Delaware | 1-16725 | 42-1520346 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | Identification Number) |
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | |
By: /s/ Deanna D. Strable-Soethout | |
Name: Deanna D. Strable-Soethout | |
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: October 25, 2018 |
Company Highlights |
• Third quarter 2018 net income attributable to Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) of $456.3 million, or $1.59 per diluted share |
• Third quarter 2018 non-GAAP operating earnings1 of $481.2 million, or $1.67 per diluted share |
• Assets under management (AUM) of $667.8 billion, up 2 percent over third quarter 2017 |
• Company declares fourth quarter 2018 common stock dividend of $0.54 per share; a 10 percent increase over the fourth quarter 2017 |
• | Net income attributable to PFG for third quarter 2018 of $456.3 million, compared to $810.2 million for third quarter 2017. Net income per diluted share of $1.59 for third quarter 2018 compared to $2.76 in prior year quarter. |
◦ | As noted in Exhibit 1, third quarter 2018 net income reflected the results of the significant variances, including the annual actuarial assumption review, which benefited net income by $32.1 million, or $0.12 per diluted share. |
◦ | As a reminder, third quarter 2017 net income benefited $410.8 million from a real estate exchange with one of our joint venture partners. |
• | Non-GAAP operating earnings for third quarter 2018 of $481.2 million, compared to $373.7 million for third quarter 2017. Non-GAAP operating earnings per diluted share of $1.67 for third quarter 2018 compared to $1.28 for third quarter 2017. |
◦ | Third quarter 2018 non-GAAP operating earnings reflected the following significant variances from expected as noted in Exhibit 1: |
▪ | Results of the annual actuarial assumption review decreased non-GAAP operating earnings by $21.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted share; |
▪ | A net benefit in Principal Global Investors of $62.5 million after-tax, or $0.22 per diluted share, from a previously disclosed accelerated real estate performance fee of $0.24 per diluted share partially offset by elevated expenses of $(0.02) per diluted share; and |
▪ | Higher than expected variable investment income in Retirement and Income Solutions and U.S. Insurance Solutions increased non-GAAP operating earnings by $18.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share. |
◦ | After excluding the significant variances noted in Exhibit 1, non-GAAP operating earnings increased 1 percent over the prior year quarter. |
• | Quarterly common stock dividend of $0.54 per share for fourth quarter 2018 was authorized by the company’s Board of Directors, bringing the trailing twelve-month dividend to $2.10 per share, a 12 percent increase compared to the prior year trailing twelve-month period. The dividend will be payable on Dec. 28, 2018, to shareholders of record as of Dec. 3, 2018. |
• | Strong Morningstar investment performance2, with 74 percent of Principal’s investment options above median on a one-year basis, 68 percent on a three-year basis and 89 percent on a five-year basis. |
• | We continue to execute on our accelerated investment in digital business strategies as we intensify our focus on the customer experience, direct-to-consumer offerings and our use of data science in investment research. More details to follow on our Nov. 15th Investor Day in New York. |
• | Total company AUM of $667.8 billion with total company net cash flows of $0.2 billion. |
• | Retirement and Income Solutions (RIS) - Fee sales of $2.9 billion and net cash flow of $0.9 billion contributed to higher end of period account values of $238.2 billion, a 10 percent increase over the prior year quarter. |
• | RIS - Spread sales of $2.7 billion, including pension risk transfer sales of $1.2 billion, helped drive end of period account values to $44.7 billion, a 10 percent increase over the prior year quarter. |
• | Principal Global Investors (PGI) pre-tax return on operating revenues less pass-through commissions3 was 36.7 percent on a trailing twelve month basis. |
