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Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc.

BHR

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Strategic Asset Sale of Marriott Seattle Waterfront for $145 Million

The company signed a definitive agreement to sell the 369-room Marriott Seattle Waterfront for $145 million, representing an 8.1% cap rate on trailing 12-month net operating income.
The sale aligns with the strategic objective to deleverage the portfolio and sharpen focus on the luxury hotel sector.
Closing is expected in the next few weeks, subject to customary conditions.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc.

BHR

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Comparable RevPAR Growth

1.5%

Our portfolio achieved 1.5% growth in comparable RevPAR in the second quarter, marking our third consecutive quarter of RevPAR growth.

Ambac Financial Group, Inc.

AMBC

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Sale of Legacy Financial Guaranty Business and Strategic Transformation

The Wisconsin OCI recommended approval of Ambac's sale of its Legacy financial guaranty business, with a hearing scheduled for September 3, 2025.
Final approval of the sale is the last condition before closing, which is expected to significantly reshape the company's business focus.
Post-sale, Ambac plans to implement strategic initiatives including rebranding, expense realignment, new executive compensation, and investments in data and AI to accelerate growth and profitability.
Management emphasized that these initiatives are aimed at completing the business transformation and positioning Ambac for strong growth into 2026.
Ambac aims to create material shareholder value through these strategic moves and expects to provide updated guidance after the sale concludes.

The RMR Group Inc.

RMR

2025 Q3

Financial Services

2mo

Strategic Deleveraging and Share Price Gains in Managed REITs

RMR has focused on deleveraging through asset sales and refinancings.
Share prices of DHC and ILPT increased substantially year-to-date.
Share price improvements led to potential incentive fees exceeding $17 million for RMR.
Active asset management and sector fundamentals contributed to strong performance.

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

INN

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Shareholder Capital Return Strategy via Opportunistic Buybacks and Asset Sales

A $50 million share repurchase program was approved, with 3.6 million shares bought at an average of $4.30 per share.
Repurchases are opportunistic, funded partly by proceeds from asset sales and aimed at reducing share count by about 3%.
The buybacks are accretive, with an implied dividend yield of 7.4%, above the company's borrowing costs.
Asset sales of non-core hotels are expected to generate proceeds that exceed buyback funding, aiding deleveraging.
The company emphasizes balancing capital return with investment in the portfolio and maintaining liquidity.

Brandywine Realty Trust

BDN

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

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.

Veris Residential, Inc.

VRE

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Accelerated Non-Strategic Asset Sales and Early Debt Reduction

Veris Residential has executed or completed approximately $450 million of non-strategic asset sales year-to-date, surpassing the initial target of $300-$500 million by 2026.
Recent sales include Signature Place in New Jersey for $85 million and 145 Front Street in Worcester for $122 million, both at a cap rate of 5.1%.
Additional binding contracts for $180 million in sales are expected to close soon, supporting the goal to reduce leverage to below 9x by 2026.
The asset sales are primarily aimed at deleveraging the balance sheet and reducing debt costs, with a focus on smaller assets and land.

Brixmor Property Group Inc.

BRX

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Strategic Portfolio Transformation and Value-Add Initiatives

Jim Taylor highlighted the fundamental and accelerating transformation of the portfolio, emphasizing leasing, reinvestment, and capital recycling as key drivers of growth.
The company is executing a robust value-add plan, with a pipeline of $370 million underway and several hundred million identified for future projects.
Recent projects include The Davis Collection, BarnPlazo, Wynwood Village, and LaCenterra, which are expected to generate high returns and drive traffic and occupancy growth.

W. P. Carey Inc.

WPC

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Strategic Asset Sales and Reinvestment at Attractive Spreads

Sold $175 million of self-storage properties at sub-6% cap rate, with remaining sales of 17 properties under contract for August closings.
Achieved a spread of over 100 basis points between asset sales and new investments, with potential to reach 150 basis points by year-end.
Reinvested proceeds into new investments with initial cap rates averaging mid-7s, primarily in industrial and warehouse sectors, supporting high-yield, long-term leases.

Simon Property Group, Inc.

SPG

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Strategic Acquisition of Brickell City Centre at Below Replacement Cost

Simon Property Group acquired the partner’s interest in Brickell City Centre for $512 million, making it wholly owned.
The purchase was made at a cap rate higher than open-air strip assets but below its replacement cost.
Management emphasized the asset’s high quality, international customer base, and growth prospects due to Miami’s traffic, tourism, and development around Brickell.
The acquisition is accretive and management plans to enhance leasing and operational efficiencies to grow NOI.

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