Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company generated GAAP net investment income of $0.40 per share and adjusted net investment income of $0.41 per share, representing a decline of $0.04 per share from the prior quarter due to tighter yields and lower base rates [7][14] - The net asset value (NAV) as of March 31 was $16.63 per share, down from $16.80 per share as of December 31 [8] - Total investment income for the first quarter was $55 million, consistent with the prior quarter, while total expenses increased to $33 million primarily due to higher interest expenses [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added approximately $180 million in organic originations to its portfolio during the quarter, despite muted sponsor M&A activity [8] - The total size of the portfolio increased from $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion, bolstered by the merger with CSL3 and the consolidation of Credit Fund II [9] - The portfolio comprised 195 investments in 138 companies across more than 25 industries, with 94% of investments in senior secured loans [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The broadly syndicated and private credit markets remained competitive, with recent volatility around tariffs posing a near-term headwind to capital markets and M&A activity [9][10] - Non-accruals increased to 1.6% of total investments at fair value, indicating some underperformance in a handful of names [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The strategic merger with CSL3 is expected to improve liquidity and reduce costs while maintaining the existing investment strategy due to the near 100% overlap between the portfolios [11] - The company is focused on overall credit performance and diversification, with a selective underwriting approach to take quality credits at the top of the capital structure [10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted minimal direct risk from tariffs, estimating that less than 5% of the portfolio has material direct exposure [10] - The company anticipates a strong pipeline of transactions in the second quarter, aiming to reach its target leverage range of 1.0 [35][36] Other Important Information - The Board of Directors declared a second-quarter dividend of $0.40 per share, representing an attractive yield of about 11% based on the recent share price [15] - The company has $0.85 per share of spillover income generated over the last five years, providing comfort in maintaining the base dividend [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: On the credit fund, what does the dividend look like going forward? - Management indicated that the dividend is expected to be flat in the near term, with overall NII being roughly neutral due to higher ROE on a lower capital base [25] Question: Is there any asset rotation expected post-merger? - Management confirmed that the merger resulted in a reduction in yield by about 15 basis points, with plans to selectively rotate lower spread assets into the current joint venture for better returns [31][32] Question: How does the company plan to drive leverage back into the target range? - Management aims to achieve the target leverage range over the next couple of quarters, with a strong pipeline of transactions anticipated for the second quarter [35][36] Question: How much spillover income is expected to support the dividend? - Management stated that while spillover income may support the dividend, the extent and speed of the impact from the SOFR curve remain uncertain [39][42]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company generated GAAP net investment income of $0.40 per share and adjusted net investment income of $0.41 per share, reflecting a decline of approximately $0.04 per share from the prior quarter due to tighter yields and increased non-accruals [7][13] - The net asset value (NAV) as of March 31 was $16.63 per share, down from $16.80 per share as of December 31 [7] - Total investment income for the first quarter was $55 million, consistent with the prior quarter, while total expenses increased to $33 million primarily due to higher interest expenses [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added approximately $180 million in organic originations to its portfolio during the quarter, despite muted sponsor M&A activity [7] - The total size of the portfolio increased from $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion, bolstered by the merger with CSL3 and the consolidation of Credit Fund II [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The broadly syndicated and private credit markets remained competitive, with recent volatility around tariffs posing a near-term headwind to overall capital markets and M&A activity [8][9] - The company estimates that less than 5% of its portfolio has material direct exposure to tariffs, indicating minimal potential direct risk [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The strategic merger with CSL3 is expected to improve liquidity and reduce costs while maintaining the existing investment strategy due to the near 100% overlap between the portfolios [10] - The company is focused on overall credit performance and diversification, continuing to deploy and increase the size of its portfolio [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while the portfolio remains resilient, there is a focus on sourcing transactions with significant equity cushions and conservative leverage profiles [21] - The company anticipates a strong pipeline of transactions heading into Q2, despite a near-term slowdown in overall activity [36] Other Important Information - The Board of Directors declared a second-quarter dividend of $0.40 per share, representing an attractive yield of about 11% based on the recent share price [14] - The company has $0.85 per share of spillover income generated over the last five years, providing comfort in maintaining the base dividend [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: On the credit fund, what does the dividend look like going forward? - Management indicated that the nominal value outstanding for the credit fund is expected to be flat in the near term, with overall NII being roughly neutral due to higher ROE on a lower capital base [26] Question: Is there any asset rotation expected post-merger? - Management confirmed that the overall yield from the merged portfolio is lower, resulting in a reduction of about 15 basis points for CGBD, with selective rotation of lower spread assets planned [32] Question: How does the company plan to manage portfolio leverage? - The target leverage is set at 1.1, with expectations to reach this range over the next couple of quarters, supported by a strong pipeline of transactions [36] Question: How will spillover income support the dividend? - Management stated that while there are uncertainties, the intention is to remain consistent with the dividend, assessing the situation on a quarter-by-quarter basis [44]

