Reinsurance Group of America Reports Fourth-Quarter Results
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Fourth-quarter earnings per diluted share: net income
$3.00 , operating income*$2.44 -
Results boosted by strong U.S. individual mortality and
Canada segment results -
Net premiums up seven percent to
$2.2 billion - Full-year operating return on equity* 12 percent
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Board of directors approves
$200 million stock repurchase program
Quarterly Results | Year-to-Date Results | |||||||||
($ in thousands, except per share data) | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||
Net premiums | $2,179,707 | $2,034,716 | $7,906,596 | $7,335,687 | ||||||
Net income | 222,989 | 138,579 | 631,893 | 546,045 | ||||||
Net income per diluted share | 3.00 | 1.88 | 8.52 | 7.37 | ||||||
Operating income* | 181,830 | 120,772 | 516,382 | 485,596 | ||||||
Operating income per diluted share* | 2.44 | 1.64 | 6.96 | 6.55 | ||||||
Book value per share | 93.47 | 79.31 | ||||||||
Book value per share (excl. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income “AOCI”)* |
64.95 |
57.25 |
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Total assets | 40,360,438 | 31,633,973 | ||||||||
* See ‘Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures’ below |
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Net income for the year increased to
For the quarter, consolidated net premiums increased seven percent to
Excluding the effect of spread-based investment income and changes in
value of associated derivatives, investment income increased
approximately six percent, or
The company’s effective tax rate on the full years’ operating income was 30.8 percent and 28.1 percent in 2012 and 2011, respectively. Both years’ tax rates were below management’s expected rate of approximately 33 - 34 percent, primarily due to the recognition of income tax benefits associated with unfavorable claims experience on certain treaties and changes in foreign jurisdiction tax rates.
“For the year, consolidated claims experience was generally in line with
management expectations, aside from the
“Book value per share increased 18 percent during 2012 to
SEGMENT RESULTS
U.S.
The U.S. Traditional sub-segment reported pre-tax net income of
The U.S. Asset-Intensive business reported pre-tax income of
The U.S. Financial Reinsurance business added pre-tax operating income
of
Canadian operations reported pre-tax net income of
Corporate and Other
The Corporate and Other segment reported a pre-tax net loss of
Company Guidance
The company has determined it is more meaningful to issue guidance regarding expected intermediate-term earnings growth rates and target operating returns rather than simply a range of expected annual earnings per share for the upcoming year. That determination is driven by the long-term nature of the business and any effects of potential block acquisition transactions, the timing of which can be difficult to project. The company accepts risks over very long periods of time, up to 30 years or longer in some cases. While more predictable over longer-term horizons, the business is subject to inherent short-term volatility. Although no specific 2013 operating earnings per share guidance is being provided, the company expects that near-term growth in premiums and operating income will be consistent with that exhibited over the last several years.
Over the intermediate term, the company targets operating earnings
growth in the five to eight percent range, and operating return on
equity of 11 to 12 percent. These targets presume no significant changes
in the investment environment and the deployment of
Stock Repurchase Authorization
The board of directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to
Dividend Declaration
The board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of
Earnings Conference Call
A conference call to discuss fourth-quarter results will begin at
The company has posted to its website a Quarterly Financial Supplement that includes financial information for all segments as well as information on its investment portfolio. Additionally, the company posts periodic reports, press releases and other useful information on its Investor Relations website.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
RGA uses a non-GAAP financial measure called operating income as a basis for analyzing financial results. This measure also serves as a basis for establishing target levels and awards under RGA’s management incentive programs. Management believes that operating income, on a pre-tax and after-tax basis, better measures the ongoing profitability and underlying trends of the company’s continuing operations, primarily because that measure excludes substantially all of the effect of net investment related gains and losses, as well as changes in the fair value of certain embedded derivatives and related deferred acquisition costs. These items can be volatile, primarily due to the credit market and interest rate environment, and are not necessarily indicative of the performance of the company’s underlying businesses. Additionally, operating income excludes any net gain or loss from discontinued operations, the cumulative effect of any accounting changes, and other items that management believes are not indicative of the company’s ongoing operations. The definition of operating income can vary by company and is not considered a substitute for GAAP net income. Reconciliations to GAAP net income are provided in the following tables. Additional financial information can be found in the Quarterly Financial Supplement on RGA’s Investor Relations website at www.rgare.com in the “Quarterly Results” tab and in the “Featured Report” section.
