Delaware | 1-16725 | 42-1520346 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | Identification Number) |
Exhibit No. | Description |
99 | Fourth Quarter and Calendar Year 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: January 29, 2015 |
Company Highlights |
• Fourth quarter 2014 operating earnings1 of $324.0 million, or $1.09 per diluted share; Record full-year 2014 operating earnings of $1,317.9 million, or $4.41 per diluted share. |
• Fourth quarter 2014 net income available to common stockholders of $270.4 million, or $0.91 per diluted share; Record full-year 2014 net income of $1,111.1 million, or $3.65 per diluted share. |
• Record assets under management (AUM) of $519.3 billion. |
• Company declares first quarter 2015 dividend of $0.36 per share of common stock, a 6 percent increase over the fourth quarter 2014 dividend. |
• | Operating earnings increased 13 percent to $324.0 million for fourth quarter 2014, compared to $286.0 million for fourth quarter 2013. Operating earnings per diluted share (EPS) increased 14 percent to $1.09 for fourth quarter 2014, compared to $0.96 for fourth quarter 2013. For the twelve months ending Dec. 31, 2014, operating earnings increased 24 percent to $1,317.9 million, compared to $1,059.9 million for the twelve months ending Dec. 31, 2013. Full-year 2014 EPS increased 24 percent to $4.41 compared to $3.55 for full-year 2013. |
• | Net income available to common stockholders for fourth quarter 2014 increased 16 percent to $270.4 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, compared to $233.4 million, or $0.78 per diluted share for fourth quarter 2013. For the twelve months ending Dec. 31, 2014, net income available to common stockholders increased 26 percent to $1,111.1 million, or $3.65 per diluted share, compared to $879.7 million, or $2.95 per diluted share, for the twelve months ending Dec. 31, 2013. |
• | Operating revenues for fourth quarter 2014 were $2,960.2 million, an increase of 8 percent, compared to $2,741.6 million for fourth quarter 2013. Operating revenues for the twelve months ending Dec. 31, 2014, increased 10 percent to $10,554.8 million compared to $9,607.4 million for the same period last year. |
• | Quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share of common stock for first quarter 2015, a 6 percent increase over fourth quarter 2014, authorized by its Board of Directors. The dividend will be payable on March 27, 2015, to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2015. |
• | Assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2014, were a record $519.3 billion, with net cash flows for fourth quarter of $3.6 billion. |
• | Retirement and Investor Services Accumulation sales were $8.7 billion in the fourth quarter. Record account values of $255.6 billion included sales of $2.8 billion for Full Service Accumulation, $5.6 billion for Principal Funds, and $0.6 billion for Individual Annuities. |
• | Principal Global Investors had record AUM of $314.0 billion, including net cash flows of $0.5 billion. |
• | Principal International reported net cash flows of $4.3 billion and AUM of $114.6 billion (excluding $19.1 billion of AUM in our joint venture in China, which is not reported in AUM), a 10 percent increase over the year ago quarter despite a $14 billion negative impact from a strengthening U.S. dollar. |
• | Individual Life fourth quarter sales were up 25 percent over the year ago quarter. |
• | Specialty Benefits premium and fees increased 6 percent over the year ago quarter and the division continued to have favorable claims experience overall with a loss ratio of 64.7 percent. |
• | More than 85 percent of Principal’s investment options were in the top half of Morningstar rankings on a one, three, and five-year basis at year end. |
