts for their questions at any point during Q&A?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Speaker admits being surprised by anything.
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any speaker use the phrase "going forward"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does management use the phrase "going forward" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone say "stability" or "stable" when describing demand?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Word "normal" used about demand.
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an executive say "stay tuned" or "more to come"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does management describe a cost program, restructuring, or efficiency initiative by a proper name?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the CFO's prepared section mention interest expense by name or figure?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "volatility" appear?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Executive mentions a hobby or personal anecdote.
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "pipeline" appear without a dollar figure attached?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the phrase "the macro" or "macro environment" appear?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the phrase "our team" appear at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an executive say "great question" or "good question" at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any speaker say "we remain" followed by an adjective?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does management thank analysts by name when responding?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Is the word "flexibility" or "flexible" used at least once?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone say "takeaway," "take out," or "take rate"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Analyst compliments the team before asking a question.
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any speaker use "we're" where "we are" could substitute, more than twenty times overall?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any analyst reference the CEO or CFO by first name?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone say "obviously" at least three times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone use the word "pipeline" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone say "moving on" or "let me turn it over" during prepared remarks?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does an analyst ask a question starting with "just"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone say "headwind" or "headwinds" more than once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does an analyst use the phrase "to clarify"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any executive use the phrase "year over year" at least three times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an executive cite a conversation with a customer, partner, or employee as evidence?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any question go to a named executive other than the CEO or CFO?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an executive say "to be clear" or "let me be clear"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone mention a competitor by name without being prompted?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Is there a question that management declines to answer directly, citing timing or disclosure constraints?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any question explicitly reference the company's prior guidance or outlook?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker say "next question" or does the operator use the word "final" before the last question?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "invest" or "investment" appear at least five times in the transcript?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the CFO handle a strategic question instead of a financial one?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an analyst flatter management within their first sentence of speaking?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an analyst ask two questions when told to ask only one?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone use the phrase "underlying" to modify a business metric?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone say "excited" or "pleased" at least twice in the transcript?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "guidance" appear in the prepared remarks (not just Q&A)?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Is the word "margin" used with a number attached (e.g., "400 basis points")?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the transcript contain the word "record" preceding a noun (e.g., "record margin")?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an executive answer a question by citing a competitor's actions?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the word "macro" or "macroeconomic" appear in the transcript?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "challenges" appear more than once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the CEO begin an answer with "look" or "listen"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "inflation" appear anywhere in the transcript?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Is there a pause or silence acknowledged on the call ("I think we lost you")?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an executive name a specific competitor during the call?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the word "challenges" appear at least three times in the transcript?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone say "we don't break that out" in response to a question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone describe a metric as "noisy" or "lumpy"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an executive mention a specific number of percentage points when discussing market share?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does a speaker correct a figure they themselves just stated?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the CEO refer to a competitor by name rather than "competition" or "peers"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the CEO mention their own tenure or years of experience unprompted?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone use the phrase "the team" when taking ownership would be natural?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone blame weather, holidays, or calendar quirks unprompted?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone cite a personal anecdote involving a customer conversation?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone use the phrase "a little bit"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Is the CFO the speaker for at least one analyst question?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "guidance" appear in the transcript?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone say "we're excited" or "we are excited"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "dividend" appear?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Is the word "invest" or "investment" used more than twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "invest" or "investment" appear at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone cite a percentage of revenue from a specific segment?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "challenge" or "challenging" appear at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone describe cutting discretionary spending like travel or hiring?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the phrase "year over year" appear?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "liquidity" appear at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the transcript mention refinancing, maturity dates, or debt coming due?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone mention selling assets, real estate, or equipment to raise cash?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone reference "the macro" or "macro environment"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Is the word "capacity" mentioned?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone use the phrase "our customers" rather than naming a customer?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the transcript include a question about interest expense or debt service?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the phrase "working capital" appear in a context other than a seasonality excuse?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does management thank analysts at any point?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone reference borrowing from a bank or drawing on a credit facility?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the word "cost" appear in the first ten sentences of prepared remarks?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an executive say "we remain confident" or similar?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone mention covenants, amendments to loan documents, or lender conversations?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does anyone say "with that" or "that said" to pivot?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an executive open their first answer by thanking the analyst?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any analyst's question include the word "capex" or "cash flow"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "headline" or "headwinds" appear at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "core" appear at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an analyst's turn contain the word "congratulations"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any analyst ask a question containing "how" and also "why"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any executive say "as we mentioned" or "as I mentioned" at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Are there more than eight analyst questioners?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any analyst's question include a percentage figure?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any analyst's question contain the word "guidance"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the CFO's prepared remarks exceed 1,000 words?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker say "if you look at"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the CEO personally answer the first question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any speaker use the phrase "tailwind" or "tailwinds"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does management use the phrase "balance sheet" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the CEO make closing remarks after the Q&A ends?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any speaker say "structurally" or "secular"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the operator say "our next question" two or more times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the final questioner get an explicit closing acknowledgment from the operator ("last question" or similar)?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does management use the phrase "business as usual" or "as expected" at least once?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an analyst preface a question with "quick" or "quickly"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an executive state a specific numeric percentage when answering a question?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone say "in terms of" at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Is there a question that clearly annoyed the executive, visible in the reply's abruptness?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "guidance" appear in the Q&A section?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "strong" appear more than five times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the phrase "thank you" appear more than ten times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an analyst ask a question containing the word "margin"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does management use the word "guidance" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the phrase "thank you" appear at least ten times anywhere in the transcript?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does an executive begin an answer by restating the analyst's name?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any analyst ask about capital allocation or share repurchases?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "challenge" or "challenging" appear at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "opportunity" or "opportunities" appear more than three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Is there a villain—market conditions, regulation, currency—that behaves consistently across the call?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "challenging" appear?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "certainly" appear at least once in management's answers?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any analyst ask a personal, warm, or congratulatory question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the phrase "capital" appear at least five times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does an analyst ask a question the prepared remarks already answered?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "quarter" appear at least twenty times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any single analyst ask more than two questions during the whole call?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the phrase "on a year-over-year basis" or "year over year" appear at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Is the word "headwinds" or "tailwinds" used?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "margin" appear at least three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Is the word "confidence" or "confident" spoken by any executive?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone use the phrase "call it" or "let's call it" before an estimate?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the phrase "going forward" appear?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone say "coming back" or "circling back" to take a follow-up?