Delaware | 1-16725 | 42-1520346 |
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of incorporation) | Identification Number) |
Exhibit No. | Description |
99 | Third 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: October 23, 2014 |
Company Highlights |
• 3Q 2014 Operating earnings1 of $353.7 million, $1.19 per diluted share; |
• 3Q 2014 Net income available to common stockholders of $240.7 million, $0.77 per diluted share; |
• Assets under management (AUM) of $513.5 billion; |
• Return on equity2 of 14.1 percent; |
• Company declares fourth quarter 2014 dividend of $0.34 per share of common stock. |
• | Operating earnings increased 31 percent to a record $353.7 million for third quarter 2014, compared to $269.2 million for third quarter 2013. Operating earnings per diluted share (EPS) increased 32 percent to $1.19 for third quarter 2014, compared to $0.90 for third quarter 2013. Results reflect a positive $39.0 million from our third quarter actuarial assumption review and model enhancements. |
• | Net income available to common stockholders for third quarter 2014 decreased 2 percent to $240.7 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, compared to $245.7 million, or $0.82 per diluted share for third quarter 2013, reflecting a negative one-time impact of $58.1 million due to Chilean tax reform. |
• | Operating revenues for third quarter 2014 were $2,552.7 million, an increase of 10 percent, compared to $2,315.8 million for third quarter 2013. |
• | Quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share of common stock for fourth quarter 2014 authorized by its Board of Directors. The dividend will be payable on Dec. 26, 2014, to shareholders of record as of Dec. 8, 2014. |
• | Total company AUM of $513.5 billion was up 10 percent over the year ago quarter, despite an $11 billion negative impact to Principal International from exchange rates. |
• | Total company net cash flows for third quarter were $3.7 billion, |
• | Total company return on equity (ROE) excluding AOCI was 14.1 percent, a 220 basis point increase over third quarter 2013. |
• | Retirement and Investor Services Accumulation sales were $7.1 billion in the third quarter. Account values of $249 billion included sales of $1.8 billion for Full Service Accumulation, $5.2 billion for Principal Funds, and $0.5 billion for Individual Annuities. |
• | Principal Global Investors had AUM of $307.0 billion, including net cash flows of $0.3 billion. |
• | Principal International reported net cash flows of $2.5 billion and AUM of $116.1 billion (excluding $13.8 billion of AUM in our asset management joint venture in China, which is not reported in AUM), a 13 percent increase over the year ago quarter despite a strengthening U.S. dollar. |
• | Specialty Benefits premium and fees increased 9 percent over the year ago quarter and the division continued to have favorable claims experience with a loss ratio of 64.5 percent. |
• | A strong capital position even with $855 million of capital deployed year-to-date 2014, which is well above the initially stated $500 million-$700 million range. |
• | Paid a third quarter common stock dividend of $0.34 per share and announced a fourth quarter 2014 dividend of $0.34 per share. The 2014 full-year dividend is 31 percent higher than the 2013 full-year dividend. |
• | Repurchased 1.4 million shares of common stock in the third quarter at an average price of $51.94. |
• | Net income available to common stockholders of $240.7 million was down 2 percent compared to third quarter 2013 reflecting: |
• | Total company operating earnings, which increased 31 percent compared to third quarter 2013; |
• | Net realized capital losses of $55.2 million, which included: |
◦ | $22.0 million of net credit impairments, related to sales and permanent impairments of fixed maturity securities. This included $14.8 million of losses on commercial mortgage backed securities. |
◦ | $27.8 million of losses on derivatives and related activities used for hedging financial risks. |
• | Other after-tax adjustments of negative $58.1 million from the impact of the Chilean tax reform bill signed into law in the third quarter. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | 3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $179.7 | $150.7 | 19% | |||
