Delaware | 1-16725 | 42-1520346 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | Identification Number) |
Exhibit No. | Description |
99 | First Quarter 2017 Earnings Release |
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | |
By: /s/ Deanna D. Strable-Soethout | |
Name: Deanna D. Strable-Soethout | |
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: April 27, 2017 |
Company Highlights |
• First quarter 2017 net income available to common stockholders of $348.9 million, or $1.19 per diluted share |
• First quarter 2017 operating earnings1 of $370.5 million, or $1.27 per diluted share |
• Record assets under management (AUM) of $619.7 billion, up 13 percent on a trailing twelve month basis, reflecting $19.8 billion in net cash flows and strong investment performance |
• Company declares second quarter 2017 common stock dividend of $0.46 per share; an 18 percent increase over the second quarter 2016 common stock dividend |
• | Net income available to common stockholders for first quarter 2017 of $348.9 million, compared to $368.0 million for first quarter 2016. Net income per diluted share of $1.19 for first quarter 2017 was down 5 percent, compared to $1.25 in prior year quarter, which had favorable derivative marks driven by interest rate volatility. |
• | Operating earnings increased 29 percent to $370.5 million for first quarter 2017, compared to $286.3 million for first quarter 2016. Operating earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $1.27 for first quarter 2017 was up 31 percent, compared to $0.97 for first quarter 2016. |
• | Quarterly common stock dividend of $0.46 per share for second quarter 2017 was authorized by the company’s Board of Directors, bringing the trailing twelve month dividend to $1.75 per share, a 14 percent increase compared to the prior year trailing twelve month period. The dividend will be payable on June 30, 2017, to shareholders of record as of June 5, 2017. |
• | Strong Morningstar investment performance, with 80 percent of Principal’s investment options2 above median on a three-year basis and 89 percent above median on a five-year basis. |
• | Retirement and Income Solutions - Fee sales of $3.8 billion and net cash flows of $2.2 billion helped drive end of period account values to $203.8 billion. |
• | Retirement and Income Solutions - Spread had sales of $2.1 billion driving account values to $38.5 billion. |
• | Principal Global Investors achieved record AUM of $403.0 billion and operating revenues less pass-through commissions3 increased 14 percent from the year ago quarter. |
• | Principal International (PI) generated net cash flows of $1.3 billion and achieved record AUM of $147.3 billion, both increased 18 percent over the year ago quarter on a constant currency basis4. Additionally, PI had record quarterly pre-tax operating earnings in Brazil, China, and Hong Kong. |
• | Specialty Benefits premium and fees5 increased 8 percent compared to the year ago quarter, driven by strong sales and retention. |
• | Individual Life Insurance premium and fees increased 6 percent over the year ago quarter. |
• | Continued strong capital position with a 2017 capital deployment target of $800 million to $1.1 billion. Deployed $248 million of capital in first quarter 2017, including: |
◦ | $130 million of common stock dividends with the $0.45 per share dividend paid in the first quarter; and |
◦ | $118 million to repurchase 1.9 million shares of common stock. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | 1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings6 | $144.7 | $114.0 | 27% | $524.1 | $465.7 | 13% |
Net revenue7 | $403.5 | $363.7 | 11% | $1,550.9 | $1,546.7 | 0% |
Pre-tax return on net revenue8 | 35.9% | 31.3% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $30.7 million driven by an increase in net revenue. |
• | Net revenue increased $39.8 million primarily due to higher fees driven by higher account values, and higher variable investment income9. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | 1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $99.5 | $67.4 | 48% | $333.2 | $252.9 | 32% |
Net revenue | $143.9 | $114.7 | 25% | $520.7 | $445.6 | 17% |
Pre-tax return on net revenue | 69.1% | 58.8% | 64.0% | 56.8% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $32.1 million due to an increase in net revenue and a slight decline in expenses. |
• | Net revenue increased $29.2 million due to strong growth in the business as well as higher variable investment income and mortality gains. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | 1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $100.0 | $79.7 | 25% | $464.1 | $375.6 | 24% |
Operating revenues less pass- through commissions | $306.3 | $269.7 | 14% | $1,260.7 | $1,147.3 | 10% |
Pre-tax return on operating revenues less pass-through commissions10 | 33.1% | 30.0% | 37.3% | 33.1% | ||
Total PGI assets under management (billions) | $403.0 | $368.3 | 9% | |||
Institutional assets under management(billions) | $133.4 | $122.7 | 9% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $20.3 million driven by an increase in operating revenues less pass-through commissions and improved margins. |
