VERO BEACH, Fla., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bimini Capital Management, Inc. (OTCQB: BMNM), (“Bimini Capital,” “Bimini,” or the “Company”), today announced results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income of $0.6 million, or $0.06 per common shareBook value per share of $0.74Company to discuss results on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET Management Commentary Commenting on the first quarter results, Robert E. Cauley, Chairman and Chief ...

Ventas (VTR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 It is now my pleasure to turn the call over to B. J. Grant, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Please begin. Speaker1 Thank you, Amy, and good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Ventas First Quarter twenty twenty five Results Conference Call. Yesterday, we issued our first quarter twenty twenty five earnings release, presentation materials and supplemental information package, which are available on the Ventas website at ir.ve ...

Ventas (VTR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Bill Grant - Investor RelationsDebra Cafaro - Chairman & CEOJustin Hutchens - Executive Vice President, Senior Housing and CIORobert Probst - Executive VP & CFOJames Kammert - Managing DirectorMichael Carroll - Managing Director & Head of US Real Estate ResearchVikram Malhotra - Managing DirectorJeffrey Spector - Managing DirectorRichard Anderson - Managing Director - Equity ResearchOmotayo Okusanya - Managing DirectorJuan Sana ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter results showed a 7% decline in revenues primarily due to the absence of $17 million in performance fees from the previous quarter [25] - Adjusted operating income decreased by 19% sequentially and adjusted operating margin fell by 470 basis points from the previous quarter [25] - Assets under management (AUM) at the end of March were $162 billion, reflecting a slight increase from the previous quarter and the same period last year [26] - Average AUM for the quarter increased by 1% sequentially and 8% year-over-year [27] - Adjusted net income per adjusted share declined by 21% compared to the last quarter but increased by 9% year-over-year [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The firm has seen eleven consecutive quarters of positive fixed income flows, with net client cash outflows of approximately $2.8 billion in the first quarter [26][27] - The intermediated wealth channel now accounts for 60% of total AUM, with an annualized organic growth rate of 5% over the past five years [27][28] - New strategies launched include the Artisan Global Special Situation strategy and the Artisan franchise strategy, targeting high-value clients [14][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The firm reported $4.1 billion in market returns, including $1.8 billion or 110 basis points of returns in excess of benchmarks [26] - The institutional business has faced pressure, but the firm believes it will maintain solid growth, particularly in the intermediated wealth channel [57] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its capabilities in fixed income and alternatives, particularly in the retail and insurance channels [35] - There is a strategic shift towards the private wealth market, with a significant presence and growth potential identified [22][23] - The firm aims to align its distribution structure to better access and service the intermediated wealth channel [23][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the firm's ability to generate long-term outcomes despite current market volatility [24] - The firm views market disruptions as opportunities for growth and expansion [47] - There is an ongoing dialogue regarding capacity management, with potential for some strategies to open up capacity in the near future [44] Other Important Information - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.68 per share, reflecting lower cash generation due to the absence of performance fees [32] - The balance sheet remains strong, with $138 million in seed capital and ample liquidity for future strategies [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunities in fixed income and alternatives - Management highlighted the potential for growth in fixed income and alternatives, particularly through existing franchises and new strategies [35][36] Question: Normalized expenses and maintaining margins - Management indicated that guidance for the full year remains unchanged, with variable expenses fluctuating with revenues [38][39] Question: Capacity constraints and market movements - Management confirmed ongoing communication about capacity management, with some strategies in soft close mode [44] Question: M&A activity and market opportunities - Management acknowledged numerous opportunities in the market and emphasized a judicious approach to adding capabilities [46][47] Question: Growth in intermediated wealth and strategy mix - Management noted that the long-term asset allocation of client mix differs from institutional, requiring a tailored approach to strategies [66][67] Question: Institutional side and market volatility - Management observed rebalancing activity in the equity space and increased interest in credit strategies amid market volatility [70][72]

