VIENNA, Austria – May 21, 2025 – Today, Moody’s announced that it affirms the ratings of BAWAG P.S.K. and changed the outlook on the long-term deposit, senior unsecured, and long-term issuer ratings from stable to positive. The positive outlook is a reflection of our to-be integrated recent acquisitions which show a steady business performance and could result in a sustainably improved financial profile. The release of Moody's is available on our website https://www.bawaggroup.com. David O’Leary, Chief Risk ...

Core Viewpoint - The research service "Asia Value & Moat Stocks" targets value investors looking for Asia-listed stocks that exhibit a significant disparity between market price and intrinsic value, focusing on deep value balance sheet bargains and wide moat stocks [1] Group 1: Investment Focus - The service emphasizes deep value balance sheet bargains, which include net cash stocks, net-nets, low price-to-book (P/B) stocks, and sum-of-the-parts discounts [1] - It also highlights wide moat stocks, which are characterized by strong earnings power at a discount, including high-quality businesses and hidden champions [1] Group 2: Market Emphasis - The primary focus of the investment ideas is on the Hong Kong market, providing a range of watch lists with monthly updates for investors [1]

Core Viewpoint - The research service "Asia Value & Moat Stocks" targets value investors looking for Asia-listed stocks that exhibit a significant disparity between market price and intrinsic value, focusing on deep value balance sheet bargains and wide moat stocks [1] Group 1: Investment Focus - The service emphasizes deep value balance sheet bargains, which include net cash stocks, net-nets, low price-to-book (P/B) stocks, and sum-of-the-parts discounts [1] - It also highlights wide moat stocks, which are characterized by strong earnings power at a discount, including high-quality businesses and hidden champions [1] Group 2: Market Emphasis - The primary focus of the investment ideas is on the Hong Kong market, providing a range of watch lists with monthly updates for investors [1]

Singapore, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Basel Medical Group Ltd (Nasdaq: BMGL or the “Company”), today announced that it has begun exclusive negotiations for a US$1 billion BTC acquisition that will diversify its treasury reserves to a very large extent, while maintaining its core focus on medical services expansion. This is a major strategic financial initiative to strengthen its balance sheet and support its aggressive expansion across Asia’s high-growth healthcare markets. Strategic Financial Restruc ...

PAVmed (PAVM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Matt Riley - Director - Investor RelationsLishan Aklog - Chairman and CEODennis McGrath - President & CFO Conference Call Participants Jeremy Pearlman - Equity AnalystEdward Woo - Director of Research & Senior Analyst Operator Good morning and welcome to the PAVmed First Quarter twenty twenty five Business Update Conference Call. At this time, all lines are in listen only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a que ...

Core Points - Prospera Energy Inc. plans to raise up to $2,000,000 through a non-brokered private placement of 12% convertible debentures, with conversion prices set at $0.05 for the first year and $0.10 for the second year [1][2] - The funds raised will be allocated for well reactivation, production optimization, strategic acquisitions, and working capital [2][4] - The offering includes a provision for a forced conversion if the company's shares trade at $0.125 for ten consecutive days [2] Financial Details - The convertible debentures will have a two-year term and will be secured by a second-priority lien, subordinate to existing senior debt [2][4] - Interest on the debentures is set at 12%, calculated quarterly and payable at maturity or conversion date, with the option to pay in cash or shares [2][4] - The company may pay finders a fee of 7% in cash and 7% in warrants for their assistance in the offering [2][3] Operational Updates - Prospera has mobilized a service rig to its Cuthbert property for a multi-well program aimed at increasing production [6] - Approximately 20% of the company's oil production is now committed to a seasonal asphalt sales agreement, enhancing netbacks through better pricing and transportation efficiencies [5] - The company is advancing a polymer flood pilot project in the Luseland pool, with three potential locations identified for optimal polymer injection [7] Strategic Initiatives - The corporation is working on consolidating its balance sheet under one senior secured debt instrument to enhance capital flexibility and support its business plan [4] - The company is expected to release its Q1 2025 financial statements on May 21, 2025, followed by an investor conference call on May 22, 2025 [8]

Creative Media & Community Trust (CMCT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 09, 2025 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Steve Altebrando - 1st VP Portfolio OversightDavid Thompson - Chief Executive OfficerBarry Berlin - Executive VP, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary Operator Good day, and welcome to the Creative Media and Community Trust Corporation First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. All participants will be in a listen only mode. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Please ...

