Quanex
About: Quanex Building Products Corp is a manufacturer of components sold to original equipment manufacturers in the building products industry. It manufactures engineered products like window and door components that include flexible insulating glass spacers, extruded vinyl profiles, window and door screens, solar panel sealants and precision-formed metal and wood products among others. Its four operating segments are North American Fenestration being the key revenue driver, European Fenestration, North American Cabinet Components, and Tyman. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States.
Employees: 7,068
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
6.07% more ownership
Funds ownership: 85.83% [Q3] → 91.9% (+6.07%) [Q4]
2% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 67 | Existing positions reduced: 66
7% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.13B [Q3] → $1.05B (-$75.1M) [Q4]
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 208 [Q3] → 193 (-15) [Q4]
33% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 28 | Existing positions closed: 42
95% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $24K | Put options by funds: $533K
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