The Untold Story of Amphenol: Part II

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Preferred Shares Podcast.

In this episode of the Preferred Shares podcast, hosts Devin, Doug, and Lawrence interview Will Kerwin, a senior equity analyst for Morningstar, to provide a current overview of Amphenol.

In This Episode

[01:17] Guest Introduction and Background

[02:29] Exploring Amphenol’s History and Industry

[04:27] Amphenol’s Market Position and Competitors

[10:06] Amphenol’s Diverse End Markets

[11:59] Aerospace and Defense Opportunities

[14:05] Amphenol’s Unique Corporate Culture

[16:31] Capital Allocation Strategies

[17:53] Acquisition Strategies and Market Dynamics

[20:16] Product Diversity and Co-Designing with Customers

[25:55] Innovation and R&D Approaches

[30:26] Pricing Power and Competitive Advantages

[30:47] Talent Retention and Company Culture

[32:43] Identifying Headwinds and Market Challenges

[34:47] Long-Term Trends and Future Opportunities

[38:46] Profitability and Margin Analysis

[42:27] Supplier Relationships and Material Inputs

[43:29] Future Risks and Succession Planning

[47:11] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Additional Reading & Listening

William Kerwin, CFA. Current coverage:

Did you miss Part 1 of our series on Amphenol? Check it out below.

Curious to see what else we’ve been working on? Check out some of the interesting things we’ve done recently:

* Douglas Ott (Andvari Associates and @yesandnotyes)

* 📖 The Story of Amphenol: 1932-1958 - Doug provides even more details, anecdotes, and financials on the early history of Amphenol.

* Lawrence Hamtil (Fortune Financial and @lhamtil)

* 📖 Aerospace: After A Century of Growth; A Bright Future Ahead

* Devin LaSarre (Invariant and @DevinLaSarre)

* 📖 The Nicotine Horizon

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