Reflections

49th Annual Automotive Symposium

Contact: 

Miles McQuillen

 

Miles McQuillen

Private Wealth Management
P: 914-921-5112
E : mmcquillen@gabelli.com

 

 

Gabelli Funds will host its 49th Annual Automotive Symposium at the Encore at Wynn in Las Vegas, NV on Monday, November 3, and Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

 

This two-day symposium will feature presentations by senior management of leading automotive and trucking companies, with a lineup that allows investors to understand the ever-changing dynamics within the automotive industry. Discussions will cover a variety of topics, including the potential effect of tariffs, vehicle affordability, car complexity and the shift to autonomous vehicles, aftermarket resilience, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with management in a one-on-one setting. For those who cannot attend in person, the symposium will also be available via Zoom webcast.

Agenda

DAY 1: Monday, November 3rd

10:30 AM Opening Remarks

10:50 Gentex Corporation (GNTX)

11:20 Strattec Security Corporation (STRT)

11:50 Dana Incorporated (DAN)

12:20 PM Lunch Break

12:30 Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH)

1:00 Garrett Motion Inc. (GTX)

1:30 Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPAA)

2:00 AAPEX

3:00 Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI)

3:30 Rush Enterprises, Inc. (RUSHA/B)

4:00 Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG)

4:30 NN, Inc. (NNBR)

 

DAY 2: Tuesday, November 4th

7:50 AM Opening Remarks

8:00 MP Materials Corporation (MP)

8:30 LKQ Corporation (LKQ)

9:00 AutoNation, Inc. (AN)

9:30 Genuine Parts Company (GPC)

10:00 Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP)

10:30 Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)

11:00 Dorman Products, Inc. (DORM)

11:30 AutoZone, Inc. (AZO)

12:00 PM Lunch Break

12:15 Experian

1:00 PHINIA, Inc. (PHIN)

1:30 O’Reilly Automotive Group, Inc. (ORLY)

2:00 Monro, Inc. (MNRO)

 

 

Research Team 

Brian SponheimerBrian C. Sponheimer

Portfolio Manager
P: 914-921-8336
E : bsponheimer@gabelli.com

Brian Sponheimer is a portfolio manager of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust and an analyst for the infrastructure and industrials sector with a focus on automotive- and machinery-related companies, OEMs and infrastructure. He joined the firm in 2008. Previously he was a research analyst at The Water Fund/Terrapin Partners and before that director of sales and trading of US Equities at CIBC World Markets.

Brian graduated cum laude with a BA in government from Harvard University and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.

 

Carolina Jolly

Senior Research AnalystCarolina Jolly
P: 914-921-7762
E : cjolly@gabelli.com

Carolina Jolly, CFA, is a senior research analyst covering industrials and materials sectors with a focus on the automotive industry. She joined the firm 2015. Prior to that she was a senior research analyst and impact investing specialist at Glenmede Investment Management.

An industry expert, Carolina has been quoted in several publications, including the Financial Times and Barron’s Carolina holds a BA in economics from Williams College and an MBA in finance and entrepreneurial management from Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a CFA charterholder.

Eddie Nakamura

Research AnalystEdward Nakamura
P: 914-921-7784
E : ENakamura@gabelli.com

Edward is a research analyst at GAMCO Investors, Inc., where he conducts research on a variety of markets and public equities. With two years of industry experience, Edward specializes in risk assessment, company analysis, and equity valuation. Before joining GAMCO full time, Edward was an intern with the company. He holds a BA in Economics from Boston University. Outside of work, Edward enjoys being in the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

 

Event
Start: November 3, 2025
End: November 4, 2025
Who should attend

Geared toward buy- and sell-side professionals, allocators, and corporate strategists focused on automotive or trucking industries.

Venue

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109
Contacts
Miles McQuillen

Private Wealth Management
(914) 921-5112
mmcquillen@gabelli.com

Brian Sponheimer

Portfolio Manager
(914) 921-8336
bsponheimer@gabelli.com

Carolina Jolly

Senior Research Analyst
(914) 921-7762
cjolly@gabelli.com

Edward Nakamura

Research Analyst
(914) 921-7784
ENakamura@gabelli.com

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