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Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

RGA

Financial Services

2w

Recognition of In-Force Business Value and Capital Credit Expansion

RGA received a significant increase in in-force business value credits, totaling approximately $2 billion, reflecting long-term embedded value.
The recognition was achieved through a thorough rating agency process, without the need for securitization or borrowing.
This recognition enhances RGA's capital position, with excess capital increasing to $3.8 billion at Q2 end, and pro forma for the Equitable transaction at $2.3 billion.
Further opportunities for in-force value recognition are anticipated, with ongoing efforts to expand credits across more business blocks.

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

PFG

Financial Services

2w

Principal's Strategic Focus on Shareholder Returns and Capital Discipline

Returned $320 million to shareholders in Q2, including $150 million in share repurchases.
Raised dividend for the eighth consecutive quarter, maintaining a 40% payout ratio.
Maintains a strong capital position with $1.4 billion excess capital, targeting $1.4 billion to $1.7 billion for the year.
Capital deployment is seasonally higher in H2, with expectations of increased share repurchases.

National Retail Properties, Inc.

NNN

Financial Services

1w

Strategic Capital Markets Activity and Debt Maturity Profile

Successfully completed $500 million 5-year unsecured bond offering at a 4.6% coupon, positioning the company strongly for future strategies.
Achieved an average debt maturity of over 11 years, sector-leading, providing balance sheet flexibility.
Pro forma liquidity of nearly $1.5 billion post-bond issuance, with no floating or secured debt, supporting growth and acquisition plans.

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

STWD

Financial Services

1w

Credit Ratings and Industry Recognition

Starwood’s credit ratings were affirmed by all three rating agencies, citing diversity, leverage, liquidity, stable earnings, and credit track record.
The company received the Nareit Gold Investor CARE Award for the ninth time in 11 years, recognizing excellence in communication and reporting.
These recognitions underscore Starwood’s strong reputation and stability despite challenging market conditions.

Radian Group Inc.

RDN

Financial Services

2w

Radian's Capital Return Strategy and Liquidity Management in 2025

Radian expects to pay up to $795 million in total distributions to shareholders in 2025, with $400 million already paid in the first half.
The company maintains a stable PMIERs cushion of $2 billion, indicating strong capital buffers.
Total holding company liquidity was $784 million at the end of Q2, down from over $1 billion two years ago due to share repurchases.
The company has an undrawn credit facility of $275 million, providing additional financial flexibility.
Management emphasizes a cautious yet opportunistic approach to liquidity and capital allocation, balancing share repurchases with maintaining sufficient buffers.

LMND

Financial Services

1w

Significant Reduction in Reinsurance Quota Share from 55% to 20%

The company reduced its quota share reinsurance from 55% to 20%, a move driven by improved loss ratios and capital efficiency.
This change was a strategic decision to shift risk management focus from risk concentration to capital management.
The transition is expected to unfold over several quarters, with ceding roughly 45% of premium in H2 2025 and reaching 20% by Q3 2026.
The impact on revenue is expected to outpace gross profit growth, with a shift towards higher revenue growth rates as the reinsurance scope narrows.
This structural change aims to improve capital utilization and reduce dependency on reinsurance, leveraging the company's improved loss ratios and captive reinsurance structures.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

ICE

Financial Services

2w

ICE's Record Second Quarter Results and Leverage Achievement

Adjusted EPS reached a record $1.81, up 19% YoY.
Net revenue hit a record $2.5 billion, up 9%.
Adjusted operating income increased 13% to $1.6 billion.
Capital returned to shareholders was $532 million in Q2, over $1 billion in H1.
Leverage reduced to target 3x EBITDA ahead of schedule, following Black Knight acquisition.

EZPW

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Focus on Scaling and Capital Deployment in Global Pawn Markets

EZCORP emphasizes its primary strategy of scaling store footprint and profit, with a focus on disciplined acquisitions and de novo store growth.
The company has a robust acquisition pipeline, especially in Mexico, Latin America, and potential new markets like India and the Philippines.
Management highlights the need for substantial capital to match the large global opportunity, indicating a preference for growth over share buybacks.
Recent financing has strengthened their balance sheet, enabling aggressive expansion and acquisitions, with plans to deploy significantly more capital in the next 12-18 months.