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Remitly Global, Inc.

RELY

Financial Services

1w

Product Innovation and Technology Investment Strategy

Remitly is investing in AI, stablecoins, and new product features like bulk payouts, recurring payments, and vertical-specific onboarding to expand its platform capabilities.
Technology and development expenses grew 15% YoY, with over 93% of transactions disbursed in under NR and 97% completed without support contact, demonstrating operational excellence.
The company emphasizes disciplined investment in innovation while maintaining efficiency, with a focus on long-term growth and customer trust.

SL Green Realty Corp.

SLG

Financial Services

4w

Rapid Profit Realization from 522 Mortgage Position

Realized nearly $90 million profit on a $130 million investment within less than a year, considered one of the best trades of the cycle.
The quick turnaround exceeded initial expectations, highlighting the effectiveness of the company's opportunistic investment strategy.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.

VCTR

Financial Services

1w

Record Client Assets and Growth in Flows Post-Acquisition

The firm’s ETF platform posted positive net flows of over $4 billion in the first half of 2025, up nearly 90% from the previous year.
The company launched its first ETF managed by Pioneer, targeting securitized credit markets, and expanded its free cash flow ETF series.
The firm’s focus on expanding distribution channels, including international markets and UCITS products, is a key driver of growth.

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

EPRT

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

AFFO per share increased 7% year-over-year to $0.46, with total AFFO up 21% to $93 million.
Cash G&A was $7.2 million, representing 5.2% of total revenue, down from 5.6% a year ago.
Declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share, representing a 65% AFFO payout ratio.
Diluted share count was 199.6 million, including 0.6 million shares from unsettled forward equity.
General & Administrative expenses rose to $10.7 million from $8.7 million in Q2 2024, mainly due to increased compensation.
Income-producing gross assets reached $6.6 billion at quarter end.
In Q2 2025, Essential Properties invested $334 million at a weighted average cash yield of 7.9% and a GAAP yield of 9.7%.
Pro forma net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDAre was 3.5x at quarter end.
Retained free cash flow after dividends reached $34.4 million for the quarter, over $130 million annualized.

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

VRTS

Financial Services

3w

Significant Increase in Share Repurchases Amid Market Volatility

Virtus repurchased over 175,000 shares at an average price of $171 per share in Q2, the highest in three years.
Total buybacks in 2025 have surpassed the total for 2024, with a payout ratio exceeding 100%.
Management emphasized a balanced approach to capital allocation, considering inorganic growth opportunities, dividends, and buybacks.

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

CPF

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share payable September 15.
Effective tax rate was 23.5% and expected to remain between 22% and 24%.
Net income for Q2 2025 was $18.3 million or $0.67 per diluted share.
Net interest income increased 3.6% quarter-over-quarter to $59.8 million.
Net interest margin expanded by 13 basis points to 3.44%, driven by higher loan yields and lower deposit costs.
Repurchased approximately 103,000 shares at $25 per share for $2.6 million; $25.3 million share repurchase authorization remains.
Return on average assets was 1.00% and return on average equity was 13.04%.
Total other operating expense was $43.9 million, up $1.9 million quarter-over-quarter due to deferred compensation and software expenses.
Total other operating income was $13.0 million, up $1.9 million quarter-over-quarter due to higher BOLI income.

Regions Financial Corporation

RF

Financial Services

4w

Impact of Tax Legislation and Bonus Depreciation on Customer Spending and Loan Growth

Management highlighted that the passage of the big tax bill and extension of 2017 tax policies provide certainty, positively influencing customer sentiment.
Bonus depreciation is expected to boost activity, especially in sectors like heavy equipment and construction, with increased inquiries and activity.
Consumers are managing liquidity well, with no signs of deterioration, but are spending more cautiously due to volatility and uncertainty.

MET

Financial Services

1w

MetLife's Strategic Investment in Reinsurance via Chariot Re

MetLife launched Chariot Re with an initial $10 billion reinsurance deal, aiming to support growth in its diversified retirement platform.
The partnership with General Atlantic and the reinsurance deal are designed to generate institutional client assets and support the company's strategic expansion.
Michel Khalaf emphasized that Chariot Re is a vehicle to enable growth beyond MetLife’s capital generation capabilities, with more deals expected in the future.