Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Greg Seals - Head, Investor RelationsJohn Anzalone - Chief Executive OfficerBrian Norris - Chief Investment OfficerTrevor Cranston - Director, Mortgage Finance Equity ResearchJason Weaver - Managing Director - Equity ResearchJason Stewart - Director - Mortgage FinanceEric Hagen - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Douglas Harter - Equity Research Analyst Operator Welcome to the Invesco Mortgage Cap ...

Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0 Welcome to the Invesco Mortgage Capital First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. All participants will be in a listen only mode until the question and answer session. As a reminder, this call is being recorded. Now I would like to turn the call over to Greg Seals in Investor Relations. Mr. Seals, you may begin the call. Speaker1 Thanks, operator, and to all of you joining us on Invesco Mortgage Capital's quarterly ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record fee-related earnings (FRE) of $311 million, up 17% year-over-year [6][20] - The FRE margin reached 48%, the highest level in several years [6][19] - Distributable earnings (DE) were at a record $455 million [6][19] - Assets under management (AUM) increased to $453 billion, a 6% year-over-year growth [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Carlyle AlpInvest generated record FRE in Q1, nearly double from the previous year, with AUM growing 12% to $89 billion [12] - Global Credit's quarterly FRE surpassed $100 million for the first time, a nearly 50% increase from last year [13] - Global Private Equity results were in line with expectations, with significant capital returned to investors [23][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong inflows of $50 billion over the past year, including $14 billion in Q1 alone [20] - European private credit deployment increased by 150% year-over-year, reflecting strong demand for private credit solutions [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on new investment opportunities due to its long-term investment horizon and capital-light model [10] - Carlyle is focusing on diversifying its client solutions and enhancing its global wealth strategy [15][24] - The company aims to leverage its brand and platform to drive growth in key areas, particularly in private equity and credit [56] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the macro environment, noting that while there are uncertainties, the long-term trends driving demand for private capital remain strong [10][11] - The company is actively engaging with limited partners (LPs) and remains open for business despite market volatility [34][36] Other Important Information - The company has $84 billion of dry powder available for investment [10] - Carlyle's diversified platform allows it to mobilize resources effectively during market volatility [17][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of trade policy and tariffs on investment activity - Management discussed the cautious optimism among LPs and the need for thoughtful capital deployment in light of trade policy changes [30][34] Question: Corporate private equity franchise outlook - Management indicated no major adjustments to the timing of CP9, driven by deployment pace [38][39] Question: Insurance wins and fundraising guidance - Management clarified that the $40 billion flow guidance includes the recent insurance wins and strong performance in wealth products [46][48] Question: FRE margin and expense outlook - Management expressed satisfaction with the 48% FRE margin and indicated that expenses are well-planned for the year [51][52] Question: Fundraising for AlpInvest and future growth - Management highlighted the strong performance of AlpInvest and the expected continuation of fundraising efforts [55][60] Question: Endowment sector stress and its implications - Management downplayed the potential impact of endowment shifts on private capital allocation, viewing it as isolated [62][64] Question: Inorganic growth opportunities in insurance - Management expressed a preference for organic growth but remains open to accretive acquisitions if they make sense [68][70] Question: Opportunities in Japan - Management noted the dynamic nature of the Japanese market and the company's strong position there [76][78] Question: Capital markets and deployment strategy - Management emphasized a capital-light approach while focusing on execution activity levels across the platform [84][86] Question: Real estate fund updates - Management confirmed that the activation of fees on the real estate fund would lead to growth in management fees in Q2 [90]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record fee-related earnings (FRE) of $311 million, up 17% year over year [5][20] - FRE margin reached 48%, the highest level in several years [5][20] - Distributable earnings (DE) were $455 million, marking a record start to the year [18] - Assets under management (AUM) increased to $453 billion, up 6% year over year, driven by $50 billion of inflows over the past year [19][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Carlyle AlpInvest generated record FRE in the first quarter, nearly double from the same period last year, with AUM growing 12% to a record $89 billion [11] - Global Credit saw quarterly fee-related earnings surpassing $100 million for the first time, an increase of nearly 50% from last year [12] - Global Private Equity results were in line with expectations, with significant capital returned to investors, totaling nearly $8 billion over the past year [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong momentum in private credit solutions, particularly in European lending, where deployment increased by 150% year over year [12] - The number of public companies in the U.S. has decreased nearly by half over the past two decades, while the number of private companies has increased more than fivefold, indicating a shift towards private market access [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on new investment opportunities with $84 billion of dry powder available [8] - Carlyle is focusing on diversifying its business lines and leveraging its global brand to drive growth, particularly in wealth management and private equity [14][55] - The strategic initiative to grow capital markets is accelerating, with a record $150 million in fees generated over the past six months [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the macro environment, noting that while there are uncertainties, the long-term trends driving demand for private capital remain strong [9][19] - The impact of recent trade policies on investor sentiment and risk appetite was discussed, with management indicating that the majority of their portfolio is U.S.-based and less affected by tariffs [6][7] Other Important Information - The company has seen a doubling of evergreen inflows over the past year, indicating strong performance in its global wealth strategy [14] - Carlyle's diversified platform allows it to mobilize resources effectively during periods of market volatility [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of trade policy and tariffs on investment activity - Management noted that while there is a cautious approach among investors, there remains a willingness to deploy capital as long as policy implementation progresses positively [30][32] Question: Future of private equity franchise and fundraising - Management indicated no major adjustments to the timing of Fund IX, with a focus on performance and deployment in Fund VIII [36][91] Question: Insurance wins and fundraising guidance - The $40 billion flow guidance includes the recent insurance transactions, with strong performance in wealth products noted [45][96] Question: Endowment sector stress and its implications - Management does not foresee a significant decline in allocations to private capital from endowments, viewing potential opportunities for capital deployment [61][62] Question: Strategic alternatives in the insurance space - Management expressed a preference for organic growth but remains open to accretive acquisitions if they make sense [68][72] Question: Opportunities in Japan - The company highlighted a strong position in Japan, with expectations for continued growth in the market due to evolving corporate stewardship and asset management capabilities [76][78]

