Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a GAAP net income of $283.9 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, with a return on equity of 17% [17] - Earnings available for distribution were $291.1 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, reflecting an 18% return on equity [17] - Book value increased to $6.7 billion, or $12.71 per share, up from $12.39 in the prior quarter [17] - The company ended the quarter with a record cash and liquidity amount of $2.1 billion [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Genesis, the company's RTL lender, achieved a record quarter of production, with origination more than doubling since its acquisition in 2022 [6][12] - NewRez, the mortgage company, is the fourth largest originator with $16 billion in funded volume, up 38% quarter over quarter [34] - The servicing portfolio reached $864 billion, with a 19% return on equity for the servicing business [34][39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The asset management business, including Sculptor, managed $36 billion in assets, with an increase of $3.5 billion since the last quarter [22] - The company is seeing inflows across its investment teams, particularly in real estate and asset-based finance products [6][22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow its asset management platform and is focused on creating synergies and increasing earnings [10][29] - There is a strong emphasis on opportunistic acquisitions and scaling up credit and origination business lines [10][29] - The company is exploring opportunities in the insurance sector and considering M&A activities to enhance its offerings [50][86] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the economic environment, anticipating one or two rate cuts this year [24] - The company is focused on maintaining a competitive edge in the asset-based finance space and is optimistic about future growth opportunities [7][29] - Management highlighted the importance of technology and operational efficiency in driving growth and reducing costs [40] Other Important Information - The company has paid out over $6 billion in dividends since inception, indicating a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders [11] - The company is exploring the potential for a C Corp structure to enhance its asset management capabilities [66] Q&A Session Summary Question: Any updated thoughts on Nuurez listing? - Management indicated that they are focused on growing the business and earnings before considering a separate listing for Nuurez [43][44] Question: How will changes in the mortgage market impact NewRez's strategy? - Management noted that growth is expected in the non-QM business and that they are opening new origination channels [58][59] Question: What are the plans for insurance M&A? - Management is looking at smaller insurance acquisitions to grow the business rather than large-scale purchases [50][86] Question: How does the company view capital allocation across segments? - Management stated that capital can be allocated flexibly across different segments based on where the best returns can be generated [71][72] Question: What is the potential for the SMA in residential transition lending? - Management expressed excitement about the SMA and its potential to raise third-party capital while maintaining earnings at the corporate level [96][97]