Technology >> Analyst Interviews >> April 18, 2005
CHRISTOPHER B. LIPPINCOTT is a First Vice President, Equity Research
Analyst, with KeyBanc Capital Markets, a division of McDonald
Investments Inc. With the company since July 2000, his research
coverage focuses on the electronic manufacturing services (EMS)
industry. Mr. Lippincott has six years of experience as a sellside
analyst, five of which have been focused on the EMS industry. His Wall
Street career started at Prudential Securities, where he was involved in
the company's quantum portfolio management group. He subsequently
worked at several other firms, including the Cowan Financial Group,
Alexander, Wescott & Company and most recently Auerbach, Pollak and
Richardson. Mr. Lippincott has been quoted in publications such as
Buyside Magazine, Forbes, Dow Jones News, Investor's Business Daily and
Electronic Buyer's News. He holds a Master of Business Administration
degree in Finance from Fordham University's Graduate School of Business
as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College. In addition,
he is a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts. Mr.
Lippincott was recently recognized by The Wall Street Journal's 'Best on
the Street' survey for his recommendations in the electronic components
and equipment category. He was also named a Top 3 Earnings Estimator in
the electronic equipment and instruments sector by StarMine. Profile
TWST: Chris, let's start with an overview of what you're covering inelectronics manufacturing services.
Mr. Lippincott: We cover the complete electronic supply chain. This
consists of three