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Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

ABR

Financial Services

2w

Successful High-Yield Unsecured Debt Offering and Credit Rating Achievement

Arbor completed its first high-yield unsecured debt offering, raising $500 million.
Proceeds were used to pay off all convertible debt and add $200 million of liquidity.
Received BB credit ratings from Moody's and Fitch, reinforcing platform quality and diversification.

Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.

LOB

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Capital levels remained strong and stable, with 41% of assets in cash or government-guaranteed investments and a healthy Mahan Ratio of 16.5%.
Credit metrics improved with past dues low at $13 million (11 basis points), new defaults down to 40, and nonaccrual loans trending down to $69 million (63 basis points).
Customer deposits grew 6% linked quarter and are approximately 20% higher than June 30, 2024, with noninterest-bearing checking balances up 36% year-to-date.
Gain on sale revenue totaled approximately $22 million from $322 million of guaranteed loan sales at a 7% average premium.
Loan originations reached $1.5 billion, the largest Q2 in bank history excluding PPP, driving 3% linked quarter loan growth and 19% year-over-year loan balance increase.
Net interest income increased $9 million or 9% linked quarter, with net interest margin expanding 8 basis points for the third consecutive quarter.
Noninterest expense was $89 million, including $3 million of one-time expenses, with core recurring expenses up 3% linked quarter primarily due to growth.
Q2 earnings per share of $0.51, a 22% linked quarter increase in core operating leverage, and a 20% year-over-year revenue growth highlight strong financial results.

WSFS Financial Corporation

WSFS

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Accretive Loan Growth and High-Quality C&I Portfolio

Company emphasizes focus on accretive loan growth, valuing its C&I relationship model.
Continued lean into C&I, with solid originations and selective focus on high-quality sponsors.
Expectations of growth in both C&I and commercial real estate, with a focus on maintaining profit margins and avoiding price chasing.

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

PDM

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

AFFO generated during Q2 2025 was approximately $16 million.
Core FFO per diluted share for Q2 2025 was $0.36 versus $0.37 in Q2 2024, with a $0.01 decrease due to higher net interest expense from refinancing activity.
No final debt maturities until 2028 and $450 million available under revolving credit line.
Portfolio trading at roughly $200 per square foot valuation with an implied yield on cost after CapEx of more than 10%.
Repurchased approximately $68 million of 9.25% bonds, recognizing a $7.5 million loss on early extinguishment of debt but expected to save $7.5 million in total interest over 3 years.
Sale of three nonstrategic projects and downtime from lease expirations offset growth from higher economic occupancy and rental rate growth.

Redwood Trust, Inc.

RWT

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Transition to Capital-Light Operating Model

Redwood accelerated its shift towards a more scalable and simplified operating model, first announced at 2024 Investor Day.
The company is reducing exposure to legacy assets, including multifamily bridge loans and third-party securities, due to their full valuation or underperformance amid rising interest rates.
Approximately $0.79 per share of fair value and repositioning charges were recognized in Q2 from legacy portfolio wind-downs.
Target to generate $200-$250 million from legacy asset sales by year-end 2025, with a long-term goal to reduce legacy investments to 0-5% by 2026.
The move aims to redeploy capital into core platforms for higher quality, predictable earnings, and to support share repurchases.

Brandywine Realty Trust

BDN

Financial Services

3w

Recapitalization Strategy for Development Projects and Impact on Leverage

Management highlighted ongoing discussions with private investors for recapitalizing joint ventures, aiming to lower leverage and return capital.
Plans include selling or converting properties to joint ventures, with 1-2 projects targeted for recapitalization in 2025.
Recapitalizations are expected to reduce overall leverage, improve credit metrics, and facilitate return to investment-grade status.

OneMain Holdings, Inc.

OMF

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on High-Quality Loan Originations Amid Tight Credit Box

The company achieved 9% growth in originations driven by granular data, analytics, and product innovations despite maintaining a disciplined, tight credit box.
Management emphasized their ability to attract high-quality borrowers, with over 60% of new originations from top credit tiers, highlighting a focus on credit quality and risk management.

Financial Institutions, Inc.

FISI

Financial Services

3w

Strong Loan Growth in Upstate New York Markets Driven by Momentum and Prepayments

Upstate New York markets exhibit more momentum and robust opportunities compared to other regions.
Recent prepayment of construction loans a year ahead of schedule, indicating high-quality credits and active sponsors.
Management emphasizes the potential for higher loan growth in these markets, with a focus on organic growth and pipeline strength.

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

RGA

Financial Services

2w

Recognition of In-Force Business Value and Capital Credit Expansion

RGA received a significant increase in in-force business value credits, totaling approximately $2 billion, reflecting long-term embedded value.
The recognition was achieved through a thorough rating agency process, without the need for securitization or borrowing.
This recognition enhances RGA's capital position, with excess capital increasing to $3.8 billion at Q2 end, and pro forma for the Equitable transaction at $2.3 billion.
Further opportunities for in-force value recognition are anticipated, with ongoing efforts to expand credits across more business blocks.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

HBAN

Financial Services

4w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted CET1 capital ratio was 9%, at the lower bound of the target range of 9% to 10%.
Average deposits increased by $1.8 billion (1.1%) sequentially and nearly $10 billion year-over-year, with disciplined deposit pricing.
Average loans grew by $2.3 billion (1.8%) sequentially and 7.9% year-over-year, driven by commercial loans and new initiatives.
Credit quality remains strong with net charge-offs at 20 basis points and allowance for credit losses at 1.86%.
Earnings per common share were $0.34, including a $0.04 impact from securities repositioning and notable items, with adjusted EPS growing 27% year-over-year.
Net interest income grew 2.9% sequentially and 12% year-over-year, with net interest margin at 3.11%, up 1 basis point sequentially.
Noninterest expense was $1.2 billion, in line with guidance, with growth driven by incentive compensation and volume-related costs.
Noninterest income increased 7% year-over-year, with payments, wealth, and capital markets fees growing 11%.
Return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) was 16.1% reported, 17.6% adjusted for notable items.
Tangible book value per share increased 16% year-over-year, illustrating strong capital growth and value creation.

Rithm Property Trust Inc.

RPT

Financial Services

3w

Use of Securities Portfolio as Funding Source

The company has a sizable book of CMBS securities, primarily floating rate and high-quality assets.
Spreads on securities have tightened, prompting consideration of selling securities to fund direct investments.
Management sees potential to realize gains from securities and redeploy capital into higher-yielding opportunities.
The securities portfolio is viewed as a flexible funding source to support growth without excessive leverage.