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    Jiayi Chen

    Research Analyst at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

    Jiayi Chen is an equity analyst at Jefferies Financial Group Inc., specializing in sector research with a focus on Asian equities and technology companies. Chen's coverage has included a range of public companies across both developed and emerging markets, though specific company names and performance metrics are not available from public sources. With a career beginning in the mid-2010s, Chen previously worked at Mizuho Securities USA LLC before joining Jefferies and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation with relevant securities licenses. Chen is a CFA charterholder and has been active in the financial sector for several years, demonstrating analytical expertise and professional accreditation.

    Jiayi Chen's questions to Xenia Hotels & Resorts (XHR) leadership

    Jiayi Chen's questions to Xenia Hotels & Resorts (XHR) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Jiayi Chen, on for David Katz, asked for the assumptions underpinning the low and high ends of the 2025 guidance, focusing on macroeconomic uncertainty and leisure demand moderation.

    Answer

    CEO Marcel Verbaas explained that reaching the high end of guidance depends on stronger-than-expected performance from the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale, continued recovery in business transient demand, and stable leisure demand. The low end of the range accounts for greater uncertainty in these transient segments, while the company feels confident in its strong group booking pace.

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