Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The group-wide adjusted property EBITDA for Q1 2025 was approximately $341 million, with VIP hold adjustments bringing it to approximately $313 million [10] - Operating expenses (OpEx) were reduced to $3.1 million per day in Q1 2025, down from $3.2 million in Q4 2024, with a target to exit Q2 2025 at $3 million per day [10][11] - Available liquidity stood at $3.3 billion, with consolidated cash on hand of approximately $1.2 billion at the end of Q1 2025 [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mass drop in Macau grew each month during the quarter, reaching record highs at City of Dreams and Studio City, with market share increasing from 14.7% in Q4 2024 to 15.7% in Q1 2025 [5][6] - Studio City property EBITDA increased by 20% quarter-over-quarter, demonstrating the positive impact of recent renovations [7] - City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus achieved a 10% year-over-year growth in property EBITDA for Q1 2025 [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Property visitation in Macau grew by 30% year-on-year during the May Golden Week [5] - Golden Week visitation was up 40% year-over-year, indicating strong demand and recovery in the market [57] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on driving business momentum through high-quality product offerings and strategic marketing [8] - There is an ongoing strategic review of City of Dreams Manila, with potential buyers currently engaged in the process [22] - The company aims to balance capital allocation between share buybacks and debt reduction, with a focus on maximizing shareholder value [12][50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the business momentum, citing strong performance in April and May, and the successful reopening of House of Dancing Water [5][29] - The management noted that the competitive environment in the Philippines has impacted performance, prompting adjustments in cost structure and marketing [8] - Chinese policy is viewed as a critical factor, with current policies supporting domestic consumption and travel, which are favorable for the company's operations [29] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased approximately $165 million in MLCO ADSs in 2025, taking advantage of low valuations in the equity markets [12] - Full-year CapEx guidance remains unchanged at $415 million, with the completion of Sri Lanka highlighted as a major project [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of London Legrand opening on City of Dreams - Management reported no significant impact on market share or business from the opening of London Legrand, with strong performance maintained [15][19] Question: Update on strategic review of City of Dreams Manila - The strategic review is ongoing, with potential buyers signing NDAs and working through questions [22] Question: Signs of weakness on the gaming floor - Management indicated no signs of weakness post-Golden Week, with continued strong performance observed [26][32] Question: CapEx guidance for the year - Full-year CapEx guidance remains at $415 million, with the completion of Sri Lanka noted as a key project [34] Question: Clarification on OpEx and its components - OpEx guidance excludes costs related to House of Dancing Water and residency concerts, with a target to reduce to $3 million per day [36][37] Question: Non-gaming spend insights during Golden Week - Retail performance varied, with Studio City performing better in the current environment compared to City of Dreams, which continues to face challenges in high-end luxury retail [59][60]

Altice USA (ATUS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Sarah Freedman - VP - IRDennis Mathew - CEO & ChairmanMarc Sirota - Chief Financial OfficerRobert Palmisano - Senior Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants Michael Rollins - AnalystJonathan Chaplin - Lead AnalystCraig Moffett - Partner & Senior AnalystSam McHugh - Analyst Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Altice USA Q1 twenty twenty five As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pl ...

Viatris (VTRS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Bill Szablewski - Head of Capital MarketScott Smith - Director & CEOPhilippe Martin - Chief R&D OfficerDoretta Mistras - CFOChris Schott - Managing DirectorCorinne Le Goff - Chief Commercial OfficerAshwani Verma - Executive Director - SMID Biotech & BiopharmaUmer Raffat - Senior Managing Director Conference Call Participants David Amsellem - Sr. Research AnalystPavan Patel - Analyst Operator Please also note today's event is ...

Vital Farms (VITL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants John Mills - Managing PartnerRussell Diez-Canseco - President & Chief Executive OfficerThilo Wrede - Chief Financial OfficerRobert Moskow - Managing Director Matthew Smith - Director - Food & TobaccoBenjamin Mayhew - Vice President - Equity ResearchMegan Clapp - Executive Director Conference Call Participants Jon Andersen - Equity Research Analyst - ConsumerBen Klieve - Senior Research AnalystEric Des Lauriers - Senior Re ...

