It include risks and uncertainties relating to the following : To obtain further information on factors that may lead to results different from those forecast by Vale, please consult the reports Vale files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Brazilian Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) and in particular the factors discussed under "Forward -Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in Vale's annual report on Form 20 - F . " Disclaimer 2 Vale's 4Q25 Performance Feb. 13th, 2026 "This p ...

Vale (NYSE:VALE) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 13, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker9Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Vale's fourth quarter 2025 earnings call. This conference is being recorded, and the replay will be available on our website at vale.com. The presentation is also available for download in English and Portuguese from our website. To listen to the call in Portuguese, please press the globe icon located on the lower right side of your screen, and then choose to enter the Portuguese room. ...

Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Call 3 Business Update Forward-Looking Statements In this presentation, Dauch Corporation ("Dauch") makes statements concerning its expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, and future events or performance, including, but not limited to, certain statements related to future capital expenditures, expenses, revenues, economic performance, synergies, financial conditions, market growth, dividend policy, losses and future prospects and business; and management st ...

February 13, 2026 ESSENT GROUP LTD. | NYSE: ESNT © 2026 Essent Group Ltd. All rights reserved. | essentgroup.com | 1 EARNINGS PRESENTATION 4Q25 ESSENT GROUP LTD. NYSE: ESNT Company Overview Recent Developments | | 3Q25 | 4Q25 | | --- | --- | --- | | Consolidated Financial Results | | | | Net Income ($M) | $164.2 | $155.0 | | Annualized ROE | 11.5% | 10.8% | | Shareholders' Equity ($B) | $5.7 | $5.8 | | Mortgage Insurance Portfolio | | | | Combined Ratio | 34.9% | 42.0% | | IIF ($B) | $248.8 | $248.4 | | NIW ...

