Financial Performance - Net income from continuing operations for 2024 was 40million,translatingto1.78 basic earnings per share[4]. - Adjusted net income for the year was 14million,or0.60 adjusted earnings per share, reflecting a 97millionimprovementcomparedto2023[4].−AdjustedEBITDAfor2024was60 million, marking a significant recovery in profitability[4]. - Total revenue for 2024 increased by 44% compared to 2023, driven by higher funded volumes and improved margins[13]. - Total expenses decreased from 209millionin2023to195 million in 2024, reflecting operational efficiencies[13]. - The Retirement Solutions segment achieved pre-tax income of 11millionandadjustednetincomeof38 million for the year[10]. - The Portfolio Management segment recognized pre-tax income of 84million,benefitingfrompositivefairvalueadjustmentsandincreasedyieldonresidualinterests[12].−FortheyearendedDecember31,2024,thecompanyreportedapre−taxincomeof11 million for Retirement Solutions, 84millionforPortfolioManagement,andalossof52 million for Corporate & Other, totaling a pre-tax income of 43million[29].−Theadjustednetincomefortheyear2024was38 million for Retirement Solutions, 42millionforPortfolioManagement,andalossof66 million for Corporate & Other, resulting in a total adjusted net income of 14million[29].QuarterlyPerformance−TotalrevenuesforQ4′24were(105.623) million, compared to 290.073millioninQ3′24and338.171 million in 2023, indicating a significant decline[18]. - Net income (loss) from continuing operations for Q4'24 was (142.629)million,comparedto203.748 million in Q3'24 and 40.418millionin2023[18].−Basicearnings(loss)persharefromcontinuingoperationsforQ4′24was(5.95), down from 8.48inQ3′24and1.78 in 2023[20]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4'24 was 18million,downfrom32 million in Q3'24 and (17)millioninQ4′23[21].−Thecompanyreportedanetlossattributabletocontrollinginterestof(59.088) million in Q4'24, compared to a profit of 84.203millioninQ3′24[21].−TotalexpensesforQ4′24were87.056 million, an increase from 80.308millioninQ3′24[18].−ForthethreemonthsendedDecember31,2024,adjustednetincomeforRetirementSolutionswas8 million, Portfolio Management was 13 million, and Corporate & Other reported a loss of 15 million, resulting in a total adjusted net income of 5million[26].−Theadjustedearningspershareforthesameperiodwere0.31 for Retirement Solutions, 0.52forPortfolioManagement,and(0.61) for Corporate & Other, leading to an overall adjusted earnings per share of 0.21[26].−TheweightedaveragesharecountforthethreemonthsendedDecember31,2024,was24,429,615shares[26].CapitalandEquity−Totalequityrosefrom272 million in 2023 to 316millionin2024,anincreaseof1619 million at the end of 2023 to 99millionattheendof2024[8].−TheweightedaveragesharesoutstandingforQ4′24were9,930,520,slightlyupfrom9,924,671inQ3′24[20].OperationalInsights−Reversemortgagefundedvolumeincreasedby19534 million produced in Q4, exceeding guidance[4]. - The company emphasizes its focus on expanding its customer base and enhancing its digital capabilities to improve loan origination quality[36]. - The company is subject to various risks, including changes in interest rates and compliance with extensive regulations, which could impact future performance[36]. Non-GAAP Measures - The company has revised its definitions of adjusted net income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted earnings (loss) per share to include all non-cash equity-based compensation starting from Q3 2024[43]. - Adjusted net income (loss) is utilized by management to assess the underlying key drivers and operational performance of the continuing operations of the business[46]. - Adjusted EBITDA provides visibility to the underlying operating performance by excluding certain items that management does not believe are representative of core earnings[50]. - Adjusted earnings (loss) per share is calculated as adjusted net income (loss) divided by the weighted average shares outstanding, including various classes of stock[52]. - The company emphasizes that non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to net income (loss) or other performance measures determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP[41]. - Management believes that the presentation of non-GAAP measures enhances investors' understanding of certain aspects of financial performance[40]. - Adjusted EBITDA includes adjustments for income taxes, changes in fair value of loans and securities, and certain non-recurring costs[48]. - The company cautions users of its financial statements not to place undue reliance on non-GAAP financial measures due to their limitations[42]. - Adjusted net income (loss) may include other adjustments based on facts and circumstances to provide a supplemental means of evaluating operating performance[47]. - The company’s management evaluates performance through non-GAAP measures to maintain and grow the business[39]. Future Outlook - The company plans to host a conference call on March 11, 2025, to discuss the results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024[32].