Delaware | 1-16725 | 42-1520346 |
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Exhibit No. | Description |
99 | Second Quarter 2014 Earnings Release |
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | |
By: /s/ Terrance J. Lillis | |
Name: Terrance J. Lillis | |
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: July 24, 2014 |
Company Highlights |
• 2Q 2014 Operating earnings1 of $323.1 million, $1.08 per diluted share; |
• 2Q 2014 Net income available to common stockholders of $306.3 million, $1.03 per diluted share; |
• Assets under management (AUM) of $517.9 billion; |
• Return on equity2 of 13.3 percent; |
• Company declares third quarter 2014 dividend of $0.34 per share of common stock, a 6 percent increase over the second quarter 2014 dividend. |
• | Operating earnings increased 19 percent to a record $323.1 million for second quarter 2014, compared to $271.4 million for second quarter 2013. Operating earnings per diluted share (EPS) increased 19 percent to $1.08 for second quarter 2014, compared to $0.91 for second quarter 2013. |
• | Net income available to common stockholders for second quarter 2014 increased 38 percent to a record $306.3 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, compared to $222.3 million, or $0.75 per diluted share for second quarter 2013. |
• | Operating revenues for second quarter 2014 were $2,542.6 million, an increase of 10 percent, compared to $2,311.7 million for second quarter 2013. |
• | Quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share of common stock for third quarter 2014 authorized by its Board of Directors. The dividend will be payable on Sept. 26, 2014, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 8, 2014. |
• | Record total company AUM of $517.9 billion was up 15 percent over the year ago quarter. |
• | Total company net cash flows for second quarter were $5.5 billion. |
• | Total company return on equity (ROE) excluding AOCI was 13.3 percent, a 290 basis point increase over second quarter 2013. |
• | Retirement and Investor Services Accumulation sales were $6.7 billion in the second quarter. This drove growth in account values to a record $251 billion with $1.6 billion of net cash flows. Highlights include sales of $1.4 billion for Full Service Accumulation, $4.7 billion for Principal Funds and $0.5 billion for Individual Annuities. |
• | Principal Global Investors had record AUM of $307.3 billion, including net cash flows of $0.5 billion. |
• | Principal International reported record net cash flows of $4.3 billion and record AUM of $118.8 billion (excluding $13.7 billion of AUM in our asset management joint venture in China, which is not reported in AUM), a 15 percent increase over the year ago quarter despite a strengthening U.S. dollar. |
• | Specialty Benefits premium and fees increased 6 percent over the year ago quarter and continued to have favorable claims experience with a loss ratio of 65.8 percent. |
• | Strong capital position with a 2014 capital deployment expectation now at or above the high end of our $500-$700 million range. |
• | Paid a second quarter common stock dividend of $0.32 per share on June 27, 2014, a 14 percent increase over first quarter 2014, and announced a third quarter 2014 dividend of $0.34 per share, the fourth increase in five quarters. The 2014 dividend through three quarters is 31 percent higher than the dividend over the same timeframe a year ago. |
• | Repurchased 1.3 million shares of common stock in the second quarter at an average price of $47.08. |
• | Book value per share, excluding AOCI, was $31.52, up 6 percent over second quarter 2013. |
• | Net income available to common stockholders of $306.3 million for second quarter 2014, up 38 percent compared to second quarter 2013 reflecting: |
• | Total company operating earnings, which increased 19 percent compared to second quarter 2013; |
• | Net realized capital gains of $30.8 million, which included: |
◦ | $14.2 million of net credit impairments, related to sales and permanent impairments of fixed maturity securities, a 42 percent improvement compared to second quarter 2013. This included $22.4 million of losses on commercial mortgage backed securities, |
◦ | $35.1 million of gains from sales of investment real estate during the quarter; |
• | Other after-tax adjustments of negative $47.6 million from impact of a court ruling on some uncertain tax positions. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | 2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $181.4 | $144.4 | 26% | |||
Net Revenue | $637.1 | $578.4 | 10% | $2,463.3 | $2,192.9 | 12% |
Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 35.5% | 32.3% | 33.3% | 30.2%* | ||