Sixth Street Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 13, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsBo Stanley - CEOBrian McKenna - Director of Equity ResearchCami Senatore - Head of Investor RelationsFinian O'Shea - DirectorIan Simmonds - CFOKen Lee - VPPaul Johnson - VPRobert Dodd - DirectorRoss Bruck - Managing Director and Head of Investment StrategyConference Call ParticipantsArren Cyganovich - Senior AnalystRick Shane - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystSean-Paul Adams ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew 84% year-over-year, reaching $5.1 million for the quarter [4][9] - Net income reported at $6.8 million, marking a significant improvement [10] - Stockholders' equity turned positive to $21.7 million, an increase of nearly $60 million since year-end 2024 [4][10] - Total assets increased to $77.6 million from $60.9 million as of June 30, 2025 [10][11] - Cash and restricted cash at quarter-end totaled $46.2 million, including $23.1 million in cash and cash equivalents [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commissions were the largest revenue contributor at just over $3 million, with clearing fees and stock locate-related activity also contributing significantly [9] - The operational performance of Wilson-Davis as the core clearing engine showed continued strength across commissions and clearing-related activities [6][7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The current market environment is becoming increasingly constructive, with greater engagement from broker-dealers and financial institutions focusing on operational efficiency and modernization [4][5] - Firms are expanding their focus beyond traditional equities into a wider range of products and services, emphasizing flexibility and capital efficiency [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build a modern, technology-enabled financial infrastructure platform for smaller and mid-sized institutions [3] - Priorities include enhancing the client experience, increasing operational consistency, and scaling responsibly [12] - The proposed acquisition of Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming is part of the strategy to create a full licensing platform, combining correspondent clearing services with banking services [13][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's position entering 2026, highlighting a strengthened balance sheet and operational momentum [15] - The focus is on execution, delivering for clients, and expanding thoughtfully to build a platform for long-term growth [12][15] Other Important Information - The company has significantly simplified its capital structure, with a current outstanding share count of approximately 150 million shares [17] - Regulatory capital has been strengthened, with a threshold of $10.5 million that must be maintained [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: What does the fully diluted share count look like today? - The current outstanding share count is approximately 150 million shares, with potential additional shares from warrants and convertible notes [17] Question: How should investors think about corporate liquidity versus regulatory capital? - The company maintains a regulatory capital threshold of $10.5 million and has increased its regulatory capital significantly [18] Question: At what revenue level does the clearing business begin to generate consistent operating leverage? - The operating costs are around $14 million, and once covered, the company expects to achieve significant operating leverage [19][20] Question: What is the expected ramp timeline for new introducing brokerage firms? - The company is optimistic about onboarding new clients quickly, with expected positive revenue impacts in the coming quarters [21][23] Question: Can you provide an update on the proposed Commercial Bancorp acquisition? - The company is preparing to file for regulatory approval, with expectations for a quicker approval process than initially anticipated [24][25][28]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, revenue grew 43% year-over-year to nearly $2 billion, with Adjusted EBITDA reaching $343 million, four times the prior year period [5][14] - Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by over 1,000 basis points year-over-year to 17% [5][14] - For the fiscal year 2025, revenue increased 27% year-over-year to above $6 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA more than tripled to over $600 million [7][17] - The company reported positive net income for the first time in fiscal year 2025 and repurchased 16 million shares during the year [7][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fantasy revenue increased as the Pick Six product began to scale [14] - Sportsbook revenue increased over 30% year-over-year, with Q4 revenue rising 64% year-over-year to $1.4 billion [15] - iGaming revenue grew by 20% due to expanded offerings [15] - Lottery revenue benefited from a stronger jackpot environment and the rollout of new games [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sportsbook handle increased 11% year-over-year to $54 billion, with a total potential payout across all open wagers of $2.5 trillion [16] - In January, Sportsbook handle increased 4% year-over-year, despite sportsbook-friendly outcomes in previous months [8][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on the predictions market as a significant growth opportunity, targeting hundreds of millions in annual revenue in the coming years [6][10] - DraftKings plans to integrate Railbird and launch a market-making division to enhance customer experience and liquidity [12][13] - The company aims to lead the predictions category and is supportive of regulatory frameworks that facilitate market growth [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the business model's efficiency and sustainability, expecting continued revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth [7][8] - The regulatory environment for predictions has improved, providing a stable backdrop for growth [22][23] - Management anticipates that predictions will not cannibalize existing sportsbook revenue, as initial adoption rates have been strong [8][9] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 8 million shares in Q4 2025 and plans to remain active in share repurchases as Adjusted EBITDA grows [5][14] - The predictions market is expected to represent a $10 billion annual gross revenue opportunity in the future [10] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Why is the company more aggressively leaning into prediction markets now? - Management noted that the regulatory environment has stabilized, allowing for more confident investment in predictions, which is seen as a significant growth opportunity [22][23] Question: Can you provide insights on the revenue guidance for 2026? - Management indicated that the guidance reflects expected investments in predictions and disciplined planning, with a revenue range of $6.5 billion to $6.9 billion [18][19] Question: What could drive revenue higher in 2026? - Predictions are seen as an upside opportunity, with no revenue included in the guidance for 2026, as the focus will be on customer acquisition [33][34] Question: How is the competitive environment characterized? - Management described the current promotional environment as rational, with no significant uptick in promotional intensity from smaller operators [71][86] Question: What are the expectations for