Core Insights - City Office REIT, Inc. reported its first quarter results for 2025, indicating a positive trend in leasing activity and office real estate fundamentals in Sun Belt markets [3][4] - The company achieved a Same Store Cash NOI increase of 4.4% year-over-year and an 8.5% cash re-leasing spread over the last twelve months [3][4] - A significant redevelopment project is planned for the City Center property in St. Petersburg, Florida, which includes a 49-story mixed-use tower [3][10] Financial Performance - Total rental and other revenues for the quarter were $42.3 million, with a GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders of approximately $3.5 million, or ($0.09) per fully diluted share [9][34] - Core FFO was approximately $12.3 million, or $0.30 per fully diluted share, while AFFO was approximately $6.5 million, or $0.16 per fully diluted share [9][36] - The company declared a first quarter dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock and $0.4140625 per share of Series A Preferred Stock, both paid on April 24, 2025 [12][13] Portfolio Operations - As of March 31, 2025, the total portfolio comprised 5.4 million net rentable square feet, with an occupancy rate of 84.9%, or 87.6% including signed leases not yet occupied [4][9] - The company executed approximately 144,000 square feet of new and renewal leases during the quarter, with new leases averaging a term of 5.9 years at an effective annual rent of $29.97 per square foot [5][6] Capital Structure - The company had total principal outstanding debt of approximately $648.1 million, with 82.3% of the debt being fixed rate or effectively fixed due to interest rate swaps [7] - The weighted average maturity of the debt was approximately 1.6 years, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.1% [7] Future Outlook - The company is reiterating its full-year 2025 guidance based on current plans and assumptions, reflecting management's view of market conditions [14]

DALLAS, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PRIME FiBER, a commercial open-access fiber infrastructure company, has signed agreements with AT&T for the provision of wholesale fiber access services in the Sun City area of Maricopa County and the City of Peoria, Arizona.PRIME FiBER was established in late 2023 and operates as the wholesale open-access arm of NOVOS FiBER, a retail fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) company serving residents and small businesses. The business is backed by InLight Capital, a private investment fi ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City Life Insurance Company recorded net income of $1.9 million or $0.19 per share in the first quarter of 2025 compared to net income of $1.6 million or $0.16 per share in the first quarter of 2024. This result included a $4.2 million or 6% decrease in policyholder benefits, net of reinsurance, and a  $0.9 million or 3% decline in operating expenses in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024.  In addition, we recorded an income ta ...

Getting big returns from financial portfolios, whether through stocks, bonds, ETFs, other securities, or a combination of all, is an investor's dream. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and of course, dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a met ...

Company Overview - PesoRama Inc. operates dollar stores in Mexico under the JOi Dollar Plus brand, having launched operations in 2019 in Mexico City and surrounding areas [6] - The company currently has 25 stores, with the 26th store set to open on April 26, 2025 [6] Store Opening Details - The new store (26) is located in the City Shops del Valle mall, covering an area of 406 square meters [2] - This location is strategically positioned in a neighborhood known for its established commercial activity and higher-income residents, providing a strong customer base [2] Expansion Strategy - The CEO of PesoRama, Rahim Bhaloo, emphasized that the opening of the 26th store is a positive indicator for the company's overall expansion and accessibility to Mexican consumers [3] - The company is targeting multiple new locations with high customer density to drive continued growth and success [3]

