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Cybersecurity Incident and System Outage Response and Recovery

  • Erie Indemnity experienced a significant cybersecurity event on June 7, leading to a proactive network outage and system shutdown to contain the threat.
  • Independent cybersecurity specialists conducted a thorough forensic investigation, confirming no breach of sensitive data occurred.
  • The recovery process was complex and phased, taking approximately one month to restore most systems by July 7, 2025.
  • Management emphasized that their cybersecurity protocols are aligned with industry best practices, but acknowledged no organization is immune to such attacks.
  • The incident prompted Erie to implement additional cybersecurity measures and learnings to strengthen future protections.
  • Despite the disruption, the company maintained service levels and assured no material impact on financial statements.

Progressive's Record Growth and Market Share Gains in 2024

  • Progressive achieved over $5 billion in premiums written and added 2.4 million policies in force in the first half of 2025.
  • Gained more than 1.5 points in personal auto market share in 2024, the largest increase in 15 years.
  • Outperformed industry combined ratio by more than 7 points, with auto premiums increasing nearly fivefold over 15 years.

Impact of FX Volatility on Q2 Revenue

  • Q2 revenue upside primarily driven by higher-than-expected FX volatility, especially in April and May.
  • FX volatility contributed to a significant delta in revenue, though it has since returned to historical levels.
  • Uncertainty remains about future FX movements, which could influence upcoming quarters.
Visa Inc.

V

2025 Q3

Financial Services

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Visa's Strategic Focus on AI and Stablecoins for Future Payments

  • Visa is advancing its product development in AI and stablecoins, with a product drop in April showcasing new capabilities.
  • Visa Intelligent Commerce enables consumers to shop with AI agents, with over 30 partners testing in sandbox and plans for live transaction pilots later this year.
  • The company sees stablecoins as a solution for emerging markets with volatile fiat currencies and for cross-border money movement, with deployment of stablecoin-linked cards in multiple markets including Africa and Latin America.
  • Visa has expanded its stablecoin capabilities by adding euro-backed stablecoin EURC and partnering with Paxos for USDG and PYUSD, supporting multiple blockchains and currencies for settlement.
MetLife, Inc.

MET

2025 Q2

Financial Services

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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.

European Market Expansion and Strategic Entry into Poland

  • Realty Income entered Poland in Q2 2025, marking its eighth European country, driven by Poland's status as the second fastest-growing GDP in Europe.
  • Investments in Poland included distribution centers and industrial assets, such as Eko-Okna, a leading manufacturer, with initial yields around 7.3%.
  • The company sees Poland as a strategic growth market due to its large population, GDP growth, and favorable property laws, with plans to build a transaction pipeline in the region.
  • The expansion into Poland is part of broader European growth, leveraging lower euro borrowing costs (~120 basis points below U.S. debt costs) and a fragmented, less competitive landscape.
  • European investments now represent 17% of annualized base rent, with continued focus on industrial and retail sectors, especially in Ireland and the UK retail parks.
H&R Block, Inc.

HRB

2025 Q4

Financial Services

3d

H&R Block's Strategic Succession Planning and Leadership Transition

  • Jeff Jones announced his retirement as President and CEO effective December 31, 2025, after leading the company for 8 years.
  • The company has a well-managed succession plan, appointing Curtis as the new President and CEO starting January 1, 2026.
  • Jones emphasized the importance of internal leadership development, with Curtis having over a decade of industry experience and familiarity with the company's strategy.
  • Jones will remain as President and CEO until the end of 2025 to ensure a smooth transition, then serve as a strategic adviser until September 2026.
  • The leadership change is positioned as a continuation of the current strategy, with no expected shifts in long-term plans.
  • Jones expressed pride in the company's accomplishments under his leadership and confidence in Curtis's fit for the role.

Capital Management and Shareholder Return Strategy

  • AIG announced a $1 billion sale of Corebridge Financial shares, reducing ownership to approximately 15%, and expects to repurchase $5-$6 billion of shares in 2025.
  • The company increased quarterly dividends by 12.5% to $0.45 per share, marking three consecutive years of double-digit growth.
  • Strong capital ratios and recent debt issuance, including $1.25 billion in May, support financial flexibility and a low debt-to-capital ratio of 17.9%.

Record Financial Metrics and Business Growth in Q2 2025

  • Record FRE of $627 million, up 22% YoY.
  • Management fee growth of 21% YoY.
  • Record ACS fees of $216 million.
  • Total inflows of $61 billion, with record organic inflows of $49 billion.
  • Record AUM of $840 billion, reflecting robust origination and deployment.