Core Insights - Blackstone Secured Lending Fund reported revenue of $357.76 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 17.7% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.83, slightly down from $0.87 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.94%, while the EPS also surpassed the consensus estimate by 1.22% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Fee income was reported at $0.73 million, which was below the average estimate of $1.17 million from three analysts [4] - Interest income reached $335.69 million, exceeding the two-analyst average estimate of $330.05 million [4] - Payment-in-kind interest income was $21.35 million, surpassing the average estimate of $19 million based on two analysts [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Blackstone Secured Lending Fund returned +9.6%, compared to a +10.6% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

The Open Lending class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) defendants misrepresented the capabilities of Open Lending's risk-based pricing model; (ii) defendants issued materially misleading statements regarding Open Lending's profit share revenue; (iii) defendants failed to disclose Open Lending's 2021 and 2022 vintage loans had become worth significantly less than their corresponding outstanding loan ...

Core Insights - Upstart experienced significant growth in loan originations, with a year-over-year increase of 89% to $2.1 billion, primarily driven by personal loans which grew 83% [1][3] - The company is expanding into the super-prime borrower segment, which now represents 32% of total originations [1][3] - Despite positive growth metrics and management's commentary on improved borrower health, shares fell over 18% in after-hours trading due to a slight decrease in contribution margins [1][4] Loan Originations - Total platform originations reached $2.1 billion, with personal loans accounting for $2 billion, reflecting an 83% increase year-over-year [3] - Automated processes contributed to nearly 92% of loans being originated without human intervention [3] Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 67% due to higher conversion rates on lending, as stated by CEO Dave Girouard [4] - Average loan size increased to approximately $8,865 from $8,580 in the previous quarter, influenced by a higher proportion of loans to super-prime borrowers [8] Automation and Technology - The company introduced embedding algorithms to enhance its personal loan underwriting model, improving accuracy and credit decision-making [5] - Upstart automated 90% of hardship applications in Q1, streamlining processes for borrowers [7] Other Lending Segments - Car loan originations grew 42% sequentially, while home equity line of credit (HELOC) originations surged 52% quarter-over-quarter and more than 6 times year-over-year [6] - Short-term lending accounted for 16% of new borrowers in the quarter [6] Future Outlook - The company projects revenues of $225 million for the current quarter, representing a 75% increase compared to the same period last year [10] - CFO Sanjay Datta noted that while macroeconomic factors have not significantly impacted credit performance, there is increased uncertainty with potential upside and downside scenarios [9][10]

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Presentation March 31, 2025 Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statement This presentation (the "Presentation") has been prepared by Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, "we," "us," "our," "CGBD" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CGBD) and may only be used for informational purposes only. This Presentation should be viewed in conjunction with the earnings conference call of the Company held on May 7, 2025 and the Company's Quarterl ...

LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Open Lending Corporation ("Open Lending" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: LPRO) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 24, 2022 and March 31, 2025, inclusive (the "Class ...

PHILADELPHIA, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague PC advises investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Open Lending Corporation ("Open Lending" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LPRO) on behalf of purchasers of Open Lending securities between February 24, 2022 through March 31, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period").Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Open Lending securities during the Class Period may, no later than JUNE 30, 2025, seek to be appointed as a le ...