Financial Performance - City Holding Company reported net income of $30.3 million and diluted earnings of $2.06 per share for Q1 2025, achieving a return on assets of 1.89% and a return on tangible equity of 20.7%[2]. - Net income available to common shareholders reached $30,342,000 in Q1 2025, up from $29,523,000 in Q1 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.8%[24]. - Basic earnings per share for Q1 2025 was $2.06, compared to $1.98 in Q1 2024, indicating a growth of 4.0%[24]. - The efficiency ratio improved to 49.6% in Q1 2025 from 48.5% in Q1 2024, indicating better cost management[21]. - Return on average assets increased to 1.89% in Q1 2025, compared to 1.92% in Q1 2024, showing a slight decline[21]. Income and Expenses - Net interest income increased by approximately $0.2 million, or 0.4%, to $55.8 million in Q1 2025, with a net interest margin improvement from 3.75% to 3.84%[3]. - Non-interest income rose to $18.7 million in Q1 2025, a 4.5% increase from $17.9 million in Q1 2024, driven by a 10.6% increase in wealth and investment management fee income[6][7]. - Non-interest expenses increased by $1.7 million, or 4.8%, to $37.6 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to higher equipment and software expenses[8]. - Total interest income for Q1 2025 was $77,388,000, compared to $73,568,000 in Q1 2024, marking an increase of 5.1%[23]. - Non-interest income totaled $18,737,000 in Q1 2025, up from $17,948,000 in Q1 2024, which is an increase of 4.4%[23]. Asset Quality - The ratio of nonperforming assets to total loans increased from 0.35% to 0.38%, while total past due loans decreased from $8.8 million to $7.5 million[4]. - The allowance for loan losses decreased to $21,669,000, down from $21,922,000 in the previous quarter, indicating improved asset quality[28]. - Total nonaccrual loans increased to $15,968,000 as of March 31, 2025, up from $14,029,000 on December 31, 2024, representing a 13.8% increase[29]. - Total past due loans decreased to $7,531,000 as of March 31, 2025, down from $8,818,000 on December 31, 2024, a decline of 14.6%[29]. - The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans outstanding remained stable at 0.51%[28]. Loans and Deposits - Total loans increased by $11.0 million, or 0.3%, to $4.29 billion, with residential real estate loans rising by $18.2 million, or 1.0%[9]. - Period-end deposit balances increased by $114.3 million, with total average depository balances rising by $29.2 million, or 0.6%[10]. - Total deposits rose to $5,261,189,000, up 2.28% from $5,144,150,000 at the end of December 2024[25]. - The average balance of the loan portfolio was $4,292,794,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $4,215,962,000 for the previous quarter, a growth of 1.8%[30]. - The net charge-offs for the quarter were $253,000, with an annualized net charge-off rate of 0.02% of average loans outstanding[28]. Capital and Equity - The Company maintained a tangible equity of $597 million, with a tangible equity ratio increasing from 9.1% to 9.2%[15]. - Total stockholders' equity increased to $756,336,000, up from $730,664,000 at the end of December 2024, marking a growth of 3.59%[26]. - The total risk-based capital was reported at $720,400,000, an increase from $709,820,000 in the previous quarter[26]. - The tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio was 9.23% as of March 31, 2025, up from 9.06% on December 31, 2024[33]. Stock Performance and Dividends - The period-end closing price of the stock was $117.47, down from $104.22 in Q1 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 12.7%[20]. - The Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.79 per share, with 80,600 shares repurchased at an average price of $117.42 per share during the quarter[16]. - Cash dividends declared remained stable at $0.79 per share for both Q1 2025 and Q1 2024[20]. - The company repurchased 81 thousand treasury shares at an average price of $117.42 in Q1 2025[20]. Depository Trends - Estimated uninsured deposits as of March 31, 2025, are 15% for noninterest-bearing demand deposits, down from 17% as of December 31, 2024[35]. - The total deposits remained stable at 15% for both March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024[35]. - In 2025, the net growth in demand deposit accounts (DDA) was 0.3%, with 6,818 new DDA accounts and a net increase of 837 accounts[36]. - The net number of new DDA accounts in 2024 was 4,497, reflecting a growth rate of 1.8%[36]. - The company experienced a significant drop in net new accounts from 8,860 in 2021 to 837 in 2025[36].

TD Bank Group will open a new office in New York City for its artificial intelligence (AI) research and development center, Layer 6, later this year.With this new office, Layer 6, which currently operates from its head office in Toronto, will grow to more closely support the bank’s U.S. operations and access an expanded pool of talent, TD Bank Group said in a Tuesday (April 22) press release.“Our U.S. expansion of Layer 6 underscores our commitment to deepening our presence in New York City and investing in ...

Happy Belly Food Group's Via Cibo Italian Restaurant Opens Its Newest Location Located in Barrhaven, in the City of Ottawa, OntarioApril 17, 2025 6:00 AM EDT | Source: Happy Belly Food Group Inc.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada is proud to announce that, following our November 14th, 2024 news release regarding securin ...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 3, 2025) - City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR) (OTC Pink: CVGRF) (the "Company" or "City View"), an innovative Canadian-based cannabis-infused edibles manufacturing company, announces that after a thorough evaluation of the Company's existing resources and a review of strategic options for the corporation generally, City View's board of directors and management determined to refocus its business operations from an "cannabis issuer" to an "investment issuer" ( ...

Company Overview - Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) is an integrated casino-resort operator primarily focused on Asian operations, with its largest geographic footprint in Macau [1] - The company has recently opened a casino in Cyprus and is progressing with further investments [1] Leadership and Background - Benjamin Halliburton, the founder of Building Benjamins, has a long history in investment management, having started his career at Merrill Lynch in 1986 [1] - Halliburton has been recognized for his investment performance, including being named "PSN Manager of the Decade" for All-Cap in the 2000s and for Dividend Value in the 2010s [1] - He earned an MBA with a focus on finance from Duke's Fuqua School of Business and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation [1] Investment Strategy - Halliburton's "Disciplined Growth Strategy" outperformed the S&P 500 during the 1990s bull market, showcasing his effective investment approach [1]