Core Insights - GFL Environmental Inc. reported a strong second quarter in 2025, with a revenue increase of 9.5% year-over-year, driven by organic price and volume growth [2][5][6] - The company achieved an Adjusted EBITDA of $515.1 million, reflecting a 14.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024, and an Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 230 basis points to 30.7% [5][6] - GFL has raised its full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to between $1.950 billion and $1.975 billion, indicating confidence in continued growth despite macroeconomic challenges [2][8][13] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q2 2025 was $1,675.2 million, with 8.3% organic growth excluding divestitures, and 5.8% from core pricing [5][6] - Year-to-date revenue reached $3,235.3 million, a 10.9% increase excluding divestitures [6] - Adjusted Free Cash Flow for Q2 2025 was $137.1 million, up from $111.0 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to increased Adjusted EBITDA and reduced cash interest paid [6][7] Strategic Outlook - The company maintains a robust M&A pipeline and is optimistic about meeting or exceeding its capital deployment targets for 2025 [2][5] - GFL's strategic plan focuses on driving industry-leading growth and optimizing existing operations to improve Adjusted Free Cash Flow conversion [2][5] - The updated guidance for 2025 assumes a USD/CAD exchange rate of 1.37, reflecting adjustments from previous forecasts [8][9]

Financial Performance - Q2 2025 - Total revenues increased by 19.9% to $759.1 million compared to $633.4 million in Q2 2024[7] - GAAP net income for fully diluted shares increased by 39.8% to $28.8 million from $20.6 million in Q2 2024[7] - Adjusted Earnings per share (EPS) increased by 40.9% to $0.31 from $0.22 in Q2 2024[7] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 32.1% to $114.0 million from $86.3 million in Q2 2024[7] Financial Performance - YTD 2025 - Total revenues increased by 20.7% to $1,424.6 million compared to $1,179.9 million YTD 2024[7] - GAAP net income for fully diluted shares increased by 916.1% to $16.1 million from $(2.0) million YTD 2024[7] - Adjusted Earnings per share (EPS) increased by 40.5% to $0.52 from $0.37 YTD 2024[7] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 35.7% to $203.2 million from $149.8 million YTD 2024[7] Business Segments - Management Services, Servicing Fees & Other revenues increased by 13.6% to $298 million in Q2 2025 compared to $263 million in Q2 2024[16] - Leasing & Other Commissions revenues increased by 13.8% to $237 million in Q2 2025 compared to $209 million in Q2 2024[16] - Capital Markets revenues increased by 37.9% to $223 million in Q2 2025 compared to $162 million in Q2 2024[16] Balance Sheet & Cash Flow - Adjusted Free Cash Flow (AFCF) increased by 148% to $95.9 million in Q2 2025 compared to $38.7 million in Q2 2024[35] - Adjusted Free Cash Flow (AFCF) increased by 121% to $228.0 million TTM 2Q 2025 compared to $103.0 million TTM 2Q 2024[35] - Net leverage ratio as of June 30, 2025, was 1.4x, with TTM Adjusted EBITDA of $498.7 million[12, 28]

Financial Performance - FTAI Aviation reported Q2 2025 Revenue of $676 million[10] - Net Income for Q2 2025 was $162 million[10] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 reached $348 million[10] - The company generated $370 million in Adjusted Free Cash Flow in 1H 2025[10] Strategic Capital Initiative (SCI) - FTAI invested $109 million in 1H 2025 as a 20% minority equity interest in the 2025 Partnership[42] - SCI is targeting final closing by Q4 2025 and aims to deploy $4 billion in capital[42] - MRE Contract YTD Revenue from SCI reached $170 million[42] Aerospace Products - Q2 2025 Aerospace Products Revenue was $490 million, equivalent to an annualized ~9% industry market share[16] - Module production rose 33% to 184 CFM56 modules in Q2 2025[16] - Aerospace Products Adjusted EBITDA was $165 million in Q2 2025 with a 34% margin[11,27] Aviation Leasing - Aviation Leasing generated $199.3 million in Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025[11,64] - The company sold 45 aircraft to SCI from FTAI's balance sheet for approximately $475 million[44]