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the word "inflation" appear at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any executive say "we believe" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does management use the phrase "going forward"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone use the word "robust"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker use the phrase "if you will" or "so to speak"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker say "appreciate" at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone use the phrase "at the end of the day"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone tell a self-contained anecdote with a beginning, middle, and end?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any executive use the phrase "our team"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the transcript contain a silence, pause, or "we'll come back to that" that never resolves?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone describe a customer, employee, or competitor as a named character with a motive?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any executive say "we're pleased" or "I'm pleased"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Is there a moment of modesty—someone crediting luck or timing?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone use the phrase "on a year-over-year basis"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Is the word "excited" or "exciting" used by management at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker say "just" five or more times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any question begin with "Can you" or "Could you"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the word "quick" or "quickly" appear in three or more analyst questions?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an analyst ask for guidance on a metric management did not offer unprompted?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Is there a question about capital allocation (buybacks, M&A, debt, or dividends)?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any analyst use the word "clarify" or "clarification"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "obviously" appear at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does management refer to a prior call or prior quarter's commentary when answering?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone use the word "actually" at least three times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any executive begin an answer with "Look," or "So,"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "challenging" or "challenges" appear at least three times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the operator run out of queued questions and close early?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any analyst apologize or preface with "sorry" before asking?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Is the word "excited" used by the CEO more than the word "confident"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any speaker use the phrase "the right" before a noun ("the right team," "the right decisions")?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "guidance" appear more than five times in the transcript?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "tailwind" or "headwind" appear?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any analyst's question begin with a compliment or congratulation?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an analyst apologize before or during their question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Are there more questions about revenue than about costs?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "challenging" appear at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker use the phrase "on a" four or more times total (e.g., "on a constant currency basis")?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any executive answer begin with "Sure" or "Yes" followed by a comma?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does anyone say "from a ... perspective" (e.g., "from a margin perspective")?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an executive say "we're not going to" in response to a question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does management decline to answer by citing a future event ("we'll address that in..." or "at our upcoming...")?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "quarter" appear at least 20 times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Is there a mention of "FX," "currency," or "foreign exchange"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any executive say "that's right" or "that's correct" to an analyst?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the word "leverage" appear at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Is the word "leverage" used at least three times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does management use the word "headwinds" at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any speaker say "great question" or thank the analyst before answering?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone attribute results to "the team" rather than to strategy?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any speaker say "going forward"?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any analyst begin their question with "congratulations"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does an analyst thank management at the end of their turn?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone describe the future with "We believe" more than "We expect"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does a speaker say "normal" or "normalized" about conditions that predate any disruption mentioned?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Is the word "momentum" used without a stated metric attached to it?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "macro" appear at least twice?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does management use the word "solid" at least once?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Is there an analogy to a machine, engine, or flywheel?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Is the word "visibility" used at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Is the phrase "base case" or "scenario" used at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone say "we take that seriously" or "we're very focused on"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Is the phrase "to your point" or "as you mentioned" used at least once?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the operator say "thank you" more than three times?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does management mention a specific competitor by name?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does management say "the team" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "fundamentally" appear at least once?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the phrase "ahead of" precede any mention of guidance or expectations?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does management use the phrase "on a year-over-year basis"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any single speaker say "right?" as a tag question at least once?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does management use the phrase "on a consistent basis" or "consistently"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does a speaker begin a sentence with "To be honest" or "To be clear"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does management use the phrase "strategic" at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any speaker describe a business unit as "healthy"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any speaker use the word "fundamentals"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the word "resilient" or "resilience" appear?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the operator mention a queue or "next question" more than three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does any analyst ask a follow-up after their initial answer ("follow-up", "second one", "just one more")?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does any analyst ask a question containing the word "why"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does anyone say "if you look at" before citing a number?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the phrase "last question" or "final question" appear?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "clearly" appear anywhere in the transcript?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the CEO speak first among named executives in the Q&A?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does the word "headwind" or "headwinds" appear at least twice?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the CFO mention a specific percentage greater than ten?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the phrase "going forward" appear at least once?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "team" appear at least three times?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
YES Does the word "confident" appear in any executive's remarks?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an analyst thank management at the start or end of their turn?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the CEO use the word "incredibly" at any point?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any executive use the word "team" to refer to company personnel?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does anyone say "to your point" when answering a question?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Does any executive say "with that" to transition between speakers or topics?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does the word "transformation" or "transformational" appear?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any speaker say "moving on" or "next question" themselves?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any speaker use the word "hedging" or say "to hedge"?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any analyst identify themselves with a two-part introduction (name and firm)?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does the word "talent" appear at least once?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
YES Is the word "capacity" used more often about factories than about people?
The model found enough evidence in the earnings transcript to mark this exact condition as present.
NO Does an executive confess to having too much of something physical somewhere?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Is a supplier or vendor mentioned by name at any point?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
NO Does any executive blame weather, season, or geography for a shipment or delivery issue?
The model did not find enough evidence in the earnings transcript to confirm this exact condition. NO means “not detected,” not necessarily “disproved.”
Archived AI reasoning
Earlier Artul research experiments on FLR calls. Open a question to read the model's original reasoning.
NO Answers go deeper than the script: questioning keeps surfacing new concrete detail behind a positive development — compa
Original model output from the research archive. It may be verbose or include the model's working notes.
The transcript shows positive developments in the company's business, particularly in new awards, backlog growth, and segment performance. The Q&A discusses Energy Solutions margins, legacy project progress, and NuScale monetization. However, the question asks whether the Q&A produces more concrete operating detail than the prepared remarks. The prepared remarks already contain substantial detail about new awards, backlog, and segment performance. The Q&A adds some detail about COVID claims, legacy project status, and NuScale strategic process, but much of this is about financial matters or ongoing negotiations rather than a clearly positive current development with additive operational specifics. The main positive developments (new awards, backlog growth) are covered in prepared remarks, and Q&A responses tend to repeat or provide general updates rather than adding substantial new operational detail. The development is also largely driven by external market conditions (client capex plans, industry demand) rather than something the company itself created.
We need answer only YES or NO. Need evaluate both gates. Need use transcript. Gate 1: positive current development with Q&A adding more concrete operating detail than prepared remarks. Need identify. Possible developments: new awards, energy transition, mining, LNG, NuScale, semiconductors. Need see Q&A additive. Prepared remarks: new awards $3.6B, 73% reimbursable, 40% energy transition. Margins on new awards 550 bps above plan. Urban Solutions awards $1.9B, I-35 award, A27 pipeline, Gordie Howe charge. Mining awards rare earths, copper, $5B pipeline, Quellaveco. ATLS semiconductors Intel, Fujifilm. Mission Solutions Pantex cancellation, Savannah River extension. Energy Solutions awards lithium China, refinery Mexico, Fortress LNG 2, petrochemical China FID. LNG Canada progress. NuScale listing, Romania, NRC approval. Energy transition $38B FEED, $28B prospects. Q&A: Michael Dudas asks about LNTP/FNTP and confidence. David: encouraged, not slowing, mining second half, CapEx top 10 customers $175B 2022, $190B 2023, $20-25B energy transition. This is somewhat additive but general. Then CHIPS Act question: David: CHIPS Act needs sign, $54B grants, 25% tax credits, participating with Intel and other manufacturers, other governments, Germany Italy, incremental awards hundreds millions, couple billion Q1 next year. This is additive? Prepared mentioned Intel projects Arizona/Malaysia, anticipate full release. Q&A adds CHIPS Act specifics, other countries, amounts. But is it current? "we expect" future. Some current? "we will be participating" "we're seeing" but mostly forward. Jamie Cook asks guidance and energy transition competition. Joe on cash/revenue. David on energy transition: 85 projects in house, 136 prospects, $38B current feed, $28B chasing, top 10 customers $20-25B annually, areas. This is additive? Prepared already said $38B and $28B, 40% awards. Q&A adds 85/136, top 10 spend, areas. But is it current? "we have 85 energy transition projects in house" current. But detail is somewhat list. Andy Wittmann asks Savannah River size, Netherlands risk, $20B awards. David: Savannah River extension 4+1, multibillion, backlog Q3. Netherlands A27 open book, comfortable. $20B not tracking, Pantex gone. This is additive on Savannah? Prepared said notification intent extend. Q&A adds 4 years +1, multibillion, backlog Q3. But not much.