*Pretax Return on Net Revenue for the trailing twelve months as of the second quarter 2013 was 31.2 percent after adjusting for the third quarter 2012 actuarial assumption review. |
• | Operating Earnings increased $37.0 million primarily due to an increase in net revenue and continued expense discipline, resulting in improved pretax margins. Full Service Accumulation benefited $6.0 million in second quarter 2014 due to higher than expected prepayments and a legal fee reimbursement. |
• | Net Revenue increased $58.7 million, primarily due to an increase in account values driven by positive net cash flows and strong equity markets. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | 2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $30.7 | $27.9 | 10% | |||
Net Revenue | $53.1 | $48.7 | 9% | $194.3 | $169.3 | 15% |
Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 83.4% | 81.9% | 81.8% | 80% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $2.8 million primarily due to higher net revenue growth while maintaining expense and pricing discipline. Investment Only benefited $3.0 million in second quarter 2014 due to higher than expected prepayments. |
• | Net Revenue increased $4.4 million primarily due to higher than expected prepayments. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | 2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $27.4 | $29.0 | (6)% | |||
Operating Revenue | $173.2 | $168.2 | 3% | $741.6 | $633.9 | 17% |
Pretax Margin | 26.8% | 28.7% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ||
Total PGI Assets Under Management (billions) | $307.3 | $271.2 | 13% | |||
Unaffiliated Assets Under Management (billions) | $114.3 | $101.4 | 13% |
• | Operating Earnings decreased $1.6 million. This was primarily due to a $4 million benefit in second quarter 2013 from a periodic real estate performance fee. Excluding this item, earnings were up 10 percent. |
• | Operating Revenue increased $5.0 million as a result of higher management fees due to growth in AUM. After adjusting for the second quarter 2013 periodic real estate performance fee, operating revenue was up 8 percent. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | 2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $68.0 | $58.3 | 17% | |||
Combined5 Net Revenue | $390.8 | $338.0 | 16% | $1,450.4 | $1,224.3 | 18% |
Combined Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 52.7% | 55.5% | 51.4% | 55.7% | ||
Assets Under Management (billions) | $118.8 | $102.9 | 15% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $9.7 million due to growth in the business. Current quarter results benefited $5.5 million relative to the expected returns on the required encaje investments in Chile and Mexico. Results from the prior year quarter were negatively impacted by $7.4 million relative to expected encaje returns. On a local currency basis, normalized6 second quarter 2014 operating earnings grew 13 percent compared to the prior year quarter. |
• | Combined Net Revenue increased $52.8 million due the growth in AUM from positive net cash flows and improved market performance. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | 2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $20.0 | $21.5 | (7)% | |||
Premium and Fees | $231.6 | $226.5 | 2% | $907.8 | $932.6 | (3)% |
Pretax Operating Margin | 11.9% | 13.3% | 14.1% | 3.1%* | ||
*Pretax Operating Margin for the trailing twelve months as of second quarter 2013 was 13.7 percent after adjusting for the third quarter 2012 actuarial assumption review. |
• | Operating Earnings decreased $1.5 million due to fluctuations in mortality experience. |
• | Premium and Fees increased $5.1 million. Sales excluding Universal Life with Secondary Guarantee sales were up 11 percent compared to the year ago quarter. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | 2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $29.0 | $25.7 | 13% | |||
Premium and Fees | $394.9 | $372.3 | 6% | $1,533.7 | $1,467.5 | 5% |
Pretax Operating Margin | 11.5% | 10.6% | 11.5% | 9.9%* | ||
Incurred Loss Ratio | 65.8% | 66.7% | 65.8% | 67.5% | ||
*Pretax Operating Margin for the trailing twelve months as of second quarter 2013 was 10.1 percent after adjusting for the third quarter 2012 actuarial assumption review. |
• | Operating Earnings increased $3.3 million due to growth in the business and improved claims experience. |
• | Premium and Fees increased $22.6 million reflecting strong persistency and sales. |
• | Incurred Loss Ratio continued to perform well, at the lower end of our targeted range. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | |||||
2Q14 | 2Q13 | % Change | ||||
Operating Losses | ($33.40) | ($35.40) | 6% |
• | Operating Losses improved $2.0 million. Results reflect reduced debt expense and are in-line with outlook expectations. |