• | Total company full-year net cash flows were strong at $17.6 billion. |
• | Total company return on equity (ROE), excluding AOCI, was 14.2 percent, a 210 basis point increase over 2013. |
• | A strong capital position with an estimated risk based capital ratio at the high end of our 415-425 percent targeted range. |
• | Deployed $855 million of capital, more than 75 percent of 2014 net income. |
• | Paid a fourth quarter common stock dividend of $0.34 per share, bringing full-year 2014 to a record $1.28 per share, a 31 percent increase over full-year 2013. |
• | Repurchased 4.3 million shares of common stock in 2014 at an average price of $48.06. |
• | Fourth quarter 2014 net income available to common stockholders of $270.4 million was up 16 percent compared to fourth quarter 2013 reflecting: |
• | Total company operating earnings, which increased 13 percent compared to fourth quarter 2013; |
• | Net realized capital losses of $53.2 million, which included: |
◦ | $8.3 million of net credit impairments, related to sales and permanent impairments of fixed maturity securities. This is a 67 percent improvement in net credit impairments over fourth quarter 2013 as we continue to see losses on commercial mortgage backed securities mitigate; and |
◦ | $25.2 million of losses in the Other line, including $44.2 million of after-tax losses related to the impairment of Liongate, our hedge fund of funds boutique, which was partially offset by other gains. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Full Year | ||||
4Q14 | 4Q13 | % Change | 2014 | 2013 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $168.3 | $153.4 | 10% | $713.9 | $590.3 | 21% |
Net Revenue | $650.0 | $616.9 | 5% | $2,558.4 | $2,336.1 | 10% |
Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 31.4% | 30.9% | 33.8% | 31.7% | ||
• | Operating Earnings increased $14.9 million primarily due to an increase in net revenue and continued expense discipline, resulting in improved pretax margins. |
• | Net Revenue increased $33.1 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 | Full Year | ||||
4Q14 | 4Q13 | % Change | 2014 | 2013 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $26.9 | $25.8 | 4% | $114.2 | $104.1 | 10% |
Net Revenue | $47.9 | $46.6 | 3% | $199.1 | $184.2 | 8% |
Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 80.2% | 79.4% | 82.2% | 80.7% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $1.1 million primarily due to higher net revenue in fourth quarter 2014. |
• | Net Revenue increased $1.3 million primarily due to higher variable investment income. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Full Year | ||||
4Q14 | 4Q13 | % Change | 2014 | 2013 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $36.4 | $30.2 | 21% | $116.0 | $102.6 | 13% |
Operating Revenue | $208.0 | $236.4 | (12)% | $725.9 | $719.2 | 1% |
Pretax Margin | 27.3% | 22.1% | 26.5% | 24.3% | ||
Total PGI Assets Under Management (billions) | $314.0 | $292.1 | 7% | |||
Unaffiliated Assets Under Management (billions) | $114.0 | $109.4 | 4% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $6.2 million. This was primarily due to improved margins and an increased stake in Columbus Circle Investors. |
• | Operating Revenue decreased $28.4 million. Management fees increased in line with AUM growth, but the increase was more than offset by lower performance fees in fourth quarter 2014. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Full Year | ||||
4Q14 | 4Q13 | % Change | 2014 | 2013 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $62.9 | $61.6 | 2% | $268.0 | $215.2 | 25% |
Combined4 Net Revenue | $393.5 | $374.7 | 5% | $1,549.8 | $1,358.2 | 14% |
Combined Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 47.9% | 50.8% | 51.3% | 53.6% | ||