Book value per share outstanding before impact of AOCI is a non-GAAP financial measure that management believes is important in evaluating the balance sheet in order to ignore the effects of unrealized amounts primarily associated with mark-to-market adjustments on investments and foreign currency translation.
Operating return on equity is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated as operating income divided by average shareholders’ equity excluding AOCI.
About RGA
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among
others, statements relating to projections of the earnings, revenues,
income or loss, future financial performance and growth potential of
Numerous important factors could cause actual results and events to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking
statements including, without limitation, (1) adverse capital and credit
market conditions and their impact on our liquidity, access to capital,
and cost of capital, (2) the impairment of other financial institutions
and its effect on our business, (3) requirements to post collateral or
make payments due to declines in market value of assets subject to our
collateral arrangements, (4) the fact that the determination of
allowances and impairments taken on our investments is highly
subjective, (5) adverse changes in mortality, morbidity, lapsation, or
claims experience, (6) changes in our financial strength and credit
ratings and the effect of such changes on our future results of
operations and financial condition, (7) inadequate risk analysis and
underwriting, (8) general economic conditions or a prolonged economic
downturn affecting the demand for insurance and reinsurance in our
current and planned markets, (9) the availability and cost of collateral
necessary for regulatory reserves and capital, (10) market or economic
conditions that adversely affect the value of our investment securities
or result in the impairment of all or a portion of the value of certain
of our investment securities, (11) market or economic conditions that
adversely affect our ability to make timely sales of investment
securities, (12) risks inherent in our risk management and investment
strategy, including changes in investment portfolio yields due to
interest rate or credit quality changes, (13) fluctuations in U.S. or
foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, or securities and real
estate markets, (14) adverse litigation or arbitration results, (15) the
adequacy of reserves, resources, and accurate information relating to
settlements, awards, and terminated and discontinued lines of business,
(16) the stability of and actions by governments and economies in the
markets in which we operate, including ongoing uncertainties regarding
the amount of
Forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with the many
risks and uncertainties that affect our business, including those
mentioned in this document and described in the periodic reports we file
with the
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Consolidated Net Income to Operating Income | ||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||
GAAP net income | $ | 222,989 | $ | 138,579 | $ | 631,893 | $ | 546,045 | ||||||||||
Reconciliation to operating income: | ||||||||||||||||||
Capital (gains) losses, derivatives and other, included in investment related (gains) losses, net | (2,801 | ) | (4,906 | ) | (21,418 | ) | (175,911 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital (gains) losses on funds withheld: | ||||||||||||||||||
Included in investment income |
(4,190 | ) | (126 | ) | (11,134 | ) | (3,344 | ) | ||||||||||
Included in policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses | 36 | 31 | 350 | 617 | ||||||||||||||
Embedded derivatives: | ||||||||||||||||||
Included in investment related (gains) losses, net | (68,017 | ) | 36,700 | (142,754 | ) | 202,423 | ||||||||||||
Included in interest credited | 5,012 | 6,169 | 29,314 | 26,838 | ||||||||||||||
Included in policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses | - | 4,490 | - | 2,675 | ||||||||||||||
DAC offset, net | 28,801 | (53,844 | ) | 30,131 | (73,984 | ) | ||||||||||||
Gain on repurchase of collateral finance facility securities | - | (6,321 | ) | - | (42,617 | ) | ||||||||||||
Loss on retirement of Preferred Income Equity Redeemable Securities ("PIERS") | - | - | - | 2,854 | ||||||||||||||
Operating income | $ | 181,830 | $ | 120,772 | $ | 516,382 | $ | 485,596 | ||||||||||
Reconciliation of Consolidated Pre-tax Net Income to Pre-tax Operating Income | ||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 321,089 | $ | 193,251 | $ | 919,223 | $ | 763,571 | ||||||||||
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income: | ||||||||||||||||||
Capital (gains) losses, derivatives and other, included in investment related (gains) losses, net | (3,404 | ) | (5,360 | ) | (28,430 | ) | (265,607 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital (gains) losses on funds withheld: | ||||||||||||||||||
Included in investment income | (6,447 | ) | (194 | ) | (17,130 | ) | (5,144 | ) | ||||||||||
Included in policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses | 55 | 47 | 538 | 949 | ||||||||||||||
Embedded derivatives: | ||||||||||||||||||