Extra Space Storage (EXR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 01:00 PM ET Company Participants Jared Conley - Investor RelationsJoseph Margolis - Chief Executive OfficerScott Stubbs - EVP & CFOSamir Khanal - DirectorNicholas Yulico - Managing DirectorRonald Kamden - Managing Director, Head of US REITs and CRE ResearchSpenser Glimcher - Managing DirectorEric Wolfe - DirectorJuan Sanabria - Managing DirectorBrad Heffern - DirectorCaitlin Burrows - Vice PresidentMichael Griffin - DirectorRavi Vaidya - Vice Pr ...

Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 01:00 PM ET Company Participants Brennan Hughes - Head, Investor RelationsEric Colson - CEOJason Gottlieb - PresidentCharles Daley - Executive VP, CFO & TreasurerKenneth Lee - Vice President Conference Call Participants Anthony Corbin - Equity Research AnalystJohn Dunn - AnalystWilliam Katz - Senior Equity Analyst Operator Good day, and welcome to the Artisan Partners Asset Management Business Update and First Quarter Earnings Cal ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a core FFO of $2 per share, representing a 2% increase year over year [4][11] - Same store occupancy remained at historically high levels, ending the quarter at 93.4%, an improvement of 100 basis points from Q1 2024 [4][11] - Same store revenue growth was positive at 0.3% [4] - Same store NOI decreased by 1.2% compared to Q1 2024 due to a divergence between controllable and uncontrollable costs [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company completed $153.8 million in wholly owned acquisitions, adding 12 high-quality stores to its portfolio [5] - The Management Plus platform added 113 stores gross, achieving a net addition of 100 properties, bringing the third-party managed portfolio to 1,675 stores [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that street rates improved from negative 9% in Q3 last year to negative 6% at year-end, with an average slightly negative in Q1 but flat by the end of the quarter [20] - Occupancy in April was reported at 93.7%, a slight increase from the end of Q1 [42] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company maintains a diversified portfolio with exposure to various market stages, which helps mitigate volatility [8] - The multichannel approach to external growth, including wholly owned acquisitions, joint ventures, bridge lending, and third-party management, continues to provide opportunities for expansion [7] - The company is focused on maximizing FFO through proven operational strategies and maintaining its industry-leading platform [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the self-storage sector's resilience during economic downturns due to its need-based demand drivers [7] - The company has not seen any change in customer health or behavior to date, with high same store occupancy and stable delinquency rates [9] - Management acknowledged concerns about interest rates and economic uncertainty but remains optimistic about the company's ability to execute its diversified investment strategy [7][9] Other Important Information - The company executed two bond offerings totaling $850 million, demonstrating continued access to public debt markets [12] - The company anticipates continued pressure from property taxes and uncontrollable costs, but expects to manage these through operational efficiencies [12][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the improvement in street rates? - Management noted that street rates improved from negative 9% to negative 6%, with a slight average negative in Q1 but flat by the end of the quarter [20] Question: What instructions are being given for the spring leasing season? - Management stated there has been no change in strategy, focusing on maximizing revenue through established systems and processes [25][26] Question: Can you provide an update on the performance of former Life Storage assets? - Management reported that rentals at former Life Storage stores are up 10.4%, with improvements in both organic and local search results [28][30] Question: What are the acquisition yields for the quarter? - Initial yields for acquisitions ranged from 2.3% to 6.5%, stabilizing in the upper 6% to 7% [35] Question: How is the company managing expenses? - Management indicated that controllable expenses were reduced by 1.9% year over year, while uncontrollable expenses increased by 8% due to property tax pressure [12][48] Question: What is the outlook for demand in various markets? - Management indicated that markets absorbing supply, such as Atlanta and some Florida markets, may face more difficulty compared to those with less supply [105] Question: How does the company view international expansion? - The company is open to international opportunities but requires that they be accretive and scalable [129]

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