Net Revenue | $642.9 | $580.9 | 11% | $2,525.3 | $2,261.8 | 12% |
Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 34.3% | 32.7% | 33.7% | 31.3% | ||
• | Operating Earnings increased $29.0 million primarily due to an increase in net revenue and continued expense discipline, resulting in improved pretax margins. |
• | Net Revenue increased $62.0 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 | ||||
3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | 3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $24.6 | $22.2 | 11% | |||
Net Revenue | $43.7 | $40.2 | 9% | $197.8 | $172.4 | 15% |
Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 79.2% | 77.9% | 82.1% | 79.9% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $2.4 million primarily due to higher net revenue in third quarter 2014 and unfavorable mortality in the prior year quarter. |
• | Net Revenue increased $3.5 million primarily due to higher variable investment income. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | 3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $25.3 | $23.1 | 10% | |||
Operating Revenue | $173.6 | $160.9 | 8% | $754.3 | $650.8 | 16% |
Pretax Margin | 25.3% | 24.8% | 24.9% | 25.6% | ||
Total PGI Assets Under Management (billions) | $307.0 | $281.6 | 9% | |||
Unaffiliated Assets Under Management (billions) | $113.9 | $106.0 | 7% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $2.2 million. This was primarily due to revenue growth and improved margins. |
• | Operating Revenue increased $12.7 million as a result of higher management fees due to growth in AUM. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | 3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $73.8 | $50.7 | 46% | |||
Combined5 Net Revenue | $407.1 | $326.5 | 25% | $1,531.0 | $1,277.7 | 20% |
Combined Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 53.8% | 51.3% | 52.1% | 54.7% | ||
Assets Under Management (billions) | $116.1 | $102.9 | 13% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $23.1 million. Current quarter results benefited by a net $12.4 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 $10.1 million relative to expected encaje returns. On a local currency basis, normalized6 third quarter 2014 operating earnings grew 12 percent compared to the prior year quarter. |
• | Combined Net Revenue increased $80.6 million primarily due to the growth in AUM from positive net cash flows and improved market performance. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | 3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $52.2 | $22.3 | 134% | |||
Premium and Fees | $235.2 | $216.1 | 9% | $926.9 | $916.2 | 1% |
Pretax Operating Margin | 32.5%* | 14.6% | 18.7%* | 13.2% | ||
*Pretax Operating Margin - After adjusting for the third quarter 2014 actuarial assumption review, the quarterly margin was 7.1 percent and the trailing twelve months margin was 12.2 percent. |
• | Operating Earnings increased $29.9 million due to a net $39.0 million benefit from the annual actuarial assumption review. This was partially offset by $10.0 million in adverse claims experience. |
• | Premium and Fees increased $19.1 million. Sales excluding Universal Life with Secondary Guarantee were up 21 percent compared to the year ago quarter. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months Year To Date | ||||
3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | 3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $31.1 | $31.7 | (2)% | |||
Premium and Fees | $405.1 | $371.9 | 9% | $1,566.9 | $1,478.9 | 6% |
Pretax Operating Margin | 12.0% | 13.1% | 11.3% | 11.4% | ||
Incurred Loss Ratio | 64.5% | 65.3% | 65.6% | 65.9% | ||
• | Operating Earnings decreased $0.6 million. Growth and favorable claims in third quarter 2014 were offset by lower expenses in the prior year quarter. |
• | Premium and Fees increased $33.2 million reflecting strong persistency and sales. |
• | Incurred Loss Ratio was better than the targeted range. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | |||||
3Q14 | 3Q13 | % Change | ||||
Operating Earnings | ($33.0) | ($31.5) | (5)% |
• | Operating Earnings decreased $1.5 million. Results continue to be 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 8844037. |
