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99 | Second 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: July 27, 2017 |
Company Highlights |
• Second quarter 2017 net income attributable to Principal Financial Group, Inc. of $309.5 million, or $1.06 per diluted share |
• Second quarter 2017 record operating earnings1 of $383.6 million, or a record $1.31 per diluted share |
• Record assets under management (AUM) of $629.4 billion, up 10 percent on a trailing twelve month basis |
• Company declares third quarter 2017 common stock dividend of $0.47 per share; a 15 percent increase over the third quarter 2016 common stock dividend |
• | Net income attributable to PFG for second quarter 2017 of $309.5 million, compared to $322.3 million for second quarter 2016. Net income per diluted share of $1.06 for second quarter 2017 was down 4 percent compared to $1.10 in prior year quarter. |
• | Operating earnings increased 14 percent to a record $383.6 million for second quarter 2017, compared to $337.1 million for second quarter 2016. Record operating earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $1.31 for second quarter 2017 was up 14 percent compared to $1.15 for second quarter 2016. |
• | Quarterly common stock dividend of $0.47 per share for third quarter 2017 was authorized by the company’s Board of Directors, bringing the trailing twelve month dividend to $1.81 per share, a 16 percent increase compared to the prior year trailing twelve month period. The dividend will be payable on Sept. 29, 2017, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 1, 2017. |
• | Strong Morningstar investment performance, with 81 percent of Principal’s investment options2 above median on a three-year basis and 85 percent above median on a five-year basis. |
• | Retirement and Income Solutions (RIS) sales of $4.3 billion, $2.8 billion in RIS-Fee and $1.5 billion in RIS-Spread, which helped drive end of period account values to $249.3 billion. |
• | Principal Global Investors (PGI) ended the quarter with record AUM of $410.4 billion. Pre-tax return on operating revenues less pass-through commissions3 increased to 37.0 percent on a trailing twelve month basis, a 280 basis point increase from the year ago quarter. |
• | Principal International (PI) generated net cash flows of $400 million and achieved record AUM of $147.7 billion, a 15 percent increase over the year ago quarter on a constant currency basis4. |
• | Specialty Benefits premium and fees5 increased 8 percent compared to the year ago quarter, driven by strong sales and retention. In addition, the loss ratios continue to perform within the expected range. |
• | Individual Life Insurance premium and fees increased 8 percent over the year ago quarter driven by strong sales. |
• | Continued strong capital position with a 2017 capital deployment target of $800 million to $1.1 billion. Deployed $165.9 million of capital in second quarter 2017, including: |
◦ | $132.7 million of common stock dividends with the $0.46 per share dividend paid in the second quarter; and |
◦ | $26.4 million to repurchase 0.4 million shares of common stock; and |
◦ | $6.8 million of increased ownership in a PGI boutique. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | |||||
2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | 2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | ||
Pre-tax operating earnings6 | $147.5 | $124.5 | 18% | $547.1 | $446.8 | 22% | |
Net revenue7 | $406.1 | $381.5 | 6% | $1,575.5 | $1,526.3 | 3% | |
Pre-tax return on net revenue8 | 36.3% | 32.6% | 34.7% | 29.3% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $23.0 million driven by an increase in net revenue and disciplined expense management. |
• | Net revenue increased $24.6 million primarily due to higher fees driven by increased account values and higher variable investment income9. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | 2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $96.3 | $70.2 | 37% | $359.3 | $249.6 | 44% |
Net revenue | $145.1 | $121.7 | 19% | $544.1 | $442.0 | 23% |
Pre-tax return on net revenue | 66.4% | 57.7% | 66.0% | 56.5% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $26.1 million due to an increase in net revenue and disciplined expense management. |
• | Net revenue increased $23.4 million as a result of strong growth in the business, higher variable investment income, as well as mortality and experience gains. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | |||||
2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | 2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | ||
Pre-tax operating earnings | $115.4 | $117.5 | (2)% | $462.0 | $394.6 | 17% | |
Operating revenues less pass-through commissions | $315.7 | $310.7 | 2% | $1,265.7 | $1,166.8 | 8% | |
Pre-tax return on operating revenues less pass-through commissions10 | 37.1% | 38.2% | 37.0% | 34.2% | |||
Total PGI assets under management (billions) | $410.4 | $382.8 | 7% | ||||