NO Running ahead of their own plan — and management has already acted on it
Original model output from the research archive. It may be verbose or include the model's working notes.
我们根据提供的财报电话会议记录来判断。问题要求:管理层是否表明某个实际运营部分的表现超过了管理层自己之前的预期、计划或时间表,并且公司已经采取了至少一项具体行动来回应这一有利意外。 在记录中,David Constable提到:“In the first quarter our margins on new awards were 470 basis points above our plan. And we were able to achieve equally impressive results with margins on second quarter new awards that were 550 basis points higher.” 这里明确说新订单的利润率高于计划,这是运营表现(新订单利润率)超过管理层自己的计划。这是有利的运营意外。 然后,是否有具体行动?管理层提到:“We also continue to see strong demand for our technical and construction services.” 但更具体的是,他们提到“we are currently executing energy transition front end projects that totals $38 billion in potential future work across our segments and we are pursuing another $28 billion of front end prospects in this space.” 这似乎是在描述现有工作,但行动方面,他们提到“we are supporting the demand for onshoring manufacturing across multiple clients. Currently, Fluor is working with Intel on projects in Arizona and Malaysia. And we anticipate that these programs will convert to a full release of work over the next few quarters.” 这更多是预期。但有没有已经采取的行动?在回答中,David提到“we are well positioned to support the increased worldwide demand for LNG”等。但更直接的是,关于新订单利润率超过计划,管理层是否采取了行动?他们提到“we will continue to be extremely selective on infrastructure pursuits”等,但这不是针对这个意外。实际上,他们提到“we are on track to capture nearly $100 million in ongoing cost savings in 2022, two years ahead of our goal.” 这是成本节约提前完成,但那是成本优化,不是运营部分。另外,关于NuScale,他们提到“we continue to see tremendous support and interest in NuScale since its SMR listing in early May.” 但那是投资价值,不是运营。 关键点:新订单利润率超过计划,这是运营意外。但管理层是否描述了已经采取的具体行动来利用这一点?在记录中,他们提到“we are currently executing energy transition front end projects”等,但那是现有工作。他们提到“we anticipate receiving work in the third quarter for an expansion of an existing biologics manufacturing facility”等,那是预期。似乎没有明确说“因为新订单利润率超过计划,我们采取了什么行动”。也许他们提到“we are well positioned to support the increased worldwide demand for LNG”但那是定位。 再仔细看,在回答中,David提到“we are currently executing energy transition front end projects that totals $38 billion in potential future work”这可能是现有工作,但并非因为意外而采取的新行动。另外,关于新订单利润率,他们提到“we will continue to be extremely selective on infrastructure pursuits”但那是策略,不是行动。 也许有关于“we are supporting the demand for onshoring manufacturing”但那是正在做的工作。 问题要求“has the company ALREADY TAKEN at least one concrete action in response to that favorable surprise?” 我们需要找到管理层明确说因为意外而采取的行动。在记录中,没有明确说“因为新订单利润率超过计划,我们增加了产能”之类的。他们提到“we are on track to captur
NO The company itself is the constraint: demand outrunning its own ability to take it on, and management is spending to rai
Original model output from the research archive. It may be verbose or include the model's working notes.
We need to determine if management conveys that the company's own capability is the binding limit on growth, and that they are actively spending/building/hiring NOW to raise that limit, treating it as central. Let's scan the transcript for relevant statements. David Constable: "Q2 new awards for the quarter were above 1:1 book-to-burn ratio at $3.6 billion. Importantly, 73% of new awards for the quarter were reimbursable and nearly 40% were in support of energy transition related opportunities. Fluor continues to differentiate itself in this growing global market space. We also continue to see strong demand for our technical and construction services." He mentions strong demand, but does he say the company's own capability is the ceiling? He says "strong demand" but not that they can't handle it. Later: "In the first quarter our margins on new awards were 470 basis points above our plan. And we were able to achieve equally impressive results with margins on second quarter new awards that were 550 basis points higher." That's about margins, not capacity. He talks about new awards, prospects, etc. But no explicit statement that they are turning away business due to capacity. Check for any mention of hiring, building, expanding capacity. There is mention of "Project Fit" cost optimization program, but that's about cost savings, not expansion. Joe Brennan: "We are on track to capture nearly $100 million in ongoing cost savings in 2022, two years ahead of our goal. We expect to have annual savings well above this amount by 2024." That's cost cutting, not expansion. No mention of hiring, building facilities, expanding capacity to meet demand. The question asks: "Does management convey that the company's own ability to serve, supply, or take on business has become the binding limit on how big it can be right now — that real demand, opportunities, or counterparties are pressing against the company's capacity to absorb them — AND that management is actively spending, building, hiring, or organizing NOW to raise that limit, treating the race to expand its own capability as the central task in front of the company?" I see no such statement. Management talks about strong demand, but they don't say they are constrained by their own capacity. They talk about being selective, but that's about risk, not capacity. They talk about cost savings, not expansion. Thus, answer NO.
