Simon Property Group (SPG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 12, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Thomas Ward - SVP - IRDavid Simon - Chairman, CEO & PresidentBrian McDade - Executive VP & CFOSamir Khanal - DirectorCaitlin Burrows - Vice PresidentGreg Mcginniss - DirectorFloris van Dijkum - Managing DirectorVince Tibone - Managing Director and Head of US Industrial & Mall ResearchRonald Kamdem - Managing Director & Head of US REITs and CRE ResearchRavi Vaidya - Vice PresidentOmotayo Okusanya - Managing Directo ...

Coherus BioSciences (CHRS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 12, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Jodi Sievers - Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate CommunicationsDennis Lanfear - Chairman, President & CEOTheresa Lavallee - Chief Scientific & Development OfficerRosh Dias - Chief Medical OfficerSameer Goregaoker - EVP - CommercialBryan McMichael - CFOKripa Devarakonda - Vice President - Biotechnology Equity ResearchMichael Nedelcovych - Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Brian ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record first quarter revenue of $116.5 million, representing a 43% year-over-year growth from $81.4 million in Q1 2024 [21] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $43 million, up from $17.2 million in Q1 2024, marking a 150% improvement [21] - The gross margin improved to 36.9%, an increase of 15.7 percentage points from 21.2% in Q1 2024 [21] - The company achieved a net profit of $61.8 million in Q1 2025, compared to a net loss of $24.8 million in Q1 2024 [22] - Adjusted net profit was $19.3 million, a significant improvement from an adjusted net loss of $13 million in Q1 2024 [22] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $28.5 million, compared to a negative adjusted EBITDA of $3.7 million in Q1 2024 [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The EMEA region saw a remarkable growth of 108% year-over-year, accounting for 52% of quarterly revenue, up from 36% a year ago [23] - The US market share increased from 2% to 5% of revenue compared to Q1 2024, indicating progress with domestic commercial vehicle customers [23] - The APAC region experienced a slight decrease of less than 1% year-over-year as the company targets higher margin opportunities [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on continuous innovation and expanding revenue streams through a diverse portfolio of products [11] - A key element of the strategy is to capture greater market share, supported by ongoing investments in commercialization of current and future products [11] - The company is on track with its Phase 3.2 expansion project, which will add up to 2 gigawatt hours of annual production capacity [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged headwinds from global supply chain uncertainties and trade disruptions affecting rollout timelines for certain vehicle platforms [14] - The company anticipates a year-over-year revenue increase of 18% to 25% for 2025, targeting a revenue range between $450 million and $475 million [27] - The focus remains on achieving positive cash flow, sustaining strong gross margins, and expanding market reach through innovation and strategic collaborations [29] Other Important Information - The company has made significant advancements in next-generation battery technologies, including proprietary 3D printing capabilities for all solid-state batteries [17] - Early results from bipolar stack cell architecture show promise for enhanced performance, with a current efficiency of 99.89% [18] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions or answers were provided in the content regarding the Q&A session.