prediction markets influencing state legislation? - Management noted that there is traction in discussions around legalization and that states are considering the implications of predictions on existing sports betting frameworks [74]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew 84% year-over-year, reaching $5.1 million for the quarter [4][9] - Net income reported at $6.8 million, marking a significant improvement [4][10] - Stockholders' equity turned positive to $21.7 million, an increase of nearly $60 million since year-end 2024 [4][10] - Total assets increased to $77.6 million from $60.9 million as of June 30, 2025 [10] - Cash and restricted cash at quarter-end totaled $46.2 million, including $23.1 million in cash and cash equivalents [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commissions were the largest revenue contributor at just over $3 million for the quarter, with clearing fees and stock locate-related activity also contributing meaningfully [9] - The operational performance of Wilson-Davis as the core clearing engine showed continued strength across commissions and clearing-related activities [6][7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The current market environment is becoming increasingly constructive, with greater engagement from broker-dealers and financial institutions focusing on operational efficiency and modernization [4][5] - The demand for flexible and efficient clearing infrastructure is growing among smaller and mid-sized institutions [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build a modern, technology-enabled financial infrastructure platform for smaller and mid-sized institutions [3] - Priorities include enhancing the client experience, scaling responsibly, and advancing the full AtlasClear vision, including the proposed acquisition of Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming [12][13] - The focus is on execution, delivering for clients, and building a platform designed for long-term growth [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's position entering 2026, highlighting a strengthened balance sheet and operational momentum [15] - The regulatory environment is perceived to be improving, potentially accelerating the approval process for the Commercial Bancorp acquisition [25] Other Important Information - The company has significantly simplified its capital structure over the past year, with a current outstanding share count of approximately 150 million shares [17] - The acquisition of Commercial Bancorp is expected to create a full licensing platform, enhancing service offerings [27][28] Q&A Session Summary Question: What does the fully diluted share count look like today? - The current outstanding share count is approximately 150 million shares, with potential additional shares from warrants and convertible notes [17] Question: How should investors think about corporate liquidity versus regulatory capital? - The company maintains a regulatory capital threshold of $10.5 million and aims to keep cash above $15 million for operational flexibility [18] Question: At what revenue level does the clearing business begin to generate consistent operating leverage? - The operating costs are around $14 million, and once covered, the company expects to achieve significant operating leverage [19][20] Question: What is the expected ramp timeline for new introducing brokerage firms? - The company anticipates that new correspondent clearing clients will onboard quickly, with measurable revenue impacts expected over the next few quarters [21][23] Question: Can you provide an update on the proposed Commercial Bancorp acquisition? - The company is preparing to file its application with the Fed, with expectations for a quicker approval process than initially anticipated [24][25][30]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company produced results at the high end of its 2025 guidance range, but guidance for 2026 reflects ongoing category challenges and inflationary pressures [4] - The expected category decline is around 4%, with an additional 150 basis points of pressure from an extra week in the previous year [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The traditional loaf segment, particularly the Nature's Own brand, has been underperforming, which is a key focus area for revitalization [9][22] - The company is conducting a comprehensive review of its brand portfolio and supply chain to enhance efficiency and growth [8][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The competitive environment remains stable, with no significant changes in production capabilities among competitors [72] - Price per unit in the category increased slightly, likely due to a shift towards premium products [73] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on navigating near-term challenges while laying the foundation for sustainable long-term growth [4] - A comprehensive review of operations, including brand portfolio and supply chain, is underway to strengthen execution and expand margins [4][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the challenges posed by inflation and category performance but remains optimistic about the potential for growth in the traditional loaf segment [4][25] - The company is committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and evaluating capital allocation, including the dividend policy [12][33] Other Important Information - Maintenance CapEx is estimated at around $2 million per bakery per year, with additional investments planned for growth initiatives [56] - The company is optimistic about Simple Mills, expecting double-digit growth in the upcoming year despite some disruptions in Q4 [59] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on the comprehensive review of brands and operations - Management is in the early stages of a thorough review, focusing on brand support and investment needs, particularly for the Nature's Own brand [8][9] Question: Capital allocation and dividend policy - The company is reviewing its capital structure and dividend policy in light of its overall strategy and financial health [12][33] Question: Stabilizing the traditional loaf market - Management believes there is potential for stabilization and growth in the traditional loaf segment through strategic investments and innovation [22][25] Question: Impact of SNAP budget reductions and debt refinancing - The company is monitoring the effects of reduced SNAP budgets and is confident in its ability to refinance upcoming debt maturities [38][40] Question: Supply chain review and potential bakery consolidation - The review includes evaluating bakery operations and leveraging technology for efficiency, with ongoing assessments of production capabilities [48] Question: Changes in competition and promotional strategies - The competitive landscape remains stable, and the company is cautious with promotional activities, focusing on trial and repurchase rather than volume gains [75]

DraftKings (NasdaqGS:DKNG) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 13, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsAlan Ellingson - CFOBrandt Montour - Director of Equity Research in Gaming, Lodging and LeisureClark Lampen - Managing DirectorDan Politzer - Executive Director of Equity Research in Gaming and LodgingDavid Katz - Managing DirectorEric Sheridan - Managing DirectorJason Robins - Co-Founder and CEOMichael DeLalio - Senior Director of Investor RelationsStephen Grambling - Managing DirectorConference Call Particip ...