INNOVATE Corp., through its subsidiaries, operates in infrastructure, life sciences, and spectrum areas in the United States. It provides industrial construction, structural steel, and facility maintenance services for use in commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction projects, such as buildings and office complexes, hotels and casinos, convention centers, sports arenas and stadiums, shopping malls, hospitals, dams, bridges, mines, metal processing, refineries, pulp and paper mills, and power plants. The company also fabricates trusses and girders; and fabricates and erects water pipe, water storage tanks, tunnel liners, pressure vessels, strainers, filters, separators, and other customized products. In addition, it offers integrated solutions for digital engineering, modeling and detailing, construction, heavy equipment installation, and facility services; and steel and rebar detailing, and BIM modeling and management services, as well as equipment used in the oil, gas, petrochemical, and pipeline industries. Further, the company develops products for early osteoarthritis of the knee, and aesthetic and medical technologies for the skin. Additionally, it operates over-the-air broadcasting stations and Azteca America, a Spanish-language broadcast network. The company was formerly known as HC2 Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to INNOVATE Corp. in September 2021. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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- A mini Berkshire Hathaway, investing in and operating diverse companies across sectors like data centers, medical devices, and manufacturing.
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I am unable to identify a public company named "Innovate" with the stock symbol "VATE" in standard financial databases or public records. Therefore, I cannot provide a list of its major products or services.
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Information regarding the major customers of "Innovate" (symbol: VATE) is not publicly available or readily identifiable. A comprehensive search for a public company with the name "Innovate" and the stock symbol "VATE" on major stock exchanges (e.g., NYSE, NASDAQ) and through financial databases does not yield an active, well-documented entity for which investor relations or SEC filings (like a 10-K) are easily accessible.
Public companies typically disclose their major customers, particularly if a single customer accounts for a significant portion (e.g., 10% or more) of their revenue, within their annual reports (Form 10-K) under sections like "Business" or "Risk Factors." Without access to such official company disclosures for "Innovate (VATE)," it is not possible to identify its major customers or categorize its customer base.
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Paul K. Voigt Interim Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Voigt was named Interim CEO of INNOVATE Corp. in July 2023. He previously served as Senior Managing Director of Investments at INNOVATE (formerly HC2) from 2014 to 2018, where he helped lead capital raising and transaction sourcing activities. Before rejoining INNOVATE, he was the Senior Managing Director of Investments at Lancer Capital since 2019. Prior to that, he held positions as Executive Vice President on the sales and trading desk at Jefferies from 1996 to 2013 and as Managing Director on the high yield sales desk at Prudential Securities from 1988 to 1996.
Michael J. Sena Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Sena serves as the Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary, and Principal Accounting Officer of INNOVATE Corp.
Suzi Herbst Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Herbst is the Chief Operating Officer of INNOVATE Corp. She also served as interim CEO immediately following the passing of Wayne Barr.
Avram Glazer Chairman of the Board
Mr. Glazer is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for INNOVATE Corp.
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Innovate Corp. (VATE) operates in three main segments: Infrastructure, Life Sciences, and Spectrum. The addressable markets for its main products and services are identified as follows:
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Infrastructure Segment:
- Industrial Construction: The U.S. Industrial Building Construction Market was valued at approximately USD 43.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 61.6 billion by 2032.
- Structural Steel: The structural steel market in the United States generated approximately USD 7.6 billion in revenue in 2024 and is expected to reach approximately USD 10.7 billion by 2030. The broader U.S. structural metal market size was USD 92.5 billion in 2024, projected to grow to USD 146.9 billion by 2032.
- Facility Maintenance: The United States facility management market size is estimated at USD 365.93 billion in 2025 and is projected to rise to USD 422.8 billion by 2030.
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Life Sciences Segment:
- Treatments for Early Osteoarthritis of the Knee: The global knee osteoarthritis market size was valued at USD 7.70 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 15.69 billion by 2032. North America held the largest revenue share in this market in 2024.
- Aesthetic and Medical Technologies for the Skin: The global medical aesthetics market size is projected to grow from USD 25.48 billion in 2024 to USD 67.89 billion by 2032. North America dominated this market with a 53.77% share in 2023.
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Spectrum Segment:
- Over-the-Air Broadcasting Stations: The U.S. Broadcasting and Cable TV Market size was valued at over USD 127.53 billion in 2025 and is poised to surpass USD 155.46 billion by 2035, encompassing both broadcast and cable services. Approximately 23 million U.S. households access TV content through an over-the-air antenna.
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Innovate (VATE) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives across its operating segments:
- Expansion of Life Sciences Segment (R2 Technologies and MediBeacon): Innovate's Life Sciences segment is poised for significant growth, particularly through R2 Technologies' Glacial Skin devices. The company has seen remarkable increases in revenue and worldwide system sales for R2 Technologies, driven by strong demand in North America and strategic expansion into international markets such as Europe, South America, Asia, and the Middle East. This growth is further supported by increased patient treatments and average monthly utilization per Glacial provider. Additionally, the planned commercial launch of MediBeacon's TGFR system in the fourth quarter of 2025 is anticipated to contribute to revenue in this segment.
- Growth in Spectrum Segment through Next-Generation Broadcasting (ATS 3.0 and Data Casting): The Spectrum segment is focusing on optimizing future revenues through alternative technologies like ATSC 3.0 and 5G broadcasting. Innovate is actively exploring commercial applications for data casting, particularly using ATSC 3.0, with a focus on areas such as gaming, entertainment, and healthcare. The segment has already demonstrated revenue growth through the launch of new networks and expanded coverage with existing customers, and anticipates new opportunities within the over-the-air (OTA) space as more streaming networks seek to extend their reach.
- Execution of Robust Backlog in Infrastructure Segment (DBM Global): Despite some recent revenue fluctuations, the Infrastructure segment, primarily DBM Global, is expected to be a future revenue driver due to its substantial and growing backlog. DBM Global consistently performs at high levels with a robust pipeline and had a strong backlog of over $1.3 billion as of the second quarter of 2025. This significant backlog indicates future revenue generation from the execution of industrial construction projects.
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Share Repurchases
Information on common share repurchases made by Innovate (VATE) over the last 3-5 years is not readily available in the provided search results.
Share Issuance
- In February 2024, Innovate announced a $19.0 million rights offering for its common stock, allowing existing stockholders to subscribe for newly issued shares at a price of $0.70 per share.
- As part of related transactions, Lancer Capital agreed to purchase $25.0 million of Preferred Stock.
- The company executed a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of its common stock, effective August 2, 2024, primarily to meet the NYSE's minimum bid price requirement for continued listing.
Inbound Investments
- In May 2025, DBM Global Inc., a subsidiary of Innovate, secured a $220 million credit facility, comprising an $85 million term loan and a $135 million revolving credit facility, to repay existing debt and provide additional working capital.
- In October 2025, Innovate expected to receive approximately $8 million from an $8.8 million cash dividend paid by its subsidiary DBM Global Inc.
- Innovate completed comprehensive debt refinancing transactions in July and August 2025, including the exchange of existing 8.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 for newly issued 10.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2027, thereby extending debt maturities.
Outbound Investments
- On May 27, 2021, Innovate, through its subsidiary DBM Global Inc., acquired 100% of Banker Steel Holdco LLC for $145.0 million. The acquisition was financed through a combination of a revolving credit facility, sellers' notes, assumed debt, and $25.0 million in cash from Innovate.
Capital Expenditures
Specific dollar amounts for Innovate Corp.'s capital expenditures over the last 3-5 years are not explicitly detailed in the provided search results.