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The data analytics specialist is not currently a member of the S&P 500 index; however, after four consecutive quarters of profitability on a generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ) basis, inclusion in the index could be getting closer. Indeed, big tech certainly has a strong pulse on the AI market.
To be more specific, at the start of the fiscal year, we expanded our strategic segment, created more focus on selling into our largest accounts by reducing the number of accounts per sales rep, and created distinct greenfield territories to focus on landing new customers, both in the enterprise and commercial segments.
Joining me today are: Vlad Shmunis, founder, chairman, and CEO; and Vaibhav Agarwal, senior vice president of FP&A and chief accounting officer. I would also like to sincerely thank Vaibhav Agarwal, our SVP of FP&A and chief accounting officer, for his valuable contributions to our company during this transition.
Our platform strategy has delivered scale and operating leverage through time, with 240 basis points of margin expansion in the last 10 years. Markets have improved since the end of 2022, and we aim to be disciplined in driving profitable growth by prioritizing investments to propel our differentiated organic growth and operating leverage.
We believe the continued path of central bank normalization will support sustained inflows across bond funds, ETFs, and institutional accounts. BlackRock manages more than $300 billion of assets across model portfolios and separately managed accounts for wealth managers. We're bringing private markets to wealth clients.
We also continue to drive share gains in our markets by leveraging a multi-brand, multichannel approach at scale to differentiate ourselves competitively. Additionally, we are leveraging the scale of our Orkin brand across North America to effectively serve commercial customers coast to coast in both the U.S. and Canada.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP, excluding the impact of non-cash compensation expenses. Our regulatory debt-to-equity leverage calculated as total debt, excluding our SBIC debentures divided by net asset value, was 0.59. DNII is net investment income or NII as determined in accordance with U.S. at year-end.
They're usually working full-time in another role as maybe a lawyer, accountant, small business owner or otherwise, and investing part-time. Their network, dealflow and ability to evaluate companies is limited by the number of hours they have after all their other professional obligations are met. No committees.
generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, excluding the impact of noncash compensation expenses. We continue to believe that our conservative leverage, strong liquidity, and continued access to capital are significant strengths that have us well positioned for the future. which was highlighted by a return on equity of 19.2%
While the net lease transaction market continues to sort itself out, our team is doing a tremendous job leveraging our relationships and uncovering unique opportunities. Our conversion rate of deals approved by our investment committee to letters of intent signed is the highest in over two years at approximately 38%.
Beginning in the first quarter of 2024, earnings recognized from minority investments accounted for under equity method will be presented as part of our nonoperating results. In addition, as many of you know, we updated the presentation of expense line items by including a new sales, asset and account income statement caption.
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They are well behind, but they aren't losing dealflow to other capital sources. We are in the process of raising two new funds through Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners and have significant institutional commitments for two separate accounts: one focused on first trust lending; and the other, preferred equity.
Importantly and atypically, over half of our Q1 debt brokerage dealflow was on non-multifamily assets in retail, hospitality, industrial, and office. While some deals will need to be adjusted or even reworked, many deals remain on track. But you can't do that at current leverage levels. That's helpful.
At quarter end, leverage stood at just 3.6 This patient approach is paid off -- paid off as we've been able to capitalize on distressed sellers while leveraging our asymmetric data sets and relationships to identify unique opportunities. Investment grade retailers accounted for over 60 % of the annualized base rent acquired.
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Speaking from management on today's call will be RJ Sheedy, president and chief executive officer; and Lindsay Gray, interim chief financial officer and SVP of accounting. Lindsay Gray -- Interim Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Accounting Thanks, RJ, and good afternoon, everyone. Net sales increased 11.7%
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increased by 40 basis points year on year as we continue to drive operating leverage and profitable growth after the market shock of 2022. Looking forward, we're prioritizing investments to propel our differentiated organic growth and operating leverage. Our fourth quarter operating margin of 41.6%
We enabled strong operating leverage driving 160% conversion of incremental revenue to adjusted EBITDA this quarter. Second, we had some slower-than-expected pipeline conversions as we shift toward larger strategic accounts which are taking longer than expected to close also due to the macroeconomic environment.
