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Caliber(CWD) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-08-12 23:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total consolidated revenue for Q2 2024 was $8.2 million, a decrease of 60% year-over-year due to the deconsolidation of Caliber Hospitality, LP and Elliot 10 [15] - Consolidated expenses declined by 59.7% to $12.7 million, also attributed to the deconsolidation [16] - Net loss attributed to Caliber was $4.7 million or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $5.7 million or $0.29 per diluted share in the same period last year [16] - Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q2 was $2.4 million, slightly worse than the adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.3 million in the prior year [17] - Total managed capital increased by $32.2 million or 7.4% from $438 million to $470 million from December 31, 2023, to June 30, 2024 [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated asset management revenues increased by 70.3%, offsetting some losses from other revenue streams [15] - Fund setup fees increased significantly to $665,000 from $9,000 in the prior year due to new fund offerings [17] - Fund management fees rose by 12.5% to $2.7 million, driven by an increase in managed capital and fees from the Caliber Hospitality Trust [17] - Development and construction fees decreased by 50.1% due to reduced activities compared to the previous year [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The real estate market has seen a significant drop in value, creating opportunities for acquiring income-generating assets [5] - The company is focusing on acquiring more income-generating real estate investments, with plans to close on $1 billion of assets in the Caliber Hospitality Trust [5][6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Caliber has set three priorities for revenue growth: acquiring more income-generating real estate investments, providing more single asset investment offerings, and completing existing developments [5][8] - The company aims to return to positive EBITDA in Q4 2024 and positive net operating income in 2025 [4] - The strategy includes leveraging technology and optimizing the go-to-market strategy to enhance fundraising capabilities [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving medium and long-term growth prospects despite current market challenges [11] - The company is focused on managing redemption requests effectively and maximizing returns for all investors [22] - Management reiterated that the $3 billion targeted AUM by 2026 remains unchanged and achievable [27] Other Important Information - The company has initiated cost reduction measures, expecting to realize $6.5 million in annualized savings starting in the second half of 2024 [11] - Caliber has made progress in refinancing its unsecured debt, having paid off approximately $4.2 million and extended $27.4 million in debt [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Fundraising trends in Q2 - Fundraising in Q2 increased to approximately $20 million, doubling from the first quarter, driven by Caliber Hospitality Trust and retail group [20] Question: Redemption trends - Redemption requests have increased but are being managed effectively, with no forced asset sales [22] Question: Single asset investment offerings - Single asset offerings are easier for investors to understand and align with current market preferences, enhancing fundraising efforts [23][24] Question: Confidence in achieving $3 billion AUM target - Confidence in the $3 billion AUM target remains strong, with plans accounting for current market conditions [27]
Caliber(CWD) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2024-08-12 21:00
Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2 2024 was $8.2 million, a 60.0% decrease compared to Q2 2023, primarily due to the deconsolidation of Caliber Hospitality, LP and the Caliber Hospitality Trust[2] - Net loss attributable to Caliber was $4.7 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, an improvement from a net loss of $5.7 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in Q2 2023[2] - Fee-Related Earnings for Q2 2024 were reported at $(3,140,000), compared to $(3,535,000) in Q2 2023, indicating an improvement of about 11%[23] - Distributable Earnings for Q2 2024 were $(4,269,000), slightly better than $(4,286,000) in Q2 2023, showing a marginal improvement[24] - The net loss attributable to CaliberCos Inc. for Q2 2024 was $(4,730,000), compared to $(5,726,000) in Q2 2023, reflecting a reduction in losses of approximately 17%[28] - The consolidated adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024 was $(966,000), an improvement from $(1,257,000) in Q2 2023, indicating a positive trend[26] Revenue Growth - Platform revenue increased by 24.9% year-over-year to $4.2 million, driven by asset management revenue[2] - Total revenues for the asset management platform segment increased to $4,212,000 in Q2 2024, up from $3,372,000 in Q2 2023, representing a growth of approximately 25%[34] - The company reported a total of $4,179,000 in asset management fees for Q2 2024, an increase from $3,348,000 in Q2 2023, marking a growth of about 25%[34] - The company’s performance allocation revenue for Q2 2024 was $16,000, compared to $12,000 in Q2 2023, reflecting a growth of 33%[34] Asset Management and Capital - Fair value assets under management (FV AUM) rose to $773.2 million, a 4.3% increase from December 31, 2023, due to acquisitions and market appreciation[2] - Managed capital increased by 7.4% to $469.8 million, with originations of $38.0 million and redemptions of $5.9 million[2] - As of June 30, 2024, the total managed capital reached $469,800, an increase from $437,625 as of December 31, 2023, representing a growth of approximately 7.3%[41] - The total Fair Value Assets Under Management (FV AUM) increased to $773,213 as of June 30, 2024, up from $741,190 as of December 31, 2023, indicating a growth of about 4.3%[38] - The total real estate assets under management rose to $694,300 as of June 30, 2024, compared to $647,200 as of December 31, 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 7.3%[38] Cost Management and Savings - The