Innospec
IOSP
About: Innospec Inc manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and fuel additives. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The Fuel Specialties segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells products used to improve fuel efficiency, boost engine performance, and reduce emissions for automobiles, boats, and airplanes. It also sells products used by oil field service providers in the extraction of oil and gas. The Performance Chemicals segment sells products to the personal-care industry. The Oilfield Services segment develops and markets products to prevent loss of mud.
Employees: 2,450
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
27% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 108 | Existing positions reduced: 85
1.45% less ownership
Funds ownership: 97.79% [Q1] → 96.34% (-1.45%) [Q2]
4% less funds holding
Funds holding: 270 [Q1] → 259 (-11) [Q2]
11% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.28B [Q1] → $2.03B (-$254M) [Q2]
20% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 32 | Existing positions closed: 40
100% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 0 (-2) [Q2]
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