FICC Research Economics 9 May 2025 Global Economics Weekly Habemus primum pactum! The US-UK trade deal should be the first in a series, with India, Japan, Korea, Vietnam likely next, and eventually also China and the EU. However, tariffs will likely remain high and the final agreements still uncertain. Central banks respond with caution. Next week, it's US CPI and retail sales. Global Synthesis Habemus primum pactum! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The US-UK t ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-GAAP EPS increased nearly 20% year over year, reaching $0.44 per share [5][8] - Revenue growth returned in both segments, with Workplace Furnishings revenue slightly increasing and Residential Building Products revenue growing 7% year over year [8][10] - Consolidated non-GAAP gross and operating margins expanded year over year, with non-GAAP operating margin at the highest first quarter level since 2007 [8][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Workplace Furnishings segment saw a slight revenue increase, but non-GAAP EBIT margin compressed by 20 basis points year over year due to a different mix of business [9][10] - Residential Building Products revenue increased 7% year over year, with remodel retrofit business growing 13% and operating profit growing 16% [11][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Contract customer revenue increased 4% year over year, while shipments to small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) declined approximately 5% [9][10] - Orders in the Residential Building Products segment increased 8% year over year, with remodel retrofit orders up double digits [15][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on investing to drive revenue growth and expanding margins, with a cautious yet confident outlook for 2025 [6][32] - Continued investment in new product development and strengthening relationships with builders is emphasized to enhance market position [22][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges heightened macroeconomic uncertainty but expresses confidence in strategies and customer commitment to long-term investments [13][38] - The company expects continued earnings improvement driven by margin expansion and revenue growth, despite potential demand volatility [12][23] Other Important Information - The company maintains a strong balance sheet and cash flow generation, with a gross debt leverage ratio of 1.3 times [30][31] - Ongoing initiatives in Mexico and KII synergies are expected to contribute an additional $0.70 to $0.80 of EPS through 2026 [23][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What was the SMB order number this last quarter? - SMB orders were slightly down 5% for Q1 [36] Question: Are there any changes in order patterns or buying activity due to increased uncertainty? - There is a lot of uncertainty, but the backlog looks encouraging, and customers are committed to long-term investments [38] Question: Was the hospitality business affected by tough comparisons this quarter? - Yes, it was a tough comp, and there is some volatility in demand, particularly in custom business [40] Question: Did you see any improvement in the transactional part of the SMB business in April? - Orders started to pick back up over the last five weeks, indicating resilience [47] Question: What are the end market assumptions for the second half? - Limited market help is expected, but strategic initiatives are anticipated to drive low single-digit growth [55] Question: How do you expect earnings visibility to translate into free cash flow? - Expected free cash flow from transformational efforts is projected to be $45 million to $50 million, enhancing financial flexibility [64]

Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Travis Lan - Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ira Robbins - Chief Executive Officer Mark Saeger - Chief Credit Officer Conference Call Participants Frank Schiraldi - Piper Sandler Christopher McGratty - KBW Manan Gosalia - Morgan Stanley Anthony Elian - JPMorgan Matthew Breese - Stephens Jared David Shaw - Barclays Stephen Moss - Raymond James Jon Arfstrom - RBC Ca ...

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 24, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Travis Lan - SEVP & CFOIra Robbins - Chairman & CEOFrank Schiraldi - Managing DirectorChristopher Mcgratty - MD & Head of U.S. Bank ResearchAnthony Elian - Equity Research – BanksMark Saeger - Executive VP & Chief Credit OfficerJared Shaw - Managing DirectorSteve Moss - DirectorJon Arfstrom - Managing Director - Associate Director of US Research Conference Call Participants Manan Gosalia - AnalystMatt Breese ...