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Kaman Subsidiary Increases Stake in Goa JV Stake Ownership

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Kaman Corporation’s subsidiary, Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc. (Kaman), recently strengthened ownership rights over its Indian joint venture (JV) – Kineco Kaman Composites India Pvt. Ltd. – by increasing stake to 49% from 26%. The move is in sync with the company’s strategic efforts to capture demand from the rapidly growing Indian aerospace market.

Kaman Corporation’s stock looks bearish at the moment. Over the last one month, shares of this Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock recorded a loss of 6.88%, wider than the loss of 1.71% incurred by the Zacks classified Machinery-General Industrial market. However, the company is poised to grow on the back of new contract wins, greater operational efficacy and strategic business expansion in niche business hubs.

Inside the Headlines

Kineco Kaman Composites India Pvt. Ltd. is Kaman’s Goa-based JV with Kineco Limited (Kineco). Kineco Kaman Composites produces advanced complex structures for imaging/medical, aerospace and other industries for major clients such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, BAE Systems and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.

Notably, the JV is a ‘One Stop’ provider of seamless services such as tooling, designing, testing and certification. This business intends to undertake its prime expansion move over the next 12–18 months. Kaman noted that the first expansion move of the JV would be backed by a massive investment plan, which has already secured approval from the Goa Investment Promotion Board.

Kaman believes that its JV business with Kineco will significantly drive top- and bottom-line growth in the near term.

To Conclude

Dismal macroeconomic environment in certain major end markets has been affecting Kaman Corporation’s business. However, the company is poised to enhance near-term profitability on the back of its realignment and productivity maximization programs. Notably, the company anticipates that its JV with Kineco would soon be conducive to the revenue and margin growth trajectory in the quarters ahead.

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