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  "title": "Interlink Electronics at LD Micro conference: growth through deals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/interlink-electronics-at-ld-micro-conference-growth-through-deals",
  "topic": "finance",
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  "published": "2026-10-21T18:06:08.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/interlink-electronics-at-ld-micro-conference-growth-through-deals-93CH-4963803"
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  "account": "Interlink Electronics (LINK) presented a growth strategy centered around acquisitions, internal integration, and expansion in sensors and printed electronics at the LD Micro 20th Annual Main Event Conference. CEO Steve Bronson highlighted the company's potential to capitalize on a larger market than its current 1% share, while acknowledging that margins remain below historical levels due to investment in new businesses and capabilities. Interlink has returned to profitability in the second quarter of 2026, following a previous year with $12 million in revenue and a negative adjusted EBITDA of $900,000. The company is pursuing a pending acquisition that could add $33 million in annual revenue and over $4 million in EBITDA, emphasizing that integration, not just purchase price, drives value creation. Interlink aims to reach $100 million in revenue with conservative leverage and improving margins. The company, founded in 1985, is a global player in sensor, printed electronics, and engineered solutions, with operations in various countries, including Fremont, California, and facilities in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Scotland, and England. It is vertically integrated, handling design, engineering, manufacturing, and customer support in-house, and is positioned as a \"picks and shovels\" supplier for AI and data analytics. Interlink has made several acquisitions, including KWJ Engineering, SPEC Sensors, Calman Technology, Conductive Transfers, and recently added smart textiles and conductive ink technology. These acquisitions have improved margins from the low teens to 40% and opened new channels, including aerospace and defense certifications. Management expects a slight organic revenue increase and margin improvement for the current year, with analysts forecasting a 40% revenue growth for fiscal 2026.",
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