Chimera Investment Corp (NYSE:CIMpD.PFD)
$ 24.69 -0.016 (-0.06%) Market Cap: - Enterprise Value: - PE Ratio: 9.32 PB Ratio: 0.43 GF Score: 40/100

Q4 2024 Chimera Investment Corp Earnings Call Transcript

Feb 12, 2025 / 01:30PM GMT
Release Date Price: $24.86 (+0.04%)

Key Points

Positve
  • Chimera Investment Corp (CIM) increased its quarterly dividend by 12% in 2024, reflecting confidence in its financial health.
  • The acquisition of the Palisades Group is expected to provide a new fee-based source of income and enhance earnings.
  • Chimera Investment Corp (CIM) managed to secure a new larger financing facility with better terms, reducing the rate by over 400 basis points.
  • The company reported strong residential credit performance in 2024, driven by low defaults and rising home prices.
  • Chimera Investment Corp (CIM) plans to diversify its portfolio and increase liquidity, aiming for more stable dividends and protection during market volatility.
Negative
  • Chimera Investment Corp (CIM) reported a GAAP net loss of $168.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024.
  • The economic return on GAAP book value was negative 10.1% for the fourth quarter, indicating challenges in maintaining value.
  • The housing market faced challenges with declining home sales and unevenness due to interest rates and affordability issues.
  • Book value volatility was noted due to changes in interest rates and credit spreads, impacting the company's financial stability.
  • The company faced increased expenses in the fourth quarter, primarily related to the Palisades acquisition.
Operator

Greetings and welcome to Chimera Investment Corporation fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. (Operator Instructions) As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.

It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Victor Falvo, Head of Capital Markets and Investor Relations. Thank you. You may begin.

Victor Falvo
Chimera Investment Corp - Head of Capital Markets & Investor Relations

Thank you, operator, and thank you, everyone, for participating in Chimera's fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call.

Before we begin, I'd like to review the Safe Harbor statements. During this call, we will be making forward-looking statements which are predictions, projections or other statements about future events. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which are outlined in the risk factors section in our most recent

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