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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 25, 2019 |
Company Highlights |
• Second quarter 2019 net income attributable to Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) of $386.3 million, or $1.37 per diluted share |
• Second quarter 2019 non-GAAP operating earnings1 of $427.1 million, or $1.52 per diluted share |
• Record Assets under management (AUM) of $696.2 billion |
• Company declares third quarter 2019 common stock dividend of $0.55 per share; a 4% increase over third quarter 2018 |
• | Net income attributable to PFG for second quarter 2019 of $386.3 million, compared to $456.6 million for second quarter 2018. Net income per diluted share of $1.37 for second quarter 2019 compared to $1.58 in the prior year quarter. Second quarter 2018 net income benefited from a $99.5 million after-tax gain related to a sale of an equity method investment. |
• | Non-GAAP operating earnings for second quarter 2019 of $427.1 million, compared to $391.4 million for second quarter 2018. Non-GAAP operating earnings per diluted share of $1.52 for second quarter 2019 compared to $1.35 for second quarter 2018. |
• | Quarterly common stock dividend of $0.55 per share for third quarter 2019 was authorized by the company’s Board of Directors, bringing the trailing twelve-month dividend to $2.17 per share, a 6 percent increase compared to the prior year trailing twelve-month period. The dividend will be payable on Sept. 27, 2019, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 5, 2019. |
• | Morningstar investment performance2 improved from first quarter 2019, with 57 percent of Principal’s investment options above median on a one-year basis, 68 percent on a three-year basis and 83 percent on a five-year basis. 88 percent of fund level AUM had a 4 or 5 star rating. |
• | 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. As expected, some benefits are beginning to emerge. |
• | Retirement and Income Solutions (RIS) - Fee sales were $4.1 billion and net cash flow was $1.4 billion, reflecting a 7 percent increase in recurring deposits from the prior year quarter. Coupled with strong asset appreciation, end of period account values increased nearly $20.0 billion, or 9 percent compared to a year ago, to $249.1 billion. |
• | RIS-Spread account values were $47.7 billion, a 12 percent increase over the prior year quarter. Second quarter sales were $2.0 billion including $0.9 billion of pension risk transfer sales. |
• | Principal Global Investors (PGI) pre-tax return on operating revenues less pass-through commissions3 was 36.2 percent. |
• | Principal International (PI) generated net cash flow of $0.6 billion, marking its 43rd consecutive quarter of positive net cash flow. |
• | Specialty Benefits premium and fees4 increased 8 percent compared to the year ago quarter driven by strong retention and sales. |
• | Individual Life sales increased 12 percent over the year ago quarter with 58 percent of sales from the business market. |
• | Continued strong capital position as we committed and deployed $1.4 billion of capital in second quarter 2019, including: |
◦ | $1.2 billion to acquire the Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement & Trust business and |
◦ | $150.4 million of common stock dividends with the $0.54 per share common dividend paid in the second quarter. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | 2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings5 | $132.8 | $130.7 | 2% | $495.8 | $487.8 | 2% |
Net revenue6 | $392.1 | $395.4 | (1)% | $1,549.1 | $1,562.9 | (1)% |
Pre-tax return on net revenue7 | 33.9% | 33.1% | 32.0% | 31.2% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $2.1 million primarily due to lower amortization of deferred acquisition costs (DAC), partially offset by a decline in net revenue. |
• | Net revenue decreased $3.3 million as growth in the business was more than offset by lower fees due to competitive pressures and the shift of commissions to fee-based compensation arrangements. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | 2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $123.4 | $96.9 | 27% | $451.7 | $417.3 | 8% |
Net revenue | $177.5 | $136.5 | 30% | $645.7 | $558.5 | 16% |
Pre-tax return on net revenue | 69.5% | 71.0% | 70.0% | 74.7% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $26.5 million primarily due to higher variable investment income and growth in the business. |
• | Net revenue increased $41.0 million primarily due to higher variable investment income and growth in the business. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | 2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $115.6 | $129.2 | (11)% | $535.5 | $502.4 | 7% |
