International Game (IGT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the International Game Technology First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. Thank you. I'd now like to turn the call over to James Hurley, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank you, and thank y ...

沙特阿美高管：尽管面临关税影响和宏观经济不确定性，预计第二季度将实现稳健增长。 ...

Natasha Kaneva在最新的研究报告中讨论了黄金上涨势头持续的可能性，这种势头可能在未来四到五年 内将金价推高至6,000美元。 Natasha Kaneva表示，由于不确定的贸易政策，全球投资者正在失去对美国投资的兴趣，许多人认为， 这些政策可能在2025年引发一场全面的贸易战。 •在2025年宏观经济不确定性的背景下，金价已经处于大幅上升趋势。 近几个月来，大宗商品策略师Natasha Kaneva认为，未来几年黄金价格可能会大幅上涨。认为金价有可 能再涨80% "尽管黄金在全球资产组合中仅占4.0%的份额，但它可能会从这种转变中受益。有限的供应增长意味 着，即使是少量的黄金再配置也会对价格产生重大影响。"她在研究报告中补充道。 为什么2025年黄金价格会出现大幅上涨？ 鉴于黄金经常被吹捧为"价值储存手段"，人们今年对黄金的兴趣急剧上升并不奇怪。 从历史上看，在经济衰退、金融不确定性或度紧张等具有挑战性的时期，投资者会转向黄金，这些都是 2025年的特征。 她在上周的一份报告中指出："国际投资者正开始重新评估美元过高的特权和避险地位。" 值得注意的是，金价目前仅为3,333美元，这意味着要达到Na ...

在早盘(5月9日)触及3274.75美元/盎司的日内低点后，金价受逢低买盘支撑强劲反弹，最终收涨0.63%至 3327.03美元/盎司。与之联动的美国COMEX黄金期货主力合约同步上扬0.60%，报收于3326美元/盎司， 双双录得技术性修正行情。 美联储货币政策动向继续主导市场情绪。继周三联邦公开市场委员会宣布维持基准利率不变后，多位联 储官员将于今日晚些时候就经济前景及政策路径发表公开讲话。此前美联储在议息声明中特别警示，当 前美国通胀回落进程遭遇阻碍，同时劳动力市场失衡风险有所抬头，这强化了市场对央行维持限制性货 币政策的预期。 贵金属板块整体呈现分化走势：现货白银小幅上涨0.10%至32.486美元/盎司，铂金现货微升0.08%至 982.48美元/盎司，钯金现货则以0.54%的涨幅领涨板块，收报978.30美元/盎司。分析人士认为，在宏观 经济不确定性犹存的背景下，贵金属市场或将延续区间震荡格局，投资者需密切关注即将公布的美联储 官员讲话及下周将出炉的美国CPI数据，以研判后续价格走向。 市场消息面呈现多空交织格局。据央视新闻最新报道，英美两国于当地时间8日就双边贸易协定取得突 破性进展，英国政府同 ...

【环球网科技综合报道】不确定性——这是全球几大半导体公司近来发布的财报季主题。据了解，由于美国关税政策的变化和对中国的出口限制，这些公司 对其产品的需求尚不明确。 CNBC认为，关税导致的相关变化已经引起全球芯片公司高管们的焦虑，并对其业务产生了明显的影响。 超微也于当日发布了令人失望的财报，财报称业绩不达预期的原因是关税和宏观经济不确定性所导致的。该公司表示，在"前景"更加明朗之前，不会提供 2026财年的财报。该股盘前交易下跌4%。 Marvell 也在当日表示，将原定于6月10日举行的投资者日活动推迟至"2026年的某日"。该公司股价在盘前交易中下跌了4.4%。Marvell首席执行官马特·墨菲 (Matt Murphy) 在一份声明中表示："鉴于当前不确定的宏观经济环境，我们决定推迟投资者日召开的日期。" 今年，由于宏观经济不确定性增加和美国贸易政策的影响，半导体股一直承受压力。 从表现来看，微软等科技巨头在人工智能产品方面表现强劲，但市场对人工智能产品的需求仍存在担忧。 感受到压力的不仅仅是美国公司。 三星在上个月表示，由于关税政策变化和宏观经济不确定性，"预计需求波动将相当大"。三星高管在财报电话 ...

ESCO (ESE) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Kate Lowrey - VP-IRBryan Sayler - President & CEOChris Tucker - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerJon Tanwanteng - Managing DirectorTommy Moll - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Josh Sullivan - MD & Senior Equity Research Analyst Operator Good day, and welcome to the Q2 twenty twenty five ESCO Technologies, Inc. Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After ...