• | 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 8844037. This replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the live earnings call through the end of day Oct. 31, 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, | Nine Months Ended, | |||||||||||
09/30/14 | 09/30/13 | 09/30/14 | 09/30/13 | |||||||||
Retirement and Investor Services | $ | 204.3 | $ | 172.9 | $ | 632.9 | $ | 515.2 | ||||
Principal Global Investors | 25.3 | 23.1 | 79.6 | 72.4 | ||||||||
Principal International | 73.8 | 50.7 | 205.1 | 153.6 | ||||||||
U.S. Insurance Solutions | 83.3 | 54.0 | 175.7 | 136.9 | ||||||||
Corporate | (33.0) | (31.5) | (99.4) | (104.2) | ||||||||
Operating Earnings | $ | 353.7 | $ | 269.2 | $ | 993.9 | $ | 773.9 | ||||
Net realized capital losses, as adjusted | (55.2) | (22.8) | (47.3) | (126.8) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (57.8) | (0.7) | (105.9) | (0.8) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 240.7 | $ | 245.7 | $ | 840.7 | $ | 646.3 | ||||
Per Diluted Share | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Nine Months Ended, | |||||||||||
09/30/14 | 09/30/13 | 09/30/14 | 09/30/13 | |||||||||
Operating Earnings | $ | 1.19 | $ | 0.90 | $ | 3.33 | $ | 2.60 | ||||
Net realized capital losses, as adjusted | (0.19) | (0.08) | (0.16) | (0.43) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (0.20) | 0.00 | (0.35) | 0.00 | ||||||||
Adjustment for redeemable noncontrolling interest | (0.03) | 0.00 | (0.07) | 0.00 | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 0.77 | $ | 0.82 | $ | 2.75 | $ | 2.17 | ||||
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding (in millions) | 298.2 | 298.6 | 298.7 | 297.7 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Results of Operations (in millions) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Nine Months Ended, | |||||||||||
09/30/14 | 09/30/13 | 09/30/14 | 09/30/13 | |||||||||
Premiums and other considerations | $ | 876.5 | $ | 702.9 | $ | 2,515.9 | $ | 2,131.6 | ||||
Fees and other revenues | 884.2 | 803.1 | 2,569.1 | 2,341.0 | ||||||||
Net investment income | 792.0 | 809.8 | 2,509.6 | 2,393.2 | ||||||||
Total operating revenues | 2,552.7 | 2,315.8 | 7,594.6 | 6,865.8 | ||||||||
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses | 1,116.7 | 1,120.2 | 3,601.6 | 3,320.8 | ||||||||
Dividends to policyholders | 44.2 | 48.5 | 134.5 | 144.3 | ||||||||
Commissions | 192.6 | 180.9 | 573.4 | 546.5 | ||||||||
Capitalization of DAC | (98.2) | (101.9) | (291.8) | (338.5) | ||||||||
Amortization of DAC | 137.4 | 54.7 | 262.4 | 167.4 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 31.1 | 28.2 | 90.5 | 79.9 | ||||||||
Interest expense on corporate debt | 33.0 | 34.9 | 101.1 | 107.0 | ||||||||
Compensation and other | 627.9 | 597.4 | 1,818.8 | 1,821.7 | ||||||||
Total expenses | 2,084.7 | 1,962.9 | 6,290.5 | 5,849.1 | ||||||||
Operating earnings before tax, noncontrolling interest and preferred stock dividends | 468.0 | 352.9 | 1,304.1 | 1,016.7 | ||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||
Income tax | 101.2 | 70.5 | 253.9 | 203.6 | ||||||||
Operating earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | 4.9 | 5.0 | 31.6 | 14.5 | ||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | 8.2 | 8.2 | 24.7 | 24.7 | ||||||||
Operating earnings | $ | 353.7 | $ | 269.2 | $ | 993.9 | $ | 773.9 | ||||
Net realized capital losses, as adjusted | (55.2) | (22.8) | (47.3) | (126.8) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (57.8) | (0.7) | (105.9) | (0.8) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 240.7 | $ | 245.7 | $ | 840.7 | $ | 646.3 |
Period Ended, | |||||||||
09/30/14 | 12/31/13 | 09/30/13 | |||||||
Total assets (in billions) | $ | 216.4 | $ | 208.2 | $ | 201.7 | |||
Total common equity (in millions) | $ | 9,774.4 | $ | 9,142.2 | $ | 8,736.4 | |||
Total common equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (in millions) | $ | 9,394.3 | $ | 8,959.0 | $ | 8,754.1 | |||
End of period common shares outstanding (in millions) | 293.6 | 295.2 | 293.9 | ||||||
Book value per common share | $ | 33.29 | $ | 30.97 | $ | 29.73 | |||
Book value per common share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 32.00 | $ | 30.35 | $ | 29.79 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to U.S. GAAP (in millions, except as indicated) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Nine Months Ended, | |||||||||||
