Carlyle Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results MAY 8, 2025 Carlyle Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results WASHINGTON, D.C. AND NEW YORK – May 8, 2025 – Global investment firm The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CG) today reported its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. U.S. GAAP Results U.S. GAAP results for Q1 2025 included income before provision for income taxes of $171 million and a margin on income before provision for income taxes of 17.6%. Dividend The Board of Direc ...

据RealEstate报道，一位90后房东近日表示，如果不加以调整，目前针对首次购房 者的补助金可能对许 多年轻人来说意义不大，反而可能让他们陷入困境。 Gibson Pham原本以为自己距离拥有房产还有很长一段路要走。然而，在采取了一 些不同寻常的方法 后，他现在有望在几个月内购买第二套房子。 Pham将近六成的收入用于房地产投资。 当他对悉尼高昂的房价感到沮丧时，他姐姐 建议他尝试使用买家中介，直接成为房东。 他逐渐放弃了利用首次购房者补助金的想法。 他认为，虽然这些补助金看似不错， 但如果它们限制了你的选择范围，很容易让人陷入困境。 （图片来源：RealEstate） Pham先生说："补助金是否适合你，真的要看个人情况和投资策略。有时候确实有 些补助金符合你的需 求，那很好。但对我来说就比较困难。" 澳洲各州的首次购房者补助金通常面向自住业主，要求他们必须在房产中至少居住 半年。 这限制了许多人因工作、家庭等原因可以购买的地方。 昆州的政策相对灵活，允许获得补助金的人从第一天起就出租一个房间，但他们仍 然必须在规定的期 限内居住在那里。 （图片来源：RealEstate） 在买家中介的帮助下，Pham ...

Rand Capital (RAND) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 05, 2025 01:30 PM ET Company Participants Craig Mychajluk - Managing Director Daniel Penberthy - President & CEOMargaret Brechtel - Executive VP, Treasurer, CFO & Secretary Operator Please note this conference is being recorded. At this time, I'll now turn the conference over to Craig Mihalet with Investor Relations. Craig, you may now begin. Craig Mychajluk Thank you and good afternoon everyone. We appreciate your interest in Rand Capital and for joining us tod ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total investment income for Q1 2025 was $2,000,000, a slight decline of $59,000 or 3% from the prior year period, primarily due to lower dividend income and an 8% reduction in interest income [18] - Net investment income increased by 45% year over year to $1,200,000 or $0.42 per share, compared to $840,000 or $0.33 per share in Q1 2024 [21] - Net asset value per share decreased to $21.99 from $25.31 at year-end 2024, reflecting the dilutive impact from the issuance of additional shares [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio stood at a fair value of approximately $62,000,000 across 19 businesses, a decline from year-end 2024, primarily due to loan repayments from three portfolio companies [10] - Debt investments now represent 72% of the portfolio, up from prior years, supporting greater earnings stability [11] - The annualized weighted average yield on debt investments was 12.2%, down from prior quarters due to one debt investment being on nonaccrual status [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of portfolio companies contributing to investment income decreased to 18 from 24 in the same period last year [18] - Exposure to professional services decreased from 48% to 45%, and manufacturing declined from 13% to 8%, while consumer products grew as a share of the portfolio [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a strong financial position and has repaid $600,000 of its revolver debt, ending the quarter with nearly $5,000,000 in cash and over $22,000,000 in available credit capacity [6] - The focus remains on disciplined execution, proactive portfolio oversight, and building sustainable shareholder value [7] - The investment strategy prioritizes structures where subordinated debt provides a yield-based return while capturing potential upside through equity participation [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged ongoing macroeconomic and political uncertainty affecting new investment opportunities but remains optimistic about capitalizing on conditions as they improve [6][27] - The company is committed to driving NAV growth and total returns through active portfolio oversight and sound financial management [28] Other Important Information - The company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, payable on or about June 13, 2025 [23] - The Board of Directors renewed the share repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 1,500,000 shares [24] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions or answers were documented in the provided content, thus this section is not applicable.

Core Insights - WTW announced a change in ownership of its joint venture, Al-Futtaim Willis (AFW), with Al-Futtaim selling its 51% stake, allowing WTW to fully manage the business upon regulatory approval [1][2] - This strategic move aligns with WTW's investment strategy focused on optimizing its global portfolio and enhancing its broking businesses in the Middle East [2][3] - The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approval [1][2] Company Overview - WTW is a global advisory, broking, and solutions company, providing data-driven solutions in people, risk, and capital across 140 countries [3] - Al-Futtaim, established in the 1930s, is a diversified regional business based in Dubai, operating in sectors such as automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health, employing over 33,000 people [4][5][6] Strategic Implications - The integration of AFW will enhance WTW's service offerings in the UAE and the wider region, providing clients with improved access to specialist expertise and global placement capabilities [2][3] - WTW's commitment to invest in the Middle East is further demonstrated by its recent establishment of insurance and reinsurance broking entities in Saudi Arabia [2]

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]

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 ...