Schedule
Calendar-Confirmed Meetings
Allegro MicroSystems | ALGM
When: Tue May 19, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
Where: 955 Perimeter Rd, Manchester, NH 03103; Conference NH Executive
Format: On-site for John/Derek; Jalene joining by Teams. Parking/check-in guidance expected from Vanessa Medeiros.
MDA Space | MDA CN
When: Tue May 19, 2026, 4:00-4:45 PM ET
Where: Microsoft Teams; join link in Outlook event
Format: Intro call after Q1 results. Jim Floros indicated Guillaume is the starting point because Mike's post-earnings schedule is tight.
Company Prep
ALGM | Allegro MicroSystems
Meeting angle: Validate whether the Analyst Day reset is a real mix/operating leverage story or a cyclical semiconductor recovery dressed up as secular content growth.
Key setup: Magnetic sensing and power ICs, roughly 70% auto / 30% industrial. Management is leaning into xEV, ADAS, AI data center, robotics, TMR current sensing, isolated gate drivers, China-for-China localization, and a 55%+ gross-margin recovery path.
MDA Space | MDA CN
Meeting angle: Test whether MDA has crossed from niche supplier to execution-capable prime, and whether backlog conversion plus 49North/defense demand can support the premium setup.
Pods: Existing /dash artifacts include the MDA Space heritage/growth podcast and the backlog bull-bear podcast, plus four NotebookLM infographics.
Latest Sellside Pulled Into Prep
ALGM | May 2026 Research Pulse
| Date | Broker | Read |
|---|---|---|
| May 8 | Evercore | 1Q26 beat and in-line guide; data center revenue ramping. |
| May 7 | Jefferies | Data center breakout offsets auto seasonality. |
| May 7 | Needham | Data center set another quarterly record; humanoid robot shipments expected to begin this year. |
| May 7 | Barclays / UBS / Mizuho / TD Cowen | Secular story intact, but the guide and recent run-up put pressure on proof points. |
| May 4 | Morgan Stanley | Earnings preview and supply-chain read-through. |
MDA | May 2026 Research Pulse
| Date | Broker | Read |
|---|---|---|
| May 13 | J.P. Morgan | Demand pipeline still encouraging; 2026 framed as an execution year. |
| May 10 | Jefferies | Positive Q1 reaction with a “higher orbit” framing. |
| May 8 | Morgan Stanley / RBC | Guidance de-risked; focus shifts to 2H bookings and defense opportunities. |
| May 7 | BMO / Canaccord / J.P. Morgan | Q1 beat, satellite strength, and close attention to pipeline conversion. |
Suggested ALGM Questions
- Data center broke out in recent sellside work. What has changed in customer breadth, design pipeline, and content per rack versus the fan-driver base?
- How much of auto growth is true content expansion versus recovery from abnormal inventory correction?
- Where is ALGM actually differentiated in China when local competitors can meet enough of the spec?
- For robotics, what is in production in 2026 versus design-win option value, and how much content is sensor versus power?
- What evidence should investors track to underwrite 55%+ gross margin: utilization, mix, pricing, product cost, or industrial content?
- How should we think about Sanken as an ownership overhang and possible future buyback/placement catalyst?
Suggested MDA Questions
- What are the most important 2026 proof points that backlog converts into revenue and cash rather than just headline bookings?
- How concentrated is near-term execution risk around Globalstar, Lightspeed, and a few large programs?
- What factory throughput, hiring, or supplier constraints could cap satellite production as volumes ramp?
- How much of 49North is incremental growth versus a strategic necessity to stay relevant in sovereign defense demand?
- What are investors underestimating about CHORUS and geointelligence data monetization?
- What would need to be true for MDA to be viewed as a repeat prime contractor, not a one-cycle beneficiary?
Open Items
11am Salem meeting
Outlook confirms Derek wrote “We have an 11am meeting in Salem, NH,” but the invite was not found. Confirm company, host, and address before travel.
ALGM arrival details
Vanessa Medeiros was looped to provide parking, check-in, and escort details. Watch email before departure.
Return path
After the Andover hotel Zoom, Uber to BOS and take AA1147 at 7:04pm. Keep Delta 8:35pm as expensive backup only.
Email / Calendar Evidence
| Source | Useful Detail | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| ALGM Outlook invite | 2:00-3:00 PM ET, Manchester HQ, CEO/CFO/IR attendees. | High-quality on-site management meeting; travel day should be built around this. |
| Jalene Hoover email | Jalene joining via Teams; Kelly out; Vanessa to guide parking/check-in/escort. | Monitor for a final logistics email from Vanessa. |
| Derek Johnston email | John and Derek have an 11am meeting in Salem, then work toward ALGM. | Unresolved calendar gap; do not assume the company without confirmation. |
| MDA scheduling thread | 4pm ET selected for Teams call with Guillaume after Q1 results. | Use MDA dashboard and questions as prep; meeting is intro/execution proof, not full CEO session. |