May 8, 2025 09:00 PM GMT China Equity Strategy | Asia Pacific A-Share Sentiment Improved as US-China Trade Negotiation Sets to Start Sentiment improved as upcoming trade negotiations were confirmed and PBoC's monetary easing package was released. We advise a balanced portfolio with high-quality, large-cap offshore internet names and A-share blue-chip consumer names. Stay patient and nimble; be prepared for twists and turns. A-share investor sentiment improved vs. previous cut: Weighted MSASI and simple MSAS ...

Contango Ore (CTGO) Update / Briefing May 08, 2025 01:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good evening, depending on where in the world you're signing in from. Certainly, a lot of time zones on today's call, so I do appreciate you joining us. I'm on the TangoWorks talk about the recent publishing of the technical report summary on the Johnson Track project with some pretty attractive economics. So I've got on today, CEO, Rick Van Nuneheiser and CFO, Mike Clark, gentlemen. How are you today? Speaker1 Doing well. Romeo, I'm in ...

Douglas Emmett (DEI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 02:00 PM ET Company Participants Stuart McElhinney - Vice President, Investor RelationsJordan Kaplan - President and CEOKevin Crummy - CIOPeter Seymour - CFONicholas Yulico - Managing DirectorRichard Anderson - Managing Director - Equity ResearchPeter Abramowitz - SVP - Equity ResearchJana Galan - DirectorJohn Kim - Managing Director - US Real EstateAnthony Paolone - Executive Director Conference Call Participants Steve Sakwa - Senior Managing Director ...

Douglas Emmett (DEI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 02:00 PM ET Speaker0 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to Douglas Emmett's Quarterly Earnings Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time, all the participants are in a listen only mode. After management's prepared remarks, you will receive instructions for participating in the question and answer session. I will now turn the conference over to Stuart McKelney, Vice President of Investor Relations for Douglas Amich. Please ...

Group 1: Market Performance - MSCI China has nearly recovered its 13% drawdown since Liberation Day, returning 12% year-to-date[1] - The Rmb appreciated against the USD by 1.7% in the past month, indicating currency strength amid trade tensions[1] - Chinese government bonds are re-testing all-time highs, reflecting resilience in financial assets despite trade frictions[1] Group 2: Economic Forecasts - The effective US tariff rate on Chinese imports is expected to decrease from approximately 160% to around 60% soon, positively impacting earnings forecasts[1] - The 12-month index target for MSCI China and CSI300 has been raised to 78 and 4,400, suggesting potential returns of 7% and 15% respectively[1] - EPS growth estimates for MSCI China have been adjusted from 4% to 6% based on lower tariff expectations and a stronger Rmb[9] Group 3: Policy Measures - The PBoC and other regulatory bodies announced 23 measures to support the economy, including targeted monetary easing to improve liquidity[5] - Recent monetary policy actions include a 50 basis point RRR cut, providing approximately Rmb1 trillion in liquidity[7] - The focus of policy measures is increasingly on demand-side support, aiming to stabilize the housing market and enhance social safety nets[5] Group 4: Trade and Investment Dynamics - Southbound equity flows to HK-listed stocks have reached US$80 billion year-to-date, three times larger than the same period last year[18] - Concerns regarding ADR de-listing risks have moderated, but potential liquidity disruptions could arise if US investors liquidate over US$800 billion in Chinese stocks[14] - The Chinese National Team has actively supported the A-share market, purchasing at least Rmb110 billion worth of equities since April[18]

Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Steven Borenstein - EVP & Corporation CounselSteven Roth - Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerMichael Franco - President & CFOSteve Sakwa - Senior Managing DirectorGlen Weiss - Executive VP of Office Leasing & Co-Head of Real EstateJohn Kim - Managing Director - US Real EstateFloris van Dijkum - Managing DirectorThomas Sanelli - Executive VP of Finance & Chief Administrative OfficerJana Galan - DirectorAnthony Pa ...

