New Fortress Energy (NFE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 14, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Good day, and welcome to the NFE First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. Today's conference is being recorded. At this time, I will be handing the call over to Matt Reinhardt, Managing Director, for introductory remarks. Speaker1 Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining today's conference call, where we will be discussing our first quarter twenty twenty five results. The call is being recorded and will be availa ...

May 2025 Q1 2025 Investor Presentation NewFortr 1. Business Overview 2 2. Financial Results 3. Appendix | Jamaica sale | $1.055bn sale, ~$800mm net, ~$430mm gain | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FEMA claim | $659mm claim(6), high degree of engagement & expect resolution near-term | | | | | | Leasing surplus FSRUs results in significant income: | | | | | FSRU sub-charters | Eskimo | Freeze | FSRU 3 & 4(7) | Total | | | $143mm | $59mm | $110mm | $312mm (PV 10 = ~$236mm) | | Q4 excess cargo sale | $12 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company announced a share buyback plan of $25 million, indicating a strong position to enhance shareholder value after addressing $500 million of maturing debt [6][7] - The quarterly common dividend was increased by 29% to $0.09 per share, reflecting a yield of over 5% [7] - Q1 2025 hotel EBITDA was $20.8 million, adjusted EBITDA was $17.9 million, and adjusted FFO was $0.14 per share [24][25] - GOP margin for Q1 was 38.9%, up 30 basis points from Q1 2024, driven by 3.8% RevPAR growth and effective expense control [24][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - RevPAR growth was strong in six of the top seven markets, with Silicon Valley hotels seeing an 8% increase [14] - The average age of the five sold hotels was 25 years, sold at an approximate 6% capitalization rate on 2024 NOI levels [8] - RevPAR at leisure hotels declined only 1%, while tech hotels showed significant growth [19][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - RevPAR in LA increased by 14%, with specific hotels benefiting from fire-related demand [15] - New York, Dallas, and DC markets saw at least 6% growth in RevPAR [16] - Government-related room revenue accounted for approximately 5% of the overall portfolio, indicating limited impact from government travel [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on high-quality premium branded targets for acquisitions to diversify its portfolio [9] - The share repurchase plan and potential acquisitions are viewed as tools to enhance shareholder value [6][9] - The company aims to reduce volatility in cash flow by diversifying its asset base beyond tech-heavy markets [57] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future demand despite current economic uncertainties, projecting flat RevPAR growth for the year [12][13] - The company noted that the current environment has resulted in lower new supply, which could support future RevPAR growth [13] - Management highlighted the importance of adjusting sales efforts to attract leisure travelers in response to declining government-related demand [11][12] Other Important Information - The company completed renovations at several hotels, with a CapEx budget of approximately $26 million for 2025 [22][23] - The company has successfully reduced leverage through the sale of older hotels, with a net debt to LTM EBITDA ratio of 3.6x [25][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on capital allocation initiatives regarding buybacks and acquisitions - Management is looking at both buybacks and acquisitions opportunistically, with a focus on enhancing shareholder value [29][30] Question: Update on potential development in Portland, Maine - The development process is ongoing, with careful consideration of costs and approvals before proceeding [32][34] Question: Performance drivers for the Phoenix hotel - The Phoenix hotel has outperformed expectations due to strong management and market conditions [35][36] Question: Impact of government demand and international travel exposure - Government demand is minimal, and international travel exposure is light, with strong overall performance in key markets [52][53] Question: Guidance on RevPAR expectations for 2025 - The company expects flat RevPAR growth, with potential ADR growth offsetting occupancy changes [54][56] Question: Potential acquisition opportunities and market targeting - The company aims to diversify its asset base and is open to acquisitions in new markets to reduce cash flow volatility [57]

Core Viewpoint - A mysterious investor from London, Charles Garson, is contesting the sale of EV startup Canoo's assets to its CEO, claiming the process was flawed and that his offer of $20 million is significantly better than the CEO's bid of $4 million in cash [1][2]. Group 1: Investor's Offer - Charles Garson offered $20 million for Canoo's assets, which he claims is a "far superior offer" compared to CEO Anthony Aquila's bid of $4 million in cash [2]. - Aquila's bid also includes the cancellation of approximately $11 million in loans owed to his financial firm [2]. - Garson was informed by the bankruptcy trustee that his offer would be considered, and he had until the end of April to finalize details [2][6]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - Garson's lawyer filed a motion to vacate the sale, asserting that the trustee moved forward with the sale to Aquila without properly considering Garson's offer [2][7]. - Harbinger Motors, an EV trucking startup formed by former Canoo employees, also objected to the sale, but the bankruptcy judge overruled their objection, leading to an appeal [3]. Group 3: Background on Investor - Very little information is available about Garson, who is based in London and involved in real estate investments, serving as a director of Garland Holdings Limited [4]. - The motion to vacate does not clarify Garson's interest in Canoo or whether other investors are involved [5]. Group 4: Sale Process Concerns - The bankruptcy trustee reportedly did not respond to requests for comment regarding the sale process [2]. - Up to eight parties evaluated Canoo's assets prior to the sale, with some concerns raised about foreign ownership related to one of the bidders [8].

Core Viewpoint - Calumet, Inc. has successfully completed the sale of its industrial assets related to the Royal Purple® business for $110 million in cash, aiming to reduce debt and streamline operations [1][4]. Group 1: Sale Details - The sold assets include Royal Purple's high-performance synthetic industrial product line, which encompasses industrial gear lubricants, bio-environmental lubricants, stationary natural gas engine oils, hydraulic lubricants, and compressor oils, along with an exclusive license for industrial applications [2]. - In the year ending December 31, 2024, the industrial segment of the Royal Purple® business generated approximately $29 million in total sales [2]. Group 2: Retained Assets - Calumet retains ownership of the Porter, Texas manufacturing site and the consumer segment of the Royal Purple® business, which serves various automotive product applications through a multi-channel strategy [3]. - Key brands within the consumer segment include High Performance Motor Oil, HPS®, HMX®, Max EZ®, Max Gear®, Max-Clean®, XPR®, and Duralec Super™ [3]. Group 3: Financial Strategy - The proceeds from the asset sale will primarily be used to pay down debt, indicating a strategic move towards financial stability [4]. - The company has also terminated its at-the-market equity offering program, which was announced in January 2025 but was never utilized [4].

Electric trucking company Harbinger has filed an objection to the sale of Canoo's assets to its CEO, potentially throwing a wrench into the two-month-old bankruptcy case. Harbinger's objection, filed late Friday, accuses Canoo of hiding certain assets from the sale process, including what the startup purchased from another bankrupt EV company, Arrival. It also accuses Canoo of listing assets that Harbinger believes the startup did not actually own (though it did not specify which ones). Harbinger said it ca ...