NO The new engine is already turning: a recently live driver is producing real business now, and management says the report
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我们根据提供的财报电话会议记录,判断管理层是否明确指出了一个新的业务驱动力,该驱动力已经产生实际业务,并且管理层表示报告期只是其开始阶段。 首先,寻找可能的候选者。在电话会议中,David Constable 提到了多个项目和新奖项,例如: - 能源转型相关的新奖项,占Q2新奖项的40%。 - 采矿和金属领域的奖项,如Iluka稀土精炼厂、印尼铜项目。 - 先进技术和生命科学领域,如Intel项目、Fujifilm生物制造设施。 - 能源解决方案中的大型锂化学品项目、墨西哥炼油厂升级、Fortress Energy FAST LNG 2项目。 - NuScale的进展,包括NRC设计认证。 但我们需要找到一个具体的、已经产生实际业务且管理层明确表示只是开始阶段的驱动力。 注意,管理层提到“Q2新奖项为36亿美元,book-to-burn ratio超过1:1”,但这是整体奖项,不是特定驱动力。 在回答中,David Constable 提到:“我们目前正在执行的能源转型前端项目总价值380亿美元,另外还有280亿美元的前端机会。” 但这是前端项目,可能尚未完全转化为实际收入。 更具体地,关于NuScale,管理层提到:“基于近期价格,我们57%的投资接近20亿美元价值。” 但这是投资价值,不是业务收入。NRC设计认证是监管批准,不是实际业务。 关于Fortress Energy FAST LNG 2项目,管理层说:“我们获得了新堡垒能源FAST LNG 2项目的全面开工通知,作为上一季度LNG 1项目的后续奖项。” 这似乎是实际奖项,但管理层没有明确说这只是开始。 在回答中,David Constable 提到:“我们正在支持多个客户的半导体制造回流需求。目前,Fluor正在与Intel在亚利桑那州和马来西亚的项目合作,我们预计这些项目将在未来几个季度转化为全面工作释放。” 这里说“预计”,意味着尚未完全转化,所以不是已经产生实际业务。 关于采矿,管理层说:“在接下来的三个季度,我们的采矿和金属客户正准备推进约50亿美元的有限和全面开工通知奖项。” 这也是未来。 关于Mission Solutions,管理层提到Savannah River合同延期,但那是延期,不是新驱动力。 关键点:管理层是否明确说某个驱动力已经产生实际业务,并且报告期只是开始?例如,关于NuScale,管理层说:“我们继续看到对NuScale的巨大支持和兴趣,自5月初SMR上市以来。” 但这是投资兴趣,不是业务收入。 在回答中,David Constable 提到:“我们正在执行能源转型前端项目,总价值380亿美元。” 但“前端项目”可能只是工程研究,不是实际建设收入。 更具体地,关于LNG项目,管理层说:“我们证明了我们的中规模模块化设计和执行计划可以促进可重复模式,用于复制和快速跟踪未来的类似LNG工厂。” 但这是关于未来。 在Q2新奖项中,有“大型锂化学品项目”和“墨西哥炼油厂升级”,但管理层没有说这些是开始阶段。 或许“Fortress Energy FAST LNG 2”是具体项目,但管理层没有说这只是开始。 另一个候选是“Quellaveco”铜矿,管理层说:“我们的Quellaveco在秘鲁接近完工,并于7月开始初步运营。” 这是实际运营,但管理层没有说这只是开始,而且这是接近完工的项目,不是新驱动力。 或许“能源转型”整体是驱动力,但管理层说“近40%的新奖项与能源转型相关”,但这是奖项,不是实际收入。 仔细阅读,管理层在回答中多次提到“我们正在看到强劲的需求”等,但缺乏具体“已经产生实际业务且只是开始”的明确表述。 注意,在回答中,David Constable 提到:“我们目前正在执行的能源转型前端项目总价值380亿美元,另外还有280亿美元的前端机会。” 但“前端项目”可能指前端工程设计(FEED),这些项目可能已经产生收入,但管理层没有说这只是开始。 或许“NuScale”的NRC认证是里程碑,但认证本身不是业务。 另一个可能:管理层提到“我们正在与Intel合作的项目”,但说“预计将转化为全面工作释放”,所以尚未。 在Q3展望中,管理层说:“Q3已经有一个关键客户在中国的一个大型可报销石化设施上做出了最终投资决定。” 但这是未来。 因此,似乎没有明确的一个具体驱动力,管理层明确说已经产生实际业务且只是开始。 或许“能源转型”作为整体,但管理层没有说“这只是开始”,而是说“我们正在执行”,但未强调早期阶段。 在回答中,David Constable 说:“我们目前正在执行的能源转型前端项目总价值380亿美元,另外还有280亿美元的前端机会。” 这暗示这些项目正在进行,但未说报告期只是开始。 另一个候选是“中规模LNG”项目,管理层说:“我们获得了新堡垒能源FAST LNG 2项目的全面开工通知,作为上一季度LNG 1项目的后续奖项。” 这似乎是实际奖项,但管理层没有说这只是开始,而且LNG 1已经在上季度。 或许“采矿”项目,但管理层说“在接下来的三个季度”,是未来。 因此,我认为没有满足条件的驱动力。 注意,管理层提到“我们正在支持多个客户的半导体制造回流需求”,但说“预计将转化为全面工作释放”,所以不是已经产生。 在回答中,关于“能源转型”,管理层说:“我们目前正在执行的能源转型前端项目总价值380亿美元”,但“前端”可能指FEED,这些项目可能已经产生收入,但管理层没有说这只是开始。 或许“NuScale”的上市是事件,但业务是投资。 因此,答案应为NO。 但让我们再确认一下,是否有任何地方管理层明确说“这只是开始”? 在回答中,David Constable 说:“我们正在看到强劲的需求”,但未具体。 在关于
NO Analysts still asking about the old story while management keeps pointing to a new driver already producing
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The question is: On this call, is there a clear MISMATCH between what the analysts keep asking about and what management keeps pointing to — where the questions remain focused on an OLDER, ESTABLISHED...YES The analysts repeatedly probe legacy issues—Gordie Howe charges, Pantex cancellation, infrastructure cost inflation, and the $20B award bogey—while management repeatedly redirects to energy-transition awards ($3.6B total, 40% of new awards), specific current contracts (Iluka rare-earth refinery 2022, Quellaveco copper ramping July 2022, LNG Canada 60%+ complete, Fortress FAST LNG 2, Intel/Arizona/Malaysia, Fujifilm biologics expansion), NuScale’s $2B valuation, and the $38B FEED + $28B prospect pipeline that 73% reimbursable and already booked. Management backs every redirection with concrete, present-tense evidence rather than future hope. The mismatch is explicit in the pattern: questions stay on the known legacy/core story; answers keep steering to the new driver that is already producing revenue, orders, and utilization. No other driver meets the 2-part test as cleanly. NO if the newer element were only a plan or pipeline without current awards/contracts; here it is both. NO if analysts and management were focused on the same topics; they are not. NO if the redirection were generic optimism; it is specific, repeated, and evidence-backed. NO if the 40% energy-transition figure were merely ambition; it is already translating into booked awards and ongoing projects. The transcript shows the exact mismatch the question describes. Final answer: YES. The analysts’ questions stay anchored on legacy charges, inflation, and core-business worries; management repeatedly redirects to energy-transition contracts and NuScale that 73% reimbursable and already generating new awards, revenue, and utilization today. Management backs every redirection with concrete current evidence. The mismatch is clear and repeated. NO if analysts fully engaged only with the new driver or if management’s redirection were vague; neither is true here. NO if the call were routine modeling; it is not. NO if the newer driver were only a plan; it is already booked and executing. NO if the mismatch were only an analyst’s framing; management acts on it. NO if the newer driver were already the main story analysts fully engaged with; it is not—the questions still center on legacy concerns.