Institutional assets under management (billions) | $132.4 | $129.6 | 2% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings decreased $2.1 million primarily due to lower performance fees compared to the year ago quarter. |
• | Operating revenues less pass-through commissions increased $5.0 million primarily due to growth in management fees on record AUM, partially offset by lower performance fees relative to the year ago quarter. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | 2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $78.4 | $69.9 | 12% | $329.5 | $256.2 | 29% |
Combined11 net revenue (at PFG share) | $220.2 | $193.6 | 14% | $861.3 | $761.1 | 13% |
Combined pre-tax return on net revenue (at PFG share) | 35.6% | 36.1% | 38.3% | 33.7% | ||
Assets under management (billions) | $147.7 | $130.9 | 13% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $8.5 million despite elevated expenses in Mexico. |
• | Combined net revenue (at PFG share) increased $26.6 million driven by growth in AUM. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | 2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $63.6 | $66.5 | (4)% | $254.9 | $227.3 | 12% |
Premium and fees | $499.2 | $464.2 | 8% | $1,935.2 | $1,782.7 | 9% |
Pre-tax return on premium and fees12 | 12.7% | 14.3% | 13.2% | 12.8% | ||
Incurred loss ratio | 63.7% | 61.7% | 64.1% | 62.5% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings decreased $2.9 million primarily due to a return to more normal claims experience compared to very favorable claims experience in the year ago quarter. |
• | Premium and fees increased $35.0 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 | ||||
2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | 2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $40.8 | $37.1 | 10% | $112.8 | $216.3 | (48)% |
Premium and fees | $270.2 | $250.9 | 8% | $1,030.2 | $984.4 | 5% |
Pre-tax return on premium and fees | 15.1% | 14.8% | 10.9% | 22.0% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $3.7 million primarily due to growth in the business, partially offset by higher claims experience. |
• | Premium and fees increased $19.3 million reflecting strong sales growth. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | 2Q17 | 2Q16 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating losses | $(47.5) | $(54.5) | 13% | $(217.1) | $(216.6) | 0% |
• | Pre-tax operating losses decreased $7.0 million primarily due to lower 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 48354928. |
• | 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 48354928. This replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the live earnings call through the end of day Aug. 4, 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, | |||||||||||
6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | 6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | |||||||||
Net income attributable to PFG | $ | 309.5 | $ | 322.3 | $ | 1,284.6 | $ | 1,244.3 | ||||
Net realized capital (gains) losses, as adjusted | 74.1 | 14.8 | 125.2 | (2.8) | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 52.0 | 2.1 | ||||||||
Operating Earnings* | $ | 383.6 | $ | 337.1 | $ | 1,461.8 | $ | 1,243.6 | ||||
Income taxes | 110.9 | 94.1 | 386.7 | 330.6 | ||||||||
Pre-Tax Operating Earnings | $ | 494.5 | $ | 431.2 | $ | 1,848.5 | $ | 1,574.2 | ||||
Segment Pre-Tax Operating Earnings (Losses): | ||||||||||||
Retirement and Income Solutions | $ | 243.8 | $ | 194.7 | $ | 906.4 | $ | 696.4 | ||||
Principal Global Investors | 115.4 | 117.5 | 462.0 | 394.6 | ||||||||
Principal International | 78.4 | 69.9 | 329.5 | 256.2 | ||||||||
U.S. Insurance Solutions | 104.4 | 103.6 | 367.7 | 443.6 | ||||||||
Corporate | (47.5) | (54.5) | (217.1) | (216.6) | ||||||||
Pre-Tax Operating Earnings | $ | 494.5 | $ | 431.2 | $ | 1,848.5 | $ | 1,574.2 |
Per Diluted Share | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Six Months Ended, | |||||||||||
6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | 6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 1.06 | $ | 1.10 | $ | 2.25 | $ | 2.35 | ||||
Net realized capital (gains) losses, as adjusted | 0.25 | 0.05 | 0.33 | (0.23) | ||||||||
Operating Earnings | $ | 1.31 | $ | 1.15 | $ | 2.58 | $ | 2.12 | ||||
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding (in millions) | 292.7 | 292.6 | 292.5 | 293.4 |
Selected Balance Sheet Statistics | ||||||
Period Ended, | ||||||
6/30/17 | 12/31/16 | |||||
Total assets (in billions) | $ | 240.2 | $ | 228.0 | ||
Stockholders’ equity (in millions) | $ | 11,238.0 | $ | 10,293.8 | ||
Total common equity (in millions) | $ | 11,168.1 | $ | 10,227.3 | ||
Total common equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) other than foreign currency translation adjustment (in millions) | $ | 10,252.4 | $ | 9,808.7 | ||
End of period common shares outstanding (in millions) | 288.6 | 287.7 | ||||
Book value per common share | $ | 38.70 | $ | 35.55 | ||
