Epstein Investigation & DOJ Involvement - The DOJ initially appeared to close the Epstein investigation, but faced scrutiny and is now releasing cherrypicked documents [1] - Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch, Trump's former defense attorney, interviewed Glenn Maxwell, raising questions about his motives and potential conflicts of interest [2][3][5][6] - Maxwell was granted limited immunity during the interview, and her lawyer stated she answered questions about potentially 100 people [2][3] - Concerns are raised about the DOJ's refusal to release all Epstein documents and the potential for a "sweetheart deal" or pardon [7][11][13][14] Maxwell's Credibility & Potential Perjury - Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking and charged with perjury, making her testimony unreliable [9] - Career prosecutors and FBI agents are better suited to assess Maxwell's truthfulness than political appointees [9][10] Trump & Potential Pardons - Trump stated he is allowed to pardon Maxwell but hasn't thought about it [12] - There is speculation that Blanch's interview with Maxwell was intended to create a diversion or find a way to exonerate Trump [7][14] - Granting a pardon to Maxwell could be politically damaging for Trump [18] Obama & Presidential Immunity - Trump accused former President Obama of criminal acts but acknowledged he has immunity [20][21] - These accusations are presented without facts or evidence and are seen as a diversionary tactic [22][23] Russian Interference in 2016 Election - It is stated that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help Donald Trump and hurt Hillary Clinton [24]

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Company Performance - Sands China reported 2Q25 net revenue of US$1.8 billion, reflecting a 3% year-over-year increase and a 5% quarter-over-quarter increase, with luck-adjusted property EBITDA of $559 million, down 1% year-over-year but up 3% quarter-over-quarter, recovering to 73% of 2019 levels, which was lower than expectations due to the underperformance of Parisian [1] - The company has lowered its 2025E EPS forecast from US$0.20 to US$0.13, 2026E forecast from US$0.22 to US$0.16, and 2027E forecast from US$0.23 to US$0.19, while also reducing the target price from HK$25 to HK$22.6, maintaining a Buy rating with a 21% upside potential [1][3] Industry Insights - Macau's gross gaming revenue (GGR) grew 8% year-over-year in Q2, recovering to 83% of 2019 levels, with VIP GGR rising 23% year-over-year, reaching 47% of 2019 levels, and mass GGR increasing 4% year-over-year, up 16% compared to 2019, contributing 73% of total revenue [1] - The resilient gaming revenue in Q2 is attributed to constrained supply, a busy events calendar, and strong demand from VIP and premium mass segments [1] Operational Details - Sands China's mass GGR grew 1% year-over-year, with premium mass GGR flat year-over-year (49% of mass revenue, up 6% compared to 2019) and base mass up 2% year-over-year (93% of 2019 levels), while VIP rolling chip volume declined 22% year-over-year [1] - Hotel occupancy stood at 96%, with an average daily rate (ADR) of US$226 [1] Renovation Impact - The company implemented aggressive customer reinvestment programs since late April, which supported improved performance in May and June, with all 2,405 renovated rooms and suites at the Londoner opened by late April [2] - The Londoner's annualized EBITDA target is US$1.0 billion, with 2Q25 annualized EBITDA reaching $626 million [2]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income of $18.3 million or $0.67 per diluted share, with a return on average assets of 1% and return on average equity of 13.04% [12] - Net interest income increased by 3.6% quarter over quarter to $59.8 million, with net interest margin expanding by 13 basis points to 3.44% [13] - Total other operating income was $13 million, reflecting a $1.9 million increase quarter over quarter [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The loan portfolio slightly declined to $5.29 billion, with growth in construction and consumer loans, while other categories saw declines [10] - Total deposits were $6.54 billion, also showing a slight decline from the prior quarter, but with a favorable shift towards noninterest-bearing deposits [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hawaii's construction industry showed solid performance with completed construction reaching $14 billion in 2024, with steady growth expected in 2025 [6] - Visitor arrivals in Hawaii were up 2.8% year to date, with total visitor spending increasing by 6.5% compared to the prior year [7] - The unemployment rate in Hawaii remained low at 2.8%, outperforming the national rate of 4.1% [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deepen customer relationships and grow market share in Hawaii, select Mainland markets, and Asia, targeting low single-digit growth for loans and deposits in 2025 [10] - The focus remains on managing the cost of funds while growing core deposits in a competitive environment [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for Hawaii's economy, acknowledging potential headwinds but emphasizing sound fundamental economic drivers [9] - The company is confident in its core business environment and sees opportunities ahead despite a muted loan growth in the first half of 2025 [10] Other Important Information - The effective tax rate was 23.5% in the second quarter, expected to remain between 22% and 24% [14] - The company repurchased approximately 103,000 shares of common stock at a total cost of $2.6 million [14] - A quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share was declared, payable on September 15 [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Growth trends and client demand - Management noted that loan growth was muted in the first half but expects a robust pipeline and strong net loan growth in July, contributing to revenue growth in the second half [25][27] Question: Competition in the market - Competition remains average in the Hawaii banking market, with no significant changes in strategy from competitors [30] Question: Non-interest bearing deposit growth - The company is focused on growing low-cost core deposits through relationship management and prospecting, which has shown early success [34] Question: Expense run rate and investments - The near-term guidance for total other operating expenses is projected to be between $43.5 million and $44.5 million per quarter, excluding one-time impacts [37] Question: Credit quality and concerns - Management indicated that the uptick in credit metrics is not systemic and that expected losses remain within risk appetite, with no anticipated losses from downgraded loans [40][41]

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