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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.

KREF

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Strategic Diversification into European and CMBS Markets

The company is actively diversifying its portfolio geographically into Europe, with new originations expected by the end of 2025.
KREF has closed on a B-Piece investment in a diversified pool of 34 low leverage, fixed-rate first mortgage loans across property types and geographies.
Management highlighted the creation of more portfolio duration through CMBS investments, leveraging their K-Star platform, which is a rated special servicer.
This strategic move aims to enhance risk-adjusted returns and create a more resilient, diversified investment portfolio.

TrustCo Bank Corp NY

TRST

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Strategic Capital Deployment for Lending in Favorable Rate Environment

TrustCo's strategy over recent years has been to amass capital specifically to lend out during periods of favorable interest rates.
The company has capitalized on rising loan demand and competitive borrowing conditions to increase lending activities.
This approach has supported margin expansion and loan growth, with a focus on community lending.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.

KREF

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

GAAP Net Loss

$35 million

For the second quarter of 2025, we reported a GAAP net loss of $35 million or negative $0.53 per share.

ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.

ARR

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Strategic Portfolio Positioning Amid Macro Uncertainty

Management highlighted the stable macroeconomic environment with rates and spreads settling into ranges after initial shocks from fiscal debates and trade tensions.
The company maintains a focus on high carry production Agency MBS, with a portfolio concentrated in 30-year coupons, Ginnie Mae, and DUS pools, emphasizing positive convexity and short duration attributes.
Management sees current spreads as attractive, with potential for leverage increases as market stability improves, especially if the Fed resumes easing.

Veris Residential, Inc.

VRE

2025 Q3

Financial Services

Aggressive Asset Monetization and Deleveraging Strategy

Veris Residential has sold or entered contracts for $542 million of non-strategic assets, surpassing the initial $300-$500 million target and raising it to $650 million.
The company expects the Harborside 8/9 sale to close early next year, generating $0.04 of run rate earnings and further reducing net debt-to-EBITDA to around 9x.
Proceeds from asset sales are being used to pay down debt, with a goal to delever to below 8x by the end of 2026, significantly strengthening the balance sheet.
Management emphasized that these strategic asset sales are central to their plan to unlock value and improve financing options, including reducing the cost of capital.
The company’s focus on monetizing non-core assets is expected to create more optionality and flexibility for future financing and growth strategies.

Newmark Group, Inc.

NMRK

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Rapid Expansion of International Platform, Particularly in Europe and Asia

Newmark launched its European operations around a year ago, with a significant presence at Expo Real in Munich in October.
Signed 70 brokers in Europe, with plans to expand further, leveraging success in France, UK, and other regions.
European business now accounts for over 13% of total volume, with a strategic focus on building a diversified, integrated platform to serve global corporate clients.

Enterprise Financial Services Corp

EFSC

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Strategic Focus on Diversified Business Model and Relationship Banking

The company emphasizes its diversified business model that targets higher growth markets and high-performing national loan and depository businesses.
Management highlights a relationship approach with a C&I bias, which allows capturing more opportunities and mitigates payoff headwinds from a higher CRE-focused portfolio.
Consistent top-quartile performance driven by strategic focus on relationship banking and disciplined growth.

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

KNSL

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Strategic Focus on Small E&S Accounts and Market Diversification

Kinsale emphasizes its focus on small E&S accounts, maintaining broad risk appetite and advanced technology without legacy software.
Management highlights diversification across multiple industry segments, including new homeowners products in Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, and California.
The company aims to capitalize on opportunities in the evolving homeowners market, especially in states like California and Southeastern coastal regions.

Markel Corporation

MKL

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Strategic Exit from Global Reinsurance Business and Capital Reallocation

Markel announced the decision to sell renewal rights and cease writing new business in its global reinsurance operation, which was acquired through Alterra over 10 years ago.
This move is aimed at focusing on core lines of business and improving profitability.
The exit is expected to free up capital, with the reserves and investments continuing to generate returns, and will provide flexibility for reinvestment.
The sale of renewal rights will result in premiums being earned over the next 2-3 years, with some renewal contracts processed in Q3 2025.
Management highlighted the potential for capital release and optionality, with a focus on reinvesting proceeds strategically.

M&T Bank Corporation

MTB

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Strong CRE Pipeline Growth and Outlook for Year-End Expansion

The company's CRE pipeline reached over $5 billion in June, indicating a robust build-up of new opportunities.
Management expects the CRE pipeline to continue building through the second half of the year, potentially leading to growth later in 2025.
The recent sale of out-of-footprint CRE loans was a strategic move to focus on core markets and relationships.
CRE criticized balances declined by $813 million, but the pipeline's growth suggests future loan originations could offset this decline.
Management sees the CRE pipeline as a key driver for future growth, with a focus on serving clients and managing risk.

KKR & Co. Inc.

KKR

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

KKR's Record High Fee-Related Earnings and Margin Improvement

KKR reported fee-related earnings of $0.98 per share and total operating earnings of $1.33 per share, the highest in its history as a public company.
Management fees increased 18% year-over-year to $996 million, driven by Americas XIV and broader fundraising initiatives.
Fee-related performance revenues grew 45% year-over-year to $54 million, mainly due to offshore Infrastructure K-Series performance allocation.
FRE margin improved by 360 basis points to 69%, reflecting operational leverage and strong fee growth.
Over the last 12 months, FRE per share increased 33%, demonstrating durability and long-term growth in fee streams.

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