company expects to achieve $6.5 million in annualized cost savings from recent initiatives, with a partial impact anticipated in the second half of 2024[3] - The company’s total expenses for Q2 2024 were $12,655,000, up from $31,406,000 in Q2 2023, showing a significant decrease in expenses[29] Development and Investments - As of June 30, 2024, Caliber was actively developing 1,940 multifamily units and 2.6 million square feet of commercial and industrial space[5] - The company completed the construction of Jordan's Lofts, a 48-unit multifamily property, with 96% of units leased[5] - Caliber received a $10 million investment into its Series D preferred equity, nearly doubling the total preferred equity invested into Caliber Hospitality Trust[5] - The company acquired land for one commercial asset in Colorado during the six months ended June 30, 2024[38] Interest and Redemptions - Interest expense for Q2 2024 was $1,315,000, compared to $1,261,000 in Q2 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 4%[28] - Originations for managed capital were $19,099 for the period ending March 31, 2024, and $18,936 for the period ending June 30, 2024, showing a slight decrease in originations[41] - The company reported redemptions of $2,819 for the period ending March 31, 2024, and $3,041 for the period ending June 30, 2024, indicating an increase in redemptions[41] Credit and Fund Management - The credit FV AUM decreased to $70,972 as of June 30, 2024, from $84,588 as of December 31, 2023, representing a decline of approximately 16.1%[38] - The company earned a fund management fee of 0.70% of the Caliber Hospitality Trust's enterprise value[42] - The company had invested $18.8 million in its funds as of June 30, 2024, compared to $18.3 million as of December 31, 2023[42] - Other managed capital, representing undeployed capital held in diversified funds, was $7,941 as of June 30, 2024, down from $9,402 as of December 31, 2023[42]
Caliber(CWD) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-05-10 20:35
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total consolidated revenue for Q1 2024 was $23 million, a decrease of 22.3% compared to the same period last year, primarily due to a decrease in consolidated fund revenues and performance allocation revenue [52][57] - Net loss attributed to Caliber was $3.8 million or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million or $0.07 per diluted share in the same period last year [57] - Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q1 was $1.7 million, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $1 million during the same period a year ago [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Platform revenue decreased by 25.6% to $4.7 million due to lower performance allocations [53] - Fund management fees increased by 11% to $2.6 million, related to a change in fee structure effective upon the contribution of hospitality assets [53] - Development and construction fees increased by 73%, primarily due to fees earned from completing predevelopment work for three projects during the quarter [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Managed capital increased from $438 million to $454 million from December 31, 2023, to March 31, 2024 [56] - The company signed 26 selling agreements with regional broker-dealers and registered investment advisers for investments in company-sponsored products, indicating improved fundraising activity [4][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand fundraising activity, targeting $750 million from 2024 through 2026, and grow AUM to $3 billion, with a focus on the Caliber Hospitality Trust reaching $1 billion in AUM [28][29] - Cost reduction initiatives are in place, with identified savings of approximately $6 million on an annualized basis, aiming to return to annual operating costs of approximately $15 million [18][50] - The company is focused on consistent profitable growth and is actively evaluating opportunities to enhance transparency in financial presentation [20][46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in medium and long-term growth prospects, despite current industry conditions and low transaction volume [20] - The management team is focused on achieving profitability as soon as possible and has initiated a review of the cost structure to reflect current market dynamics [48][50] - Management noted ongoing fundraising efforts and the expectation of more normalized fundraising throughout the year [87] Other Important Information - The deconsolidation of six hotel assets has significantly impacted financial results, contributing to a reduction of assets from $299 million in Q1 2023 to $201 million in Q1 2024 [15][21] - Interest expense increased to $1.3 million in Q1 2024, compared to $800,000 in the same period last year, primarily due to an increase in corporate notes outstanding [58] Q&A Session Summary Question: What pace can investors expect with additional selling agreements in the future? - Management indicated that they did not anticipate the rapid increase in selling agreements and expect to see continued growth throughout the year [66][84] Question: Will fundraising seasonality shift due to new selling agreements? - Management believes that some seasonality will continue, particularly in retail channels, but expects more normalized fundraising results throughout the year [67][87] Question: Can you speak to the debt maturity profile and plans to address upcoming maturities? - Management is constantly monitoring debt and plans to refinance with institutional debt providers to extend maturities and recycle capital [75][77]
Caliber(CWD) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2024-05-09 23:41
(605) 702 I 3 (1,828) 831 35 T H E W E A L T H D E V E L O P M E N T C O M P A N Y 36 Brokerage fees REVENUE(1) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) MANAGED CAPITAL (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) (1) The Company earns a find management fies of 0.70% of the Caliber Hospitality Trust's enterprise value and is reimbursed for certain costs incurred on behalf of the Caliber Hospitality Trust $ 1Q 2024 Earnings Supplemental Building on a 15-year track record of profitable growth and success ©2024 Caliber Discla ...