Assets Under Management (billions) | $114.6 | $104.5 | 10% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $1.3 million. Fourth quarter earnings benefited from growth in the business and an additional month of Cuprum’s results. Earnings were reduced by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar, lower than expected returns on the required encaje investment in Chile, and additional marketing-related expenses. On a local currency basis, operating earnings were up 16 percent. |
• | Combined Net Revenue increased $18.8 million primarily due to the growth in AUM from positive net cash flows and improved market performance. On a local currency basis, combined net revenue improved 16 percent. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Full Year | ||||
4Q14 | 4Q13 | % Change | 2014 | 2013 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $27.6 | $32.6 | (15)% | $117.1 | $91.3 | 28% |
Premium and Fees | $234.3 | $225.5 | 4% | $935.7 | $907.1 | 3% |
Pretax Operating Margin | 16.6% | 20.9% | 17.6%* | 14.2% | ||
*Pretax Operating Margin for the full-year 2014 was 11.9 percent after adjusting for the third quarter 2014 actuarial assumption review. |
• | Operating Earnings decreased $5.0 million primarily due to favorable claims in fourth quarter 2013. |
• | Premium and Fees increased $8.8 million, in line with our expected growth rate. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Full Year | ||||
4Q14 | 4Q13 | % Change | 2014 | 2013 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $28.0 | $27.1 | 3% | $114.2 | $105.3 | 8% |
Premium and Fees | $406.3 | $381.8 | 6% | $1,591.4 | $1,492.7 | 7% |
Pretax Operating Margin | 10.9% | 10.9% | 11.3% | 10.8% | ||
Incurred Loss Ratio | 64.7% | 64.4% | 65.6% | 65.9% | ||
• | Operating Earnings increased $0.9 million. Growth in the business was partially offset by higher variable sales expenses in the current year quarter due to strong sales. |
• | Premium and Fees increased $24.5 million reflecting strong persistency and sales as well as in-group membership growth. |
• | Incurred Loss Ratio was better than our expected range. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Full Year | ||||
4Q14 | 4Q13 | % Change | 2014 | 2013 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $(26.1) | $(44.7) | 42% | $(125.5) | $(148.9) | 16% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $18.6 million. Results in the current quarter benefited by $6.0 million from some one-time tax adjustments in the Corporate segment. |
• | 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 43546285. |
• | 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 43546285. This replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the live earnings call through the end of day Feb. 6, 2015. |
• | 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, | Twelve Months Ended, | |||||||||||
12/31/14 | 12/31/13 | 12/31/14 | 12/31/13 | |||||||||
Retirement and Investor Services | $ | 195.2 | $ | 179.2 | $ | 828.1 | $ | 694.4 | ||||
Principal Global Investors | 36.4 | 30.2 | 116.0 | 102.6 | ||||||||
Principal International | 62.9 | 61.6 | 268.0 | 215.2 | ||||||||
U.S. Insurance Solutions | 55.6 | 59.7 | 231.3 | 196.6 | ||||||||
Corporate | (26.1) | (44.7) | (125.5) | (148.9) | ||||||||
Operating Earnings | $ | 324.0 | $ | 286.0 | $ | 1,317.9 | $ | 1,059.9 | ||||
Net realized capital losses, as adjusted | (53.2) | (52.3) | (100.5) | (179.1) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (0.4) | (0.3) | (106.3) | (1.1) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 270.4 | $ | 233.4 | $ | 1,111.1 | $ | 879.7 | ||||
Per Diluted Share | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Twelve Months Ended, | |||||||||||
12/31/14 | 12/31/13 | 12/31/14 | 12/31/13 | |||||||||
Operating Earnings | $ | 1.09 | $ | 0.96 | $ | 4.41 | $ | 3.55 | ||||
