Core Viewpoint - Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expected to benefit from strong leisure-transient demand and unit expansion efforts, while its asset-light business model is advantageous. However, an uncertain macroeconomic environment poses concerns [1]. Growth Catalysts - Hyatt has experienced momentum due to strong quarterly performance, with Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) growth and robust development activity [2]. - The company reported a 5.7% increase in RevPAR in Q1 2025, exceeding its full-year guidance, driven by a rebound in business transient and group travel demand. Expectations for RevPAR growth are stronger internationally than in the U.S. [3]. - The World of Hyatt loyalty program has seen over 2 million new members in Q1, totaling approximately 56 million, a 22% year-over-year increase, contributing to stronger direct bookings [4]. - Hyatt's global presence is expanding, with a pipeline of approximately 138,000 rooms, a 7% year-over-year increase, and a net room growth of 10.5% [5]. - The asset-light transformation now accounts for over 80% of earnings, enhancing EBITDA stability and allowing the company to navigate economic volatility [6]. Concerns - Hyatt's shares have declined by 14% this year, compared to a 1.2% decline in the industry, attributed to an uncertain macroeconomic environment [8]. - There are signs of softening customer behavior in short-term leisure and business transient bookings, prompting a revision of RevPAR expectations for the remainder of the year [8]. - In Greater China, RevPAR remained flat year-over-year in Q1 2025, indicating ongoing challenges despite easing travel restrictions [9].

Company Overview - Nine's Q1 2025 IR Presentation highlights a diversified service line with Completion Tools accounting for 24%, Cementing for 36%, Coiled Tubing and Wireline each contributing 20% to revenue[8] - The company's financials show revenue of $554 million in 2023 and $602 million in 2024, with Q1 2025 revenue reaching $150 million[10,73] - Adjusted EBITDA was $53 million in 2023, $66 million in 2024, and $17 million in Q1 2025[10,73] Strategy and Technology - Nine focuses on an asset-light business model, reducing capital expenditure needs by approximately 60%, from an average of ~$53 million between 2017-2019 to ~$21 million between 2021-2024[13,20] - The company emphasizes technology-based services, with approximately 60% of its business driven by completion tools and cementing[11] - Nine's US Wireline & Completion Tools market share of stage completions ranged from 14% to 21% between 2018 and 2024[23] - The company's US Cementing Market Share has fluctuated between 14% and 19% from 2018 to YE 2024[25] Financial Highlights and Capitalization - Q1 2025 revenue increased by approximately 6% quarter-over-quarter, and Adjusted EBITDA increased by approximately 17% quarter-over-quarter[71] - As of March 31, 2025, Nine had $173 million in cash, $47 million outstanding on its ABL Credit Facility, and $300 million in 2028 Senior Secured Notes, resulting in net debt of $3297 million[75] - A new revolving credit facility with White Oak Commercial Finance provides ~$219 million of incremental covenant-compliant availability and extends the maturity to November 2027, assuming senior secured notes outstanding[77]

Investor Presentation April 30, 2025 Wyndham Grand Phnom Penh Capital Phnom Penh, Cambodia Opened March 2025 Introduction to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Largest hotel franchisor worldwide(a) Leading brands in the resilient select-service segment Asset-light business model generating significant free cash flow Primarily leisure-focused, "drive to" portfolio of hotels ~9,300 Hotels ~907,000 Current Rooms ~254,000 Rooms in the Pipeline 95+ Countries 25 Brands 115M+ Loyalty Members ~90% Drive to Destinations ~70% ...