09/30/14 | 09/30/13 | 09/30/14 | 09/30/13 | |||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share: | ||||||||||||
Operating earnings | $ | 1.19 | $ | 0.90 | $ | 3.33 | $ | 2.60 | ||||
Net realized capital losses | (0.19) | (0.08) | (0.16) | (0.43) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (0.20) | - | (0.35) | - | ||||||||
Adjustment for redeemable noncontrolling interest | (0.03) | - | (0.07) | - | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 0.77 | $ | 0.82 | $ | 2.75 | $ | 2.17 | ||||
Book Value Per Common Share Excluding Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||||
Book value per common share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 32.00 | $ | 29.79 | $ | 32.00 | $ | 29.79 | ||||
Net unrealized capital gains | 3.70 | 2.37 | 3.70 | 2.37 | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation | (1.92) | (0.91) | (1.92) | (0.91) | ||||||||
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligation | (0.49) | (1.52) | (0.49) | (1.52) | ||||||||
Book value per common share including accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 33.29 | $ | 29.73 | $ | 33.29 | $ | 29.73 | ||||
Operating Revenues: | ||||||||||||
RIS | $ | 1,324.7 | $ | 1,136.5 | $ | 3,851.0 | $ | 3,387.6 | ||||
PGI | 173.6 | 160.9 | 517.9 | 482.8 | ||||||||
PI | 294.5 | 303.3 | 952.2 | 825.9 | ||||||||
USIS | 821.0 | 767.6 | 2,436.8 | 2,318.6 | ||||||||
Corporate | (61.1) | (52.5) | (163.3) | (149.1) | ||||||||
Total operating revenues | 2,552.7 | 2,315.8 | 7,594.6 | 6,865.8 | ||||||||
Net realized capital losses and related adjustments | (68.2) | (76.7) | (25.0) | (253.4) | ||||||||
Exited group medical insurance business | (0.2) | 0.5 | - | 4.5 | ||||||||
Total GAAP revenues | $ | 2,484.3 | $ | 2,239.6 | $ | 7,569.6 | $ | 6,616.9 | ||||
Operating Earnings: | ||||||||||||
RIS | $ | 204.3 | $ | 172.9 | $ | 632.9 | $ | 515.2 | ||||
PGI | 25.3 | 23.1 | 79.6 | 72.4 | ||||||||
PI | 73.8 | 50.7 | 205.1 | 153.6 | ||||||||
USIS | 83.3 | 54.0 | 175.7 | 136.9 | ||||||||
Corporate | (33.0) | (31.5) | (99.4) | (104.2) | ||||||||
Total operating earnings | 353.7 | 269.2 | 993.9 | 773.9 | ||||||||
Net realized capital losses and related adjustments | (55.2) | (22.8) | (47.3) | (126.8) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (57.8) | (0.7) | (105.9) | (0.8) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 240.7 | $ | 245.7 | $ | 840.7 | $ | 646.3 | ||||
Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses): | ||||||||||||
Net realized capital losses, as adjusted | $ | (55.2 | ) | $ | (22.8 | ) | $ | (47.3 | ) | $ | (126.8 | ) |
Certain derivative and hedging-related adjustments | 21.9 | 25.6 | 66.4 | 70.7 | ||||||||
Amortization of DAC and other actuarial balances | 3.6 | (26.7) | 26.8 | (44.8) | ||||||||
Certain market value adjustments of embedded derivatives | (5.7) | (18.7) | (6.0) | (18.4) | ||||||||
Capital gains distributed | 8.8 | 0.2 | 18.1 | 11.1 | ||||||||
Tax impacts | (19.8) | (8.9) | (16.8) | (74.7) | ||||||||
Noncontrolling interest capital gains | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | ||||||||
Recognition of front-end fee revenues | (0.1) | 0.2 | (0.4) | 0.8 | ||||||||
GAAP net realized capital gains (losses) | $ | (46.4 | ) | $ | (50.9 | ) | $ | 41.0 | $ | (181.9 | ) | |
Other After-Tax Adjustments: | ||||||||||||
Gains (losses) associated with exited group medical insurance business | $ | 0.3 | $ | (0.7 | ) | $ | (0.3 | ) | $ | (0.8 | ) | |
Impact of enactment of tax legislation in Chile | (58.1) | - | (58.1) | - | ||||||||
Impact of court ruling on some uncertain tax positions | - | - | (47.5) | - | ||||||||
Total other after-tax adjustments | $ | (57.8 | ) | $ | (0.7 | ) | $ | (105.9 | ) | $ | (0.8 | ) |
Three Months Ended, | Nine Months Ended, | |||||||||||
09/30/14 | 09/30/13 | 09/30/14 | 09/30/13 | |||||||||
Total combined net revenue | $ | 407.1 | $ | 326.5 | $ | 1,156.3 | $ | 983.5 | ||||
Add: | ||||||||||||
Principal International's share of unconsolidated joint ventures' net income | 25.3 | 21.2 | 71.2 | 66.9 | ||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||
Unconsolidated joint ventures' net revenue at 100% | 252.1 | 205.8 | 725.1 | 636.5 | ||||||||
Other adjustments | 0.9 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 1.6 | ||||||||
Net revenue* | $ | 179.4 | $ | 141.3 | $ | 499.0 | $ | 412.3 |