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Orion Properties Inc.

ONL

Financial Services

1w

Strategic Shift Toward Dedicated Use Assets (DUA) Properties

Orion is actively shifting its portfolio focus from traditional suburban office properties to dedicated use assets such as medical, lab, R&D flex, and non-CBD government properties.
As of quarter end, approximately 32.2% of the portfolio by annualized base rent and 25.3% by square footage are DUA properties, with plans to increase these percentages over time.
Management believes DUA assets exhibit stronger renewal trends, higher tenant investment, and more durable cash flows, supporting their strategic pivot.
The company is exploring targeted acquisitions in the DUA segment to accelerate this transition and enhance portfolio quality.
This strategic repositioning aims to reduce exposure to traditional office risks and capitalize on more resilient property types.

Diversified Healthcare Trust

DHC

Financial Services

1w

Progress on Asset Sales and Balance Sheet Deleveraging

Sold 2 unencumbered properties for $16.4 million in Q2, with an additional 3 properties sold in July for $8.8 million.
Active disposition pipeline includes 53 properties, with 49 under agreements or LOIs for $280 million, mainly in Q3 and Q4.
Dispositions aim to retire 2026 notes, reduce leverage, and reposition portfolio towards higher-growth SHOP assets.
Expect most asset sales to close in Q3 and Q4, supporting balance sheet improvement and cash flow enhancement.

RLJ Lodging Trust

RLJ

Financial Services

1w

Impact of Renovations and Asset Repositioning on Q2 Results

Transformational renovations at key properties in South Florida, Hawaii, and New York impacted Q2 RevPAR, with ramp-up expected in Q4.
Repositioning efforts include high-occupancy assets and high-value conversions, such as Nashville, Houston Medical Center, and Pittsburgh.
Renovations and closures, like the Austin Convention Center, caused temporary declines but are expected to support future growth.
Management highlighted the importance of asset upgrades in driving operational upside and long-term value.

The Macerich Company

MAC

Financial Services

2d

Crabtree Mall Acquisition as a Strategic Growth and Repositioning Opportunity

Macerich acquired Crabtree Mall in June 2025 for approximately $290 million, adding 1.3 million square feet in Raleigh-Durham, NC.
The acquisition is expected to be accretive to the 2028 FFO targets and enhances the company's presence in a high-growth, market-dominant region.
Management plans to reinvigorate leasing momentum, increase occupancy from 74% to near 90%, and unlock embedded NOI growth upside.
Crabtree's NOI is projected to increase from $32 million to over $40 million pro forma, driven by leasing and capital improvements.
The company sees significant potential in remerchandising and capitalizing on the mall's strategic location, with early leasing momentum already strong.
This move reflects a strategic shift towards active repositioning and value creation in core markets.

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

EPRT

Financial Services

3w

Focus on Middle Market Sale-Leasebacks Amid Volatile Macroeconomic Environment

The company continued to source attractive investment opportunities in a volatile macroeconomic backdrop, emphasizing middle market sale leasebacks with growing operators.
88% of investments ($334 million) were supported by existing relationships, highlighting the importance of recurring tenant relationships.
Management highlighted the resilience of portfolio performance, with healthy tenant credit trends and rent performance, ahead of budgeted credit losses.

Global Payments Inc.

GPN

Financial Services

1w

Strategic Portfolio Reassessment Post-Worldpay Acquisition

Management is reevaluating their portfolio composition in light of the upcoming Worldpay acquisition, considering assets that may no longer align with the new strategic focus.
The company has already exited or announced transactions to divest over $550 million of revenue, aligning with prior plans but now influenced by the Worldpay deal.
There is an emphasis on using proceeds from potential additional divestitures to return capital to shareholders, maintaining leverage neutrality.
The reevaluation includes assessing vertical market exposure and the potential for further asset monetization to optimize the business portfolio.
Management indicated that some decisions made before the acquisition are being revisited to better fit the combined company's long-term strategy.
The company aims to accelerate capital returns and streamline its assets to support the integration and growth post-Worldpay.

Markel Corporation

MKL

Financial Services

1w

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.

LPL Financial Holdings Inc.

LPLA

Financial Services

2w

Commonwealth Acquisition and Retention Strategy

The company expects to close the Commonwealth deal tomorrow, with a retention target of 90%.
Management emphasizes the cultural fit and the high adviser satisfaction ranking (12th consecutive #1 from J.D. Power).
Efforts to preserve Commonwealth's community, culture, and adviser experience are highlighted.
Advisers are exploring options like setting up their own RIAs, but the company supports maintaining adviser relationships within the existing platform.
The company has engaged advisers to reinforce the value of staying with LPL, citing operational and regulatory complexities of setting up independent RIAs.