• | Operating revenues less pass-through commissions increased $36.6 million primarily due to growth in management fees. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | 1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $100.9 | $68.0 | 48% | $321.0 | $258.5 | 24% |
Combined11 net revenue (at PFG share) | $227.7 | $184.7 | 23% | $834.7 | $761.2 | 10% |
Combined pre-tax return on net revenue (at PFG share) | 44.3% | 36.8% | 38.5% | 34.0% | ||
Assets under management | $147.3 | $121.0 | 22% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $32.9 million. Adjusting for higher than expected encaje returns, Principal International continues to generate mid-teens growth on a constant currency basis. |
• | Combined net revenue (at PFG share) increased $43.0 million driven by growth in AUM and higher than expected encaje returns. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | 1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $45.5 | $38.6 | 18% | $257.8 | $212.2 | 21% |
Premium and fees | $487.6 | $449.7 | 8% | $1,900.2 | $1,746.7 | 9% |
Pre-tax return on premium and fees12 | 9.3% | 8.6% | 13.6% | 12.1% | ||
Incurred loss ratio | 66.5% | 66.4% | 63.6% | 63.4% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $6.9 million primarily due to growth in the business and the benefits of scale. In the quarter, higher variable investment income was offset by an assessment associated with the Penn Treaty liquidation. |
• | Premium and fees increased $37.9 million reflecting strong sales and retention. |
• | Incurred loss ratio was within our expected range. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | 1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $40.7 | $41.9 | (3)% | $109.1 | $215.9 | (49)% |
Premium and fees | $270.0 | $255.2 | 6% | $1,010.9 | $973.5 | 4% |
Pre-tax return on premium and fees | 15.1% | 16.4% | 10.8% | 22.2% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings decreased $1.2 million primarily reflecting more favorable claims experience in 1Q16. |
• | Premium and fees increased $14.8 million reflecting strong sales growth. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | 1Q17 | 1Q16 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating losses | $(58.5) | $(53.3) | (10)% | $(224.1) | $(208.3) | (8)% |
• | Pre-tax operating losses increased $5.2 million reflecting higher corporate expenses. |
• | Via live Internet webcast. Please go to 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 92541151. |
• | 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 92541151. This replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the live earnings call through the end of day May 5, 2017. |
• | Replay of the earnings call via webcast as well as a transcript of the call will be available after the call at: principal.com/investor. |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Results: | (in millions) | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Trailing Twelve Months, | |||||||||||
3/31/17 | 3/31/16 | 3/31/17 | 3/31/16 | |||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 348.9 | $ | 368.0 | $ | 1,297.4 | $ | 1,163.1 | ||||
Net realized capital (gains) losses, as adjusted | 21.6 | (81.7 | ) | 65.9 | 65.2 | |||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 52.0 | 2.1 | ||||||||
Operating Earnings* | $ | 370.5 | $ | 286.3 | $ | 1,415.3 | $ | 1,230.4 | ||||
Income taxes | 102.3 | 70.0 | 369.9 | 325.6 | ||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.3 | ||||||||
Excess of redemption value over carrying value of preferred shares redeemed | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.2 | ||||||||
Pre-Tax Operating Earnings | $ | 472.8 | $ | 356.3 | $ | 1,785.2 | $ | 1,572.5 | ||||
Segment Pre-Tax Operating Earnings (Losses): | ||||||||||||
Retirement and Income Solutions | $ | 244.2 | $ | 181.4 | $ | 857.3 | $ | 718.6 | ||||
Principal Global Investors | 100.0 | 79.7 | 464.1 | 375.6 | ||||||||
Principal International | 100.9 | 68.0 | 321.0 | 258.5 | ||||||||
U.S. Insurance Solutions | 86.2 | 80.5 | 366.9 | 428.1 | ||||||||
Corporate | (58.5 | ) | (53.3 | ) | (224.1 | ) | (208.3 | ) | ||||
Pre-Tax Operating Earnings | $ | 472.8 | $ | 356.3 | $ | 1,785.2 | $ | 1,572.5 | ||||
Per Diluted Share | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | ||||||||||||
3/31/17 | 3/31/16 | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | 1.19 | $ | 1.25 | ||||||||
Net realized capital (gains) losses, as adjusted | 0.08 | (0.28 | ) | |||||||||
Operating Earnings | $ | 1.27 | $ | 0.97 | ||||||||
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding | 292.4 | 294.3 |
Period Ended, | ||||||
3/31/17 | 12/31/16 | |||||
Total assets (in billions) | $ | 235.5 | $ | 228.0 | ||
Stockholders' equity (in millions) | $ | 10,684.9 | $ | 10,293.8 | ||
Total common equity (in millions) | $ | 10,616.1 | $ | 10,227.3 | ||
Total common equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) other than foreign currency translation adjustment (in millions) | $ | 10,040.8 | $ | 9,808.7 | ||
