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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.

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.

Cousins Properties Incorporated

CUZ

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Acquisition of The Link in Uptown Dallas

Acquired for $218 million at $747 per square foot, representing a discount to replacement cost.
94% leased with a 9.3-year weighted average lease term.
Immediate accretive to earnings with a 6.7% cash yield and 8.3% GAAP yield.
Located in a high-demand submarket with a walk score of 94, near Goldman Sachs campus.
Strong lease-up history and high-quality tenant profile, including professional service firms.

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.

Camden Property Trust

CPT

Financial Services

2w

Exceptional Apartment Demand Driven by Affordability and Wage Growth

Apartment demand in Q2 2025 was among the best in 25 years, supported by 31 months of wage growth exceeding rent growth.
High homeownership costs continue to support apartment demand and reduce move-outs to buy homes.
Resident retention reached its highest customer sentiment score ever at 91.6, reflecting strong satisfaction and service quality.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

ARE

Financial Services

3w

Largest Lease in Company History Demonstrates Resilience and Brand Trust

The lease of 466,000 square feet is the largest in Alexandria's history, signifying strong sector resilience.
This lease underscores the company's brand trust, product quality, and long-term client commitment.
Management emphasized the importance of trust and long-term relationships with high-credit tenants.

Sun Communities, Inc.

SUI

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Manufactured housing same-property NOI increased 7.7% with occupancy up 60 basis points to 97.6%.
Returned over $830 million to shareholders through special cash distribution and share repurchases.
RV same-property NOI declined 1.1%, with a 0.9% revenue increase offset by a 3.1% expense increase.
S&P Global upgraded Sun's credit rating to BBB+ and Moody's to Baa2, citing deleveraging and balance sheet strength.
Sun Communities reported core FFO per share of $1.76 for Q2 2025, exceeding the high end of guidance.
Sun paid down approximately $3.3 billion of debt during the quarter, improving balance sheet strength.
Total North American same-property NOI grew 4.9% in Q2, driven primarily by manufactured housing and cost savings initiatives.
U.K. same-property NOI increased 10.2% with revenue up 9.5%, partially offset by an 8.8% increase in expenses due to minimum wage hikes.
Weighted average interest rate on debt was 3.4% with a weighted average maturity of 7.6 years and no floating rate debt outstanding.

SiriusPoint Ltd.

SPNT

Financial Services

1w

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.

Stellar Bancorp, Inc.

STEL

Financial Services

3w

Return to Organic Loan Growth Driven by Market Conditions and M&A Activity

Loan originations nearly doubled in Q2 2025 compared to Q1, reaching $640 million, marking the highest level since 2022.
Pipeline remains healthy, supporting continued growth.
Market dynamics, including increased M&A activity in Texas, are creating opportunities for customer acquisition and talent recruitment amid some disruption.

American Assets Trust, Inc.

AAT

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Focus on High-Quality Assets and Long-Term Value Creation

Management emphasizes a disciplined approach to investing in high-quality assets, maintaining balance sheet strength, and creating long-term shareholder value.
The company navigates challenging environments with a focus on fundamentals, asset management, and strategic flexibility.

NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc.

NXRT

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Capital Management and Refinancing Activities

Entered into a new $200 million 5-year revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase, Raymond James, RBC, and Synovus, with potential to increase by an additional $200 million.
Improved credit spread by 15 basis points compared to previous facility, with a maturity date of June 30, 2028.
Significant reduction in interest rate risk through a new SOFR swap at a fixed rate of 3.489%.