Operating revenues less pass-through commissions8 | $323.6 | $337.7 | (4)% | $1,535.3 | $1,325.8 | 16% |
Pre-tax return on operating revenues less pass-through commissions | 36.2% | 38.7% | 35.2% | 38.3% | ||
Total PGI assets under management (billions) | $431.8 | $429.8 | 0% | |||
PGI sourced assets under management (billions) | $208.0 | $217.6 | (4)% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings decreased $13.6 million as a result of continued investments in the business and lower operating revenues less pass-through commissions. |
• | Operating revenues less pass-through commissions decreased $14.1 million primarily due to lower performance fees and mix of business. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | 2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $93.2 | $86.3 | 8% | $299.1 | $337.2 | (11)% |
Combined9 net revenue (at PFG share) | $244.4 | $246.8 | (1)% | $949.5 | $960.8 | (1)% |
Pre-tax return on combined net revenue (at PFG share) | 38.1% | 35.0% | 31.5% | 35.1% | ||
Assets under management (billions) | $168.0 | $156.3 | 7% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $6.9 million due to growth in the business and favorable encaje performance partially offset by foreign currency translation headwinds and unfavorable inflation in Latin America. |
• | Combined net revenue (at PFG share) decreased $2.4 million as foreign currency translation headwinds and unfavorable inflation more than offset favorable encaje performance in Latin America. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | 2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $93.2 | $63.4 | 47% | $310.0 | $275.9 | 12% |
Premium and fees | $580.1 | $536.7 | 8% | $2,251.5 | $2,096.9 | 7% |
Pre-tax return on premium and fees10 | 16.1% | 11.8% | 13.8% | 13.2% | ||
Incurred loss ratio | 60.1% | 62.8% | 61.4% | 61.9% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $29.8 million primarily due to favorable claims experience, higher variable investment income and growth in the business. |
• | Premium and fees increased $43.4 million reflecting strong retention, sales, and in-group growth. |
• | Incurred loss ratio was at the low end of our expected range, driven by very favorable group life claims experience. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | 2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating earnings | $53.1 | $49.9 | 6% | $185.7 | $159.7 | 16% |
Premium and fees | $282.6 | $268.0 | 5% | $1,117.9 | $1,095.7 | 2% |
Pre-tax return on premium and fees | 18.8% | 18.6% | 16.6% | 14.6% |
• | Pre-tax operating earnings increased $3.2 million primarily due to higher variable investment income. |
• | Premium and fees increased $14.6 million due to growth in the business. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | 2Q19 | 2Q18 | % Change | |
Pre-tax operating losses | $(98.1) | $(70.7) | (39)% | $(313.6) | $(291.7) | (8)% |
• | Pre-tax operating losses increased $27.4 million primarily due to higher operating expenses, including transaction expenses associated with the Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement & Trust acquisition. |
• | 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 1967548. |
• | 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 1967548. This replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the live earnings call through the end of day August 2, 2019. |
• | 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, | |||
6/30/19 | 6/30/18 | 6/30/19 | 6/30/18 | |
Net income attributable to PFG | $ 386.3 | $ 456.6 | $ 1,509.0 | $ 2,505.7 |
Net realized capital (gains) losses, as adjusted | 40.8 | (65.2) | 115.7 | (456.5) |
Other after-tax adjustments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | (524.5) |
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings* | $ 427.1 | $ 391.4 | $ 1,624.7 | $ 1,524.7 |
Income taxes | 86.1 | 94.3 | 339.5 | 363.9 |
Non-GAAP Pre-Tax Operating Earnings | $ 513.2 | $ 485.7 | $ 1,964.2 | $ 1,888.6 |
Segment Pre-Tax Operating Earnings (Losses): | ||||
Retirement and Income Solutions | $ 256.2 | $ 227.6 | $ 947.5 | $ 905.1 |
Principal Global Investors | 115.6 | 129.2 | 535.5 | 502.4 |
Principal International | 93.2 | 86.3 | 299.1 | 337.2 |
U.S. Insurance Solutions | 146.3 | 113.3 | 495.7 | 435.6 |
Corporate | (98.1) | (70.7) | (313.6) | (291.7) |
Total Segment Pre-Tax Operating Earnings | $ 513.2 | $ 485.7 | $ 1,964.2 | $ 1,888.6 |
Per Diluted Share | ||||
Three Months Ended, | Six Months Ended, | |||
6/30/19 | 6/30/18 | 6/30/19 | 6/30/18 | |
Net income | $ 1.37 | $ 1.58 | $ 2.90 | $ 2.93 |
