Core Viewpoint - Firm Capital Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust is undergoing a strategic review to dispose of its remaining wholly owned assets and evaluate future uses for the Trust [1][2] Financial Performance - For the three months ended December 31, 2024, the Trust reported a net loss of $126,074 compared to a net income of $807,897 for the previous quarter and a net loss of $469,539 for the same period in 2023 [4] - The net income before fair value adjustments for the same period was $140,008, showing a slight decrease from $142,916 in the previous quarter and a loss of $339,306 in the same period last year [4] - Funds from Operations (FFO) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $202,009, down from $252,334 in the previous quarter and a loss of $869,210 in the same period last year [4] - Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $156,015, consistent with the previous quarter and an improvement from a loss of $317,857 in the same period last year [4] Strategic Review Progress - The Trust has successfully disposed of four of its six wholly owned assets for gross proceeds of approximately $71.6 million, with net sale proceeds of about $28 million used for debt repayment [5] - The Trust has repaid $60.7 million in debt, including $13.7 million in convertible debentures and $5.1 million in a bridge loan [5] - The Trust has two remaining wholly owned assets in Houston, Texas, which are actively being marketed [7] Joint Venture and Investment Updates - The Trust completed the sale of a joint venture property in Maryland for $15.9 million, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $4.1 million, of which the Trust received about $1.1 million due to its 25% ownership [7] - A joint venture investment in Hartford, Connecticut, refinanced its mortgage, generating net proceeds of $2.2 million, which allowed for a repayment of $1.7 million owed to the Trust [8] - The Trust holds three preferred capital investments with a gross principal balance of approximately $9.5 million, earning interest rates of 10%, 12%, and 9% across different portfolios [8] Net Asset Value - The Trust reported a Net Asset Value (NAV) of $6.57 per Trust Unit (CAD $9.36), which includes disposition costs of assets held for sale [2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net loss of $335,000 from continuing operations in Q1 2025, compared to a net income of $9,800,000 in Q4 2024 [9] - Total assets increased by $3,700,000 to $1,290,000,000, representing a 0.3% growth during the quarter, and a 12.9% increase year-over-year [10] - Net interest margin improved by 17 basis points to 3.77%, with net interest income rising to $11,000,000, up $300,000 from the previous quarter [11] - Noninterest income decreased to $8,800,000 from $22,300,000 in Q4 2024, primarily due to a prior gain from a sale leaseback transaction [11][12] - Provision for credit losses was $4,400,000, slightly down from $4,500,000 in the previous quarter [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loans held for investment grew by $18,300,000 or 1.7% during the quarter, with total loans held for investment at $1,290,000,000 [10] - The government guaranteed loan origination platform originated $106,300,000 in new loans, with $60,500,000 being BOLT loans, showing stability but falling short of targeted expectations [6] - The conventional loan portfolio grew by $140,000,000 or 26% year-over-year, totaling $686,000,000 at quarter end [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total deposits decreased by $15,000,000 or 1.3% during the first quarter, ending at $1,130,000,000 [10] - Nonperforming assets to total assets increased to 1.94%, up from 1.47% year-over-year, driven by larger, well-collateralized loans [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is initiating a comprehensive strategic review aimed at derisking the balance sheet and positioning for long-term growth and enhanced shareholder value [8] - The focus is on improving credit quality, particularly for SBA loans, and enhancing credit risk management with new leadership additions [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted challenges such as higher provision expenses, write-downs on loans, and lower loan demand due to economic conditions [4] - There is a commitment to resilience and innovation to align with the dynamic banking landscape [21] Other Important Information - The company has seen a consistent growth in community bank loans and core deposits, positioning itself as a premier community bank in Tampa Bay [6] - The tangible book value decreased slightly to $22.77 per share from $22.95 per share at the end of Q4 2024 [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: No questions were raised during the Q&A session - The operator noted that there were no questions, concluding the conference call [23]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q4 2024 was $10.2 million, down 23% from $13.3 million in Q4 2023 [35] - Full year 2024 net sales were $43.4 million, a decrease of 40% compared to $72.6 million in 2023 [35] - Gross margin for Q4 2024 was 44.2%, down from 48% in the prior year [42] - Full year gross margin was 49.5%, compared to 52.9% in 2023 [42] - Net loss for Q4 2024 was $8 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $62,000, or $0.01 per share in the year-ago period [55] - Full year net loss was $9.9 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.7 million, or $0.47 per diluted share in 2023 [55] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Food Service Technology (FST) revenue for Q4 was $4.3 million, approximately flat sequentially but down 9% year-over-year [36] - Full year FST revenue was $16.1 million, down 1% from $16.3 million in 2023 [36] - Casino and gaming revenue for Q4 was $4.8 million, up 14% year-over-year [38] - Full year casino and gaming sales were $20.3 million, down 51% year-over-year [38] - POS automation sales for Q4 decreased 74% year-over-year to $411,000 [39] - TransAct Services Group (TSG) sales for Q4 were $759,000, down 73% from $2.8 million in the prior year [41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a recovery in the casino and gaming market, with all major domestic OEM partners back in buying positions [19][70] - The international side of the casino and gaming market is expected to strengthen, with some OEMs still working through inventory but anticipated to return to buying in the latter half of 2025 [71] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maximizing shareholder value through a strategic review process initiated in Q4 2023 [26] - The management team is considering all options to enhance shareholder value, indicating a proactive approach to potential partnerships or strategic events [26][29] - The company aims to continue improving its go-to-market strategies and internal sales motions to drive growth [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the momentum in terminal placements, expecting continued upward trends throughout 2025 [10] - The company anticipates total revenue for 2025 to be between $47 million and $52 million, with adjusted EBITDA expected to range from breakeven to a negative $2 million [30] - Management acknowledged the complexities of operating two distinct business lines and the challenges in evaluating their respective market opportunities [79] Other Important Information - The company completed the rollout of the Epic TR80 thermal roll printer, which is expected to fuel additional sales in the casino and gaming sector [20] - The company has a solid balance sheet, finishing the year with $14.4 million in cash, up from $2.1 million at the end of 2023 [57] - The credit facility was successfully renewed, providing sufficient liquidity for at least the next twelve months [58] Q&A Session Summary Question: Contribution of large QSR customer to terminal installations - Management indicated that the large QSR customer contributed a significant portion of terminal installations, but not more than half [63] Question: Outlook for 2025 and new client contributions - Management expects contributions from new clients and expansion with existing customers, including the large QSR [66] Question: Growth expectations for casino and gaming segment - Management confirmed expectations for growth in the casino and gaming segment in 2025, with all domestic OEMs back to buying [70] Question: Revenue impact from exiting C-store customer - Management disclosed that the exiting C-store customer represented about $3 to $4 million in annualized revenue, with half of that impacting 2024 [75] Question: Complexity of strategic review process - Management explained that the complexity arises from operating two different businesses and the need for detailed evaluations of each [79] Question: Market opportunity for Epic TR80 - Management highlighted the large and growing market potential for the Epic TR80, particularly in the sports betting sector [84]