Core Insights - LendingTree, Inc. (TREE) reported an adjusted net income per share of 99 cents for Q1 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 74 cents and up from 70 cents in the prior-year quarter [1] - The company's total revenues grew by 43% year over year to $239.7 million, although this figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.8% [3] - A significant increase in total costs, which rose by 15.9% to $9.9 million, negatively impacted overall performance [3] Financial Performance - The adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $24.6 million, reflecting a 14.3% increase from the previous year [3] - The variable marketing margin increased to $77.7 million, up 11.9% year over year [3] - The company reported a GAAP net loss of $12.4 million, contrasting with a net income of $1 million in the same quarter last year [2] Cash and Debt Position - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at $126.4 million, an increase from $106.6 million as of December 31, 2024 [4] - Long-term debt rose to $387.7 million from $344.1 million as of December 31, 2024 [4] Future Outlook - For Q2 2025, total revenues are projected to be between $241 million and $248 million, with adjusted EBITDA expected to be in the range of $29-$31 million [6] - The 2025 revenue outlook has been updated to between $955 million and $995 million, down from the previous estimate of $985-$1.03 billion [7] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 is projected to be $116-$124 million, slightly revised from the earlier estimate of $116-$126 million [7] Strategic Insights - The company is focusing on inorganic growth to strengthen its online lending platform, with first-quarter results benefiting from increased EBITDA [8] - Efforts to diversify non-mortgage product offerings are expected to support future revenue growth [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $7 million and diluted EPS of $0.70 for Q1 2025, consistent with guidance but lower than Q1 2024 due to a prior year loan sale benefit [5][21] - Ending net receivables increased by 8% year over year, marking the fastest growth rate since 2023 [6] - Total revenue reached $153 million in Q1 2025, up 6% from the prior year, or 7.4% when adjusted for loan sale revenue benefits [25][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The auto secured loan portfolio grew by $59 million or 37% year over year, now representing 12% of the total portfolio [8][23] - The small loan portfolio increased by 11% year over year, with 18% of the portfolio carrying an APR greater than 36%, up from 16% a year ago [23][24] - Total originations reached record levels for Q1, up 20% year over year, with branch, direct mail, and digital originations increasing by 17%, 18%, and 46% respectively [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The thirty plus day delinquency rate was 7.1% at the end of Q1, flat year over year but improved by 60 basis points sequentially [26] - Net credit losses were $58.4 million, better than guidance by $1.6 million, with an annualized net credit loss rate of 12.4%, which is 90 basis points better year over year [26][27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining a tight credit box while pursuing growth through branch expansion, having opened 15 new branches in September 2024 [6][14] - The barbell strategy emphasizes growth in high-quality auto secured and higher margin small loan portfolios, which are expected to support customer graduation strategies [8][24] - The company aims for a minimum of 10% portfolio growth in 2025 despite economic uncertainties [14][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating economic uncertainties due to a strong credit box and capital reserves [15][19] - The company is closely monitoring macroeconomic conditions, including wage growth and inflation, which are favorable for its customer base [15][45] - Management anticipates a gradual improvement in delinquency rates and net credit losses in the upcoming quarters [27][28] Other Important Information - The company has consented to CFPB supervision for a two-year period ending in January 2026, with no adverse findings reported from recent examinations [19] - The effective tax rate for Q1 was 23.5%, with an expected increase to approximately 24.5% for Q2 [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Long-term outlook on NIM - Management indicated that as fixed-rate funding matures, the cost of funds will increase, but higher margin business will help balance this [40][42] Question: Signs of consumer behavior changes - Management noted that consumer behavior remains stable, with no significant pull forward in spending observed [44][45] Question: Clarification on capital generation - Management explained that Q1 typically sees lower net income, but expects capital generation to increase as the year progresses [60] Question: Credit tightening context - Management applies different stress factors based on portfolio segments, indicating a nuanced approach to underwriting [64] Question: Guidance on expenses - Management provided Q2 expense guidance of approximately $65.5 million, with a focus on prudent expense control [86]