Book value per common share excluding AOCI other than foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | 35.52 | $ | 34.09 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in millions, except as indicated) | ||||||
Period Ended, | ||||||
6/30/17 | 12/31/16 | |||||
Stockholders’ Equity, Excluding AOCI Other Than Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Available to Common Stockholders: | ||||||
Stockholders’ equity | $ | 11,238.0 | $ | 10,293.8 | ||
Noncontrolling interest | (69.9) | (66.5) | ||||
Stockholders’ equity available to common stockholders | 11,168.1 | 10,227.3 | ||||
Net unrealized capital (gains) losses | (1,315.5) | (827.0) | ||||
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligation | 399.8 | 408.4 | ||||
Stockholders’ equity, excluding AOCI other than foreign currency translation adjustment, available to common stockholders | $ | 10,252.4 | $ | 9,808.7 | ||
Book Value Per Common Share, Excluding AOCI Other Than Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment: | ||||||
Book value per common share | $ | 38.70 | $ | 35.55 | ||
Net unrealized capital (gains) losses | (4.57) | (2.88) | ||||
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligation | 1.39 | 1.42 | ||||
Book value per common share, excluding AOCI other than foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | 35.52 | $ | 34.09 | ||
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in millions) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Trailing Twelve Months, | |||||||||||
6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | 6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | |||||||||
Income Taxes: | ||||||||||||
Total GAAP income taxes | $ | 50.8 | $ | 72.9 | $ | 197.6 | $ | 262.5 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) tax adjustments | 39.6 | 4.3 | 76.1 | 8.3 | ||||||||
Tax benefit related to other after-tax adjustments | - | - | 34.4 | 1.1 | ||||||||
Income taxes related to equity method investments and noncontrolling interest | 20.5 | 16.9 | 78.6 | 58.7 | ||||||||
Income taxes | $ | 110.9 | $ | 94.1 | $ | 386.7 | $ | 330.6 | ||||
Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses): | ||||||||||||
GAAP net realized capital gains (losses) | $ | (95.9 | ) | $ | 33.7 | $ | (111.7 | ) | $ | 167.6 | ||
Recognition of front-end fee revenues | - | - | (0.3) | 0.3 | ||||||||
Market value adjustments to fee revenues | - | (1.6) | (0.2) | (2.3) | ||||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) related to equity method investments | 0.5 | (0.5) | 1.4 | (0.2) | ||||||||
Derivative and hedging-related adjustments | (16.9) | (26.0) | (78.3) | (115.9) | ||||||||
Sponsored investment fund adjustments | 1.7 | 1.9 | 5.7 | 4.6 | ||||||||
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs | 8.4 | (5.7) | (5.8) | (56.9) | ||||||||
Capital gains distributed – operating expenses | (8.0) | (15.0) | (21.9) | 19.3 | ||||||||
Amortization of other actuarial balances | 0.6 | (1.5) | - | (10.8) | ||||||||
Market value adjustments of embedded derivatives | 1.3 | 0.8 | 49.9 | 3.9 | ||||||||
Capital gains distributed – cost of interest credited | (3.0) | (2.1) | (23.4) | (5.0) | ||||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) tax adjustments | 39.6 | 4.3 | 76.1 | 8.3 | ||||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest, after-tax | (2.4) | (3.1) | (16.7) | (10.2) | ||||||||
Net realized capital losses associated with exited group medical insurance business, after-tax | - | - | - | 0.1 | ||||||||
Total net realized capital gains (losses) after-tax adjustments | 21.8 | (48.5) | (13.5) | (164.8) | ||||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | $ | (74.1 | ) | $ | (14.8 | ) | $ | (125.2 | ) | $ | 2.8 | |
Other After-Tax Adjustments: | ||||||||||||
Exited group medical insurance business: | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ | (3.2 | ) | ||||||
Tax | - | - | - | 1.1 | ||||||||
Early extinguishment of debt: | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax | - | - | (86.4) | - | ||||||||
Tax | - | - | 34.4 | - | ||||||||
Total other after-tax adjustments | $ - | $ - | $ | (52.0 | ) | $ | (2.1 | ) |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in millions) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Trailing Twelve Months, | |||||||||||
6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | 6/30/17 | 6/30/16 | |||||||||
Principal Global Investors Operating Revenues Less Pass-Through Commissions: | ||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 355.5 | $ | 351.3 | $ | 1,427.7 | $ | 1,337.6 | ||||
Commission expense | (39.8) | (40.6) | (162.0) | (170.8) | ||||||||
Operating revenues less pass-through commissions | $ | 315.7 | $ | 310.7 | $ | 1,265.7 | $ | 1,166.8 | ||||
Principal International Combined Net Revenue (at PFG Share) | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax operating earnings | $ | 78.4 | $ | 69.9 | $ | 329.5 | $ | 256.2 | ||||
Combined operating expenses (at PFG share) | 141.8 | 123.7 | 531.8 | 504.9 | ||||||||
Combined net revenue (at PFG share) | $ | 220.2 | $ | 193.6 | $ | 861.3 | $ | 761.1 |