Net realized capital losses, as adjusted | (0.18) | (0.18) | (0.34) | (0.60) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | 0.00 | 0.00 | (0.360) | 0.00 | ||||||||
Adjustment for redeemable noncontrolling interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | (0.060) | 0.00 | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 0.91 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 3.65 | $ | 2.95 | ||||
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding (in millions) | 298.3 | 299.3 | 298.7 | 298.2 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Results of Operations (in millions) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Twelve Months Ended, | |||||||||||
12/31/14 | 12/31/13 | 12/31/14 | 12/31/13 | |||||||||
Premiums and other considerations | $ | 1,208.1 | $ | 1,022.0 | $ | 3,724.0 | $ | 3,153.6 | ||||
Fees and other revenues | 912.2 | 881.8 | 3,481.3 | 3,222.8 | ||||||||
Net investment income | 839.9 | 837.8 | 3,349.5 | 3,231.0 | ||||||||
Total operating revenues | 2,960.2 | 2,741.6 | 10,554.8 | 9,607.4 | ||||||||
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses | 1,613.6 | 1,399.6 | 5,215.2 | 4,720.4 | ||||||||
Dividends to policyholders | 42.9 | 44.7 | 177.4 | 189.0 | ||||||||
Commissions | 203.5 | 196.8 | 776.9 | 743.3 | ||||||||
Capitalization of DAC | (112.3) | (108.5) | (404.1) | (447.0) | ||||||||
Amortization of DAC | 67.1 | 52.0 | 329.5 | 219.4 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 32.2 | 28.2 | 122.7 | 108.1 | ||||||||
Interest expense on corporate debt | 33.0 | 35.4 | 134.1 | 142.4 | ||||||||
Compensation and other | 683.2 | 704.1 | 2,502.0 | 2,525.8 | ||||||||
Total expenses | 2,563.2 | 2,352.3 | 8,853.7 | 8,201.4 | ||||||||
Operating earnings before tax, noncontrolling interest and preferred stock dividends | 397.0 | 389.3 | 1,701.1 | 1,406.0 | ||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||
Income tax | 63.9 | 86.3 | 317.8 | 289.9 | ||||||||
Operating earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | 0.8 | 8.7 | 32.4 | 23.2 | ||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | 8.3 | 8.3 | 33.0 | 33.0 | ||||||||
Operating earnings | $ | 324.0 | $ | 286.0 | $ | 1,317.9 | $ | 1,059.9 | ||||
Net realized capital losses, as adjusted | (53.2) | (52.3) | (100.5) | (179.1) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (0.4) | (0.3) | (106.3) | (1.1) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 270.4 | $ | 233.4 | $ | 1,111.1 | $ | 879.7 |
Period Ended, | |||||||||
12/31/14 | 12/31/13 | 12/31/12 | |||||||
Total assets (in billions) | $ | 219.1 | $ | 208.2 | $ | 161.8 | |||
Total common equity (in millions) | $ | 9,642.0 | $ | 9,142.2 | $ | 9,141.4 | |||
Total common equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (in millions) | $ | 9,591.6 | $ | 8,959.0 | $ | 8,501.1 | |||
End of period common shares outstanding (in millions) | 293.9 | 295.2 | 293.8 | ||||||
Book value per common share | $ | 32.81 | $ | 30.97 | $ | 31.11 | |||
Book value per common share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 32.64 | $ | 30.35 | $ 28.93 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to U.S. GAAP (in millions, except as indicated) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Twelve Months Ended, | |||||||||||
12/31/14 | 12/31/13 | 12/31/14 | 12/31/13 | |||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share: | ||||||||||||
Operating earnings | $ | 1.09 | $ | 0.96 | $ | 4.41 | $ | 3.55 | ||||
Net realized capital losses | (0.18) | (0.18) | (0.34) | (0.60) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | - | - | (0.36) | - | ||||||||
Adjustment for redeemable noncontrolling interest | - | - | (0.06) | - | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 0.91 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 3.65 | $ | 2.95 | ||||
