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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ares Management reported a quarterly AUM increase to $572 billion, representing a quarter-over-quarter organic growth of 19% on an annualized basis [7] - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.12 per share, a 20% increase compared to the same quarter last year [3] - Management fees reached a record $900 million, reflecting a 24% year-over-year increase [32] - Fee-related earnings (FRE) grew by 26% year-over-year, with FRE margins at 41.2% [34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The second quarter deployment in the U.S. was $27 billion, slightly higher than the previous year despite market pauses [8] - The FPAUM increased to $350 billion, representing quarter-over-quarter organic growth of 17% [8] - The secondaries business saw a 29% increase in AUM to nearly $34 billion [15] - The real estate segment raised $2.4 billion in capital during the quarter, primarily from non-traded REITs [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 55% of fundraising was from products, with 30% into commingled funds and 25% into SMAs [10] - International demand accounted for more than one-third of year-to-date flows, with strong traction in Europe and Asia [19] - The European direct lending strategy raised over $1.1 billion from new SMAs and $800 million in the wealth channel [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Ares Management is focused on scaling its fundraise and expanding its global wealth distribution network, now partnering with over 80 firms globally [19] - The company anticipates significant growth in its data center asset management business and global industrial development [9] - Ares is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for alternative investments, particularly in the wealth channel [41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the transaction market environment strengthening into the third quarter, supported by lower short-term rates and record amounts of private equity dry powder [27] - The integration of the GCP acquisition is progressing well, with expectations of enhanced fund performance and additional revenue streams [30] - The company remains confident in its ability to generate unique investment opportunities and maintain strong deployment across various market conditions [62] Other Important Information - The net accrued performance income balance increased by 8.5% to $1.1 billion, reflecting strong investment results [9] - Ares anticipates that perpetual capital will continue to represent a significant percentage of AUM growth, providing greater visibility in revenue growth and profitability [23] - The company is experiencing strong demand for its sports media and entertainment strategy, with significant commitments raised [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on private credit and institutional demands - Management noted that private credit fundraising has not outpaced other alternative asset classes, but they continue to see institutional appetite for private credit [49] - They emphasized that fee pressure has not been significant, and they maintain a strong position in the market [50] Question: Opportunities in the alternative market - Management expressed enthusiasm for the democratization of alternatives and is prepared to offer products as the market opens [58] Question: Update on deployment pipelines - Management indicated confidence in the growing pipelines across various business segments, including direct lending and real estate [66] Question: Comparison of European and U.S. direct lending markets - Management highlighted that European markets are becoming more attractive due to different rate trajectories and increased investor appetite [70] Question: Retail distribution and international flows - Management confirmed ongoing investments in product development and distribution, with expectations for continued growth in international markets [78]

Market Trend & Problem Statement - AI 将与未来的一切融合，对 GPU 和数据中心的需求正在爆炸式增长 [4] - 到 2030 年，需要比现在快四倍的速度建造多四倍的数据中心 [5] - 仅在美国，到 2030 年数据中心供应缺口将超过 15 吉瓦 [8] - 企业和公司 GPU 的空闲时间占 80% [9] - 构建数据中心面临挑战，例如成本高昂（第一个星际之门数据中心耗资超过 10 亿美元），连接电网速度慢（等待时间长达 7 年才能将 100 兆瓦的设施连接到北弗吉尼亚州的电网） [6][7] - GPU 和数据中心消耗了美国总用电量的 4%，并且环境可持续性较差，导致大量的二氧化碳排放 [8] Proposed Solution & Hyperbolic's Approach - 行业需要构建一个 GPU 市场或聚合层，以聚合不同的数据中心和 GPU 提供商，从而解决 GPU 用户的问题 [10] - Hyperbolic 正在构建一个名为 HyperDOS（Hyperbolic Distributed Operating System）的全球编排层，它类似于 Kubernetes 软件，允许任何集群在安装软件后成为网络中的一个集群 [11] - 用户可以通过多种方式租用 GPU，例如现货实例、按需、长期预留或托管模型 [11] - Hyperbolic 的 GPU 市场 H100 的 GPU 成本为每小时 0.99 美元，而 Google 的按需 GPU 成本为 11 美元 [13] - 通过统一的分销渠道，可以大幅降低价格 [13][14] - Hyperbolic 正在构建一个统一的平台，初创公司或公司不再需要审查不同的数据中心，只需选择评级高或价格最优的数据中心即可，还将对 GPU 的性能进行基准测试 [16] Benefits & Cost Savings - 通过 GPU 市场，可以节省 50% 到 75% 的成本 [13] - 通过 Hyperbolic，可以将成本从 4380 万美元降低到 690 万美元，节省 6 倍 [19] - 通过增加计算量，可以提高模型的质量，在相同的预算下，生产力可以提高 6 倍 [20] - 通过将闲置的 GPU 出售给其他人，可以帮助其他人获得更便宜的 GPU [20] Future Vision - GPU 市场将发展成为不同 AI 工作负载的一体化平台，包括 AI 推理（在线和离线）和训练作业 [21] - 行业应该更好地重用和回收那些闲置的计算资源，而不是仅仅关注构建数据中心，因为这会消耗大量能源和占用大量土地 [21]

A Bloomberg investigation found China is building data centers in the remote Xinjiang region to fuel its AI ambitions — and looking to buy 115,000 Nvidia chips to power them https://t.co/XUaOiLSxFN https://t.co/tMCtepYQf2 ...

