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Arch Capital Group Ltd.

ACGL

Financial Services

2w

Impact of MidCorp Acquisition on Underwriting Performance and Margins

The integration of the MidCorp and entertainment units is on track, with nearly complete book rollover.
MidCorp's acquisition increased the current accident year ex-catastrophe combined ratio by 40 basis points, but also lowered operating expenses by 40 basis points.
The acquisition is expected to improve margins over time, with ongoing work to enhance underwriting performance and strategic value.

American International Group, Inc.

AIG

Financial Services

1w

Capital Management and Shareholder Return Strategy

AIG announced a $1 billion sale of Corebridge Financial shares, reducing ownership to approximately 15%, and expects to repurchase $5-$6 billion of shares in 2025.
The company increased quarterly dividends by 12.5% to $0.45 per share, marking three consecutive years of double-digit growth.
Strong capital ratios and recent debt issuance, including $1.25 billion in May, support financial flexibility and a low debt-to-capital ratio of 17.9%.

Apollo Global Management, Inc.

APO

Financial Services

1w

Record Financial Metrics and Business Growth in Q2 2025

Record FRE of $627 million, up 22% YoY.
Management fee growth of 21% YoY.
Record ACS fees of $216 million.
Total inflows of $61 billion, with record organic inflows of $49 billion.
Record AUM of $840 billion, reflecting robust origination and deployment.

American Financial Group, Inc.

AFG

Financial Services

1w

Financial Performance Summary

AFG reported core net operating earnings of $2.14 per share for Q2 2025, down from $2.56 in the prior year quarter.
AFG returned over $100 million to shareholders in Q2 2025 through dividends and share repurchases.
Alternative investments returned 1.2% annualized in Q2 2025, down from 5.1% in the prior year quarter, negatively impacting overall investment income by about 5%.
Annualized core operating return on equity was 15.5%, despite lower returns from alternative investments.
Gross and net written premiums increased 10% and 7%, respectively, driven partly by earlier crop acreage reporting.
Net investment income excluding alternatives increased 10% year-over-year due to higher interest rates and asset balances.
Underwriting margins in Specialty Property & Casualty insurance were strong with a 93.1% combined ratio, up 2.6 points year-over-year.

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

THG

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Book value increased 6% sequentially and 13.2% year-to-date, with ongoing share repurchases totaling $48.2 million in Q2 and July.
Combined ratio improved by approximately 7 points year-over-year, with ex-CAT combined ratio improving by 3 points.
Core Commercial combined ratio was 93%, with an ex-CAT combined ratio of 88.9%, and net written premium growth of 4.4%.
Net investment income increased 16.7% to $105.5 million, driven by higher earned yields and strong cash flows.
Operating earnings were $4.35 per diluted share with earnings growth of approximately 25% on an ex-CAT basis.
Operating ROE was 18.7%, a record for the second quarter.
Personal Lines showed strong profitability and balanced growth with 3.7% growth and 84.8% ex-CAT combined ratio.
Specialty segment achieved 4.6% net written premium growth and a mid-80s combined ratio, with strong profitability.

Amalgamated Financial Corp.

AMAL

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Expansion in California with Focus on Organic Growth

Amalgamated Bank plans to expand its presence in California primarily through organic growth, including hiring experienced bankers in key regions like Los Angeles and the East Bay.
The company is not currently pursuing M&A but sees significant opportunities for growth in California markets.
Leadership has recruited new regional directors and relationship managers to support this expansion, emphasizing a focus on large and growing markets.

Old Second Bancorp, Inc.

OSBC

Financial Services

3w

Impact of Evergreen Bank Acquisition on Capital and Profitability

The acquisition of Evergreen Bank closed on July 1, 2025, and has resulted in less capital consumption than initially expected.
The company repurchased approximately 327,000 shares in a private transaction at $18 per share after the deal closure.
The acquisition has positively influenced book value and capital ratios, with a 144 basis point increase in tangible common equity over the past year.
Management emphasizes that the transaction's fair value adjustments are minimal, simplifying future financial reporting and integration efforts.

EZPW

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Focus on Scaling and Capital Deployment in Global Pawn Markets

EZCORP emphasizes its primary strategy of scaling store footprint and profit, with a focus on disciplined acquisitions and de novo store growth.
The company has a robust acquisition pipeline, especially in Mexico, Latin America, and potential new markets like India and the Philippines.
Management highlights the need for substantial capital to match the large global opportunity, indicating a preference for growth over share buybacks.
Recent financing has strengthened their balance sheet, enabling aggressive expansion and acquisitions, with plans to deploy significantly more capital in the next 12-18 months.

Orion Properties Inc.

ONL

Financial Services

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $18 million from $20.5 million year-over-year.
Capital expenditures and leasing costs rose significantly to $15.6 million from $6.3 million due to accelerated leasing activity.
Core FFO for Q2 2025 was $11.5 million or $0.20 per share, compared to $14.2 million or $0.25 per share in the prior year quarter.
G&A expenses were $4.8 million, slightly higher than $4.5 million in Q2 2024, with expected savings from restructuring to begin in later quarters.
Net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA was 6.93x at quarter end, with net debt to gross real estate assets at 32%.
Orion Properties reported total revenues of $37.3 million in Q2 2025, down from $40.1 million in Q2 2024.