End of period common shares outstanding (in millions) | 288.1 | 287.7 | ||||
Book value per common share | $ | 36.85 | $ | 35.55 | ||
Book value per common share excluding AOCI other than foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | 34.85 | $ | 34.09 |
Period Ended | ||||||
3/31/17 | 12/31/16 | |||||
Stockholders’ Equity, Excluding AOCI Other Than Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Available to Common Stockholders: | ||||||
Stockholders’ equity | $ | 10,684.9 | $ | 10,293.8 | ||
Noncontrolling interest | (68.8 | ) | (66.5 | ) | ||
Stockholders’ equity available to common stockholders | 10,616.1 | 10,227.3 | ||||
Net unrealized capital (gains) losses | (979.4 | ) | (827.0 | ) | ||
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligation | 404.1 | 408.4 | ||||
Stockholders' equity, excluding AOCI other than foreign currency translation adjustment, available to common stockholders | $ | 10,040.8 | $ | 9,808.7 | ||
Book Value Per Common Share, Excluding AOCI Other Than Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment: | ||||||
Book value per common share | $ | 36.85 | $ | 35.55 | ||
Net unrealized capital (gains) losses | (3.40 | ) | (2.88 | ) | ||
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligation | 1.40 | 1.42 | ||||
Book value per common share, excluding AOCI other than foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | 34.85 | $ | 34.09 | ||
Three Months Ended, | Trailing Twelve Months, | |||||||||||
3/31/17 | 3/31/16 | 3/31/17 | 3/31/16 | |||||||||
Income Taxes: | ||||||||||||
Total GAAP income taxes | $ | 60.4 | $ | 70.6 | $ | 219.7 | $ | 219.2 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) tax adjustments | 19.4 | (14.8 | ) | 40.8 | 48.4 | |||||||
Tax benefit related to other after-tax adjustments | — | — | 34.4 | 2.9 | ||||||||
Income taxes related to equity method investments and noncontrolling interest | 22.5 | 14.2 | 75.0 | 55.1 | ||||||||
Income taxes | $ | 102.3 | $ | 70.0 | $ | 369.9 | $ | 325.6 | ||||
Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses): | ||||||||||||
GAAP net realized capital gains (losses) | $ | (16.6 | ) | $ | 136.6 | $ | 17.9 | $ | 19.3 | |||
Recognition of front-end fee revenues | (0.2 | ) | 0.3 | (0.3 | ) | — | ||||||
Market value adjustments to fee revenues | — | (0.7 | ) | (1.8 | ) | (0.7 | ) | |||||
Net realized capital gains related to equity method investments | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | ||||||||
Derivative and hedging-related adjustments | (17.6 | ) | (24.3 | ) | (87.4 | ) | (116.3 | ) | ||||
Sponsored investment fund adjustments | 1.2 | 1.4 | 5.9 | 2.7 | ||||||||
Amortization of DAC | 7.0 | (39.3 | ) | (19.9 | ) | (38.8 | ) | |||||
Capital gains distributed - operating expenses | (6.1 | ) | 26.5 | (28.9 | ) | 32.4 | ||||||
Amortization of other actuarial balances | 2.1 | (7.0 | ) | (2.1 | ) | (5.5 | ) | |||||
Market value adjustments of embedded derivatives | 1.8 | 2.4 | 49.4 | 3.1 | ||||||||
Capital gains distributed - cost of interest credited | (11.0 | ) | 0.6 | (22.5 | ) | (3.9 | ) | |||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) tax adjustments | 19.4 | (14.8 | ) | 40.8 | 48.4 | |||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest, after-tax | (2.2 | ) | (0.3 | ) | (17.4 | ) | (6.3 | ) | ||||
Net realized capital losses associated with exited group medical insurance business, after-tax | — | — | — | 0.1 | ||||||||
Total net realized capital gains (losses) after-tax adjustments | (5.0 | ) | (54.9 | ) | (83.8 | ) | (84.5 | ) | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | $ | (21.6 | ) | $ | 81.7 | $ | (65.9 | ) | $ | (65.2 | ) | |
Other After-Tax Adjustments: | ||||||||||||
Exited group medical insurance business: | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (3.2 | ) | |||
Tax | — | — | — | 1.1 | ||||||||
Impact of a tax court ruling and related indemnification: | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax | — | — | — | (1.8 | ) | |||||||
Tax | — | — | — | 1.8 | ||||||||
Early extinguishment of debt: | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax | — | — | (86.4 | ) | — | |||||||
Tax | — | — | 34.4 | — | ||||||||
Total other after-tax adjustments | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (52.0 | ) | $ | (2.1 | ) |
Three Months Ended, | Trailing Twelve Months, | |||||||||||
3/31/17 | 3/31/16 | 3/31/17 | 3/31/16 | |||||||||
Principal Global Investors Operating Revenues Less Pass-Through Commissions: | ||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 345.9 | $ | 309.5 | $ | 1,423.5 | $ | 1,324.1 | ||||
Commission expense | (39.6 | ) | (39.8 | ) | (162.8 | ) | (176.8 | ) | ||||
Operating revenues less pass-through commissions | $ | 306.3 | $ | 269.7 | $ | 1,260.7 | $ | 1,147.3 | ||||
Principal International Combined Net Revenue (at PFG Share) | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax operating earnings | $ | 100.9 | $ | 68.0 | $ | 321.0 | $ | 258.5 | ||||
Combined operating expenses (at PFG share) | 126.8 | 116.7 | 513.7 | 502.7 | ||||||||
Combined net revenue (at PFG share) | $ | 227.7 | $ | 184.7 | $ | 834.7 | $ | 761.2 |