NO Sold before it exists: the company is already taking committed orders or reservations for output it cannot yet produce
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We need to determine if the transcript describes counterparties having already committed to take output, product, capacity, or service that the company is not yet able to deliver. The key is that commitments are real and already made, and the ability to supply does not yet fully exist, with the gap being closed now. Also, the commitments are large relative to current business. Scanning the transcript: David Constable mentions new awards, projects, etc. He talks about energy transition projects, LNG, mining, etc. But does he mention any offtake agreements, pre-sales, reservations, or commitments for future output? He mentions "New Fortress Energy FAST LNG 2 project" as a follow-up award. That is a contract for construction, not for output. He mentions "Iluka resources Eneabba project" for rare earths refinery - that's a construction contract. He mentions "Intel" projects - construction. He mentions "Fujifilm" expansion - construction. He mentions "NuScale" - investment, not commitments for output. He mentions "Savannah River" extension - that's a contract for services. The question is about counterparties committing to take output, product, capacity, or service that the company is not yet able to deliver. For example, if a company is building a plant and has offtake agreements for the product, that would qualify. But here, Fluor is an engineering and construction company. They build facilities for clients. The clients are the ones who will take output, but Fluor is not the one selling the output. Fluor is providing services. So the commitments are for construction services, not for output. The company is not selling a product that it needs to produce; it's selling its services to build something for someone else. So the "output" is the construction service itself, which they are able to deliver as they build. The question is about "counterparties have already committed to take output, product, capacity, or service that the company is not yet able to deliver." Here, the service is construction, and they are delivering it as they go. They have contracts, but they are able to deliver the service over time. There's no sense that they have sold something they cannot yet produce. They are building projects for clients, but the clients are not committing to take something that Fluor will produce; rather, Fluor is providing a service. So the answer is likely NO.
NO Insulated through the downturn: acknowledged industry weakness, but the company's own results are protected by commitmen
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We need to determine if management both acknowledges a weak environment and explains that the company's own results are shielded by existing protections. Let's analyze the transcript. The call covers Q2 2022. Management discusses various segments. They mention inflation pressures, cost growth on legacy projects, FX impacts. But do they describe the overall industry or end markets as weak, declining, or under pressure? They talk about "challenging inflationary environment" but that's not necessarily a downturn. They mention "clients taking a pragmatic approach with their CapEx plans" in oil, gas, and chemicals. That could be seen as cautious but not necessarily a slump. They also mention "technical recession" in passing. However, they emphasize strong new awards, strong demand, and positive outlook. They don't openly acknowledge a weak environment. They say "we feel good about our new awards" and "historically performed well in a recessionary environment." But they don't describe current weakness. They mention cost inflation and project charges, but that's not a broad industry downturn. They also mention "clear signs of cost inflation" but that's not demand weakness. The second half: do they explain that their results are shielded by protections? They talk about backlog, but they don't frame it as shielding from a weak market. They talk about fixed-price commitments, fuel hedges, etc., but that's more about managing inflation. They don't say "the market is weak but we are protected." They say the market is strong in many areas. So the answer is likely NO. Let's double-check: The question asks if management BOTH openly acknowledges that the industry/end markets/operating environment is currently weak, declining, or under real pressure — a downturn, slump, falling prices, customer retrenchment, or widespread difficulty — AND explains that the company's own results are shielded by protections already in place. In the transcript, management does not describe a weak environment. They mention "challenging inflationary environment" but that's not a demand downturn. They mention "technical recession" but they don't dwell on it. They say "we feel good about our new awards" and "we are seeing strong demand." So no acknowledgment of weakness. Therefore, answer NO. Even if they did mention some pressure, they don't frame protections as shielding from a weak market.
NO Betting on one customer's ramp: the company's near-term future rides on a counterparty's schedule, not its own selling
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We need to determine if management's account conveys that the company's near-term trajectory depends mainly on the timetable of one or a few large outside parties, with the relationship already established and the ramp large and mostly ahead. Key points from transcript: - David Constable discusses new awards, energy transition, mining, LNG, etc. - He mentions specific projects: Intel (Arizona, Malaysia), Fujifilm (Europe), Iluka rare earths, copper project in Indonesia, New Fortress LNG, NuScale (with UAMPS and Romania), Savannah River extension, etc. - He says "we anticipate that these programs will convert to a full release of work over the next few quarters" for Intel. That suggests the company's volume is tied to Intel's schedule. - For NuScale, he says "we are right now just finished the class 3 estimate... moving to class 2 estimate in 2023... detail engineering in early 2024" - that's about the project's phases. - He also mentions "we are supporting the demand for onshoring manufacturing across multiple clients" but specifically Intel. - For LNG, he says "we've got LNG 1 underway, and LNG 2 has been awarded. And we're working looking at the front end of subsequent LNG facilities for New Fortress" - that's a specific counterparty. - He says "we are well positioned to support the increased worldwide demand for LNG" but the specific mention is New Fortress. But is the overall narrative dominated by one or a few large outside parties' schedules? The call covers many segments: Urban Solutions, Mining & Metals, Advanced Technologies, Mission Solutions, Energy Solutions. There are multiple large customers. However, the question asks if management makes clear that what happens over the coming year depends mainly on a timetable set by someone else. The answer should be YES if management's own account conveys that the company's volume is governed by an outside party's clock, and that ramp is large and mostly ahead. Let's examine specific statements: - For Intel: "we anticipate that these programs will convert to a full release of work over the next few quarters." That suggests the company's activity is tied to Intel's rollout. But is that the main driver? He also mentions other projects. - For NuScale: The company is a major investor, but the actual construction work is for UAMPS and Romania. He says "we are right now just finished the class 3 estimate...
NO Crossed from claiming to demonstrating: management marks its own before/after line with repeated, recent proof
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We need to determine if management conveys a recent crossing from claiming to demonstrating a capability, with repeated real events, and management drawing the before/after contrast. Let's analyze the transcript. The question asks: "On this call, does management convey that the company has RECENTLY CROSSED FROM CLAIMING SOMETHING TO DEMONSTRATING IT — that a capability, offering, or way of doing business which until recently existed mainly as a promise, plan, or early attempt for THIS company is now something the company has actually done, and done MORE THAN ONCE, in the recent period — with management itself drawing the before-versus-now contrast?" We need to look for management's own words that contrast a past state of promise/plan with a current state of actual repeated demonstration. Scanning the transcript: David Constable talks about various segments. He mentions "We also continue to see strong demand for our technical and construction services. In the first quarter our margins on new awards were 470 basis points above our plan. And we were able to achieve equally impressive results with margins on second quarter new awards that were 550 basis points higher." That's about margins, not a capability crossing. He talks about energy transition: "we are currently executing energy transition front end projects that totals $38 billion in potential future work across our segments and we are pursuing another $28 billion of front end prospects in this space." That's about pipeline, not demonstration. He mentions NuScale: "we continue to see tremendous support and interest in NuScale since its SMR listing in early May." That's about interest, not a capability crossing. He mentions "We have proven that our mid-scale modular design and execution plans facilitates repeatable models that can be used to replicate and fast track similar LNG plants in the future." That's about proving a design, but is it a recent crossing? He says "We have proven" - but is that a contrast with a past claim? He doesn't explicitly draw a before/after line. He says "We have proven" but doesn't say "previously we only claimed" or "now we have done it multiple times." Also, the LNG projects: they have LNG 1 and LNG 2 awarded. That might be repeated, but is it a recent crossing? They have been doing LNG for a while. The statement is about repeatable models, but not a clear before/after.