• | Principal International (PI) generated net cash flow of $0.7 billion which is the 40th consecutive quarter of positive net cash flow. In addition, China, which is not included in our reported numbers, had $4.1 billion of positive net cash flows. |
• | Specialty Benefits premium and fees4 increased 7 percent compared to the year ago quarter driven by strong retention and sales. |
• | Individual Life sales increased 13 percent over the year ago quarter with 58 percent of total sales from the business market. |
• | Continued strong capital position with a 2018 capital deployment target of $900 million to $1.3 billion. Deployed $215.6 million of capital in third quarter 2018, including: |
◦ | $64.9 million to repurchase 1.1 million shares of common stock; and |
◦ | $150.7 million of common stock dividends with the $0.53 per share common dividend paid in the third quarter. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | 3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings5 | $155.4 | $108.0 | 44% | $549.0 | $524.2 | 5% |
Net revenue6 | $415.8 | $372.1 | 12% | $1,647.0 | $1,582.8 | 4% |
Pre-tax return on net revenue7 | 37.4% | 29.0% | 33.3%* | 33.1%* |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $47.4 million. Excluding the significant variances outlined in Exhibit 1, pre-tax operating earnings were down 6 percent over the year ago quarter as growth in net revenue was more than offset by higher operating expenses. |
• | Net revenue increased $43.7 million. Excluding the significant variances outlined in Exhibit 1, net revenue was up 1 percent primarily due to higher fees driven by account value growth. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | 3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $104.4 | $102.1 | 2% | $362.0 | $385.4 | (6)% |
Net revenue | $141.9 | $131.0 | 8% | $536.8 | $553.1 | (3)% |
Pre-tax return on net revenue | 73.6% | 77.9% | 67.4%* | 69.7%* |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $2.3 million. Excluding the significant variances outlined in Exhibit 1, pre-tax operating earnings were flat compared to the year ago quarter as growth in net revenue was offset by higher operating expenses. |
• | Net revenue increased $10.9 million. Excluding the significant variances outlined in Exhibit 1, net revenue was up 7 percent due mainly to growth in the business. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | 3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $215.4 | $130.2 | 65% | $576.8 | $479.3 | 20% |
Operating revenues less pass-through commissions | $591.2 | $327.5 | 81% | $1,589.5 | $1,288.6 | 23% |
Pre-tax return on operating revenues less pass-through commissions8 | 36.7% | 40.2% | 36.7% | 37.7% | ||
Total PGI assets under management (billions) | $426.5 | $423.3 | 1% | |||
PGI sourced assets under management (billions) | $208.1 | $215.9 | (4)% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $85.2 million. Excluding the significant variances outlined in Exhibit 1, pre-tax operating earnings were flat compared to the year ago quarter. |
• | Operating revenues less pass-through commissions increased $263.7 million. Excluding the significant variances outlined in Exhibit 1, operating revenues less pass-through commissions is up 3 percent due to growth in management fees. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | 3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $32.4 | $72.4 | (55)% | $279.8 | $317.7 | (12)% |
Combined9 net revenue (at PFG share) | $240.5 | $236.0 | 2% | $965.3 | $881.7 | 9% |
Pre-tax return on combined net revenue (at PFG share) | 13.5% | 30.7% | 29.0%* | 36.0%* | ||
Assets under management (billions) | $156.6 | $158.6 | (1)% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings decreased $40.0 million. Excluding the significant variances outlined in Exhibit 1, pre-tax operating earnings were up 2 percent as underlying growth in the business was largely offset by foreign currency headwinds. |
