NEW YORK, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIEN), a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, today announced details for the release of its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company plans to release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 before the market opens on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, and host a conference call and live audio webcast, both o ...

Core Insights - CGI reported Q2-F2025 revenue of $4.02 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 7.6% and a constant currency growth of 3.3% [2][10] - The company achieved strong quarterly bookings of $4.5 billion, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 111% [2][8] - Net earnings for the quarter were $429.7 million, up 0.7% year-over-year, with diluted earnings per share increasing by 3.3% to $1.89 [6][10] Financial Performance - Revenue: $4.02 billion, up 7.6% year-over-year; constant currency growth of 3.3% [10][24] - Earnings Before Income Taxes: $582.6 million, up 0.9% year-over-year, with a margin of 14.5% [5][10] - Adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxes: $665.7 million, up 5.9% year-over-year, with a margin of 16.5% [5][10] - Net Earnings: $429.7 million, up 0.7% year-over-year, with a margin of 10.7% [6][10] - Adjusted Net Earnings: $480.7 million, up 4.6% year-over-year, with a margin of 11.9% [7][10] - Diluted EPS: $1.89, up 3.3% year-over-year; Adjusted Diluted EPS: $2.12, up 7.6% [6][7][10] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash provided by operating activities was $438.2 million, representing 10.9% of revenue [7][10] - The company invested $99.7 million back into its business and $1,560.6 million in acquisitions [9][10] - CGI returned $34.1 million to shareholders through dividends [9][10] Backlog and Workforce - Backlog reached $30.99 billion, equivalent to 2.0 times annual revenue [8][10] - As of March 31, 2025, CGI employed approximately 94,000 consultants and professionals globally [8][10] Debt and Financial Ratios - Long-term debt and lease liabilities totaled $4.37 billion, up from $3.03 billion year-over-year [11][10] - Net debt stood at $3.24 billion, an increase from $1.73 billion the previous year, with a net debt-to-capitalization ratio of 24.1% [11][10]

Ares Capital (ARCC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 05:38 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon. Welcome to Ares Capital Corporation's First Quarter Ended 03/31/2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. As a reminder, this conference is at 09:20 twenty five. I will now turn the call over to Mr. John Sylmar, a partner on Ares Public Markets Investor Relations team. Speaker1 Thank you. And let me start with some important reminders. Comments during the course of thi ...

Group 1 - The options market indicates significant implied volatility for Aramark, particularly for the July 18, 2025 $20 Call option, suggesting that investors expect a substantial price movement [1] - Implied volatility reflects market expectations of future stock movement, often indicating potential upcoming events that could lead to a major price change [2] - Analysts have a negative outlook on Aramark, with the company currently holding a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) in the Business – Services industry, and no earnings estimates have been increased in the last 60 days [3] Group 2 - The high implied volatility may present trading opportunities, as options traders often seek to sell premium on options with elevated implied volatility, aiming to benefit from time decay [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported GAAP net income per share of $0.60 for Q1 2025, down from $0.76 in Q1 2024 and $0.55 in the previous quarter [19] - Core earnings per share were $0.50, compared to $0.59 a year ago and $0.55 in the prior quarter, primarily due to a decline in portfolio yields [19][20] - The total portfolio at fair value increased to $27.1 billion from $26.7 billion in the previous quarter and $23.1 billion a year ago [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company committed $3.5 billion in gross commitments during the first quarter, a 54% increase compared to the same period last year [9][10] - The weighted average yield on debt and other income-producing securities at amortized cost was 11.1% at the end of Q4 2024, down to 10.1% by the end of Q1 2025 [20] - The portfolio companies reported a 12% weighted average LTM EBITDA growth, up from 11% in the prior quarter [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - New transaction activity in the liquid loan market dropped significantly as banks became more cautious, leading to increased volatility and widening spreads in secondary loan markets [10][11] - The direct lending market remained stable, with certain transactions shifting from the syndicated loan market to private credit solutions [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage its strong liquidity and conservative balance sheet leverage to capitalize on potential investment opportunities in a potentially improving spread environment [10][14] - The focus remains on domestic service-oriented businesses, which are believed to be more insulated from the impacts of higher tariffs [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate future market conditions, citing a seasoned investment team and strong relationships in the market [12][13] - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, marking the 63rd consecutive quarter of stable or increasing dividends [17][24] Other Important Information - The company has nearly $6.8 billion in total available liquidity, positioning it well for future investments [22] - The non-accrual rate at cost ended the quarter at 1.5%, down from the previous quarter, indicating strong portfolio health [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will private credit provide similar or lower pricing than banks? - Management noted that spreads have already started to widen, indicating a shift in the market dynamics [35][36] Question: What is the exposure to tariffs for portfolio companies? - The company conducted a thorough analysis and found a mid-single-digit exposure to companies importing from high-tariff countries, emphasizing that this is an exposure analysis, not an impact analysis [39][41] Question: How does the company plan to manage earnings against rising costs of liabilities? - Management highlighted the ability to adjust leverage and utilize spillover income to manage costs effectively [50][54] Question: Is there a trend in portfolio stress or sectors experiencing issues? - Management indicated that there are no significant trends observed in portfolio stress at this time [102] Question: What is the outlook for new investment opportunities? - Management expressed optimism about the potential for larger deals in the private credit market, indicating a readiness to pivot as market conditions change [84][85]

BOLLORÉ Financial information for Q1 2025 April 29, 2025 Stable revenue for Q1 2025: +0.2% at constant scope and exchange rates (+4.2% on a reported basis*) Revenue for Q1 2025 At constant scope and exchange rates, Bolloré Group revenue for first-quarter 2025 rose 0.2% to 782 million euros: Bolloré Energy: 675 million euros, down 0.2%, owing to lower selling prices for petroleum products, offset by higher sales volumes; Industry: 78 million euros, up 1.5%, based on growth in 6-meter bus sales and an incre ...

S&P Global (SPGI) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.37 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.22 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.01 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 3.55%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this independent ratings and analytics provider would post earnings of $3.44 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.77, delivering a surprise of 9.59%.Over the last ...

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ibex (NASDAQ: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and AI-powered customer engagement technology solutions, today announced that ibex Wave iX Translate and ibex Wave iX AI Virtual Agent have each earned the 2025 Product of the Year Award from TMC's CUSTOMER Magazine, for helping clients improve the customer experience. About CUSTOMER Magazine TMC'sCUSTOMERmagazine, originally launched in 1982 as Telemarketing magazine, remains ...

NEW YORK, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. ("WhiteHorse Finance" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: WHF) today announced that it will release its first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025 on Monday, May 12, 2025. The Company will discuss its financial results on a conference call on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET.To access the teleconference, please dial 800-267-6316 (domestic) or +1 203-518-9783 (international) approximately 10 minutes before the teleconferen ...

DALLAS, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a regular dividend of $0.58 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.06 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. The Company’s dividends will be payable as fol ...