Included in investment related (gains) losses, net | (104,642 | ) | 56,461 | (219,622 | ) | 311,420 | ||||||||||||
Included in interest credited | 7,711 | 9,490 | 45,098 | 41,289 | ||||||||||||||
Included in policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses | - | 6,908 | - | 4,115 | ||||||||||||||
DAC offset, net | 44,308 | (82,837 | ) | 46,355 | (113,821 | ) | ||||||||||||
Gain on repurchase of collateral finance facility securities | - | (9,725 | ) | - | (65,565 | ) | ||||||||||||
Loss on retirement of PIERS | - | - | - | 4,391 | ||||||||||||||
Pre-tax operating income | $ | 258,670 | $ | 168,041 | $ | 746,032 | $ | 675,598 |
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Pre-tax Net Income to Pre-tax Operating Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Three Months Ended December 31, 2012 |
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Capital | Change in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(gains) losses, | value of | Pre-tax | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax net | derivatives | embedded | operating | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
income (loss) | and other, net | derivatives, net | income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Traditional | $ | 151,361 | $ | (14,476 | ) | $ | 2,724 | $ | 139,609 | ||||||||||||||||||
Asset Intensive | 86,407 | (15,145 | ) | (1) | (30,424 | ) | (2) | 40,838 | |||||||||||||||||||
Financial Reinsurance | 8,633 | (112 | ) | - | 8,521 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total U.S. | 246,401 | (29,733 | ) | (27,700 | ) | 188,968 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Canada Operations | 59,358 | (5,320 | ) | - | 54,038 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Europe & South Africa | 15,584 | (1,325 | ) | - | 14,259 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Asia Pacific Operations | 5,935 | 2,520 | - | 8,455 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | (6,189 | ) | (861 | ) | - | (7,050 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 321,089 | $ | (34,719 | ) | $ | (27,700 | ) | $ | 258,670 | |||||||||||||||||
(1) Asset Intensive is net of $(24,923) DAC offset. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) Asset Intensive is net of $69,231 DAC offset. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Three Months Ended December 31, 2011 |
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Capital | Change in | Net (gain) loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(gains) losses, | value of | on repurchase | Pre-tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax net | derivatives | embedded | and retirement | operating | |||||||||||||||||||||||
income (loss) | and other, net | derivatives, net | of securities | income (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Traditional | $ | 112,583 | $ | (29,038 | ) | $ | (1,037 | ) | $ | - | $ | 82,508 | |||||||||||||||
Asset Intensive | 13,283 | (14,585 | ) | (1) | 28,574 | (2) | - | 27,272 | |||||||||||||||||||
Financial Reinsurance | 6,834 | 87 | - | - | 6,921 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total U.S. |
132,700 | (43,536 | ) | 27,537 | - | 116,701 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Canada Operations | 47,241 | (6,545 | ) | - | - | 40,696 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Europe & South Africa | 36,013 | (2,951 | ) | - | - | 33,062 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Asia Pacific Operations | (9,712 | ) | (5,309 | ) | - | - | (15,021 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | (12,991 | ) | 15,319 | - | (9,725 | ) | (7,397 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 193,251 | $ | (43,022 | ) | $ | 27,537 | $ | (9,725 | ) | $ | 168,041 | |||||||||||||||
(1) Asset Intensive is net of $(37,515) DAC offset. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) Asset Intensive is net of $(45,322) DAC offset. |
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Pre-tax Net Income to Pre-tax Operating Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2012 |
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Capital | Change in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(gains) losses, | value of | Pre-tax | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax net | derivatives | embedded | operating | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
income (loss) | and other, net | derivatives, net | income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Traditional | $ | 368,095 | $ | 424 | $ | 2,046 | $ | 370,565 | |||||||||||||||||||
Asset Intensive | 235,585 | (80,767 | ) | (1 | ) | (45,737 | ) | (2 | ) | 109,081 | |||||||||||||||||
Financial Reinsurance | 32,730 | 141 | - | 32,871 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total U.S. | 636,410 | (80,202 | ) | (43,691 | ) | 512,517 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Canada Operations | 186,971 | (27,625 | ) | - | 159,346 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Europe & South Africa | 73,947 | (11,574 | ) | - | 62,373 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Asia Pacific Operations | 45,378 | (8,035 | ) | - | 37,343 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | (23,483 | ) | (2,064 | ) | - | (25,547 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 919,223 | $ | (129,500 | ) | $ | (43,691 | ) | $ | 746,032 | |||||||||||||||||