• | Combined net revenue (at PFG share) increased $4.5 million. Excluding the significant variances outlined in Exhibit 1, combined net revenue increased by 6 percent as underlying growth in the business was largely offset by foreign currency headwinds. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | 3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $83.7 | $83.8 | 0% | $277.1 | $264.8 | 5% |
Premium and fees | $548.0 | $513.7 | 7% | $2,131.2 | $1,979.6 | 8% |
Pre-tax return on premium and fees10 | 15.3% | 16.3% | 13.0%* | 13.4%* | ||
Incurred loss ratio | 61.1% | 60.7% | 62.0% | 63.0% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings decreased $0.1 million. Excluding the significant variances outlined in Exhibit 1, pre-tax operating earnings were up 3 percent primarily due to growth in the business and favorable claims experience partially offset by higher expenses. |
• | Premium and fees increased $34.3 million reflecting strong retention, sales, and employment growth. |
• | Incurred loss ratio, after adjusting for the significant variances outlined in Exhibit 1, was at the low end of our expected range. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | 3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $34.5 | $(0.6) | N/M | $169.8 | $115.9 | 47% |
Premium and fees | $269.1 | $273.8 | (2)% | $1,091.0 | $1,063.0 | 3% |
Pre-tax return on premium and fees | 12.8% | (0.2)% | 15.6%* | 10.9%* |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $35.1 million. Excluding the significant variances outlined in Exhibit 1, pre-tax operating earnings were up 8 percent primarily due to favorable claims experience. |
• | Premium and fees decreased $4.7 million. Excluding the significant variances outlined in Exhibit 1, premium and fees increased 5% primarily due to growth in the business. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | 3Q18 | 3Q17 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating losses | $(32.4) | $(43.0) | 25% | $(185.4) | $(202.3) | 8% |
• | Pre-tax operating losses decreased $10.6 million due to a benefit from a tax settlement. On an after-tax basis, Corporate losses were in line with our expectations as income taxes offset the pre-tax benefit. For the full year we expect pre-tax operating losses to be lower than our guided range of $(190)-$(210) million. |
3Q18 as reported | Impacts of 3Q18 significant variances | 3Q18 excluding significant variances | 3Q17 as reported | Actuarial assumption review | 3Q17 excluding significant variances | ||||||||||
Actuarial assumption review | Accelerated performance fee and elevated expenses | Variable investment income | |||||||||||||
Net income attributable to PFG | $ 456.3 | $ 32.1 | $ 62.5 | $ 18.2 | $ 343.5 | $ 810.2 | $ (26.6) | $ 836.8 | |||||||
Net realized capital (gains) losses, as adjusted | 24.9 | (53.6) | — | — | 78.5 | (436.5) | (16.3) | (420.2) | |||||||
Non-GAAP operating earnings | 481.2 | (21.5) | 62.5 | 18.2 | 422.0 | 373.7 | (42.9) | 416.6 | |||||||
Income taxes | 112.2 | (22.1) | 23.1 | 4.8 | 106.4 | 79.2 | (23.5) | 102.7 | |||||||
Non-GAAP pre-tax operating earnings | $ 593.4 | $ (43.6) | $ 85.6 | $ 23.0 | $ 528.4 | $ 452.9 | $ (66.4) | $ 519.3 | |||||||
Per diluted share: | |||||||||||||||
Net income | $ 1.59 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.06 | $ 1.19 | $ 2.76 | $ (0.09) | $ 2.85 | |||||||
Net realized capital (gains) losses, as adjusted | 0.08 | (0.20) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.28 | (1.48) | (0.05) | (1.43) | |||||||
Non-GAAP operating earnings | $ 1.67 | $ (0.08) | $ 0.22 | $ 0.06 | $ 1.47 | $ 1.28 | $ (0.14) | $ 1.42 | |||||||
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | 287.8 | 287.8 | 287.8 | 287.8 | 287.8 | 293.1 | 293.1 | 293.1 | |||||||
Segment pre-tax operating earnings (losses): | |||||||||||||||
RIS-Fee | $ 155.4 | $ 7.7 | $ | — | $ | 7.0 | $ 140.7 | $ 108.0 | $ (41.0) | $ 149.0 | |||||
RIS-Spread | 104.4 | 11.5 | — | 10.0 | 82.9 | 102.1 | 19.2 | 82.9 | |||||||
Retirement and Income Solutions | 259.8 | 19.2 | — | 17.0 | 223.6 | 210.1 | (21.8) | 231.9 | |||||||
Principal Global Investors | 215.4 | — | 85.6 | — | 129.8 | 130.2 | — | 130.2 | |||||||