Core Insights - Republic Services, Inc. reported a net income of $550 million, or $1.75 per diluted share, for Q2 2025, an increase from $512 million, or $1.62 per diluted share, in Q2 2024 [1][9] - Adjusted net income for Q2 2025 was $556 million, or $1.77 per diluted share, compared to $509 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, in the same period last year [1][9] - The company achieved double-digit growth in EBITDA and a 100 basis points expansion in adjusted EBITDA margin [2] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2 2025 was $4.235 billion, a 4.6% increase from $4.048 billion in Q2 2024, with 3.1% organic growth and 1.5% from acquisitions [9][14] - Year-to-date cash flow from operations was $2.13 billion, with adjusted free cash flow of $1.42 billion [8][31] - The company invested nearly $900 million in acquisitions during the first half of 2025 [8] Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend increase of 4.5 cents, bringing the total to $0.625 per share, payable on October 15, 2025 [4] - Year-to-date cash returned to shareholders was $407 million, including $362 million in dividends and $45 million in share repurchases [8] Guidance and Outlook - Full-year 2025 revenue is expected to be in the range of $16.675 billion to $16.750 billion, with adjusted EBITDA guidance reiterated at $5.275 billion to $5.325 billion [8][9] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance remains between $6.82 and $6.90, while adjusted free cash flow guidance has been increased to $2.375 billion to $2.415 billion [8][9] Operational Metrics - The average recycled commodity price per ton sold was $149, a decrease of $24 per ton compared to the previous year [8] - The company completed and commenced operations on four renewable natural gas projects during the quarter [8] Cost Structure - Total cost of operations for Q2 2025 was $2.449 billion, representing 57.9% of revenue, compared to 58.8% in Q2 2024 [16] - Selling, general and administrative expenses were $425 million, or 10.0% of revenue, slightly down from 10.1% in the prior year [17] Business Segments - Revenue from the collection segment was $2.822 billion, accounting for 66.6% of total revenue, while landfill revenue was $516 million, representing 12.2% [14] - Environmental solutions generated $462 million in revenue, making up 10.9% of total revenue [14] Performance Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $1.361 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.1%, an increase of 100 basis points from the previous year [19][21] - The company reported a net income margin of 13.0%, up from 12.6% in Q2 2024 [19]

Core Insights - Aon plc reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $3.49 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.7% and reflecting a 19.1% increase year-over-year [1][10] - Total revenues rose 11% year-over-year to $4.2 billion, surpassing the consensus mark by 0.7%, with organic revenue growth at 6% [1][10] Financial Performance - The strong quarterly results were driven by new business growth and solid retention rates, particularly in Aon's Risk Capital and Human Capital segments, aided by NFP acquisition synergies and net restructuring savings [2] - Total operating expenses increased 6% year-over-year to $3.3 billion, influenced by higher costs from the NFP acquisition and long-term growth investments [3] - Adjusted operating income advanced 14% year-over-year to $1.2 billion, with an adjusted operating margin of 28.2%, improving by 80 basis points year-over-year [4] Segmental Performance - **Risk Capital**: - Commercial Risk Solutions saw organic revenues grow 6% year-over-year, with revenues of $2.2 billion, an 8% increase [5] - Reinsurance Solutions experienced organic revenue growth of 6%, with revenues increasing 8% year-over-year to $688 million, surpassing the consensus estimate [6] - **Human Capital**: - Health Solutions reported organic revenue growth of 6%, with revenues climbing 17% year-over-year to $772 million, exceeding the consensus estimate [7] - Wealth Solutions saw organic revenues improve 3% year-over-year, with revenues growing 12% to $519 million, though it missed the consensus mark [8] Financial Position - As of June 30, 2025, Aon had cash and cash equivalents of $1 million, down from $1.1 billion at the end of 2024, while total assets increased to $54 billion from $49 billion [11] - Long-term debt decreased to $15.5 billion from $16.3 billion, with total short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt at $1.8 billion [11] - Cash flow from operations rose to $796 million from $513 million a year ago, with adjusted free cash flows increasing 59% year-over-year to $732 million [12] Capital Deployment - Aon repurchased 0.7 million class A ordinary shares for approximately $250 million in the second quarter, with a remaining repurchase capacity of around $1.8 billion [13] Forward Guidance - Aon expects mid-single-digit or higher organic revenue growth for 2025 and beyond, with anticipated expansion in adjusted operating margin and strong growth in adjusted EPS [14] - The Aon United Restructuring program is projected to achieve annual run-rate savings of approximately $350 million by the end of 2026 [15]