(1) Asset Intensive is net of $(84,478) DAC offset. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) Asset Intensive is net of $130,833 DAC offset. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011 |
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Capital | Change in | Net (gain) loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(gains) losses, | value of | on repurchase | Pre-tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax net | derivatives | embedded | and retirement | operating | |||||||||||||||||||||||
income | and other, net | derivatives, net | of securities | income (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Traditional | $ | 363,964 | $ | (41,799 | ) | $ | (2,412 | ) | $ | - | $ | 319,753 | |||||||||||||||
Asset Intensive | 35,330 | (42,327 | ) | (1 | ) | 77,117 | (2 | ) | - | 70,120 | |||||||||||||||||
Financial Reinsurance | 26,343 | 128 | - | - | 26,471 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total U.S. | 425,637 | (83,998 | ) | 74,705 | - | 416,344 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Canada Operations | 164,953 | (21,798 | ) | - | - | 143,155 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Europe & South Africa | 83,102 | (6,000 | ) | - | - | 77,102 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Asia Pacific Operations | 42,234 | (3,056 | ) | - | - | 39,178 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | 47,645 | 13,348 | - | (61,174 | ) | (181 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 763,571 | $ | (101,504 | ) | $ | 74,705 | $ | (61,174 | ) | $ | 675,598 | |||||||||||||||
(1) Asset Intensive is net of $168,298 DAC offset. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) Asset Intensive is net of $(282,119) DAC offset. |
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||
Per Share and Shares Data | |||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share from operating income | $ | 2.44 | $ | 1.64 | $ | 6.96 | $ | 6.55 | |||||
Earnings per share from net income: | |||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 3.02 | $ | 1.89 | $ | 8.57 | $ | 7.42 | |||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 3.00 | $ | 1.88 | $ | 8.52 | $ | 7.37 | |||||
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding |
74,375 | 73,812 | 74,153 | 74,108 | |||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
At December 31, | |||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
Treasury shares | 5,211 | 5,770 | |||||||||||
Common shares outstanding | 73,927 | 73,368 | |||||||||||
Book value per share outstanding | $ | 93.47 | $ | 79.31 | |||||||||
Book value per share outstanding, before impact of AOCI | $ | 64.95 | $ | 57.25 |
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income | ||||||||||||||||||||
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(Unaudited) | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues: | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||
Net premiums | $ | 2,179,707 | $ | 2,034,716 | $ | 7,906,596 | $ | 7,335,687 | ||||||||||||
Investment income, net of related expenses | 370,151 | 304,511 | 1,436,206 | 1,281,197 | ||||||||||||||||
Investment related gains (losses), net: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturity securities | (4,346 | ) | (11,824 | ) | (15,908 | ) | (30,873 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturity securities transferred to (from) accumulated other comprehensive income |
- | 543 | (7,618 | ) | 3,924 | |||||||||||||||
Other investment related gains (losses), net | 115,108 | (36,183 | ) | 277,662 | (9,107 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total investment related gains (losses), net | 110,762 | (47,464 | ) | 254,136 | (36,056 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other revenue | 62,482 | 56,456 | 243,973 | 248,710 | ||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | 2,723,102 | 2,348,219 | 9,840,911 | 8,829,538 | ||||||||||||||||
Benefits and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Claims and other policy benefits | 1,797,779 | 1,720,956 | 6,665,999 | 6,225,183 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest credited | 94,835 | 78,884 | 379,915 | 316,394 | ||||||||||||||||
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses | 344,791 | 204,883 | 1,306,470 | 990,021 | ||||||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 132,334 | 122,000 | 451,759 | 419,340 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 28,917 | 25,226 | 105,348 | 102,638 | ||||||||||||||||
Collateral finance facility expense | 3,357 | 3,019 | 12,197 | 12,391 | ||||||||||||||||
Total benefits and expenses | 2,402,013 | 2,154,968 | 8,921,688 | 8,065,967 | ||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 321,089 | 193,251 | 919,223 | 763,571 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 98,100 | 54,672 | 287,330 | 217,526 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 222,989 | $ | 138,579 | $ | 631,893 | $ | 546,045 |
Source:
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
John W. Hayden,
636-736-7000
Senior Vice President – Controller and Investor
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