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Real estate FFO was $2.95 per share in Q1 2025, compared to $2.91 in the prior year, indicating a slight increase [7] - Domestic NOI increased by 3.4% year over year, while portfolio NOI, including international properties at constant currency, grew by 3.6% for the quarter [9] - First quarter funds from operation were $1 billion or $2.67 per share, down from $1.33 billion or $3.56 per share last year, primarily due to prior year gains from asset sales [9][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company signed 1,300 leases for over 5.1 million square feet in the quarter, with approximately 25% being new deals [8] - Mall and premium outlet occupancy at the end of the quarter was 95.9%, an increase of 40 basis points year over year, while mills occupancy was 98.4%, up 70 basis points [8] - Average base minimum rents for malls and outlets increased by 2.4% year over year, with mills increasing by 3.9% [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retailer sales per square foot for the quarter was $7.33, with occupancy costs at 13.1% [9] - Traffic through the quarter was slightly down, but year-to-date through April, it was up, indicating resilience in consumer behavior [33] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed the acquisition of luxury outlet malls in Italy and opened a new outlet in Jakarta, Indonesia, enhancing its retail real estate platform [5] - Development projects underway totaled a net cost of $944 million with a blended yield of 9%, with expectations to begin construction on additional projects soon [11] - The company announced a dividend of $2.1 per share for Q2, a year-over-year increase of 5% [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the current economic environment, noting strong demand for retail space despite macroeconomic uncertainties [22] - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 real estate FFO guidance range of $12.4 to $12.65 per share, reflecting cautious optimism amid tariff uncertainties [13] - Management highlighted that while sales were relatively flat, they expect to land within original guidance due to inventory levels potentially being affected by tariffs [21] Other Important Information - The company completed 12 secured loan transactions totaling approximately $2.6 billion, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.73% [12] - The company is maintaining a cautious approach to capital allocation, with a focus on long-term decisions amid macroeconomic uncertainty [78] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on leasing - Management noted that only one European retailer was affected by tariffs, and overall demand remains strong [17][22] Question: Retailers' inventory levels and sales trends - Management indicated that retailers have about a month to decide on inventory from China, with some reducing exposure to Chinese goods [35][36] Question: Changes in approach to tenant negotiations - Management stated that it is business as usual, with strong demand and constrained supply, despite some retailers facing challenges [41] Question: Performance of Forever 21 spaces - Over half of the Forever 21 spaces have been leased, with expectations to double the rent over the next two years [48][50] Question: Consumer sentiment and sales outlook - Management believes consumer sentiment is currently stable, but there is caution regarding tourism and its impact on sales [58][59] Question: OPI performance and tariff impacts - OPI showed improvement, with expectations for positive EBITDA despite tariff uncertainties [72] Question: Macroeconomic uncertainty and capital plans - Management confirmed a cautious approach to capital plans, with ongoing development projects but careful consideration of costs [78][80] Question: Trends in luxury tenants - Luxury tenants are performing well, with no significant pullback in leasing demand noted [120]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Runway Growth Finance reported total investment income of $35.4 million and net investment income of $15.6 million for Q1 2025, compared to $33.8 million and $14.6 million in Q4 2024, respectively [5][18] - The net asset value (NAV) per share decreased by 2.2% to $13.48 from $13.79 at the end of Q4 2024 [17] - The total investment portfolio's fair value decreased by 6.7% from $1.08 billion in Q4 2024 to $1 billion in Q1 2025 [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The weighted average portfolio risk rating remained stable at 2.33, indicating consistent credit quality [16] - The loan portfolio is primarily composed of first lien senior secured loans, with 97% of assets being floating rate [17][18] - The dollar weighted loan to value ratio increased from 28% to 29.1% [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The venture capital landscape has shifted, with a slowdown in fundraising and a focus on profitability over growth, impacting deal activity [11][12] - The company noted that healthcare lending has been softer, reflecting broader market caution [26][28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to optimize its portfolio and expand origination channels following its merger with BC Partners [6][9] - A strategic focus on credit-first underwriting practices is intended to ensure long-term shareholder value [8] - The company is positioned to benefit from a diversified portfolio that mitigates risk [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to navigate ongoing market volatility and emphasized a focus on sustainable growth [12][61] - The sentiment in the venture ecosystem is shifting, with companies needing to demonstrate growth to attract investment [12][13] Other Important Information - The company has a new stock repurchase program approved for $25 million, reflecting management's belief in the stock's undervaluation [22] - A regular distribution of $0.33 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.02 per share were declared for Q2 2025 [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comments on healthcare lending and its slowdown - Management noted that healthcare remains a core focus, but the current quarter has shown a softer lending environment [26][28] Question: Update on the investment pipeline - The pipeline is currently seeing a high percentage of refinances, with ongoing cautiousness in credit approaches [29][32] Question: Context on NII trends and dividend declaration - The supplemental dividend is lower due to a strategic decision to build NAV rather than payout excess earnings [35][37] Question: Trends in private credit market - There is an improvement in the structure of the pipeline, with better terms and lower leverage asks [42][44] Question: Highlights of realized gains and unrealized depreciation - Realized gains were driven by the sale of Gynasonics, while depreciation was influenced by performance and market multiples [50][52]

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