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Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) as of Jan 31, 2026 - Royce Value Trust (NYSE:RVT)
Benzinga· 2026-02-27 18:01
CLOSING PRICES AS OF 01/31/26NAV18.82MKT17.37AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 01/31/26NAV (%)MKT (%)One-Month*6.397.89One-Year18.7316.85Three-Year14.6315.30Five-Year9.0010.1210-Year13.1814.47*Not AnnualizedAll performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis, net of the Fund's investment advisory fee, and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. R ...
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) as of Jan 31, 2026
Prnewswire· 2026-02-27 18:01
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) as of Jan 31, 2026 [Accessibility Statement] Skip Navigation- Fund's adviser has more than 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience- Average weekly trading volume of approximately 2,313,377 shares- Oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fundNEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --CLOSING PRICES AS OF 01/31/26NAV18.82MKT17.37AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 01/31/26NAV (%)MKT (%)One-Month*6.397.89One-Year18.7316.85Three-Year14.6315.30Five-Year9.0010.1210-Year1 ...
Assured Guaranty(AGO) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-27 14:02
Assured Guaranty (NYSE:AGO) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 27, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsBenjamin Rosenblum - CFODominic Frederico - President and CEORobert Bailenson - COORobert Tucker - Senior Managing Director, Investor Relations and Corporate CommunicationsConference Call ParticipantsMarissa Lobo - AnalystThomas McJoynt-Griffith - AnalystOperatorGood morning, and welcome to the Assured Guaranty Ltd. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call. My name is Becky, and I will be th ...
Assured Guaranty(AGO) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-27 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - At year-end 2025, the company achieved new per-share highs for adjusted book value at $186.43, adjusted operating shareholders' equity at $126.78, and shareholders' equity at $125.32 [5] - Adjusted operating income per share increased to $9.08 in 2025 from $7.10 in 2024, representing a 28% increase [19][20] - Fourth quarter 2025 adjusted operating income was $109 million or $2.32 per share, an 83% increase from $66 million or $1.27 per share in the fourth quarter of 2024 [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The present value of new business production (PVP) totaled $286 million in 2025, with significant contributions from all three financial guarantee underwriting groups [5] - The company guaranteed over $27 billion of municipal par, a 16% increase from 2024, and achieved a 15-year high in new issue insured par sold, representing 58% of the market [11] - The U.S. public finance segment originated $206 million in PVP, with a 19% increase in the second half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. municipal market experienced a second consecutive year of record issuance, driving strong demand for municipal bond insurance [10] - The company saw a 240% year-over-year increase in U.S. public finance secondary insured par written, totaling approximately $2 billion [11] - Non-U.S. public finance and global structured finance originations contributed $80 million in PVP for 2025, with strong performance in the U.K. and European markets [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on sustainable long-term growth and has successfully expanded its U.S. municipal secondary market business [5] - The acquisition of Warwick Re Limited, renamed Assured Life Reinsurance, diversifies revenue sources and leverages the company's strengths in credit and structured finance [8] - The company aims to enhance its investment returns and has seen significant growth in alternative investments, achieving a fair value of over $1 billion by year-end 2025 [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the recovery of the U.S. public finance market and the potential for continued growth in 2026 [26] - The company remains optimistic about its position in the annuity reinsurance market and is actively pursuing new business opportunities [24] - Management highlighted the resilience of the business model, which has been demonstrated during financial crises and other challenging economic conditions [9] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 12% of its common shares outstanding at the end of 2024, totaling $500 million, and increased its quarterly dividend per share by 12% [6][24] - The alternative investments segment generated a year-over-year increase of 33% in pre-tax adjusted operating income for 2025 [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on issuance in triple B credits and outlook for 2026 - Management noted a positive trend in the fourth quarter and a strong start in the first quarter of 2026, with several transactions already closed in U.S. public finance and infrastructure finance in Europe [26] Question: Outlook on U.K. utilities and Brightline - Management provided an update on U.K. utilities, indicating a focus on Thames as the only problematic exposure, and expressed confidence in the recovery of Brightline due to strong subordination below their position [28][30] Question: Exposure in alternative investments and private credit - Management clarified that while they are invested in the CLO market, they do not have direct exposure to private credit and remain confident in the health of their portfolio [35] Question: Capital allocation between annuity reinsurance and stock buybacks - Management indicated that capital management opportunities, including stock buybacks, will be assessed based on market conditions and opportunities in the life and annuity sector [37]