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Strong Japan Cancer Insurance Sales Driven by Miraito Launch

  • Aflac Japan's cancer insurance sales increased 53% year-over-year, primarily due to the Miraito product launch.
  • Miraito's flexible, customizable coverage appeals to diverse customer needs, especially younger and middle-aged segments.
  • The product includes unique support services like Yorisou Cancer Consultation, enhancing its competitive edge.
  • Management expects the strong performance to continue, with ongoing traction across all distribution channels.

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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.
S&P Global Inc.

SPGI

2025 Q2

Financial Services

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Growth in Mobility and Progress Toward Spin-Off Milestones

  • Mobility revenue increased 10%, with dealer revenue up 11%, driven by new products like CARFAX and automotiveMastermind.
  • The company is on track with its plan to spin off Mobility, with key milestones including internal carve-out, regulatory filings, and leadership appointments.
  • The CEO designate, Bill Eager, brings over 20 years of experience, and the transition is expected to be completed within 12-18 months.
  • Management highlighted the resilience of the business model despite macro uncertainties, and ongoing engagement with OEMs and manufacturers.

Strategic Acquisition of Global Payments Issuer Business and Sale of Worldpay Stake

  • Announced in April, the acquisition of Global Payments Issuer business received U.S. regulatory clearance and is on schedule for international approval processes.
  • The acquisition adds best-in-class credit issuing solutions, creating cross-sell opportunities and strengthening FIS's position in banking and payments.
  • Sale of minority Worldpay stake aligns with operational simplification and improves financial profile and free cash flow.
  • Expected contribution of the acquisition is approximately $20 million in full-year revenue, with a focus on international expansion and product integration.

Strategic Acquisition of Brickell City Centre at Below Replacement Cost

  • Simon Property Group acquired the partner’s interest in Brickell City Centre for $512 million, making it wholly owned.
  • The purchase was made at a cap rate higher than open-air strip assets but below its replacement cost.
  • Management emphasized the asset’s high quality, international customer base, and growth prospects due to Miami’s traffic, tourism, and development around Brickell.
  • The acquisition is accretive and management plans to enhance leasing and operational efficiencies to grow NOI.
KKR & Co. Inc.

KKR

2025 Q2

Financial Services

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KKR's Record High Fee-Related Earnings and Margin Improvement

  • KKR reported fee-related earnings of $0.98 per share and total operating earnings of $1.33 per share, the highest in its history as a public company.
  • Management fees increased 18% year-over-year to $996 million, driven by Americas XIV and broader fundraising initiatives.
  • Fee-related performance revenues grew 45% year-over-year to $54 million, mainly due to offshore Infrastructure K-Series performance allocation.
  • FRE margin improved by 360 basis points to 69%, reflecting operational leverage and strong fee growth.
  • Over the last 12 months, FRE per share increased 33%, demonstrating durability and long-term growth in fee streams.

Record FRE and AUM Highlights in Q2 2025

  • FRE reached a record $323 million, up 18% year-over-year.
  • First half FRE margin was a record 48%.
  • AUM hit a new high of $465 billion.
  • First half DE was $886 million, the highest ever for the firm.
  • $51 billion of organic inflows over 12 months, reflecting investor confidence.

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Revolution Medicines Partnership as New Funding Paradigm

  • Royalty Pharma announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Revolution Medicines providing up to $2 billion in flexible funding.
  • Funding includes $1.25 billion synthetic royalty funding and $750 million senior secured debt.
  • Agreement designed to offer a new funding paradigm for biotech, allowing companies to retain control of pipeline development.
  • First Phase III readout expected in 2026 for pancreatic cancer, with peak potential royalties exceeding $170 million.
  • The deal is scale and flexible, with additional funding options based on clinical and sales milestones.
  • The partnership is viewed as a blueprint for future innovative funding structures in biotech.

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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.

Impact of Elevated Health Claims on Title Margin

  • The second quarter saw a $12 million increase in health claims, representing a 60 basis point impact on the title margin.
  • Management expects these elevated health claims to remain for the rest of 2025 before normalizing in 2026.
  • Despite higher expenses, the core Title and Agency Title businesses performed well, maintaining healthy margins.
  • The increase was driven by high-cost claimants, with some claims exceeding $100,000, affecting the overall claims reserve.
  • Management indicated that these claims are a temporary blip and actions will be taken to mitigate future costs, such as plan design adjustments.
  • The elevated claims impacted personnel costs indirectly through health-related expenses but did not affect operational margins.

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.
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