Company Overview - SLB is reorienting its business to adapt to depressed activity levels, particularly in the onshore US market, with a focus on long-term growth in its New Energy and Digital businesses [1] Investment Strategy - Narweena, an asset manager led by Richard Durant, seeks to identify market dislocations due to poor understanding of long-term business prospects, aiming for excess risk-adjusted returns through secular growth opportunities in markets with barriers to entry [1] - The research process emphasizes company and industry fundamentals to uncover unique insights, with a high risk appetite and long-term investment horizon targeting deeply undervalued stocks [1] Market Dynamics - An aging population with low growth and stagnating productivity is expected to create new investment opportunities, contrasting with industries facing stagnation or secular decline, which may improve business performance due to reduced competition [1] - The economy is increasingly dominated by asset-light businesses, leading to a declining need for infrastructure investments, resulting in a large pool of capital chasing limited investment opportunities, driving up asset prices and compressing risk premia over time [1] Leadership Background - Richard Durant holds undergraduate degrees in engineering and finance from the University of Adelaide and an MBA from Nanyang Technological University, along with having passed the CFA exams [1]

Group 1 - AST SpaceMobile's stock has been stable recently, but there are positive developments in its business fundamentals [1] - Competing services are experiencing initial challenges, yet there are indications of increasing demand [1] - Narweena, an asset manager, focuses on identifying market dislocations due to misinterpretations of long-term business prospects [1] Group 2 - Narweena aims for excess risk-adjusted returns by targeting businesses with secular growth opportunities in markets with entry barriers [1] - The research process emphasizes company and industry fundamentals to uncover unique insights [1] - The investment strategy is characterized by a high risk appetite and a long-term horizon, focusing on deeply undervalued stocks [1] Group 3 - An aging population with low growth and stagnating productivity is expected to create new investment opportunities [1] - Many industries may face stagnation or secular decline, potentially improving business performance due to reduced competition [1] - Other businesses may encounter rising costs and diseconomies of scale, impacting their performance [1] Group 4 - Economies are increasingly dominated by asset-light businesses, leading to a declining need for infrastructure investments [1] - A large pool of capital is pursuing a limited set of investment opportunities, resulting in rising asset prices and compressed risk premia [1] - Richard Durant, the leader of Narweena, has a strong educational background in engineering, finance, and an MBA, along with CFA exam completion [1]

Cognex's ( CGNX ) share price has come under further pressure in recent months, due in part to the company's valuation and mixed demand across end markets. In addition, Cognex's exposure to the logistics, automotive and consumer electronics sectors, andRichard Durant is the leader of Narweena, an asset manager focused on finding market dislocations that are the result of a poor understanding of a businesses long-term prospects. Narweena believes that excess risk adjusted returns can be achieved by identifyi ...

Opendoor (OPEN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Kimberly Niehaus - Finance & Strategy, IRCarrie Wheeler - Chair & CEOSelim Freiha - CFODae Lee - VP - Equity ResearchYgal Arounian - Director - Internet Equity ResearchLuke Meindl - Equity Research AssociateRyan Tomasello - Managing DirectorBenjamin Black - Co-Head Internet Equity Research Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Opendoor Technologies First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conferen ...

Opendoor (OPEN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Opendoor Technologies First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker today, Kimberly Newhouse, Investor Relations ...

Group 1 - Joby's share price has faced pressure recently due to reduced investor risk appetite and perceived lack of progress compared to Archer Aviation [1] Group 2 - Narweena, led by Richard Durant, focuses on identifying market dislocations and believes in achieving excess risk-adjusted returns through secular growth opportunities in markets with entry barriers [2] - The research process at Narweena emphasizes company and industry fundamentals to uncover unique insights, with a high risk appetite and long-term investment horizon [2] - Narweena's investment strategy is influenced by an aging population, low population growth, and stagnating productivity, which may create different investment opportunities compared to the past [2] - Many industries may experience stagnation or secular decline, potentially improving business performance due to decreased competition, while others may face rising costs [2] - The economy is increasingly dominated by asset-light businesses, leading to a declining need for infrastructure investments, resulting in a large pool of capital chasing limited investment opportunities [2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a system-wide RevPAR growth of 5.7% for the quarter, with adjusted EBITDA increasing by approximately 24% to $273 million after adjusting for assets sold in 2024 [14][26][30] - Adjusted EBITDA for the owned and leased segment increased by 18%, while the distribution segment adjusted EBITDA improved by 9.6% [26] - The company repurchased approximately $149 million of Class A common stock during the quarter, with about $822 million remaining under the share repurchase authorization [26][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Business transient RevPAR grew by 12%, driven by large corporate customers, while group RevPAR increased by 9% [14][22] - The luxury brand categories saw RevPAR growth of over 8%, contributing to a RevPAR index gain of over two percentage points [22] - The all-inclusive resorts in The Americas reported a net package RevPAR increase of over 4% compared to the first quarter of 2024 [14][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the United States, RevPAR increased by 5.4%, positively impacted by the shift of Easter and the presidential inauguration [22] - RevPAR in Greater China was flat compared to last year, but market share increased by approximately 1% [23] - International inbound travel from the broader Asia Pacific region increased by 14% compared to last year, with RevPAR in Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China) up 11.2% [23][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on an asset-light business model, with over 80% of earnings now coming from asset-light operations, compared to approximately 40% at the time of the IPO [19] - The introduction of the Hyatt Select brand aims to expand offerings in the upper midscale segment, targeting shorter stays in secondary and tertiary markets [12][20] - The company ended the quarter with a development pipeline of approximately 138,000 rooms, a 7% increase over last year [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted mixed indicators for future booking activity, with expectations for RevPAR growth in international markets to outperform the United States [16][18] - The company anticipates RevPAR growth to moderate for the remainder of the year, with a full-year 2025 RevPAR range of 1% to 3% [28][29] - Management expressed confidence in the strength of the asset-light model to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties [19][20] Other Important Information - The company is progressing with the Playa transaction, with a tender offer period extended until May 23, 2025 [8] - The company issued $1 billion of senior notes and closed on a $1.7 billion delayed draw term loan to finance the Playa acquisition [27] - Total liquidity as of March 31, 2025, was approximately $3.3 billion, including $1.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on line items or business units performance in a choppy macro environment - Management noted strength in the first quarter but acknowledged a slowdown in leisure bookings, particularly in U.S. resorts, while the all-inclusive business remains solid [35][36] Question: Are there cancellations or just less bookings? - Significant cancellations were noted in government business, while corporate bookings are up double digits [54][57] Question: Progress on Playa transaction and potential buyers - Management expects to sign a deal for asset dispositions but noted uncertainties regarding timing [60][62] Question: Construction landscape and cost inflation - Developers are seeing cost inflation of up to 20%, but there is ingenuity in sourcing materials domestically to mitigate impacts [66][68] Question: Confidence in Playa transaction conditions being met - Management expressed confidence in meeting key conditions for the Playa transaction, particularly regarding antitrust clearance [77][78] Question: Changes in non-hotel related fees outlook - Non-hotel related fees are expected to grow healthily, with strong results in franchise and other fees [82][86] Question: Co-brand credit card negotiations - Management believes they will achieve a competitive new deal due to the brand portfolio and performance of the World of Hyatt program [89] Question: All-inclusive business and point of sale changes - There is an increase in Canadian travelers, contributing positively to the all-inclusive segment, while the U.S. remains the dominant market [93][95] Question: Dispositions this year excluding Playa transaction - Timing for dispositions is unpredictable due to market disruptions, but management expects to close on some properties [97][98]