Gulf Island Fabrication (GIFI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Cindi Cook - Executive Assistant to CEORichard Heo - President, CEO & ChairmanWestley Stockton - Executive VP, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary & Principal Accounting OfficerMarty W. Malloy - Director of Research Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Gulf Island's Conference Call to discuss First Quarter twenty twenty five Results. All participants will be in a listen only mode for the duratio ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted net investment income (NII) per share was $0.39, corresponding to a return on equity of 10.4% [6] - Adjusted net income per share was $0.30, with a return on equity of 8%, including $0.09 per share of adjusted net realized and unrealized losses [6][25] - Net asset value (NAV) per share decreased by $0.09 to $15.04, primarily due to net unrealized and realized losses [21][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross originations for the quarter were $298.9 million, with $159.5 million funded at close, reflecting a conservative approach to new investments [14] - The investment income yield remained robust at 10.8%, despite a sequential decline of about 40 basis points [12][29] - The weighted average spread on new originations increased by 30 basis points compared to previous quarters [16][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a significant deceleration in deal activity, contrary to expectations of a strong M&A environment [54] - Nonaccrual investments increased slightly to 70 basis points of total investments at fair value, with the number of nonaccrual investments remaining at nine [17][31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The investment strategy focuses on providing first lien senior secured loans to resilient middle market companies backed by strong private equity sponsors [3][39] - The company aims to navigate uncertainty by selectively looking for new loans and focusing on early detection and intervention for underperforming borrowers [9][10] - The company believes its strategy positions it well against potential tariff impacts, as most borrowers are U.S.-centric businesses [39][40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a challenging macro environment marked by policy uncertainty and decreased consumer confidence [5][9] - The company remains cautious about new investment activity due to significant competition and unattractive deal conditions [54] - Management emphasized the importance of preparing for multiple scenarios and maintaining a resilient strategy [38][41] Other Important Information - Total distributions paid in the quarter were $0.39 per share, representing an annualized dividend yield of 10.3% [20] - The company has a strong liquidity position with approximately $1.2 billion available from unrestricted cash and undrawn commitments [36] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should we think about the base payout going forward? - Management feels confident about the current dividend level despite spread and base rate compression, citing potential near-term levers to enhance earnings [46][47][51] Question: Are repayments trending low, and what is the focus on defending names? - Management observed a significant deceleration in deal activity and noted that private equity firms are holding longer in hopes of a better selling environment [54][56] Question: Should we expect a hit next quarter from the identified tariff risk names? - Management believes the situation is manageable and is actively working with borrowers to assess potential impacts [58][60] Question: What is the outlook for smaller companies in the portfolio? - Management indicated a focus on a broad range of EBITDA levels, with a preference for the core middle market where competitive dynamics are favorable [64][66] Question: Is there any thematic underpinning to the nonaccruals this quarter? - Management stated that the increase in nonaccruals was not influenced by tariffs and reflects general credit stress in the market [70]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted net investment income (NII) per share was $0.39, corresponding to a return on equity of 10.4% [6] - Adjusted net income per share was $0.30, with a return on equity of 8%, including $0.09 per share of adjusted net realized and unrealized losses [6][20] - Net asset value (NAV) per share decreased by $0.09 to $15.04, primarily due to net unrealized and realized losses [20][24] - Debt to equity ratio remained stable at 1.16 times, with average net leverage at 1.17 times, within the targeted range [20][32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross originations for the quarter were $298.9 million, with $159.5 million funded at close, reflecting a conservative approach to new investments [13] - The investment income yield was robust at 10.8%, despite a sequential decline of about 40 basis points [12][28] - The weighted average spread on new originations increased by 30 basis points compared to previous quarters [15][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a challenging macro environment characterized by policy uncertainty and decreased consumer confidence [5][8] - The portfolio remains highly diversified, with 90% of investments in the highest performing internal rating categories [11][25] - Nonaccrual investments increased slightly to 70 basis points of total investments at fair value, with nine total nonaccrual investments [16][29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The investment strategy focuses on providing first lien senior secured loans to resilient middle market companies backed by strong private equity sponsors [3][36] - The company aims to navigate uncertainty by selectively looking for new loans and focusing on early detection and intervention for underperforming borrowers [8][39] - The management emphasizes the importance of maintaining a resilient strategy and preparing for multiple economic scenarios [35][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that previous macroeconomic predictions have often proven incorrect, emphasizing the need for resilience and adaptability [34][35] - The company believes its portfolio is relatively insulated from direct impacts of tariffs and trade-related issues due to the nature of its borrowers [36][37] - Management is actively monitoring the portfolio for tariff-related risks and engaging with sponsors to mitigate potential vulnerabilities [38][39] Other Important Information - Total distributions paid in the quarter were $0.39 per share, representing an annualized dividend yield of 10.3% based on NAV [19] - The company has a strong liquidity position with approximately $1.2 billion available from unrestricted cash and undrawn commitments [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should we think about the base payout going forward? - Management acknowledged the challenges of spread and base rate compression but expressed confidence in potential near-term levers to support the dividend [42][44] Question: Are repayments trending low, and what is the focus on defending names? - Management noted a significant deceleration in deal activity and emphasized a cautious approach to new investments while defending existing credits [50][51] Question: What is the status of the portfolio at risk for tariffs? - Management identified a small portion of the portfolio with potential exposure to tariffs but believes the impact will be manageable [55][66] Question: How is refinancing activity affecting the portfolio? - Management observed a shift from a borrower-friendly to a lender-friendly market, reducing concerns about significant refinancing activity in the near term [68][69] Question: Is there any noticeable trend in lender scale during recent market volatility? - Management indicated that the current environment plays to their strengths, with sponsors showing a preference for working with established lenders [70]

Apple CEO Tim Cook, center, watches during the inauguration ceremonies for President Donald Trump, right, and Vice President JD Vance, left, in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.A tale of two different technology companies is playing out this earnings season as President Donald Trump's global trade upheaval makes planning nearly impossible.Businesses reliant on advertising appear to be holding on for the near-term as those dependent on consumer spending have started to feel the cr ...