Chimera Investment (CIM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Victor Falvo - Head of Capital MarketsPhillip Kardis - President, CEO & DirectorSubramaniam Viswanathan - CFO & Principal Accounting OfficerJack Macdowell - Chief Investment OfficerTrevor Cranston - Managing DirectorBose George - Managing DirectorEric Hagen - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Douglas Harter - Equity Research Analyst Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Chimera Inv ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4, the company reported sales of $193 million, exceeding the high end of guidance, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.06, above the midpoint of guidance [18] - Gross margin was 45.6%, operating margin was 9%, and adjusted EBITDA was 14.8% of sales [26] - For the full fiscal year 2025, total sales were $725 million, a decline of 31% year-over-year, with a gross margin of 48% [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Automotive sales increased by 8% sequentially in Q4, led by e-mobility sales which rose 16% sequentially, but declined 23% year-over-year [26] - Industrial and other sales increased by 9% sequentially, driven by growth in data center and robotics, but declined 11% year-over-year [26] - Magnetic sensor sales accounted for 61% of total sales, increasing by 3% sequentially, while power product sales increased by 19% sequentially [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales by geography were well balanced: 27% in China, 24% in the rest of Asia, 20% in Japan, 16% in the Americas, and 13% in Europe [28] - The company noted a 25% decline in distributor inventory levels exiting Q4 compared to the beginning of FY 2025, indicating a positive trend [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to accelerate new product development and expand its serviceable addressable market (SAM) to target a $12 billion market opportunity [10] - Focus areas include automotive and industrial markets, with a commitment to double-digit sales growth and maintaining gross margins of 58% or greater [17] - The company is implementing operational efficiency initiatives to enhance gross margins and profitability, including a restructuring program expected to yield annualized cost savings of at least $15 million [30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in entering an upcycle, with positive indicators such as declining customer inventories and increasing bookings [24] - The CEO emphasized the importance of innovation and operational efficiency to drive growth and shareholder value [17][65] - Management noted that there are no abnormal pricing pressures from automotive customers related to tariffs, maintaining a normal annual cadence in negotiations [92][95] Other Important Information - The company received proposals from Onsemi for potential acquisition, which were ultimately withdrawn after the board considered them [20] - The effective tax rate for Q4 was 4%, with a full-year effective tax rate of 3%, primarily due to research and development credits [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on China for China strategy - The company is making significant progress on its China for China supply chain initiative, with expectations for meaningful revenues to start shipping later in the year [41][42] Question: Gross margin outlook - The company expects to see benefits from cost reductions and restructuring initiatives impacting gross margins in Q1, with a long-term target of 58% [44][60] Question: Backlog growth and design wins - The company is seeing strong design wins in e-mobility and industrial sectors, contributing to backlog growth [50][51] Question: Inventory levels and distribution channel - Distribution channel inventories declined by 25% year-over-year, indicating a healthy inventory situation [57] Question: Competition in China - The company continues to see positive growth in China despite competition, with strong customer momentum and design wins [86][87]

Inspired Entertainment (INSE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Lorne Weil - Executive ChairmanBrooks Pierce - President & CEOBarry Jonas - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Ryan Sigdahl - Partner & Senior Research AnalystJordan Bender - Senior Equity Research AnalystChad Beynon - Managing Director, AnalystJosh Nichols - Senior Research Analyst Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Inspired Entertainment First Quarter twenty twenty five Conference ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 FY2025, revenue increased by 1% to approximately $205 million, while non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.52, down approximately 5% year over year [7][24] - For the full fiscal year 2025, revenue was approximately $823 million, essentially flat year over year, down less than 1% [8][25] - Non-GAAP EPS for FY2025 was $2.22, a 1% improvement over FY2024 [8][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Service assurance revenue declined approximately 4% year over year, partially due to the divestiture of the test optimization business [9][27] - Cybersecurity offerings delivered nearly 7% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by strong momentum within the enterprise customer vertical [11][27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The enterprise customer vertical grew 7.5%, while the service provider customer vertical revenue decreased 10.1% [27] - For FY2025, 57% of total revenue came from the enterprise customer vertical, while 43% came from the service provider vertical [27][28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue investing in innovation and deepen relationships with customers while leveraging mission-critical solutions to support evolving performance, availability, and security needs [15][14] - The long-term strategy remains unchanged, focusing on sustainable long-term success [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding growth in the cybersecurity segment, despite broader economic uncertainties [13][14] - The company anticipates FY2026 revenue in the range of approximately $825 million to $865 million, with non-GAAP diluted EPS expected between $2.25 and $2.40 [32] Other Important Information - A leadership transition is occurring, with the current CEO and CFO retiring and being succeeded by the deputy CEO and deputy CFO [16][17] - The company ended FY2025 with $492.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, representing an increase of $68.4 million since the end of FY2024 [28][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on customer sentiment and guidance - Management noted some delayed sales cycles and a "wait and see" approach from customers regarding timing of orders, but guidance accounts for these uncertainties [40] Question: Cybersecurity momentum and new products - Management highlighted that the service assurance business is evolving into a broader observability market, which presents opportunities for growth in both service assurance and cybersecurity segments [42] Question: Interest in software-only solutions - Management indicated that there is consistent demand for software solutions, with a focus on maintaining high margins despite growth challenges [50] Question: Impact of government and defense business on sales cycles - Management has not seen any significant impact from recent headlines but remains cautious about the contribution from federal business in FY2026 [53]

Armada Hoffler Properties (AHH) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Chelsea Forrest - VP - Corporate Communications & IRShawn J. Tibbetts - President & CEOMatthew Barnes-Smith - CFOAndrew Berger - Equity Research AssociateViktor Fediv - Senior Equity Research AssociateRobert Stevenson - Managing Director Operator This call is being recorded on Thursday, 05/08/2025. I would now like to turn the conference over to Chelsea Forrest. Please go ahead. Chelsea Forrest Good morning, ...

Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Alexandre Eldredge - Senior Manager of IRJoshua Charlesworth - President & CEOJeremiah Ashukian - EVP & CFORahul Krotthapalli - Vice President - Equity ResearchBill Chappell - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Daniel Guglielmo - Equity Research AnalystNone - AnalystAndrew Wolf - SVP & Senior Research Analyst Operator Hello, everyone, and thanks for standing by. My name is Ian, and I will be your conference o ...