Core Insights - Waste Connections reported strong second quarter results for 2025, with revenue of $2.407 billion, a 7.1% increase from $2.248 billion in the same period last year [2][6] - The company achieved a net income of $290.3 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, compared to $275.5 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, in the prior year [5][30] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $786.4 million, reflecting a 7.5% increase from $731.8 million in the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.7% [3][6] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, revenue reached $4.635 billion, up from $4.321 billion in the same period last year [4][5] - Operating income for the first six months was $849.8 million, compared to $791.5 million in the prior year [4] - Adjusted net income for the first half was $626.2 million, or $2.42 per diluted share, compared to $588.7 million, or $2.28 per diluted share, in the previous year [7][30] Operational Highlights - The company experienced solid waste core pricing growth of 6.6%, contributing to margin expansion of approximately 70 basis points [1][6] - Employee retention and record low safety rates were noted as key factors driving performance [1][6] - Waste Connections completed approximately $200 million in annualized revenue from acquisitions, with a strong pipeline for further growth [1][6] Updated Outlook - The company maintains its full-year 2025 outlook, projecting approximately $9.45 billion in revenue and $3.12 billion in adjusted EBITDA, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 33.0% [8][12] - Revenue growth is expected to be around 6%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 50 basis points [1][8] - The outlook assumes no significant changes in the current economic environment or underlying trends [8][12]

Financial Performance - Matador achieved record quarterly oil equivalent production of 209,013 BOE/d in Q2 2025[8, 14] - The company's leverage ratio stood at 096x as of June 30, 2025[26] - Adjusted Free Cash Flow for Q2 2025 was $1327 million[46, 90] - Matador bought back 11 million shares in Q2 2025 at an average repurchase price of $4037, representing approximately 1% of shares outstanding[31] Capital Expenditure and Efficiency - Q2 2025 D/C/E CapEx was $3453 million, $15 million less than the midpoint of guidance[14] - Q2 2025 Midstream CapEx was $562 million, $4 million less than the low end of guidance[14] - Drilling and Completion Cost decreased to $825 per completed lateral foot in Q2 2025[20] Production and Guidance - Oil production guidance for Q3 2025 is 1165 to 1180 MBbl/d, and natural gas production is 4920 to 4980 MMcf/d[62] - Total production guidance for Q3 2025 is 1985 to 2010 MBOE/d[62] - The company expects to turn to sales 135 gross (1063 net) operated horizontal wells in 2025, with an average completed lateral length of approximately 10,300 feet[60, 64] Midstream Operations - San Mateo's Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 is estimated at $285 million[70] - The Marlan Plant expansion was completed on time and on budget in May 2025, with a gas processing capacity of 720 MMcf per day and a water disposal capacity of 475,000 Bbl per day[23]

