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Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

NLY

Financial Services

3w

Impact of GSE Reform and Privatization Expectations

Management expressed optimism about GSE reform, noting that privatization efforts will preserve the implicit guarantee and aim to tighten MBS spreads.
They highlighted that GSEs still need to raise capital and that the process of privatization is not imminent, but they see potential for lower supply and improved technicals in the future.
The company is positioning to compete for non-core GSE-originated loans, which constitute roughly 20% of GSE originations, indicating strategic growth opportunities.

American Financial Group, Inc.

AFG

Financial Services

1w

Impact of Market Conditions on Lender-Placed Insurance Growth

The lender-placed property insurance business is approximately $700 million in gross premiums and has grown notably during recent market disruptions.
Growth in this segment is primarily driven by economic weakness, leading to more unpaid mortgages and insurance lapses.
The company has gained market share due to competitors faltering during market stress, especially in the last 1-2 years.
Shift from unpaid mortgage value to replacement cost valuation has enhanced profitability and supported premium growth.
Pricing in the lender-placed segment has increased modestly by about 1% over six months, with loss ratios remaining low.
The business remains highly profitable, with loss ratios in the low single digits, and benefits from market share gains during economic downturns.

AGNC Investment Corp.

AGNC

Financial Services

3w

Impact of Government Policy and GSE Reform on Agency MBS Credit Quality

Management highlighted positive signals from the White House, Treasury, and FHFA affirming the preservation of implicit guarantees for Agency MBS amid potential GSE privatization.
President Trump's statement emphasized that the U.S. government will maintain its implicit guarantees, strengthening investor confidence in the credit quality of $8 trillion of Agency MBS.
Key policymakers' 'do-no-harm' approach and commitment to stability suggest that credit support for Agency MBS remains robust, potentially leading to tighter spreads over time.

SLM Corporation

SLM

Financial Services

3w

Impact of Federal Student Loan Reforms on Private Lending Volume

Enactment of H.R.1 law introduces caps on Parent PLUS and Grad PLUS programs, effective July 1, 2026.
Potential for an additional $4.5 billion to $5 billion in annual private loan origination volume post-reform.
Volume impacts will build gradually over 2-4 years, with a significant increase expected in 2027 and beyond.
The company is actively preparing for this transition, exploring new funding partnerships to support growth.

The Carlyle Group Inc.

CG

Financial Services

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Assets under management (AUM) reached a record $465 billion at quarter-end, with $51 billion of organic inflows over the past 12 months.
Carlyle delivered record fee-related earnings (FRE) of $323 million in Q2 2025, up 18% year-over-year, with year-to-date FRE at $634 million and a 48% margin.
Corporate private equity returned nearly $15 billion to investors over the last 12 months, triple the industry average, with strong portfolio realizations and performance.
Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest accounted for 55% of firm-wide FRE, up from less than 30% two years ago, reflecting diversification and growth.
Management fees increased 7% to $590 million in Q2 and $1.1 billion year-to-date, while capital markets fees more than doubled to $48 million in Q2 and $126 million year-to-date.

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%.

Grosvenor Capital Management, L.P.

GCMG

Financial Services

1w

Market Environment and Strategic Caution

The macro environment shows signs of improvement, with increased transaction activity and some life returning to IPO markets.
Volatility remains high around interest rates, tariffs, and policy, prompting a cautious investment approach.
Management emphasizes disciplined investing with $12 billion of dry powder and a focus on unlocking value in unrealized carried interest, reflecting a balanced outlook.

OFG

Financial Services

4w

Financial Performance Summary

Capital ratios remained strong with CET1 at 13.99% and tangible common equity ratio at 10.20%.
Core revenues totaled $182 million, with total interest income of $194 million and interest expense of $42 million.
Net charge-offs were $13 million, down $7.6 million sequentially, with a net charge-off rate of 0.64%.
Net interest margin was 5.31%, slightly down from 5.42%, impacted by increased liquidity and wholesale funding.
Noninterest expenses were $94.8 million, in line with guidance of $95-96 million for 2025.
Record assets exceeded $12 billion and loans surpassed $8 billion, with strong loan origination and core deposit flows.
Return on average assets was 1.73% and return on average tangible common equity was 17%.
Second quarter earnings per share diluted was $1.15, a 6.5% increase year-over-year, driven by a 1.5% increase in total core revenue.
Tangible book value per share was $27.67, and efficiency ratio was 52%.

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.

ARI

Financial Services

2w

Significant Capital Reinvestment and Portfolio Growth Strategy

Committed $1.4 billion in new loans in Q2, totaling $2 billion year-to-date, indicating aggressive reinvestment of capital received from repayments.
Portfolio value increased by 12% from the previous quarter to approximately $8.6 billion.
Focus on redeploying capital into new loans to avoid cash drag and diversify the portfolio across US and Europe.
Potential for portfolio size to grow beyond $10 billion through continued focus asset management and leverage.

Regional Management Corp.

RM

Financial Services

2w

Record Quarterly Revenue and Originations Driven by Digital and Geographic Expansion

Achieved record revenue of $157 million in Q2 2025, up 10% YoY.
Total originations reached a record $510 million, driven by digital channels, auto secured loans, and new branches.
17 new branches since September 2024, with 11 in new markets (California, Arizona, Louisiana), contributing significantly to growth.
Expected to open 5-10 additional branches in the next 6 months, with positive early performance.