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Newmark Group, Inc.

NMRK

Financial Services

2w

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.

Trustmark Corporation

TRMK

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Organic Growth and M&A Opportunities

Trustmark is actively recruiting talent in key growth markets such as Houston, Birmingham, Atlanta, and South Alabama to support organic expansion.
Management emphasizes a balanced approach to growth, focusing on both organic talent acquisition and increased M&A activity, with a conservative stance.
The company is interested in participating in M&A deals within the $1 billion to $5 billion size range, considering opportunities that create shareholder value.
Recent discussions indicate an increase in M&A activity across the industry, with Trustmark positioning itself as a selective participant.
Trustmark's geographic focus includes contiguous markets in the Southeast and Texas, with a strategic interest in high-growth regions like Northern Arkansas and Louisiana.
The company maintains a cautious but open approach to M&A, emphasizing market conditions and strategic fit over aggressive expansion.

National Storage Affiliates Trust

NSA

Financial Services

2w

Delayed Benefits from Pro Internalization and Market Challenges

Pro internalization benefits are taking longer to realize due to market conditions, rebranding efforts, and technology integration delays.
Market challenges in Sunbelt markets, especially in Phoenix, Dallas, and Las Vegas, have impacted occupancy and revenue growth.
The company is approximately 70% through the initial phase of pro internalization, with significant upside potential once conditions improve.

Business First Bancshares, Inc.

BFST

Financial Services

3w

Successful Core System Conversion to IPS Platform

The bank completed a major core processing system upgrade to IPS (FIS large bank platform) over Memorial Day weekend, involving thousands of man-hours.
The conversion positions the bank for more efficient processing, supporting future organic growth and potential inorganic expansion.
Management emphasized the strategic importance of the new system in enabling more aggressive M&A activity and operational efficiency improvements.
Initial feedback on the new platform is still being gathered, with management noting it will take time for staff and clients to adapt.

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.

Tradeweb Markets Inc.

TW

Financial Services

2w

Tradeweb Achieves Record Revenue and Market Share Growth in 2025

Quarterly revenues surpassed $1 billion, setting a new high watermark, with over $513 million in Q2 2025, up 26.7% YoY.
First half revenue exceeded $1 billion, indicating sustained double-digit growth for the year.
International business grew 41%, driven by strategic initiatives in EM and APAC regions.
Record volumes across asset classes, with strong client engagement despite market volatility.

Capital One Financial Corporation

COF

Financial Services

3w

Integration Costs Exceed Initial Estimates and Investment Priorities

Rich Fairbank indicated that integration costs for the Discover acquisition are likely to be higher than the previously announced $2.8 billion, across various elements such as deal costs, risk management, and tech stack integration.
Andrew Young clarified that ongoing investments in capabilities like expanding the Discover network and building a national bank are distinct from integration costs and are aimed at future growth.
Rich emphasized that these investments are necessary to capitalize on opportunities like international acceptance, global branding, and top-market positioning, and are aligned with long-term value creation.