Financial Performance & Guidance - Hess Midstream projects 2025 Adjusted EBITDA to be between $1,235 million and $1,285 million[7,64] - The company anticipates 2025 Adjusted Free Cash Flow to range from $735 million to $785 million[7,64] - Hess Midstream targets at least 5% annual DPS (Distribution Per Share) growth through at least 2027[7,9,11] - The company expects approximately 10% growth in oil and gas volumes in 2025[10,65] Contractual & Operational Highlights - Approximately 80% of Hess Midstream's revenues are protected by Minimum Volume Commitments (MVCs) in 2025[7,10,65] - Hess Midstream's commercial contracts with Hess extend through 2033, providing long-term stability[7,20,21,22] - The company has approximately 500 MMcf/d of gas processing capacity[33,41] - Hess Midstream has financial flexibility exceeding $1.25 billion expected through 2027 for potential share repurchases[7,10,12] Capital Allocation & Leverage - Hess Midstream targets a conservative leverage ratio of 30x[7] - The company expects leverage to decline to below 30x Adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2025[10,65]

Core Viewpoint - Brookdale Senior Living Inc. emphasizes the importance of its refreshed Board of Directors and management team in driving the company's success and urges shareholders to support its nominees against Ortelius' attempt to take control, which could disrupt operational progress and the ongoing CEO search [1][2][3]. Group 1: Board and Management - The Brookdale Board and management have a proven track record in optimizing the company's real estate portfolio and enhancing operational performance [2]. - The Board has streamlined operations, simplified the business, rationalized the lease portfolio, and reduced leverage, with a 19% reduction in leased units since Q1 2021 [2]. - The Board consists of eight highly qualified directors with diverse skills relevant to Brookdale's strategy, including healthcare, finance, hospitality, and senior living experience [2][8]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Brookdale's Adjusted EBITDA Margin improved to over 11% in 2023 and 12% in 2024, with expectations of being Adjusted Free Cash Flow positive in 2025, ranging from $30 million to $50 million [2]. - In Q1 2025, Adjusted EBITDA increased by 27.2% year-over-year, approximately 255% higher than Q1 2021, with a $7.5 million increase in the midpoint of Adjusted EBITDA guidance [2]. - The company's Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA after cash financing lease payments more than doubled since 2022, achieving a 10x reduction in Annualized Leverage since pandemic highs [2]. Group 3: Shareholder Engagement - Brookdale strongly urges shareholders to vote "FOR" only its eight director nominees on the BLUE proxy card, emphasizing the importance of their vote regardless of the number of shares owned [3][4]. - The company has been open to shareholder recommendations for director candidates, appointing three since 2015 [2].

Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue decreased by 33% YoY to CHF 722 million, driven by lower hardware sales and right-pricing activities [45] - Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDAaL increased by 04% YoY to CHF 240 million, with a margin of 332% [45] - Capex increased by 95% YoY, reaching 198% of revenue, totaling CHF 143 million [45] - Adjusted FCF was negative CHF 117 million, impacted by higher Capex and supplier payments [45] - FY 2025 guidance confirmed, expecting broadly stable revenue and stable to low-single digit growth in Adjusted EBITDAaL, with Capex/Revenue at 15-16% and Adjusted FCF between CHF 370-390 million [13, 61] Customer Growth and ARPU - Continued net customer additions growth, but YoY slowdown due to reduced commercial activity and UPC customer base migration [38, 41] - Mobile ARPU declined by 36% YoY due to reduced roaming usage, reaching CHF 286 [38] - Fixed ARPU declined by 53% YoY due to right-pricing efforts, reaching CHF 580, but supported by a one-off correction of ~CHF 030 [38] - FMC (Fixed-Mobile Convergence) as % of base increased to 583% [38] Strategic Initiatives - Launched a new "More-for-More" mobile portfolio focusing on customer loyalty [15, 20] - Sunrise's mobile network is now "5G Standalone" ready, the first in Switzerland [15, 32] - Shareholders approved FY 2024 dividend payment of CHF 240 million [15] - Delisting of Class A ADS from Nasdaq scheduled for August 2025, with ~82% of Class A ADS and ~98% of Class B ADS converted [15]