• | Via live Internet webcast. Please go to www.principal.com/investor at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, and to download and install any necessary audio software. |
• | Via telephone by dialing 866-427-0175 (U.S. and Canadian callers) or 706-643-7701 (International callers) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. The access code is 66303168. |
• | Replay of the earnings call via telephone is available by dialing 855-859-2056 (U.S. and Canadian callers) or 404-537-3406 (International callers). The access code is 66303168. This replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the live earnings call through the end of day August 1, 2014. |
• | Replay of the earnings call via webcast as well as a transcript of the call will be available after the call at: www.principal.com/investor. |
Segment | ||||||||||||
Operating Earnings (Loss)* in millions | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Six Months Ended, | |||||||||||
06/30/14 | 06/30/13 | 06/30/14 | 06/30/13 | |||||||||
Retirement and Investor Services | $ | 212.1 | $ | 172.3 | $ | 428.6 | $ | 342.3 | ||||
Principal Global Investors | 27.4 | 29.0 | 54.3 | 49.3 | ||||||||
Principal International | 68.0 | 58.3 | 131.3 | 102.9 | ||||||||
U.S. Insurance Solutions | 49.0 | 47.2 | 92.4 | 82.9 | ||||||||
Corporate | (33.40) | (35.40) | (66.40) | (72.70) | ||||||||
Operating Earnings | $ | 323.1 | $ | 271.4 | $ | 640.2 | $ | 504.7 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | 30.8 | (47.60) | 7.9 | (104.00) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (47.60) | (1.50) | (48.10) | (0.10) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 306.3 | $ | 222.3 | $ | 600.0 | $ | 400.6 | ||||
Per Diluted Share | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Six Months Ended, | |||||||||||
06/30/14 | 06/30/13 | 06/30/14 | 06/30/13 | |||||||||
Operating Earnings | $ | 1.08 | $ | 0.91 | $ | 2.14 | $ | 1.70 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | 0.10 | (0.160) | 0.03 | (0.350) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (0.150) | 0.00 | (0.160) | 0.00 | ||||||||
Adjustment for redeemable noncontrolling interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | (0.030) | 0.00 | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 1.03 | $ | 0.75 | $ | 1.98 | $ | 1.35 | ||||
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding | 298.3 | 297.2 | 299.0 | 297.0 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Results of Operations (in millions) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Six Months Ended, | |||||||||||
06/30/14 | 06/30/13 | 06/30/14 | 06/30/13 | |||||||||
Premiums and other considerations | $ | 835.9 | $ | 737.0 | $ | 1,639.4 | $ | 1,428.7 | ||||
Fees and other revenues | 855.3 | 804.3 | 1,684.9 | 1,537.9 | ||||||||
Net investment income | 851.4 | 770.4 | 1,717.6 | 1,583.4 | ||||||||
Total operating revenues | 2,542.6 | 2,311.7 | 5,041.9 | 4,550.0 | ||||||||
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses | 1,261.4 | 1,101.2 | 2,484.9 | 2,200.6 | ||||||||
Dividends to policyholders | 44.6 | 47.5 | 90.3 | 95.8 | ||||||||
Commissions | 190.1 | 186.0 | 380.8 | 365.6 | ||||||||
Capitalization of DAC | (97.7) | (112.4) | (193.6) | (236.6) | ||||||||
Amortization of DAC | 57.9 | 55.5 | 125.0 | 112.7 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 30.5 | 29.4 | 59.4 | 51.7 | ||||||||
Interest expense on corporate debt | 33.1 | 36.1 | 68.1 | 72.1 | ||||||||
Compensation and other | 597.3 | 609.0 | 1,190.9 | 1,224.3 | ||||||||
Total expenses | 2,117.2 | 1,952.3 | 4,205.8 | 3,886.2 | ||||||||
Operating earnings before tax, noncontrolling interest and preferred stock dividends | 425.4 | 359.4 | 836.1 | 663.8 | ||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||
Income tax | 89.5 | 73.7 | 152.7 | 133.1 | ||||||||
Operating earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | 4.5 | 6.0 | 26.7 | 9.5 | ||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | 8.3 | 8.3 | 16.5 | 16.5 | ||||||||
Operating earnings | $ | 323.1 | $ | 271.4 | $ | 640.2 | $ | 504.7 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | 30.8 | (47.6) | 7.9 | (104.0) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (47.6) | (1.5) | (48.1) | (0.1) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 306.3 | $ | 222.3 | $ | 600.0 | $ | 400.6 |
Period Ended, | |||||||||
6/30/14 | 12/31/13 | 6/30/13 | |||||||
Total assets (in billions) | $ | 218.3 | $ | 208.2 | $ | 196.5 | |||
Total common equity (in millions) | $ | 9,859.8 | $ | 9,142.2 | $ | 8,761.4 | |||
Total common equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (in millions) | $ | 9,260.4 | $ | 8,959.0 | $ | 8,761.9 | |||