Speaking from management on today's call will be Eric Lindberg, chairman of the board and interim president and chief executive officer; and Lindsay Gray, interim chief financial officer and SVP of accounting. Dealflow is very strong, and we believe that we are still the best partner in the industry. Net sales increased 10.4%
As I stated in the past, we have yet to see a correlation between sales and retailer demand as evidenced by our dealflow, which in terms of square footage is 40% greater when compared to the same period last year. These proceeds were used to fund the PPRT acquisition and to reduce leverage on Queen Center. Regarding holiday.
Our partner network continues to generate opportunities and open new dealflow. We leverage all layers of the AI tech stack, silicon cloud infrastructure services, and foundation models. At the end of Q1, our accounts receivable balance was $140.1 The general health of our accounts receivable remains strong.
We also leveraged gross profit by 76 basis points and grew adjusted EBITDA by 18%. We are in process with our search for a new CFO, and I'm happy to have Lindsay Gray, our SVP of accounting and principal accounting officer, stepping into the role of interim CFO effective March 1st. and a customer count increase of 8.3%.
And then, on the regular way, third-party side, I think you mentioned 20 or so separate accounts. And then, if we think about the embedded FRE growth through 2025, how should we think about how that operating leverage could drive margin expansion next year? How are the conversations progressing for new potential relationships?
Technology ranked 4th in dealflow but had the highest average pursuit rate, 8.76%, of all sectors. See below for the full Q3 deal activity overview on the Axial platform, and for a more detailed breakdown by industry, check out The SMB M&A Pipeline: Q3 2023. .” Mr. Kerchner, Mr. Clark, Mr. Fay, Ms.
Our discussion today will also include certain financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or GAAP. Newly formed teams are beginning to develop 2024 action plans, cross-training, and account building as they complete the busy Q4 season and prepare for launching into the new year.
As we look forward, dealflow is significant. You know, with SOFR or Fed funds in the mid-fives now, if you think about anything SOFR plus something, you're going to get again to that 8% to 12% on leverage return spectrum. Nick Santoro -- Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer We did not. Did we disclose it?
These megatrends are occurring amid an increasing focus by organizations to leverage digital transformation to drive business transformation. We are lowering our ARR guidance by 100 basis points from our prior guidance to account for the incremental level of prudence related to the timing of the large strategic deals I just mentioned.
We have clear lines of accountability, starting with my management team, fewer layers, increased spans of control, and frankly, much less bureaucracy and needless complexity. trillion deposit base, which is well diversified across regions, industries customers and account types. It's increased accountability.
Our team's efforts continue to produce unique and proprietary dealflow, and we continue to identify attractive investment opportunities across all three external growth platforms. Investment-grade retailers accounted for nearly 60% of the annualized base rent acquired. Moving to earnings. per share, representing a 5.7%
Per Cooley, “The average pre-money valuation for seed deals has remained relatively consistent since late 2021.” That said, these figures do not yet incorporate deals closed in Q4 2022, which, I believe will show a much more substantial decline in valuations for pre-seed and seed rounds than the preceding quarters of the year.
These non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our win rates remain strong, and we are delivering operating leverage. And is there any difference in linearity of dealflow during the quarter, this quarter versus previous quarters?
In our case, they’re held by separately managed accounts, commingled funds, publicly registered vehicles, et cetera. And so, overall, you know, I would argue that the current environment for us is really a golden age for our ability to lend to higher quality businesses, by the way, with lower leverage, right? RITHOLTZ: Right.
We'll leverage leading technology regardless of whether it was developed at Kensho, developed elsewhere within the divisions or come via a vendor or a partner. During the second quarter, we further demonstrated our commitment to transparency and accountability through the publication of our Annual Sustainability Impact Report and TCFD Report.
Hosting the call today, we have Ed Pitoniak, chief executive officer; John Payne, president and chief operating officer; David Kieske, chief financial officer; Gabe Wasserman, chief accounting officer; and Moira McCloskey, senior vice president of capital markets. times, within our target leverage range of 5 to 5.5 years to maturity.
The exposure you get in investment banking, I was a leveraged finance banker by background. And so late 90s, that’s the emergence of the high yield market in Europe, you would print deals like never before. CHABRAN: Maybe because I come from a leverage finance background, as I told you, I tend always to focus on the downside.
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And over the past few months, the slate of client mandates we've been chosen for is the most broad and diversified has been in years: across active equity and fixed income, customized liquidity accounts, private markets, and multiproduct Aladdin assignments. Our as-adjusted operating margin of 44.1%
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