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- **Record Financials**: Q3 EPS $4.90, book value +50% YTD to $63, and 70% YTD pretax income growth.
- **Exzeo IPO Impact**: $155M net proceeds, book value to rise $125M, and HCI retains 75M shares for future upside.
- **Strategic Takeouts**: 47,000 Citizens policies ($175M premium) secured, with 60% unearned in Q4.
- **Balance Sheet Strength**: Debt-to-cap 8%, return on equity >30%, and $150M credit facility expansion.
- **Growth Catalysts**: Operational leverage (13% revenue growth with flat expenses), Exzeo pipeline expansion, and 2026 growth initiatives.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- **Strong Q3 Financials**: Reported EPS of $4.90, net combined ratio of 64%, and book value per share up 50% YTD to $63.
- **Exzeo IPO Success**: Raised $155M net, with HCI retaining 75M shares. Book value to increase by $125M post-IPO, targeting $1B+ by year-end.
- **Real Estate Growth**: Fully leased 3-building Tampa campus and acquired new Pinellas County property. Greenleaf Capital exploring financing options.
- **Citizens Takeout**: Assumed 47,000 policies ($175M in-force premium) in October, opting out of December due to shrinking Citizens market share.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Year-to-Date Growth**: Pretax income up 70% to $285M vs. $167M prior year. Return on equity >30%.
- **Balance Sheet Strength**: Cash & investments +$334M YTD, debt reduced to $32M, debt-to-cap 8%, and book value per share +50%.
- **Operational Efficiency**: Loss ratio 22% (vs. 25% last year), combined ratio 64%. Operating expenses flat despite 13% revenue growth.
- **Credit Facility Expansion**: Doubled to $150M, collateral-free, supporting future growth.

**【CEO Strategic Update】**
- **Exzeo Unlocking Value**: IPO completes 2-year capital restructuring. Exzeo adds 5th carrier, pipeline growing healthily. HCI remains significant shareholder.
- **Long-Term Vision**: Focus on profitable growth, capital allocation, and compounding book value. 2026 poised for strong expansion.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Policy Takeout Breakdown**: Homeowners Choice (19,500), Tailrow (19,200), TyTap (8,000). 60% of $175M premium unearned in Q4.
- **Expense Ratio Leverage**: 13% revenue growth with flat expenses, driven by tech-enabled scale.
- **Exzeo Minority Interest**: ~$0.15 EPS dilution if IPO had occurred in Q3. Full impact disclosed in Q4 segment reporting.
- **Loss Ratio Drivers**: 3.4% claim frequency (vs. 3.7% last year), no weather impact.
- **Capital Allocation**: $285M holding company liquidity for M&A, state expansion, and organic growth.

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