Prospect Capital (PSEC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call May 09, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants John Francis Barry - CEO & Chair of the Board of DirectorsKristin Van Dask - CFO, Treasurer, Secretary & Chief Compliance OfficerMichael Grier Eliasek - President & Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Finian O'shea - Analyst Operator Good day and welcome to the Prospect Capital Third Fiscal Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call. All participants will be in listen only mode. Please note this ev ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter GAAP earnings per common share were $0.47 while distributable earnings were a loss of $0.09 per common share [15] - Net interest income declined to $14.6 million, primarily due to the movement of non-core assets to nonaccrual status [15] - Book value per share remained flat at $10.61, with total leverage declining to 3.5 times [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total CRE loan portfolio was bifurcated into $5.9 billion core loans and $1.2 billion non-core loans [7] - Core portfolio payoffs resulted in a 5% decline to $5.9 billion, with 78% concentration in multifamily [8] - Non-core portfolio was reduced by 6% to $740 million, with expectations to further reduce it to approximately $270 million in the second quarter [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The multifamily sector showed resilience with a 1% increase in rents in Q1 2025 despite macroeconomic pressures [5] - The twelve-month default rate for the SBA business was 3.2%, slightly better than the industry average of 3.4% [12] - Freddie Mac volume was down in Q1 due to tightened processes, with a more robust pipeline expected in Q2 [58] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company initiated a balance sheet repositioning plan in Q4 2024, focusing on liquidating non-core assets to reinvest in the core portfolio [14] - The strategy aims to restore net interest margin (NIM) to peer group levels by 2025, with accretion expected in 2026 [14] - The company remains committed to supporting the Portland mixed-use asset project, aiming for stabilization and eventual exit of components [11][43] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the recovery in the commercial real estate (CRE) market is affected by tariffs and recession risks, but the multifamily sector remains strong [5] - The company expects to maintain its current dividend level until the earnings profile warrants an increase [14] - Management expressed confidence in navigating the shifting policy landscape in the SBA business, despite anticipated moderation in volume [12][51] Other Important Information - The company completed the UDF merger, generating a bargain purchase gain of $102.5 million, which added $167.1 million of equity to the balance sheet [17] - Liquidity remains healthy with unrestricted cash over $200 million and $1 billion of total unencumbered assets [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of April's volatility on non-core book expectations - Management indicated that ongoing conversations with various parties are progressing well and do not expect material diversion from pricing or timing expectations [23][24] Question: Near-term expectations for distributable earnings trajectory - Management highlighted that the repositioning of assets is a key catalyst for future earnings improvement, with expectations for a gradual upward trend post-liquidation [30] Question: Current views on share repurchases versus liquidity - Management is balancing the benefits of share repurchases with the need to maintain liquidity given upcoming debt maturities [31] Question: Catalyst for CLO interest coverage issues - Management noted that elevated rates are impacting NOIs, leading to increased modifications and stress within CLOs [39] Question: Status of the Portland asset and future plans - Management confirmed that the asset is currently levered and will remain so, with plans to stabilize and sequentially exit components as they improve [43][44] Question: Expected moderation in SBA volumes - Management anticipates SBA volumes to be below the $1.5 billion mark for at least a couple of quarters due to policy changes and administrative delays [52]

Permian Resources (PR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Hays Mabry - VP - IRWill Hickey - Director & Co-CEOJames Walter - Director & Co-CEOKevin MacCurdy - Managing DirectorJohn Freeman - Managing DirectorScott Hanold - Managing Director - Energy ResearchZach Parham - Executive DirectorGabe Daoud - Managing Director, Energy Equity ResearchJohn Annis - Vice PresidentGeoff Jay - PartnerOliver Huang - Director Conference Call Participants Neil Mehta - AnalystLeo Mariani - Man ...