Principal International | 32.4 | (53.5) | — | — | 85.9 | 72.4 | (11.8) | 84.2 | |||||||
Specialty Benefits | 83.7 | 6.2 | — | 6.0 | 71.5 | 83.8 | 14.2 | 69.6 | |||||||
Individual Life | 34.5 | (15.5) | — | — | 50.0 | (0.6) | (47.0) | 46.4 | |||||||
U.S. Insurance Solutions | 118.2 | (9.3) | — | 6.0 | 121.5 | 83.2 | (32.8) | 116.0 | |||||||
Corporate | (32.4) | — | — | — | (32.4) | (43.0) | — | (43.0) | |||||||
Total segment pre-tax operating earnings | $ 593.4 | $ (43.6) | $ 85.6 | $ 23.0 | $ 528.4 | $ 452.9 | $ (66.4) | $ 519.3 |
• | 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 8587837. |
• | 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 8587837. This replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the live earnings call through the end of day Nov. 2, 2018. |
• | 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, | |||||||||||
9/30/18 | 9/30/17 | 9/30/18 | 9/30/17 | |||||||||
Net income attributable to PFG | $ | 456.3 | $ | 810.2 | $ | 2,151.8 | $ | 1,786.6 | ||||
Net realized capital (gains) losses, as adjusted | 24.9 | (436.5 | ) | 4.9 | (338.8 | ) | ||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | 0.0 | 0.0 | (524.5) | 52.0 | ||||||||
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings* | $ | 481.2 | $ | 373.7 | $ | 1,632.2 | $ | 1,499.8 | ||||
Income taxes | 112.2 | 79.2 | 396.9 | 385.2 | ||||||||
Non-GAAP Pre-Tax Operating Earnings | $ | 593.4 | $ | 452.9 | $ | 2,029.1 | $ | 1,885.0 | ||||
Segment Pre-Tax Operating Earnings (Losses): | ||||||||||||
Retirement and Income Solutions | $ | 259.8 | $ | 210.1 | $ | 911.0 | $ | 909.6 | ||||
Principal Global Investors | 215.4 | 130.2 | 576.8 | 479.3 | ||||||||
Principal International | 32.4 | 72.4 | 279.8 | 317.7 | ||||||||
U.S. Insurance Solutions | 118.2 | 83.2 | 446.9 | 380.7 | ||||||||
Corporate | (32.4) | (43.0) | (185.4) | (202.3) | ||||||||
Total Segment Pre-Tax Operating Earnings | $ | 593.4 | $ | 452.9 | $ | 2,029.1 | $ | 1,885.0 |
Per Diluted Share | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Nine Months Ended, | |||||||||||
9/30/18 | 9/30/17 | 9/30/18 | 9/30/17 | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 1.59 | $ | 2.76 | $ | 4.52 | $ | 5.02 | ||||
Net realized capital (gains) losses, as adjusted | 0.08 | (1.48 | ) | (0.10) | (1.17 | ) | ||||||
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings | $ | 1.67 | $ | 1.28 | $ | 4.42 | $ | 3.85 | ||||
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding (in millions) | 287.8 | 293.1 | 290.0 | 292.7 |
Selected Balance Sheet Statistics | ||||||
Period Ended, | ||||||
9/30/18 | 12/31/17 | |||||
Total assets (in billions) | $ | 258.8 | $ | 253.9 | ||
Stockholders’ equity (in millions) | $ | 11,768.7 | $ | 12,921.9 | ||
Total common equity (in millions) | $ | 11,700.8 | $ | 12,849.3 | ||
Total common equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) other than foreign currency translation adjustment (in millions) | $ | 11,882.3 | $ | 11,765.3 | ||
End of period common shares outstanding (in millions) | 283.6 | 289.0 | ||||
Book value per common share | $ | 41.26 | $ | 44.46 | ||
Book value per common share excluding AOCI other than foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | 41.90 | $ | 40.71 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in millions, except as indicated) | ||||||
Period Ended, | ||||||
9/30/18 | 12/31/17 | |||||
Stockholders’ Equity, Excluding AOCI Other Than Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Available to Common Stockholders: | ||||||
Stockholders’ equity | $ | 11,768.7 | $ | 12,921.9 | ||
Noncontrolling interest | (67.9) | (72.6) | ||||
Stockholders’ equity available to common stockholders | 11,700.8 | 12,849.3 | ||||
Net unrealized capital (gains) losses | (244.3) | (1,455.1) | ||||
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligation | 425.8 | 371.1 | ||||
Stockholders’ equity, excluding AOCI other than foreign currency translation adjustment, available to common stockholders | $ | 11,882.3 | $ | 11,765.3 | ||
Book Value Per Common Share, Excluding AOCI Other Than Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment: | ||||||