Net realized capital (gains) losses, as adjusted | 0.15 | (0.23) | 0.04 | (0.18) |
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings | $ 1.52 | $ 1.35 | $ 2.94 | $ 2.75 |
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding (in millions) | 281.2 | 289.2 | 281.2 | 291.1 |
Period Ended, | ||
6/30/19 | 12/31/18 | |
Total assets (in billions) | $ 267.9 | $ 243.0 |
Stockholders’ equity (in millions) | $ 14,102.0 | $ 11,456.0 |
Total common equity (in millions) | $ 14,034.7 | $ 11,390.0 |
Total common equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) other than foreign currency translation adjustment (in millions) | $ 12,188.2 | $ 11,695.6 |
End of period common shares outstanding (in millions) | 278.6 | 279.5 |
Book value per common share | $ 50.38 | $ 40.75 |
Book value per common share excluding AOCI other than foreign currency translation adjustment | $ 43.75 | $ 41.84 |
Period Ended, | ||
6/30/19 | 12/31/18 | |
Stockholders’ Equity, Excluding AOCI Other Than Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Available to Common Stockholders: | ||
Stockholders’ equity | $ 14,102.0 | $ 11,456.0 |
Noncontrolling interest | (67.3) | (66.0) |
Stockholders’ equity available to common stockholders | 14,034.7 | 11,390.0 |
Net unrealized capital (gains) losses | (2,290.7) | (207.3) |
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligation | 444.2 | 512.9 |
Stockholders’ equity, excluding AOCI other than foreign currency translation adjustment, available to common stockholders | $ 12,188.2 | $ 11,695.6 |
Book Value Per Common Share, Excluding AOCI Other Than Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment: | ||
Book value per common share | $ 50.38 | $ 40.75 |
Net unrealized capital (gains) losses | (8.22) | (0.74) |
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligation | 1.59 | 1.83 |
Book value per common share, excluding AOCI other than foreign currency translation adjustment | $ 43.75 | $ 41.84 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in millions) | ||||
Three Months Ended, | Trailing Twelve Months, | |||
6/30/19 | 6/30/18 | 6/30/19 | 6/30/18 | |
Income Taxes: | ||||
Total GAAP income taxes (benefits) | $ 58.2 | $ 55.9 | $ 252.4 | $ (73.1) |
Net realized capital gains (losses) tax adjustments | 11.5 | 16.6 | 38.3 | (239.4) |
Tax benefit related to other after-tax adjustments | - | - | - | 594.5 |
Income taxes related to equity method investments and noncontrolling interest | 16.4 | 21.8 | 48.8 | 81.9 |
Income taxes | $ 86.1 | $ 94.3 | $ 339.5 | $ 363.9 |
Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses): | ||||
GAAP net realized capital gains (losses) | $ (4.0) | $ 67.4 | $ (37.2) | $ 679.0 |
Recognition of front-end fee revenues | 4.2 | (0.8) | 10.1 | (2.4) |
Market value adjustments to fee revenues | - | 0.1 | - | - |
Net realized capital gains (losses) related to equity method investments | 1.2 | (4.2) | (0.6) | (3.7) |
Derivative and hedging-related revenue adjustments | (21.4) | (14.9) | (65.1) | (57.6) |
Sponsored investment fund adjustments | 6.8 | 3.0 | 22.6 | 8.5 |
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs | (16.3) | (0.1) | (47.5) | 30.4 |
Capital gains distributed - operating expenses | (2.9) | (4.0) | 11.5 | (18.1) |
Amortization of other actuarial balances | (12.8) | 1.3 | (31.8) | 13.3 |
Market value adjustments of embedded derivatives | 8.9 | 5.1 | 26.9 | 52.5 |
Capital gains distributed - cost of interest credited | (12.3) | (4.3) | (23.3) | (6.5) |
Net realized capital gains (losses) tax adjustments | 11.5 | 16.6 | 38.3 | (239.4) |
Net realized capital gains (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest, after-tax | (3.7) | - | (19.6) | 0.5 |
Total net realized capital gains (losses) after-tax adjustments | (36.8) | (2.2) | (78.5) | (222.5) |
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | $ (40.8) | $ 65.2 | $ (115.7) | $ 456.5 |
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 |
Total other after-tax adjustments | - | - | - | $ 524.5 |
Three Months Ended, | Trailing Twelve Months, | |||
6/30/19 | 6/30/18 | 6/30/19 | 6/30/18 | |
Principal Global Investors Operating Revenues Less Pass-Through Commissions: | ||||
Operating revenues | $ 359.5 | $ 379.6 | $ 1,686.7 | $ 1,491.1 |
Commission expense | (35.9) | (41.9) | (151.4) | (165.3) |
Operating revenues less pass-through commissions | $ 323.6 | $ 337.7 | $ 1,535.3 | $ 1,325.8 |
Principal International Combined Net Revenue (at PFG Share) | ||||
Pre-tax operating earnings | $ 93.2 | $ 86.3 | $ 299.1 | $ 337.2 |
Combined operating expenses other than pass-through commissions (at PFG share) | 151.2 | 160.5 | 650.4 | 623.6 |
Combined net revenue (at PFG share) | $ 244.4 | $ 246.8 | $ 949.5 | $ 960.8 |