Book Value Per Common Share Excluding Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||||
Book value per common share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 32.64 | $ | 30.35 | $ | 32.64 | $ | 30.35 | ||||
Net unrealized capital gains | 3.91 | 2.37 | 3.91 | 2.37 | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation | (2.34) | (1.22) | (2.34) | (1.22) | ||||||||
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligation | (1.40) | (0.53) | (1.40) | (0.53) | ||||||||
Book value per common share including accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 32.81 | $ | 30.97 | $ | 32.81 | $ | 30.97 | ||||
Operating Revenues: | ||||||||||||
RIS | $ | 1,672.3 | $ | 1,460.0 | $ | 5,523.3 | $ | 4,847.6 | ||||
PGI | 208.0 | 236.4 | 725.9 | 719.2 | ||||||||
PI | 323.2 | 324.1 | 1,275.4 | 1,150.0 | ||||||||
USIS | 825.8 | 787.8 | 3,262.6 | 3,106.4 | ||||||||
Corporate | (69.1) | (66.7) | (232.4) | (215.8) | ||||||||
Total operating revenues | 2,960.2 | 2,741.6 | 10,554.8 | 9,607.4 | ||||||||
Net realized capital losses and related adjustments | (52.4) | (66.6) | (77.4) | (320.0) | ||||||||
Exited group medical insurance business | 0.2 | (2.4) | 0.2 | 2.1 | ||||||||
Total GAAP revenues | $ | 2,908.0 | $ | 2,672.6 | $ | 10,477.6 | $ | 9,289.5 | ||||
Operating Earnings: | ||||||||||||
RIS | $ | 195.2 | $ | 179.2 | $ | 828.1 | $ | 694.4 | ||||
PGI | 36.4 | 30.2 | 116.0 | 102.6 | ||||||||
PI | 62.9 | 61.6 | 268.0 | 215.2 | ||||||||
USIS | 55.6 | 59.7 | 231.3 | 196.6 | ||||||||
Corporate | (26.1) | (44.7) | (125.5) | (148.9) | ||||||||
Total operating earnings | 324.0 | 286.0 | 1,317.9 | 1,059.9 | ||||||||
Net realized capital losses and related adjustments | (53.2) | (52.3) | (100.5) | (179.1) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (0.4) | (0.3) | (106.3) | (1.1) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 270.4 | $ | 233.4 | $ | 1,111.1 | $ | 879.7 | ||||
Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses): | ||||||||||||
Net realized capital losses, as adjusted | $ | (53.2 | ) | $ | (52.3 | ) | $ | (100.5 | ) | $ | (179.1 | ) |
Certain derivative and hedging-related adjustments | 26.4 | 23.2 | 92.8 | 93.9 | ||||||||
Amortization of DAC and other actuarial balances | 22.5 | (2.3) | 49.3 | (47.1) | ||||||||
Certain market value adjustments of embedded derivatives | 1.2 | - | (4.8) | (18.4) | ||||||||
Capital gains distributed | 3.1 | 14.7 | 21.2 | 25.8 | ||||||||
Tax impacts | (26.8) | (26.7) | (43.6) | (101.4) | ||||||||
Noncontrolling interest capital gains | 0.8 | - | 1.0 | 0.2 | ||||||||
Recognition of front-end fee revenues | (0.3) | 0.1 | (0.7) | 0.9 | ||||||||
GAAP net realized capital gains (losses) | $ | (26.3 | ) | $ | (43.3 | ) | $ | 14.7 | $ | (225.2 | ) | |
Other After-Tax Adjustments: | ||||||||||||
Losses associated with exited group medical insurance business | $ | (0.4 | ) | $ | (0.3 | ) | $ | (0.7 | ) | $ | (1.1 | ) |
Impact of enactment of tax legislation in Chile | - | - | (58.1) | - | ||||||||
Impact of court ruling on some uncertain tax positions | - | - | (47.5) | - | ||||||||
Total other after-tax adjustments | $ | (0.4 | ) | $ | (0.3 | ) | $ | (106.3 | ) | $ | (1.1 | ) |
Three Months Ended, | Twelve Months Ended, | |||||||||||
12/31/14 | 12/31/13 | 12/31/14 | 12/31/13 | |||||||||
Total combined net revenue | $ | 393.5 | $ | 374.7 | $ | 1,549.8 | $ | 1,358.2 | ||||
Add: | ||||||||||||
Principal International's share of unconsolidated joint ventures' net income | 24.1 | 20.6 | 95.3 | 87.5 | ||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||
Unconsolidated joint ventures' net revenue at 100% | 253.1 | 224.6 | 978.2 | 861.1 | ||||||||
Other adjustments | 0.9 | 0.4 | 4.3 | 2.0 | ||||||||
Net revenue* | $ | 163.6 | $ | 170.3 | $ | 662.6 | $ | 582.6 |