Alexander's (ALX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Steven Borenstein - Senior Vice President and Corporation CounselSteven Roth - Chairman and CEOMichael Franco - President & CFOGlen Weiss - Executive VP of Office Leasing & Co-Head of Real EstateJohn Kim - Managing Director - US Real EstateFloris van Dijkum - Managing DirectorThomas Sanelli - Executive VP of Finance & Chief Administrative OfficerJana Galan - DirectorAnthony Paolone - Executive DirectorBarry Langer - Execut ...

Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Steven Borenstein - EVP & Corporation CounselSteven Roth - Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerMichael Franco - President & CFOSteve Sakwa - Senior Managing DirectorGlen Weiss - Executive VP of Office Leasing & Co-Head of Real EstateJohn Kim - Managing Director - US Real EstateFloris van Dijkum - Managing DirectorThomas Sanelli - Executive VP of Finance & Chief Administrative OfficerJana Galan - DirectorAnthony Pa ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Normalized FFO per share for the quarter was $0.39, aligning with expectations and marking a solid start to the year [20] - Same store cash NOI growth was 2.3%, impacted by higher operating expenses and weather volatility, with expectations for acceleration in growth for the remainder of the year [20][21] - The company ended the quarter with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 6.4 times, unchanged from the end of 2024, with expectations to decrease this to a range of 6 to 6.25 times throughout the year [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The same store occupancy rate was reported at 89.3%, with expectations for sequential growth throughout 2025 [11][19] - The company commenced nearly 1,500,000 square feet of new and renewal leases during the quarter, with a solid signed non-occupied pipeline of over 630,000 square feet [16] - Tenant retention improved by over 300 basis points to almost 85%, contributing to a slight uptick in occupancy [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand for outpatient medical space remains robust, with health systems experiencing improving revenue and margin trends, driving further growth and space needs [18] - The company’s on-campus portfolio received the highest average score in a recent industry research piece, indicating a resilient outpatient portfolio compared to peers [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to optimize its portfolio by exiting markets with limited scale and focusing on selling assets rather than contributing them to joint ventures [12][30] - Key strategic focuses include improving leasing, optimizing the portfolio, enhancing the balance sheet, increasing efficiency, and instilling financial discipline [14] - The company plans to maintain its dividend at $0.31 per share while discussing its future based on earnings clarity and efficiency gains [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong fundamentals of outpatient medical real estate, with muted new supply and steadily increasing demand [9] - The company anticipates sequential occupancy growth and a strong leasing pipeline, with expectations for NOI growth throughout the year [19] - Management is focused on creating a more stable platform and improved earnings growth profile, aiming for a better stock price [14] Other Important Information - The company sold four buildings for $28 million in the first quarter, which required significant capital for repositioning [21] - The company has $1.4 billion of capacity on its revolving line of credit and has accessed this liquidity to pay off maturing notes [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Did the areas of focus listed by the new CEO indicate priority? - The new CEO indicated that while not in perfect order of priority, portfolio optimization and deleveraging are immediate focuses, while leasing will take longer to stabilize [27][28] Question: How does the company view the joint venture model? - The CEO expressed a preference for maintaining existing joint ventures but emphasized selling assets rather than contributing more to those ventures [29][30] Question: Is the current guidance for 2025 confirmed? - The CEO reaffirmed the guidance for 2025 after reviewing the forecast with the team, indicating a good start to the year [35] Question: How will dispositions impact earnings? - The CEO acknowledged that while there may be a negative impact from deleveraging, the company is focused on offsetting that through efficiencies and leasing upside [102][104] Question: What is the strategy for retained cash flow? - The CEO emphasized prioritizing redevelopment opportunities for retained cash flow, as they yield higher returns [116]

City Office REIT (CIO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Anthony Maretic - CFO, Secretary & TreasurerJames Farrar - CEO & DirectorCraig Kucera - MD - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Upal Rana - Senior Equity Research Analyst - US REITs Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Citi Office REIT First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. As a reminder, this conference call is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce you to Tony Maratik, ...