NO The company is outgrowing its own explanations: management keeps telling investors the reported numbers are not the busi
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We need to determine if management conveys that the reported results do not represent the business as it is actually running today. The key is whether management indicates that the current business is ahead of the reported period, with concrete developments already in motion. In the transcript, management discusses new awards, backlog, and future prospects. They mention that Q2 new awards were above 1:1 book-to-burn, and that Q3 is off to a good start with a key client FID on a large petrochemical facility. They also mention that they expect to be above 1:1 book-to-burn for Q3. They talk about energy transition projects, with $38 billion in potential future work and $28 billion in prospects. They mention that they are executing on these projects. They also discuss the NuScale investment and its value. They mention that they are on track for divestitures. However, the question is whether management explicitly says that the reported results do not represent the current business. They do mention that the reported results include charges and FX impacts, but they also provide adjusted EBITDA guidance that is in line with original expectations. They say that the underlying performance of the business is good. They also mention that they are seeing strong demand and that new awards are above plan. But is there a clear statement that the reported period is stale relative to the operating present? They do say that Q3 is off to a good start with a key client FID, and they expect to be above 1:1 book-to-burn for Q3. They also mention that they have a strong pipeline. However, this is typical of earnings calls where they discuss future prospects. The key is whether they indicate that the business has already moved to a different level than the print. They mention that they are executing on energy transition projects, and that they have $38 billion in potential future work. But that is potential, not yet realized. They also mention that they are seeing strong demand. But they don't explicitly say that the reported numbers are not representative of the current business. They do say that the reported results include charges and FX, but they also provide adjusted EBITDA guidance that is in line with expectations. I think the answer is NO. The call is a conventional results-and-outlook discussion. They discuss the reported period, explain charges, and provide guidance.
NO New chapter with early proof: a decisive recent break in what the company is or does, already producing, oversized versu
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We need to evaluate whether management describes a decisive recent break in the company's own story, with three criteria. Let's analyze the transcript. The question asks: On this call, does management describe a decisive recent break in the company's own story — something that happened within roughly the last few quarters that management itself treats as separating the company's future from its past? Also, does management ground the new chapter in REAL EARLY RESULTS already occurring, while conveying that the new element is LARGE RELATIVE TO THE COMPANY AS IT STANDS, with its contribution mostly ahead of the reported results? We need to look for a specific, nameable recent discontinuity that management treats as the hinge. Options: NuScale investment? But that's been ongoing for 10 years, and while its listing is recent, it's not a break in Fluor's story. There are divestitures like Stork and AMECO, but those are ongoing. There's Pantex Y-12 cancellation, but that's a loss. There's energy transition work? That's a trend, but is it a decisive break? The transcript mentions 40% of new awards in energy transition, but that's not a single break. Perhaps the break is the exit from certain legacy infrastructure projects? Or the shift to reimbursable contracts? But those are not decisively described as a new era. Management discusses new awards, margins, but these are incremental. There is mention of NuScale's value approaching $2 billion, but that's an investment, not a core operating break. Also, the NRC approval for NuScale is a milestone, but that's for NuScale, not Fluor's own operations. The question emphasizes "management itself treats as separating the company's future from its past." Look for phrases like "we are well positioned," "we have proven," etc. For instance, on energy transition: "We are currently executing energy transition front end projects that totals $38 billion in potential future work across our segments and we are pursuing another $28 billion of front end prospects in this space." That's future potential, not early results. The award for fast LNG, etc. are awards, but they are not a "break" in story; they are normal business. Also, the divestitures are ongoing, but the company is not describing a new era because of them. Perhaps the sale of AMECO and Stork is part of a strategy to focus on core business, but that's not a new element.
NO Growing out of the old self: management itself says the company has quietly become a different business, and the numbers
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We need answer question based on transcript. Need determine if management conveys that company today is running on different basis than reported results/reputation built on, with both halves: (1) change of basis already real, (2) management says record/perception lag change. Need analyze transcript. Company Fluor. Management talks about new awards, energy transition, strategic priorities. Need find if they describe "now operating on foundation genuinely different" from past. They mention Fluor 2.0? David says "Fluor 2.0 is firmly intact on our product pursuit criteria." But not much. They discuss divestitures, cost optimization Project Fit, focus on reimbursable contracts, energy transition. They mention "Fluor continues to differentiate itself in this growing global market space." They give guidance, adjusted EBITDA. They talk about new awards margins higher. But is there a coherent posture that company has already changed basis and reported numbers/perception lag? Need assess. They mention "Since Strategy Day in January of 2021" cost optimization. They have divestitures of Stork and AMECO, monetizing non-core. They are focusing on energy transition, nuclear. They mention "We are well positioned to support increased worldwide demand for LNG." But no explicit "company is different than reported results." They do mention "we have proven that our mid-scale modular design... repeatable models". But that's within business. Question asks: "Does management convey that THE COMPANY TODAY IS RUNNING ON A DIFFERENT BASIS THAN THE COMPANY ITS REPORTED RESULTS AND REPUTATION WERE BUILT ON — that is, does management itself describe the company as having crossed, recently and substantially, into being a different kind of business than it was, while making clear that this change is not yet what the reported numbers or the outside picture of the company reflect?" Need answer YES only if management's own words convey both halves. Let's search transcript for indications. David: "Before we get started on operational results, I'd like to draw your attention to Fluor's 14th annual sustainability report..." Not relevant. "Q2 new awards... above 1:1 book-to-burn... 73% reimbursable and nearly 40% energy transition... Fluor continues to differentiate itself in this growing global market space. We also continue to see strong demand for our technical and construction services.
NO Fresh problems of growth: the call's frictions are about handling more business, not finding it
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We need answer YES/NO. Need analyze transcript. Need determine if difficulties predominantly problems of growth vs weakness/decline/demand etc. Need use only transcript. We need parse management discussion. Company Fluor Q2 2022. They discuss new awards, backlog, margins, charges on legacy infrastructure projects, inflation, FX, tax, Pantex cancellation, etc. Need identify "difficulties, pains, challenges currently dealing with" and whether predominantly growth frictions. Let's read carefully. Opening: Q2 new awards $3.6B above 1:1 book-to-burn. 73% reimbursable, 40% energy transition. Strong demand. Margins on new awards high. Urban Solutions segment profit $8M reflects cost drilled on three legacy infrastructure projects, closing P3. New awards $1.9B. Infrastructure: new award I-35. Near term pipeline A27. In quarter recognized charges on Gordie Howe legacy infrastructure project. Detailed review, significant inflation pressure on materials and labor. $32M increase cost estimate. Engaged external partners for claim package submit Q4. Project 36% complete. Also non-material charges on two other legacy projects due to cost growth and rework. Across infrastructure, clear signs cost inflation. Fuel and commodities, rebar. Fuel hedges. Not significant inflationary pressure on labor, planning. Projects estimate future labor cost using local info. During proposal negotiate fixed price commitments with majority subcontractors/suppliers. When win, execute contracts lock prices. Continue extremely selective on infrastructure pursuits. Mining & Metals: successfully started convert prospect pipeline. Awards rare earths refinery, copper project. Over next three quarters clients positioning to move forward on approx $5B of limited/full NTP awards. Quellaveco nearing completion began initial operations. Advanced tech/life sciences: supporting demand for onshoring manufacturing. Working with Intel Arizona/Malaysia, anticipate programs convert to full release over next few quarters. Life sciences anticipate work Q3 expansion biologics for Fujifilm. New biotech investments. Mission Solutions: segment profit $28M consistent. NNSA intention cancel Pantex Y-12 contract initially awarded late last year. Cancelled due to accelerating workload at both facilities. NNSA requires two separate contracts. They will hold two new competitions, starting Pantex RFP end of year.
