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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

PMT

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

PMT's Strategic Partnership with PFSI Enhances Investment Capabilities

PMT leverages PFSI's operating platform, management team, and origination business to access a high-quality loan pipeline.
The partnership allows PMT to deploy capital into mortgage assets without operational burdens of origination and servicing.
PFSI's access to origination markets and PMT's ability to securitize privately created investments provide a competitive edge.
The growing volume of nonowner-occupied and jumbo loans highlights the partnership's role in expanding investment opportunities.
PMT's securitization platform has rapidly become a top issuer, with nine securitizations totaling $3.2 billion since Q4 2024.
This strategic alliance positions PMT to capitalize on organic investment creation and private label securitizations.

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

PMT

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Net Loss to Common Shareholders

$3 million

PMT produced a net loss to common shareholders of $3 million or loss per share of $0.04, as solid levels of income, excluding market-driven value changes were offset by fair value declines and a $14 million nonrecurring tax adjustment.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.

FBRT

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Strategic Acquisition of NewPoint Enhances Multifamily Platform and Recurring Income

NewPoint acquisition closed on July 1, 2025, expanding the company's multifamily lending platform.
Expected agency FHA volume of $4-5 billion in 2025, with $1.9 billion already closed year-to-date.
Integration of NewPoint's mortgage servicing platform is underway, with full migration expected by Q1 2026.
Anticipated earnings contribution from NewPoint to grow significantly, with GAAP net income of $23-27 million and distributable earnings of $13-17 million in 2025.
Long-term ROE for NewPoint projected to reach low teens, with immediate benefits including cost savings and increased deal flow.

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.

SiriusPoint Ltd.

SPNT

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Strategic Focus on Selective Capital Allocation and MGA Partnerships

SiriusPoint entered 4 new MGA partnerships in Q2, with 3 expansions with existing partners, emphasizing long-term relationships and underwriting excellence.
The company rejects over 80% of opportunities, indicating disciplined selection.
Management highlighted a pipeline of opportunities and a focus on strengthening reputation as a partner of choice, with recognition as Program Insurer of the Year in New York.

Postal Realty Trust, Inc.

PSTL

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Implementation of Programmatic Re-Leasing with Postal Service

Over a year of refined, programmatic re-leasing efforts with the Postal Service, leading to increased visibility and operational efficiency.
Execution of 10-year leases in 2024, with 31% of the portfolio under 10-year terms and 55% with annual rent escalations.
All 2025 lease expirations have been agreed upon and are being executed before expiration, with ongoing discussions for 2027 expirations.
Management emphasized the success of rent marking to market and the importance of lease escalations in driving earnings growth.

Primis Financial Corp.

FRST

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Significant Operating Leverage and Margin Expansion Strategy

Primis highlighted its wide operating leverage, with incremental margins in the mid-4% range, driven by the sale of the life premium portfolio and the addition of the warehouse lending team.
The company emphasized that its digital platform is scalable and targeted, contributing $36 million at a 4.06% rate, supporting low-cost deposits and high-yield lending.
Management stressed that deposit costs have decreased by 32% year-over-year to 2.89%, significantly improving margin and deposit competitiveness.

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

PFSI

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Net Income Beat

$136 million

PFSI reported net income of $136 million or diluted earnings per share of $2.54, this reflects an annualized return on equity of 14%.

Rithm Property Trust Inc.

RPT

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Use of Securities Portfolio as Funding Source

The company has a sizable book of CMBS securities, primarily floating rate and high-quality assets.
Spreads on securities have tightened, prompting consideration of selling securities to fund direct investments.
Management sees potential to realize gains from securities and redeploy capital into higher-yielding opportunities.
The securities portfolio is viewed as a flexible funding source to support growth without excessive leverage.

Prudential Financial, Inc.

PRU

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Strategic Transformation of PGIM into an Integrated Asset Management Business

Prudential is moving from a multi-manager model with six independent units to one integrated asset management business to improve revenues, reduce costs, and enhance margins.
The new structure combines public and private credit capabilities into a single global platform managing over $1 trillion in credit assets.
The reorganization aims to deliver a seamless client experience, better cross-selling, and stronger competitive positioning, with an expected margin improvement and revenue growth.

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