Assured Guaranty(AGO) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-27 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - At year-end 2025, the company achieved new per-share highs for adjusted book value at $186.43, adjusted operating shareholders' equity at $126.78, and shareholders' equity at $125.32 [5] - Adjusted operating income per share increased to $9.08 in 2025 from $7.10 in 2024, representing a 28% increase [21] - Fourth quarter 2025 adjusted operating income was $109 million or $2.32 per share, an 83% increase from $66 million or $1.27 per share in the fourth quarter of 2024 [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The present value of new business production (PVP) totaled $286 million in 2025, with significant contributions from all three financial guarantee underwriting groups [5] - The company guaranteed over $27 billion of municipal par, a 16% increase from 2024, and achieved a 15-year high in new issue municipal par sold, representing 58% of the market [12] - The U.S. public finance segment originated $206 million in PVP, with a 19% increase in the second half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. municipal market experienced a second consecutive year of record issuance, driving strong demand for municipal bond insurance [11] - Non-U.S. public finance and global structured finance originations contributed $80 million in PVP for 2025, with notable transactions in the U.K. and European Union [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on sustainable long-term growth, having successfully expanded its U.S. municipal secondary market business, which saw a more than tripling in performance compared to the previous year [6] - The acquisition of Warwick Re Limited, renamed Assured Life Reinsurance, diversifies revenue sources and leverages the company's strengths in credit and structured finance [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the recovery of the U.S. public finance market and infrastructure finance in Europe, anticipating continued strong performance in 2026 [27] - The company highlighted the strength of its underwriting and the successful resolution of previously troubled exposures, which contributed positively to financial results [22] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 12% of its common shares outstanding at the end of 2024, meeting its target of $500 million in share repurchases [6] - A 12% increase in the quarterly dividend per share was announced, marking 14 consecutive years of dividend growth [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on issuance in triple B credits and outlook for 2026 - Management noted a positive trend in the fourth quarter and a strong start in the first quarter of 2026, with several transactions already closed in U.S. public finance and infrastructure finance in Europe [27] Question: Outlook on U.K. utilities and Brightline - Management provided an update on U.K. utilities, indicating an upgrade for Southern Water and focusing on Thames as the only problematic exposure, with active engagement in finding a market-based solution [28] - Regarding Brightline, management expressed confidence in the recovery and highlighted a strong position in the capital stack [30] Question: Exposure in alternative investment portfolio and private credit - Management clarified that while they are invested in the CLO market, they do not take direct exposure to private credit and remain confident in the health of their portfolio [35] Question: Capital allocation between annuity reinsurance and stock buyback - Management indicated that capital management opportunities, including stock buybacks, will be assessed based on market conditions and opportunities in the life and annuity space [36]
Assured Guaranty(AGO) - 2025 Q4 - Annual Report
2026-02-27 13:35
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________________________________________________________________________ FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 Or ☐ 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 001-32141 ASSURED GUARANTY LTD. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its ...
Assured Guaranty(AGO) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-27 13:00
Equity Investor Presentation December 31, 2025 Forward-Looking Statements and Safe Harbor Disclosure 2 ASSURED GUARANTY LTD. • This presentation contains information that includes or is based upon forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements give the expectations or forecasts of future events of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGL) and its subsidiaries (collectively with AGL, Assured Guaranty or the Company). These statements can be ...
Assured Guaranty(AGO) - 2025 Q4 - Annual Results
2026-02-27 13:43
Assured Guaranty Ltd. December 31, 2025 Financial Supplement | Table of Contents | Page | | --- | --- | | Selected Financial Highlights | 1 | | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) | 3 | | Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) | 4 | | Selected Financial Highlights GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations | 5 | | Income Components | 8 | | Fixed-Maturity Securities, Short-Term Investments and Cash | 12 | | Investment Portfolio, Cash and CIVs | 13 | | Income from Investment Portfolio ...
Assured Guaranty Ltd. Raises Quarterly Dividend by 12% to $0.38 per Common Share
Businesswire· 2026-02-20 11:45
Core Viewpoint - Assured Guaranty Ltd. has announced a quarterly dividend increase of 12% from the previous quarter, reflecting the company's strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders [1]. Dividend Announcement - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per common share, up from $0.34 per common share declared on November 5, 2025 [1]. - The dividend is scheduled to be paid on March 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 6, 2026 [1]. Company Overview - Assured Guaranty Ltd. is a publicly traded holding company based in Bermuda, listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol AGO [1]. - The company, through its subsidiaries, provides credit enhancement products [1].
Hamilton Insurance (HG) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
ZACKS· 2026-02-20 00:15
Core Viewpoint - Hamilton Insurance reported strong quarterly earnings of $1.65 per share, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.69 per share, and showing a substantial increase from $0.32 per share a year ago [1][2] Financial Performance - The earnings surprise for the quarter was +139.13%, following a previous surprise of +85.92% in the last quarter [2] - Revenues for the quarter reached $728.33 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 14.28%, and up from $570.49 million year-over-year [3] Stock Performance - Hamilton Insurance shares have increased by approximately 9.3% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500, which gained 0.5% [4] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, with current consensus EPS estimates at $1.23 for the upcoming quarter and $3.86 for the current fiscal year [5][8] - The Zacks Rank for Hamilton Insurance is currently 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market [7] Industry Context - The Insurance - Multi line industry is currently ranked in the bottom 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [9] - Another company in the same industry, Assured Guaranty, is expected to report earnings of $1.54 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +21.3% [10]