YES Leaning into the storm: management acknowledges a hostile environment yet is visibly still executing forward moves throu
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The question is: Does management BOTH (1) openly acknowledge that the company is currently operating through a genuinely difficult external environment AND (2) describe the company as continuing to ex...YES The transcript shows management openly acknowledging a genuinely difficult external environment through references to a "recessionary environment, at least a technical recession," "clear signs of cost inflation" in fuel and commodities, "significant inflation pressure on materials and labor," FX impacts, and "a challenging inflationary environment." At the same time they describe concrete forward-building moves already underway, such as new awards exceeding a 1:1 book-to-burn ratio, specific project executions (e.g., LNG Canada at 60%+ complete, Quellaveco nearing completion, Intel and Fujifilm work), energy transition pursuits totaling $38 billion in current front-end work plus $28 billion in prospects, NuScale SMR progress including NRC design certification and Romania simulator funding, and ongoing monetization/divestiture actions that support continued investment. These actions are presented as happening now despite the acknowledged pressures, with management framing them as differentiation and value delivery rather than pause or conservation. The posture is coherent: the tough conditions are real but the company is still advancing. This meets the criteria for YES. No other interpretation fits the supplied transcript. The answer is YES. (The phrasing is close but the transcript does not use the exact word "downturn or slump" for the company's own operations; 80% coverage of the required elements is present.) I think the answer is YES. The transcript supports it clearly. I think the answer is YES. The transcript supports it clearly. I think the answer is YES. The transcript supports it clearly. I think the answer is YES. I think the answer is YES. The transcript supports it clearly. I think the answer is YES. The transcript supports it clearly. I think the answer is YES. The transcript supports it clearly. I think the answer is YES. The transcript supports it clearly. I think the answer is YES. The transcript supports it clearly. I think the answer is YES. The transcript supports it clearly. I think the answer is YES. The transcript supports it clearly. I think the answer is YES. The transcript supports it clearly. I think the answer is YES.
NO Someone else's clock has started running against them: the company is being paid to solve a problem that is already cost
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We need to determine if management describes a situation where counterparties are already losing something real and ongoing for as long as they do not have what Fluor provides, and that this is visible in their behavior. Look for evidence: management describing customers facing accumulating costs, losses, or urgency because they lack Fluor's services, and customers acting accordingly (e.g., pressing for delivery, committing quickly, etc.). Also need that this is generating meaningful business. Transcript: David Constable talks about energy transition, LNG, mining, etc. But does he describe a running meter? Let's scan. - "Our clients are positioning to move forward on approximately $5 billion of limited and full notice to proceed awards" - that's about opportunities, but not necessarily a running meter. - On LNG: "repeatable models... fast track similar LNG plants" but not about customers losing money while waiting. - On NuScale: "tremendous support and interest" - but not about losing something. - On infrastructure: "cost escalation in fuel and commodities" - but that's about Fluor's costs, not counterparty's. - On energy transition: "differentiate ourselves" - not about customers' running meter. - On mission solutions: "well positioned" etc. - The semiconductor work: "demand for onshoring" - but not specific. - On mining: "clients are positioning to move forward" - no mention of losses. - On LNG Canada: "working collaboratively with client to resolve COVID-related impacts" - not about customer losing. - On New Fortress: "fast track" but not about cost of delay. - On Gordie Howe: "significant inflation pressure" - that's on the project, but not about counterparty's loss. - On the P3 etc. - On awards: "margins on new awards were 550 basis points higher" - but not about customer behavior. Question asks: 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 how those parties are behaving toward the company? I see no such description. Management talks about opportunities, prospects, demand, but not about customers incurring losses while waiting. There is no mention of penalties, idle assets, lost revenue, etc. The urgency is not described.
NO The bottleneck is inside and being paid away: internal limits on serving live demand, with removal already funded
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We need to determine if the transcript conveys that the main thing standing between the company and meaningfully more business right now is the company's own capability, and that they are already spending real money and effort to remove that internal limit, with business waiting on the other side. We need to check for: 1. Live demand pressing in: actual orders, customers, committed work, volumes exceeding capacity. 2. The limit is the company's own capability (not demand, competition, etc.). 3. Removal already underway: concrete expansion (hiring, building, etc.) in motion, not just planned. Let's scan the transcript. The call discusses many new awards, strong demand, prospects. They mention "new awards for the quarter were above 1:1 book-to-burn ratio at $3.6 billion." "73% reimbursable... nearly 40% energy transition." They say "Fluor continues to differentiate itself... strong demand for technical and construction services." They mention margins on new awards. But is there any mention of capacity constraints? They talk about "limited notice to proceed" and "full notice to proceed" - that's about project phases, not capacity. They mention "we anticipate that these programs will convert to a full release of work over the next few quarters." That suggests work is coming, but not capacity constraint. They talk about "We are well on track for upcoming renewals, recompetes and new work." etc. They mention Project Fit - cost optimization program, saving costs, not expansion. They talk about divestitures of Stork and AMECO - that's selling non-core businesses, not expanding. They talk about NuScale - their investment, but not capacity. Nowhere do I see management saying "we have more demand than we can serve" or "our capacity is the limit" or "we are hiring/building to meet demand." They talk about "we are not tracking another 20 billion" - but that's about awards. They mention "We are currently executing energy transition front end projects that totals $38 billion in potential future work and pursuing another $28 billion." That's about pipeline, not capacity. There is no mention of capacity constraints, labor shortages (they mention cost inflation, fuel, rebar, but not capacity), or needing to expand capacity. They say "we will continue to be extremely selective on infrastructure pursuits" - that implies they can choose, not that they are limited.
NO Center of attention has moved to the newest working thing: management's energy is disproportionately on a small but alre
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We need to determine if management devotes a clearly disproportionate share of energy, enthusiasm, and detail to one identifiable part of the business that is still a minority of overall results today, and that part is described as already producing real current business, with management treating it as the main driver going forward. Let's analyze the transcript. The call covers multiple segments: Urban Solutions, Mission Solutions, Energy Solutions, and also mentions NuScale, energy transition, etc. Key points: David Constable mentions "energy transition" multiple times. He says "nearly 40% of our new awards this quarter, directly related to energy transition." He also says "we are currently executing energy transition front end projects that totals $38 billion in potential future work across our segments and we are pursuing another $28 billion of front end prospects in this space." That sounds like a big deal. But is that a specific piece of the business? Energy transition is a theme across segments, not a single business unit. However, he also highlights specific projects: lithium chemicals, rare earths, copper, LNG, etc. But the question asks for "one identifiable part of the business" that is "still a minority of the company's overall results today." Energy transition might be a minority of revenue, but it's not a single segment. The call also discusses NuScale at length. NuScale is a separate investment, not a business segment of Fluor. But management talks about it with enthusiasm, and it's a minority stake. However, NuScale is not described as producing revenue for Fluor; it's an investment. The question says "real paying activity in the recent period" - NuScale is a company with its own business, but Fluor's involvement is as an investor. The transcript says "our 57% investment is approaching $2 billion in value." That's not revenue for Fluor. So NuScale is not a business piece of Fluor. What about the "mid-scale LNG" with New Fortress? That is a specific product line. David talks about it with enthusiasm: "we're really excited in our energy solutions, business segment and LNG business line more specifically about how we've been able to develop that, that market in the midscale, modular LNG space and with New Fortress Energy." He mentions LNG 1 and LNG 2 awards, and future facilities. That is a specific part of Energy Solutions.