End of period common shares outstanding (in millions) | 293.8 | 295.2 | 293.9 | ||||||
Book value per common share | $ | 33.56 | $ | 30.97 | $ | 29.81 | |||
Book value per common share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 31.52 | $ | 30.35 | $ | 29.81 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to U.S. GAAP (in millions, except as indicated) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Six Months Ended, | |||||||||||
06/30/14 | 06/30/13 | 06/30/14 | 06/30/13 | |||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share: | ||||||||||||
Operating earnings | $ | 1.08 | $ | 0.91 | $ | 2.14 | $ | 1.70 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) | 0.10 | (0.16) | 0.03 | (0.35) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (0.15) | - | (0.16) | - | ||||||||
Adjustment for redeemable noncontrolling interest | - | - | (0.03) | - | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 1.03 | $ | 0.75 | $ | 1.98 | $ | 1.35 | ||||
Book Value Per Common Share Excluding Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||||
Book value per common share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 31.52 | $ | 29.81 | $ | 31.52 | $ | 29.81 | ||||
Net unrealized capital gains | 3.82 | 2.36 | 3.82 | 2.36 | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation | (1.27) | (0.79) | (1.27) | (0.79) | ||||||||
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligations | (0.51) | (1.57) | (0.51) | (1.57) | ||||||||
Book value per common share including accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 33.56 | $ | 29.81 | $ | 33.56 | $ | 29.81 | ||||
Operating Revenues: | ||||||||||||
RIS | $ | 1,265.1 | $ | 1,148.8 | $ | 2,526.3 | $ | 2,251.1 | ||||
PGI | 173.2 | 168.2 | 344.3 | 321.9 | ||||||||
PI | 357.3 | 275.1 | 657.7 | 522.6 | ||||||||
USIS | 811.4 | 773.0 | 1,615.8 | 1,551.0 | ||||||||
Corporate | (64.4) | (53.4) | (102.2) | (96.6) | ||||||||
Total operating revenues | 2,542.6 | 2,311.7 | 5,041.9 | 4,550.0 | ||||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) and related adjustments | 64.3 | (101.5) | 43.2 | (176.7) | ||||||||
Exited group medical insurance business | (0.2) | 0.4 | 0.2 | 4.0 | ||||||||
Total GAAP revenues | $ | 2,606.7 | $ | 2,210.6 | $ | 5,085.3 | $ | 4,377.3 | ||||
Operating Earnings: | ||||||||||||
RIS | $ | 212.1 | $ | 172.3 | $ | 428.6 | $ | 342.3 | ||||
PGI | 27.4 | 29.0 | 54.3 | 49.3 | ||||||||
PI | 68.0 | 58.3 | 131.3 | 102.9 | ||||||||
USIS | 49.0 | 47.2 | 92.4 | 82.9 | ||||||||
Corporate | (33.4) | (35.4) | (66.4) | (72.7) | ||||||||
Total operating earnings | 323.1 | 271.4 | 640.2 | 504.7 | ||||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) and related adjustments | 30.8 | (47.6) | 7.9 | (104.0) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (47.6) | (1.5) | (48.1) | (0.1) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 306.3 | $ | 222.3 | $ | 600.0 | $ | 400.6 | ||||
Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses): | ||||||||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | $ | 30.8 | $ | (47.6 | ) | $ | 7.9 | $ | (104.0 | ) | ||
Certain derivative and hedging-related adjustments | 22.7 | 21.0 | 44.5 | 45.1 | ||||||||
Amortization of DAC and sale inducement costs | 13.5 | (15.0) | 23.2 | (18.1) | ||||||||
Certain market value adjustments of embedded derivatives | 0.1 | 0.4 | (0.3) | 0.3 | ||||||||
Capital gains distributed | 6.2 | 4.8 | 9.3 | 10.9 | ||||||||
Tax impacts | 13.6 | (44.1) | 3.0 | (65.8) | ||||||||
Noncontrolling interest capital gains | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | - | ||||||||
Recognition of front-end fee revenues | (0.2) | 0.4 | (0.3) | 0.6 | ||||||||
GAAP net realized capital gains (losses) | $ | 86.8 | $ | (80.1 | ) | $ | 87.4 | $ | (131.0 | ) | ||
Other After-Tax Adjustments: | ||||||||||||
Losses associated with exited group medical insurance business | $ | (0.1 | ) | $ | (1.5 | ) | $ | (0.6 | ) | $ | (0.1 | ) |
Impact of court ruling on some uncertain tax positions | (47.5 | ) | - | (47.5 | ) | - | ||||||
Total other after-tax adjustments | $ | (47.6 | ) | $ | (1.5 | ) | $ | (48.1 | ) | $ | (0.1 | ) |
Three Months Ended, | Six Months Ended, | |||||||||||
6/30/14 | 6/30/13 | 6/30/14 | 6/30/13 | |||||||||
Total combined net revenue | $ | 390.8 | $ | 338.0 | $ | 749.2 | $ | 657.0 | ||||
Add: | ||||||||||||
Principal International's share of unconsolidated joint ventures' net income | 24.8 | 21.9 | 45.9 | 45.7 | ||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||
Unconsolidated joint ventures' net revenue at 100% | 250.7 | 207.3 | 473.0 | 430.7 | ||||||||
Other adjustments | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | ||||||||
Net revenue* | $ | 163.7 | $ | 152.1 | $ | 319.6 | $ | 271.0 |