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Financial Performance - Q2 2025 - Loews Corporation's net income was $391 million, or $1.87 per share, compared to $369 million, or $1.67 per share in Q2 2024[14] - The company repurchased 3.0 million shares at a cost of $260 million since March 31, 2025[14] - Book value per share increased to $84.42 as of June 30, 2025, from $79.49 as of December 31, 2024[14] - Dividends from subsidiaries totaled $189 million in Q2 2025[14] - The parent company held $3.4 billion in cash and investments as of June 30, 2025[8, 14] Subsidiary Performance - Q2 2025 - CNA's net income attributable to Loews was $274 million, down from $291 million year-over-year[15, 27] - Boardwalk's net income attributable to Loews increased to $88 million from $70 million year-over-year[15, 30] - Loews Hotels' net income attributable to Loews decreased to $28 million from $35 million year-over-year[15, 32] CNA Financial Highlights - CNA's net written premiums increased to $2.846 billion in Q2 2025 from $2.674 billion in Q2 2024[27] - CNA's underlying combined ratio was 91.7% in Q2 2025, compared to 91.6% in Q2 2024[27] Boardwalk Pipeline Highlights - Boardwalk's operating revenue increased to $534 million in Q2 2025 from $477 million in Q2 2024[30] - Boardwalk's EBITDA was $274 million in Q2 2025, compared to $240 million in Q2 2024[30] Loews Hotels & Co Highlights - Loews Hotels & Co's revenue increased to $254 million in Q2 2025 from $251 million in Q2 2024[32] - Loews Hotels & Co's Adjusted EBITDA was $109 million in Q2 2025, compared to $98 million in Q2 2024[32]

Core Insights - Loews Corporation reported a net income of $391 million, or $1.87 per share, for Q2 2025, an increase from $369 million, or $1.67 per share, in Q2 2024 [2][4][19] - The company’s total revenues for Q2 2025 were $4.555 billion, compared to $4.267 billion in Q2 2024, reflecting a year-over-year growth [16][18] - The book value per share increased to $84.42 as of June 30, 2025, from $79.49 at the end of 2024 [4][19] Consolidated Highlights - Net income attributable to Loews Corporation for the first half of 2025 was $761 million, or $3.61 per share, down from $826 million, or $3.72 per share, in the same period of 2024 [2][7] - The company repurchased 2.9 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $251 million during Q2 2025 [4][15] - As of June 30, 2025, Loews Corporation had $3.4 billion in cash and investments and $1.8 billion in debt [4] Segment Performance CNA Financial - Net income attributable to Loews from CNA decreased to $274 million in Q2 2025 from $291 million in Q2 2024 [5][24] - Core income for CNA increased by 3% to $335 million compared to $326 million in the previous year [5][21] - Net written premiums grew by 6%, while net earned premiums increased by 8% [5] Boardwalk Pipelines - Boardwalk Pipelines reported a net income of $88 million in Q2 2025, up from $70 million in Q2 2024, driven by higher re-contracting rates and growth projects [4][24] - EBITDA for Boardwalk increased by 14% to $274 million compared to $240 million in the previous year [8][24] Loews Hotels - Loews Hotels reported a net income of $28 million in Q2 2025, down from $35 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to increased expenses related to new hotel openings [4][26] - Adjusted EBITDA for Loews Hotels increased by 11% to $109 million compared to $98 million in the previous year [8][26] Financial Ratios - The Property and Casualty combined ratio improved to 94.1% in Q2 2025 from 94.8% in Q2 2024, largely due to lower catastrophe losses [8][23] - The underlying combined ratio remained stable at 91.7% compared to 91.6% in the previous year [8][23]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q2 RevPAR was reported at $196, representing a 160 basis point decline year over year. Excluding the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Royal Palm South Beach, RevPAR growth would have exceeded 2% [21][22] - Total hotel revenues for the quarter were $645 million, with hotel adjusted EBITDA at $191 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.6% [21] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $183 million, and adjusted FFO per share was $0.64, both exceeding expectations [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Bonnet Creek complex in Orlando delivered record-setting revenue for Q2, with RevPAR increasing nearly 12% year over year [12] - The Waldorf Astoria Orlando reported a 24% increase in RevPAR year over year, driven by strong demand in both group and transient segments [12] - Key West's Casa Marina Resort saw a nearly 4% year over year increase in RevPAR, with food and beverage revenue reaching a new Q2 record [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Puerto Rico, RevPAR increased nearly 18% year over year, with Caribe Hilton outperforming its competitive set [15] - Urban markets such as New York, San Francisco, Denver, and Boston experienced solid RevPAR growth, with New York's Hilton Midtown Hotel achieving nearly a 10% increase [16] - Hawaii faced challenges with a combined RevPAR decline of approximately 12% due to weaker inbound travel, but sequential improvement is expected [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to dispose of 18 non-core hotels to enhance overall portfolio quality and long-term growth [9] - A comprehensive renovation project at the Royal Palm South Beach is expected to generate returns of 15% to 20% on a $103 million investment [10] - The company is focused on reshaping its portfolio through reinvestments in core assets and executing non-core asset