Caliber(CWD) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-09 22:04
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number 001-41703 CALIBERCOS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | Delaware | 47-2426901 | | --- | --- | | (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati ...
Caliber(CWD) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-05-09 20:07
Exhibit 99.1 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 9, 2024 – Caliber (NASDAQ: CWD; "CaliberCos Inc."), a real estate investor, developer, and asset manager, today reported results for the first quarter ended on March 31, 2024. • Total revenue of $23.0 million, a 22.3% decrease • Platform revenue of $4.7 million, a 25.6% decrease – Asset management revenue of $4.6 million, a 16.1% increase – Performance allocations of $0.2 million, related to the sale of land in Johnstown, Colorado • Net loss attributable to Caliber of $3. ...
Caliber(CWD) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-04-16 01:49
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission file number 001-41703 CALIBERCOS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | Delaware | 47-2426901 | | --- | ...
Caliber(CWD) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-04-16 00:13
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full-year 2023, consolidated revenue increased by 8.3% to $90.9 million, primarily due to higher hospitality revenue [47] - Net loss attributable to Caliber was $12.7 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share in 2022 [67] - Platform revenue for the fourth quarter was $20.6 million, a decrease of 14.4% year-over-year, due to lower asset management revenue [49] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core asset management fees improved by 15.1% year-over-year, while asset management revenues decreased by 31.1% to $10.6 million [38][47] - Managed capital increased by 14.2% year-over-year to $437.6 million, reflecting successful fundraising efforts [38] - The company launched four new fund products in 2023, including the Caliber Hospitality Trust and Caliber's Opportunity Zone Fund [31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The commercial real estate transactions were down 50% year-over-year in 2023, marking the sharpest decline since 2009 [32] - The pipeline of distressed commercial real estate is estimated at $218 billion, with $82 billion in true outstanding distress [34] - The Northern Colorado market showed extremely low levels of vacancy and high demand for new development, contrasting with other parts of the country [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve cumulative fundraising of $750 million from 2024 to 2026 and total AUM of $3 billion by the end of 2026 [29][77] - The focus is on expanding into the wholesale fundraising channel and enhancing product offerings to capture market opportunities [30][60] - The company is positioned to provide solutions to regional banks under pressure from non-performing loans, leveraging its expertise in complex projects [62][64] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that interest rates stopped rising in mid-2023, creating new market opportunities, particularly in land development and acquiring existing assets at a discount [5] - The company remains confident in its growth prospects despite the challenging fundraising environment due to high interest rates and regional banking issues [57][58] - Management emphasized the importance of optimizing the cost structure while continuing to support fundraising efforts [81] Other Important Information - The company has signed 26 selling agreements with regional broker dealers and registered investment advisors, significantly increasing its reach [59] - The Caliber Hospitality Trust is expected to generate approximately $10 million in fees per year once fully operational, doubling the company's overall asset management fees [37] - The company is committed to driving profitable growth and achieving $50 million in annualized total platform revenues by the end of 2026 [50] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you specify where potential cost cuts might come from? - The company will first look to reduce G&A and non-workforce related costs, including marketing and software expenses, to create a more efficient operating model [92]
Caliber to Participate in Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference on March 13, 2024
Businesswire· 2024-03-11 12:00
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caliber (the “Company” or “CaliberCos Inc.”) (NASDAQ: CWD), a real estate investor, developer, and manager, today announced that Jade Leung, CFO of Caliber, will present at the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET. Mr. Leung will also be available for one-on-one meetings with institutional investors held throughout the day. During his presentation, Mr. Leung plans to discuss Caliber’s business model for growth and the growing opp ...
Caliber Completes Sale of South Ridge Land Parcel in Johnstown, Colorado
Businesswire· 2024-01-30 13:30
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caliber (NASDAQ: CWD), a real estate investor, developer, and manager, today announced the sale of South Ridge, an 80-acre parcel of land in Johnstown, Colo., to Journey Homes for $7.6 million. Caliber purchased the land in September 2021 for $5.38 million as part of its Johnstown Development, an approximately 750-acre master-planned, mixed-use development project. The firm launched a single asset debt offering alongside a land loan secured by Guaranty Bank to fund the ac ...