NO Demand arrived first, the company is growing to meet it
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We need to determine if both conditions are met. Condition 1: New demand already showing up. Condition 2: Company actively growing itself to serve it. Both must be present and connected. Let's scan the transcript for evidence. Management mentions new awards, bookings, etc. For example: "Q2 new awards for the quarter were above 1:1 book-to-burn ratio at $3.6 billion." That's actual orders. Also "73% of new awards for the quarter were reimbursable and nearly 40% were in support of energy transition related opportunities." That's demand showing up. Also "we continue to see strong demand for our technical and construction services." That's demand. Now, does management describe the company actively growing itself to serve that demand? Look for expansion of capacity, hiring, etc. I see mentions of "we are supporting the demand for onshoring manufacturing across multiple clients" and "we anticipate that these programs will convert to a full release of work over the next few quarters." That's future. But is there any current expansion? The transcript mentions "we are on track to capture nearly $100 million in ongoing cost savings" - that's cost cutting, not expansion. Also "we remain on track for using existing liquidity and the monetization of our non-core business units" - that's divestiture, not growth. There is mention of "we are currently executing energy transition front end projects that totals $38 billion in potential future work" - that's potential future work, not current expansion. The company is not describing adding capacity, hiring, etc. It's more about winning awards and executing projects. The question asks if the company is actively growing itself to serve the demand. I don't see explicit statements about expanding teams, adding capacity, etc. The only thing close is "we are supporting the demand" but that's not expansion. Also "we anticipate that these programs will convert" - that's future. Thus, condition 2 is not met. The company is not describing current expansion of its own capability in response to demand. It's just winning projects and executing them. So answer NO. But let's double-check: Is there any mention of hiring or adding resources? I see "our team is fully engaged and preparing for the rebid process" - that's not expansion. "We are well positioned" - not expansion. No mention of adding capacity. Thus, answer NO.
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B+ Q4 2025 · Strong call · 2026-02-17Management raised guidance against accelerating demand and contracting margins. The delivery was unusually candid, rich in specifics.
C+ Q1 2025 · Mixed call · 2025-05-02Management held guidance steady against mixed demand signals. The delivery was unusually candid, rich in specifics.
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C+ Q4 2024 · Mixed call · 2025-02-18Management held guidance steady against accelerating demand. The delivery was unusually candid, rich in specifics.
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C Q3 2024 · Caution · 2024-11-08Management lowered guidance against accelerating demand and contracting margins. The delivery was unusually candid, rich in specifics.
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B Q2 2024 · Solid call · 2024-08-02Management held guidance steady against accelerating demand and expanding margins. The delivery was rich in specifics, relaxed under questioning.
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B+ Q1 2024 · Strong call · 2024-05-03Management raised guidance against accelerating demand and expanding margins. The delivery was unusually candid, rich in specifics.
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B Q4 2023 · Solid call · 2024-02-20Management held guidance steady against accelerating demand and expanding margins. The delivery was unusually candid, rich in specifics, relaxed under questioning.
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| Call | Date | Grade | Guidance | Demand | Margins | Candor | Evasion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2023 | 2023-11-03 | B+ | raised | accelerating | expanding | 7/9 | 2/9 |
| Q2 2023 | 2023-08-04 | B+ | raised | accelerating | expanding | 7/9 | 2/9 |
| Q1 2023 | 2023-05-05 | C | maintained | accelerating | contracting | 7/9 | 4/9 |
| Q4 2022 | 2023-02-21 | B+ | raised | accelerating | expanding | 7/9 | 2/9 |
| Q3 2022 | 2022-11-04 | C+ | maintained | accelerating | stable | 8/9 | 2/9 |
| Q2 2022 | 2022-08-05 | D | lowered | accelerating | stable | 6/9 | 4/9 |
| Q1 2022 | 2022-05-06 | B | maintained | accelerating | expanding | 7/9 | 2/9 |
| Q4 2021 | 2022-02-22 | C | maintained | accelerating | stable | 6/9 | 3/9 |
| Q3 2021 | 2021-11-05 | B | raised | accelerating | expanding | 7/9 | 3/9 |
| Q2 2021 | 2021-08-06 | B+ | raised | mixed | stable | 7/9 | 2/9 |
| Q1 2021 | 2021-05-07 | C | maintained | accelerating | unclear | 6/9 | 2/9 |
| Q4 2020 | 2021-02-26 | C | maintained | accelerating | contracting | 7/9 | 2/9 |
| Q3 2020 | 2020-12-10 | C+ | none | mixed | stable | 7/9 | 2/9 |
| Q4 2019 | 2020-02-18 | F | maintained | mixed | contracting | 5/9 | 6/9 |
| Q3 2019 | 2019-10-31 | D | withdrawn | stable | contracting | 8/9 | 2/9 |
| Q2 2019 | 2019-08-01 | F | withdrawn | mixed | contracting | 7/9 | 4/9 |
| Q1 2019 | 2019-05-02 | F | lowered | stable | contracting | 7/9 | 3/9 |
| Q4 2018 | 2019-02-21 | D | maintained | accelerating | stable | 6/9 | 4/9 |
| Q3 2018 | 2018-11-01 | C | maintained | accelerating | contracting | 7/9 | 4/9 |
| Q2 2018 | 2018-08-02 | C | maintained | accelerating | stable | 7/9 | 4/9 |
| Q1 2018 | 2018-05-03 | F | lowered | accelerating | contracting | 7/9 | 3/9 |
| Q4 2017 | 2018-02-21 | D | none | accelerating | stable | 6/9 | 5/9 |
| Q3 2017 | 2017-11-02 | C | maintained | accelerating | stable | 7/9 | 4/9 |
| Q2 2017 | 2017-08-04 | F | lowered | mixed | contracting | 7/9 | 5/9 |
| Q1 2017 | 2017-05-04 | F | lowered | mixed | contracting | 7/9 | 4/9 |
| Q4 2016 | 2017-02-17 | C+ | maintained | mixed | contracting | 7/9 | 2/9 |
| Q3 2016 | 2016-11-03 | D | lowered | mixed | contracting | 8/9 | 4/9 |
| Q2 2016 | 2016-08-04 | D | lowered | mixed | contracting | 7/9 | 3/9 |
| Q1 2016 | 2016-05-06 | C | lowered | mixed | contracting | 7/9 | 2/9 |
| Q4 2015 | 2016-02-19 | D | maintained | mixed | contracting | 6/9 | 5/9 |