dispositions [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the second half of the year, expecting a significant improvement in Q4 driven by group revenue pace increasing by 18% [20] - The outlook for the back half of the year remains mixed due to ongoing uncertainties around tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical issues [19] - Management anticipates RevPAR growth to reaccelerate to 3% to 5% in Q4, supported by easier year-over-year comparisons [20] Other Important Information - The company has invested over $1.4 billion in its core 20 consolidated hotels since 2018, upgrading nearly 8,000 guest rooms [12] - The company is actively working to address its 2026 debt maturities, including a $1.275 billion CMBS loan on the Hilton Hawaiian Village [22] - A cash dividend of $0.25 per share was declared for Q3, translating to an annualized yield of approximately 9% [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on revenue and expense dynamics - Management explained that the decline in revenues was offset by expense controls, with a $10 million benefit to GOP from cost-saving measures [28][30] Question: Group booking strength into 2026 - Management indicated that group booking strength is expected to remain relatively flat in 2026, with key markets like Bonnet Creek and San Diego showing strong growth [37][38] Question: Refinancing options for upcoming debt maturities - Management discussed ongoing efforts to secure capital commitments to address upcoming debt maturities, with a focus on minimizing costs [43][44] Question: Feedback on marketed assets and transaction timelines - Management acknowledged a challenging transaction environment but expressed confidence in meeting their asset sale targets of $300 million to $400 million [50][51] Question: Hawaii market dynamics and recovery - Management provided insights on the Hawaii market, noting a gradual recovery post-strike and expectations for strong performance in Q4 [59][88]

Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 01, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsDeric Eubanks - CFORichard Stockton - President &CEOChristopher Nixon - EVP & Head of Asset ManagementDaniel Hogan - Equity Research AssociateOperatorHello, and thank you for standing by. My name is Regina, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Braemar Hotels and Resorts Inc. Second Quarter twenty twenty five Results Conference Call. All lines hav ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $16 million or $0.24 per diluted share for the quarter [13] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $38.9 million, with total assets amounting to $2.1 billion [13] - The company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $80.2 million and restricted cash of $55.5 million [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Comparable RevPAR reached $318, reflecting a 1.5% increase year-over-year, marking the third consecutive quarter of RevPAR growth [7][8] - Comparable hotel EBITDA increased by 3.7% to $47.8 million, with nine out of fifteen hotels classified as resort destinations [8][16] - The resort portfolio reported a RevPAR of $464, a 1.6% increase, and a combined hotel EBITDA of $25.7 million, a 6.9% increase [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Urban hotels experienced a RevPAR growth of 0.5%, with The Clancy in San Francisco achieving a total revenue growth of 14% [9] - Group revenue for the third quarter is currently up 8.8% compared to the prior year quarter, with full-year group revenue pacing ahead by 8.6% [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deleverage its portfolio while focusing on the luxury hotel sector, as evidenced by the sale of the Marriott Seattle Waterfront for $145 million [11] - Continued renovations and strategic repositioning of properties are planned to enhance guest experiences and drive revenue [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong booking pace and performance of the portfolio, despite challenges from renovations and government segment softness [9][36] - The company anticipates continued growth in group demand and revenue, supported by strong performance across multiple key markets [27] Other Important Information - The company has redeemed approximately $107 million of its non-traded preferred stock, representing about 23% of the original capital raise [12] - Capital expenditures for the full year 2025 are expected to total between $75 million and $95 million [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is there incremental focus on grouping up across properties? - Management confirmed they are looking to group up broadly across the portfolio, focusing on groups that generate additional catering and banquet spend [31][32] Question: How did May and June perform compared to expectations? - Management indicated that May and June performed more in line with expectations, despite some headwinds from renovations and government business softness [35][37] Question: Following the Seattle sale, will there be less urgency to sell more assets? - Management stated that the sale provides significant cash balance and flexibility, but they do not have further property sales planned for this year [38][39]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q2 RevPAR was reported at $196, reflecting a 160 basis point decline year over year, but excluding the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Royal Palm South Beach, year over year RevPAR growth would have exceeded 2% [20] - Total hotel revenues for the quarter were $645 million, with hotel adjusted EBITDA at $191 million, resulting in a hotel adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.6% [20] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $183 million, and adjusted FFO per share was $0.64, both exceeding expectations [20][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Bonnet Creek complex in Orlando reported record-setting revenue for Q2, with RevPAR increasing nearly 12% year over year [11] - The Waldorf Astoria Orlando experienced a 24% increase in RevPAR year over year, driven by strong demand in both group and transient segments [11] - Key West's Casa Marina Resort reported a nearly 4% year over year increase in RevPAR, with transient occupancy increasing by over 20% [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Puerto Rico, strong leisure and business transient demand led to a nearly 18% increase in RevPAR for the quarter [13] - Urban markets such as New York, San Francisco, Denver, and Boston showed solid RevPAR growth, with New York's Hilton Midtown Hotel achieving nearly a 10% increase [14] - Hawaii's combined RevPAR declined by approximately 12% during the quarter, impacted by weaker inbound travel from abroad [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to dispose of its remaining 18 non-core hotels to enhance overall quality and long-term growth profile [7] - A comprehensive renovation project at the Royal Palm South Beach Resort is expected to generate returns of 15% to 20% on a $103 million investment [9] - The company is focused on reshaping its portfolio through reinvestments in core assets and executing non-core asset dispositions [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects continued low expense growth driven by cost savings and a reduction in property insurance premiums, resulting in an incremental $5 million in savings through year-end [6] - The outlook for the second half of the year remains mixed due to ongoing uncertainties around tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical issues, with Q3 RevPAR expected to decline by approximately 4% to 5% [17] - A significant improvement is anticipated in Q4, with group revenue pace increasing by 18% and RevPAR growth expected to reaccelerate to 3% to 5% [18] Other Important Information - The company has invested over $1.4 billion in its core 20 consolidated hotels since 2018, upgrading nearly 8,000 guest rooms [11] - The company is actively working to address its 2026 debt maturities, including a $1.275 billion CMBS loan on the Hilton Hawaiian Village [21] - A cash dividend of $0.25 per share was declared for the third quarter, translating to an annualized yield of approximately 9% [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance bridge and revenue decline - Management explained that the revenue decline is offset by expense reductions, with a focus on aggressive asset management and cost savings [26][30] Question: Group booking strength into 2026 - Management indicated that group bookings for 2026 are relatively flat, with strong performance expected in key markets like Bonnet Creek and San Diego [34][36] Question: Refinancing options - Management is exploring refinancing options to secure commitments that would provide liquidity and address upcoming debt maturities [41][42] Question: Feedback on marketed assets - Management acknowledged a challenging transaction environment but expressed confidence in meeting their asset sale targets of $300 million to $400 million [48] Question: Hawaii market dynamics - Management provided insights on the demand dynamics in Hawaii, noting a gradual recovery and positive long-term outlook despite current challenges [56][58] Question: Non-core hotel disposals timeline - Management expects significant progress in disposing of non-core hotels by the end of next year, aiming to clean up the portfolio [70][72] Question: Labor expense growth outlook - Management anticipates labor expense growth to remain consistent, with expectations of around 4% to 4.5% growth [98]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenues for Q2 2025 were $206 million, up 17% compared to the prior year quarter, with operating income increasing to $13 million, a rise of $10.8 million year-over-year [6] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $32.3 million, reflecting a nearly 47% increase over the previous year [6] - Net earnings for the quarter were $7.3 million, or $0.23 per share, compared to a net loss of $5.2 million, or $0.17 per share, in the prior year [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes Theater Division - Total revenue for the theater division in Q2 2025 was $131.7 million, a nearly 30% increase compared to the prior year [7] - Comparable theater admission revenue increased by 29.3%, and attendance rose by 26.7% year-over-year [8] - Adjusted EBITDA for the theater division was $26.5 million, a 76% increase from the prior year [12] Hotels and Resorts Division - Total revenues before cost reimbursements were $64.6 million, a 1.2% increase compared to the prior year [13] - RevPAR for comparable owned hotels decreased by 2.9%, with an average occupancy rate of 67.3% [13][14] - Adjusted EBITDA for the hotels division decreased by $200,000 compared to the prior year, impacted by changes in revenue mix [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. box office receipts increased by 36.5% during Q2 2025 compared to the same period last year, indicating that the company's admissions revenue performance trailed the industry by approximately seven percentage points [9] - Comparable competitive hotels in the market experienced RevPAR growth of 2.9%, indicating