Book value per common share | $ | 41.26 | $ | 44.46 | ||
Net unrealized capital (gains) losses | (0.86) | (5.03) | ||||
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligation | 1.50 | 1.28 | ||||
Book value per common share, excluding AOCI other than foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | 41.90 | $ | 40.71 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in millions) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Trailing Twelve Months, | |||||||||||
9/30/18 | 9/30/17 | 9/30/18 | 9/30/17 | |||||||||
Income Taxes: | ||||||||||||
Total GAAP income taxes (benefits) | $ | 109.1 | $ | 344.6 | (308.6 | ) | $ | 498.9 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) tax adjustments | 4.7 | (284.3 | ) | 49.6 | (227.6 | ) | ||||||
Tax benefit related to other after-tax adjustments | — | — | 594.5 | 34.4 | ||||||||
Income taxes related to equity method investments and noncontrolling interest | (1.6 | ) | 18.9 | 61.4 | 79.5 | |||||||
Income taxes | $ | 112.2 | $ | 79.2 | $ | 396.9 | $ | 385.2 | ||||
Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses): | ||||||||||||
GAAP net realized capital gains (losses) | $ | (5.5 | ) | $ | 676.6 | $ | (3.1 | ) | $ | 520.7 | ||
Recognition of front-end fee revenues | (0.9 | ) | 0.1 | (3.4 | ) | (0.4 | ) | |||||
Market value adjustments to fee revenues | — | (0.1 | ) | 0.1 | (0.2 | ) | ||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) related to equity method investments | (0.9 | ) | 1.3 | (5.9 | ) | 2.8 | ||||||
Derivative and hedging-related adjustments | (15.8 | ) | (10.8 | ) | (62.6 | ) | (64.9 | ) | ||||
Sponsored investment fund adjustments | 2.9 | 1.6 | 9.8 | 5.6 | ||||||||
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs | 1.7 | 20.2 | 11.9 | 84.0 | ||||||||
Capital gains distributed – operating expenses | (12.0 | ) | (9.5 | ) | (20.6 | ) | (22.9 | ) | ||||
Amortization of other actuarial balances | 4.2 | 3.2 | 14.3 | 14.4 | ||||||||
Market value adjustments of embedded derivatives | 4.1 | 40.1 | 16.5 | 43.6 | ||||||||
Capital gains distributed – cost of interest credited | (5.7 | ) | (2.0 | ) | (10.2 | ) | (16.5 | ) | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) tax adjustments | 4.7 | (284.3 | ) | 49.6 | (227.6 | ) | ||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest, after-tax | (1.7 | ) | 0.1 | (1.3 | ) | 0.2 | ||||||
Total net realized capital gains (losses) after-tax adjustments | (19.4 | ) | (240.1 | ) | (1.8 | ) | (181.9 | ) | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | (24.9 | ) | $ | 436.5 | $ | (4.9 | ) | $ | 338.8 | |||
Other After-Tax Adjustments: | ||||||||||||
Contribution to PFG Foundation | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax | $ | — | $ | — | (70.0 | ) | — | |||||
Tax | — | — | 26.2 | — | ||||||||
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
Tax | — | — | 568.3 | — | ||||||||
Early extinguishment of debt: | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax | — | — | — | (86.4 | ) | |||||||
Tax | — | — | — | 34.4 | ||||||||
Total other after-tax adjustments | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 524.5 | $ | (52.0 | ) |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in millions) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Trailing Twelve Months, | |||||||||||
9/30/18 | 9/30/17 | 9/30/18 | 9/30/17 | |||||||||
Principal Global Investors Operating Revenues Less Pass-Through Commissions: | ||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 632.8 | $ | 367.5 | $ | 1,756.4 | $ | 1,449.0 | ||||
Commission expense | (41.6) | (40.0) | (166.9) | (160.4) | ||||||||
Operating revenues less pass-through commissions | $ | 591.2 | $ | 327.5 | $ | 1,589.5 | $ | 1,288.6 | ||||
Principal International Combined Net Revenue (at PFG Share) | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax operating earnings | $ | 32.4 | $ | 72.4 | $ | 279.8 | $ | 317.7 | ||||
Combined operating expenses other than pass-through commissions (at PFG share) | 208.1 | 163.6 | 685.5 | 564.0 | ||||||||
Combined net revenue (at PFG share) | $ | 240.5 | $ | 236.0 | $ | 965.3 | $ | 881.7 |