TWC Enterprises Limited Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results And Eligible Dividend

Core Insights - The company reported significant increases in net earnings for the second quarter of 2025, with net earnings reaching $21,479,000 compared to $3,159,000 in the same period of 2024, driven by unrealized gains on investments [11] - Basic and diluted earnings per share also saw a substantial rise to $0.88 in 2025 from $0.13 in 2024 [11] Financial Performance - For the three months ended June 30, 2025, operating revenue decreased by 1.0% to $61,560,000 from $62,183,000 in 2024, primarily due to a decline in revenue from Highland Gate home sales [7] - Direct operating expenses decreased by 10.8% to $47,326,000 for the same period, down from $53,049,000 in 2024, attributed to lower costs associated with Highland Gate home sales [7] - Net operating income for the Canadian golf club operations segment increased to $13,581,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, up from $10,361,000 in 2024, benefiting from the acquisition of Deer Creek and increased golf revenue [8] Segment Analysis - The company operates 47 18-hole equivalent championship golf courses and 2.5 academy courses across 35 locations in Canada and Florida [16] - The acquisition of Deer Creek, a significant golf and event complex, contributed to increased revenues in golf, corporate events, and food and beverage operations [6] Other Financial Metrics - Interest, net and investment income decreased by 17.5% to $2,321,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, down from $2,813,000 in 2024, due to reduced cash and interest income following the Deer Creek acquisition [9] - The company recorded an unrealized gain of $12,325,000 on its investment in marketable securities as of June 30, 2025, compared to a loss of $5,119,000 in 2024 [10] Dividend Announcement - The company announced an eligible cash dividend of 9 cents per common share, to be paid on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 29, 2025 [14]