that the company's hotels underperformed the competitive set by 5.8 percentage points [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on driving long-term attendance and total revenue, with strategies to optimize pricing and promotional programs to encourage repeat moviegoing [24] - The company plans to continue capital expenditures for fiscal 2025 between $70 million and $85 million, with a significant portion allocated to renovations [18][32] - The company is looking for opportunities to deploy capital for growth while maintaining a strong balance sheet for potential investments [32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the strong film slate and consumer demand, highlighting the resilience of the theatrical experience [19] - The hotel segment is expected to see improved performance as renovations are completed, with a stable outlook despite economic uncertainties [31] - Management noted that while there are challenges in the market, the company is prepared to react quickly to any signs of economic softening [31] Other Important Information - The company completed major renovations at the Hilton Milwaukee, with all guest rooms returned to service as of June [28] - The company is implementing pricing surcharges on select high-demand films, which are expected to benefit admission per cap growth going forward [10][42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you separate the group pace between the Milwaukee area and outside of Milwaukee? - Management indicated that group pace gains are partly due to renovated meeting spaces and that they are winning in the market for group events, but specific splits were not provided [36][38] Question: What size of surcharge is being implemented for blockbuster films? - Management mentioned that the Everyday Matinee program is moving from $7 to $7.50, with certain films priced at $8.50, indicating a cautious approach to pricing while focusing on driving attendance [41][42] Question: What are the preliminary thoughts for the domestic box office going into the second half? - Management acknowledged the challenges of tough comparisons but expressed optimism about upcoming films and the potential for a strong finish to the year [48][51] Question: How do you see the hotel segment performing in Q3? - Management highlighted strong performance in banquet and catering, stable group bookings, and the expectation of improved operational performance as the impact of renovations diminishes [52][54] Question: What is the outlook for capital expenditures moving forward? - Management indicated a significant step down in capital expenditures is expected as the heavy reinvestment cycle concludes, with ongoing smaller projects across the portfolio [62]

Group 1 - The logistics sector has seen significant engagement from investors, particularly in the ASEAN and US markets, with a focus on banks, telecommunications, logistics, and hotels [1] - The popularity of insurance companies in the Philippines has influenced investment strategies, leading to diversification beyond traditional savings in banks and properties [1] - The investment approach has evolved from initial investments in blue-chip companies to a diversified portfolio across various industries and market capitalizations [1] Group 2 - The entry into the US market occurred in 2020, following a period of learning and analysis through platforms like Seeking Alpha [1] - The investor has holdings in US banks, hotels, shipping, and logistics companies, reflecting a strategy similar to that in the ASEAN market [1] - The use of comparative analyses between the US and Philippine markets has enhanced investment decision-making [1]

Core Insights - Nightfood Holdings, Inc. is set to finalize the acquisition of two flagship hotel properties in California, valued at approximately $80 million, which will enhance its vertically integrated hospitality and automation strategy [1][2][4] - The company is rapidly scaling a dual-focus model that combines asset ownership with Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS), aiming to increase its assets under management and create a long-term infrastructure for AI-driven service robotics [2][5] - Nightfood's CEO emphasizes that these properties will serve as strategic launchpads for embedding next-gen automation into hotel operations, addressing labor challenges and generating scalable recurring revenue streams [3][6] Market Opportunity - The AI in hospitality market is projected to grow to $1.46 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57.8%, while the global hospitality robotics market is expected to expand from $24.38 billion this year to $107.24 billion by 2034 [7] - Labor costs in the U.S. hotel sector have increased by approximately 22% since 2019, indicating a pressing need for tech-enabled efficiency solutions in the hospitality industry [7] Strategic Execution - Nightfood plans to complete due diligence on the Victorville asset by early August, with the Rancho Mirage asset to follow, both of which will be integrated into the company's AI automation platform [4] - The RaaS platform allows hospitality operators to adopt AI solutions on a subscription basis, which reduces capital expenditures while enhancing guest satisfaction and profitability [5] Integrated Growth Model - Nightfood's unique value proposition lies in its full-stack vertical integration, which helps eliminate barriers faced by robotics startups and enables rapid validation and scaling of solutions [6] - The company aims to own hotels, deploy automation, monetize efficiencies and data, and expand recurring revenue streams [8]