Carlyle Secured Lending (CGBD) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Nishil Mehta - MD & Portfolio ManagerJustin Plouffe - CEO, President & Interested DirectorThomas Hennigan - CFO & Interested DirectorFinian O'shea - Director, WFS ResearchMelissa Wedel - Vice President, U.S. Equities Research Operator Hello. Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in ...

Carlyle Secured Lending (CGBD) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 11:00 AM ET Speaker0 Hello. Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker today, Michel Mehta, Head ...

Enlight Renewable Energy (ENLT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Yonah Weisz - Director of Investor RelationsGilad Yavetz - Co-Founder, CEO & DirectorAdam Pishl - Co-Founder & COO - ClēneraNir Yehuda - Chief Financial OfficerMike McNulty - Associate - Equity ResearchJohn Hurley - Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants Justin Clare - MD & Research Analyst Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Enlight's First Quarter twenty twenty f ...

Enlight Renewable Energy (ENLT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Enlight's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to Jono Weiss, Director, IR. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you, operator. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining our first quarter twenty twenty five earnings conference call for Enlight Rene ...

Core Viewpoint - Skechers has agreed to be taken private by 3G Capital in a $9.4 billion deal amid challenges from US tariffs and trade policies [1][2][3] Group 1: Deal Details - The acquisition price is set at $63 per share, which represents a 28% premium over Skechers' stock price prior to the announcement [1] - Following the announcement, Skechers' shares increased by 25% to $61.61 [1] - The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025 and will be financed through cash from 3G Capital and debt financing from JPMorgan Chase Bank [4] Group 2: Market Context - Skechers withdrew its annual results forecast last month due to the impact of the Trump administration's trade policies on the global economy and consumer sentiment [2][5] - The Trump administration has increased import tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, significantly affecting Skechers as China constitutes a major source of imports for its US business [2]

Group 1 - Warren Buffett criticized the U.S. trade policy, emphasizing that trade should not be used as a weapon and that imposing tariffs is a mistake, especially given the global population's perception of the U.S. [1][2] - Buffett's comments followed the announcement of the highest tariffs on imports in generations, which caused significant volatility in the stock market [2][3] - The U.S. has imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese goods, leading to a 125% retaliatory tariff from China, with potential trade negotiations being evaluated by China [3] Group 2 - Investors sought Buffett's insights on navigating the uncertain macroeconomic environment and the state of the economy, particularly after the first-quarter GDP contraction [4] - Berkshire Hathaway's first-quarter earnings report indicated that tariffs and geopolitical events have created considerable uncertainty for the conglomerate, with no ability to predict the potential impact of tariffs at this time [5] - Buffett has been in a defensive mode, selling stocks for 10 consecutive quarters, resulting in a record cash pile of $347 billion at the end of March [6]