Here in this remote northwestern corner of China, is a town at the center of the country's AI ambitions. We are going to go there to see how the construction going and basically get a better understanding of how these data centers fit in with the overall strategy, for China to build its AI capabilities The Xinjiang region is sensitive. China has been accused of human rights abuses against its ethnic Uyghur population.Foreign journalists who go here are monitored. It seems to be a white car following us. I'm ...

Stargate Project & Investment - Stargate 是 SoftBank 和 OpenAI 之间的一个合资企业，旨在对数据中心进行巨额投资 [1] - 宣布了 5000 亿美元的投资计划 [2] - 计划在未来几年内将数据中心扩展到 10 吉瓦 (GW) [2] - 如此大规模的投资和电力需求为 ARM 带来了巨大的创新机会 [2][3] ARM's Role & Opportunities - ARM 目前是 Stargate 项目中 CPU 的首选 [2] - Grace Blackwell (基于 ARM) 是正在使用的设备 [2] - ARM 正在探索更多机会，可能不仅仅是增强 CPU IP，还可能扩展到更多技术栈 [3][4] - 定制化是数据中心提高性能和功效的重要机会，ARM 拥有很多选择 [4][5] - ARM 正在考虑芯片组 (chiplets)，这本质上是使用 ARM IP 以物理形式交付的计算子系统 [4]

All right. You got a guess for us. >> Yes, I do.Bring them in. >> All right. Shares of ARM Wow.are sliding after what some regard as a disappointing outlook. I'm going to hold off from that characterization because we happen to have ARM CEO Renee Haw with us from CBC. Renee, I don't think you would necessarily agree with the idea that you gave us a disappointing forecast last night.>> Uh, good morning, Jim. Uh, and, uh, please extend your contract. We love you at at CNBC.You know, uh, last quarter was a gre ...

Financial Performance - Q2 2025 revenue was $15 million, with a gross profit of $4.8 million (31.9% of revenues), resulting in an operating loss of $2.4 million (negative 15.7% of revenues) and a net loss of $2 million (negative 13.1% of revenues)[26] - H1 2025 revenue reached $29.4 million, with a gross profit of $9.1 million (31.1% of revenues), leading to an operating loss of $4.8 million (negative 16.2% of revenues) and a net loss of $4.1 million (negative 13.8% of revenues)[27] - The company holds $79.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and boasts a strong balance sheet with $121.7 million in stockholders' equity[28] - The company's working capital stands at $100.5 million[28] Strategic Focus - The company aims to achieve an EPS of $3+ as revenues return to the $150-160 million range[14] - The company plans to secure 7-9 new Design Wins (DWs) annually[14] - The company is targeting double-digit annual growth rates starting in 2026[14] Market and Customer Base - The company has a large global customer base with 200+ customers and 400+ active Design Wins[7] - North America accounts for 74% of the company's last twelve-month revenues[12, 13] - EMEA represents 16% of the company's last twelve-month revenues[12, 13] - APAC contributes 8% of the company's last twelve-month revenues[12, 13]

Core Insights - AMSC reported a significant revenue increase of 80% year-over-year for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, reaching $72.4 million compared to $40.3 million in the same period of fiscal 2024, driven by organic growth and the acquisition of NWL, Inc. [2][5] - The company achieved a net income of $6.7 million, or $0.17 per share, marking a turnaround from a net loss of $2.5 million, or $0.07 per share, in the prior year [3][9] - AMSC's non-GAAP net income for the first quarter was $11.6 million, or $0.30 per share, compared to $3.0 million, or $0.09 per share, in the same period of fiscal 2024 [3][21] - Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to $213.4 million as of June 30, 2025, up from $85.4 million at the end of the previous quarter [4][19] Business Outlook - For the second quarter ending September 30, 2025, AMSC anticipates revenues in the range of $65.0 million to $70.0 million, with expected net income exceeding $2.0 million, or $0.05 per share [6][22] - The company expects non-GAAP net income for the second quarter to exceed $6.0 million, or $0.14 per share [6][22] Management Commentary - Daniel P. McGahn, Chairman, President, and CEO, highlighted the company's accelerated growth and exceptional execution, noting the strength in the semiconductor market driven by demand for artificial intelligence and data centers [5][9] - The company is confident in its ability to scale the business, diversify revenue streams, and maintain strong financial performance moving forward [5][9] Financial Performance - AMSC's gross margin surpassed 30% in the first quarter, reflecting improved operational efficiency [5][9] - The company reported total operating expenses of $18.8 million, up from $15.5 million in the same period last year, with increased investments in research and development [14][15]