EX-99.2 5 ex-992xrevised2017quarterl.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Exhibit
Exhibit 99.2

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements

Index to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)


(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Assets
 
 
 
Investments
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost: 2017 – $52,836 and 2016 – $51,110)
$
54,211

 
$
52,033

Equity securities (cost: 2017 – $381 and 2016 – $319)
422

 
353

Trading securities, at fair value
2,595

 
2,581

Mortgage loans, net of allowances (portion at fair value: 2017 – $44 and 2016 – $44)
5,453

 
5,470

Investment funds (portion at fair value: 2017 – $97 and 2016 – $99)
689

 
689

Policy loans
583

 
602

Funds withheld at interest (portion at fair value: 2017 – $212 and 2016 – $140)
6,593

 
6,538

Derivative assets
1,708

 
1,370

Real estate (portion held for sale: 2017 – $23 and 2016 – $23)
553

 
542

Short-term investments, at fair value (cost: 2017 – $166 and 2016 – $189)
166

 
189

Other investments
82

 
81

Total investments
73,055

 
70,448

Cash and cash equivalents
2,563

 
2,445

Restricted cash
73

 
57

Investments in related parties
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost: 2017 – $359 and 2016 – $341)
361

 
335

Equity securities (cost: 2017 – $0 and 2016 – $20)
—

 
20

Trading securities, at fair value
169

 
195

Investment funds (portion at fair value: 2017 – $23 and 2016 – $0)
1,276

 
1,198

Short-term investments, at fair value (cost: 2017 – $20 and 2016 – $0)
20

 
—

Other investments
238

 
237

Accrued investment income (related party: 2017 – $9 and 2016 – $9)
575

 
554

Reinsurance recoverable (portion at fair value: 2017 – $1,738 and 2016 – $1,692)
5,960

 
6,001

Deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired
2,875

 
2,940

Current income tax recoverable
12

 
107

Deferred tax assets
236

 
372

Other assets
817

 
869

Assets of consolidated variable interest entities
 
 
 
Investments
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value
 
 
 
Equity securities – related party (cost: 2017 – $143 and 2016 – $143)
191

 
161

Trading securities, at fair value – related party
166

 
167

Investment funds (related party: 2017 – $588 and 2016 – $562; portion at fair value: 2017 – $567 and 2016 – $562)
599

 
573

Cash and cash equivalents
2

 
14

Other assets
5

 
6

Total assets
$
89,193

 
$
86,699

(Continued)
See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

2

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)


(In millions, except share and per share data)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract liabilities (portion at fair value: 2017 – $7,132 and 2016 – $6,574)
$
62,634

 
$
61,532

Future policy benefits (portion at fair value: 2017 – $2,415 and 2016 – $2,400)
14,750

 
14,592

Other policy claims and benefits
214

 
217

Dividends payable to policyholders
917

 
974

Derivative liabilities
32

 
40

Payables for collateral on derivatives
1,681

 
1,383

Funds withheld liability (portion at fair value: 2017 – $11 and 2016 – $6)
382

 
380

Other liabilities (related party: 2017 – $63 and 2016 – $56)
985

 
688

Liabilities of consolidated variable interest entities
37

 
34

Total liabilities
81,632

 
79,840

Equity
 
 
 
Common stock
 
 
 
Class A – par value $0.001 per share; authorized: 2017 and 2016 – 425,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 2017 – 101,563,650 and 2016 – 77,319,381 shares
—

 
—

Class B – par value $0.001 per share; convertible to Class A; authorized: 2017 and 2016 – 325,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 2017 – 87,775,578 and 2016 – 111,805,829 shares
—

 
—

Class M-1 – par value $0.001 per share; contingently convertible to Class A; authorized: 2017 and 2016 – 7,109,560 shares; issued and outstanding: 2017 – 3,431,547 and 2016 – 3,474,205 shares
—

 
—

Class M-2 – par value $0.001 per share; contingently convertible to Class A; authorized: 2017 and 2016 – 5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 2017 – 974,563 and 2016 – 1,067,747 shares
—

 
—

Class M-3 – par value $0.001 per share; contingently convertible to Class A; authorized: 2017 and 2016 – 7,500,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 2017 – 1,346,650 and 2016 – 1,346,300 shares
—

 
—

Class M-4 – par value $0.001 per share; contingently convertible to Class A; authorized: 2017 and 2016 – 7,500,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 2017 – 5,345,432 and 2016 – 5,397,802 shares
—

 
—

Additional paid-in capital
3,436

 
3,421

Retained earnings
3,452

 
3,070

Accumulated other comprehensive income (related party: 2017 – $51 and 2016 – $12)
673

 
367

Total Athene Holding Ltd. shareholders' equity
7,561

 
6,858

Noncontrolling interest
—

 
1

Total equity
7,561

 
6,859

Total liabilities and equity
$
89,193

 
$
86,699

(Concluded)
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

3

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)


 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2017
 
2016
Revenues
 
 
 
Premiums
$
52

 
$
60

Product charges
81

 
66

Net investment income (related party investment income: 2017 – $56 and 2016 – $45; and related party investment expense: 2017 – $78 and 2016 – $81)
786

 
694

Investment related gains (losses) (related party: 2017 – $(11) and 2016 – $(21))
682

 
(84
)
Other-than-temporary impairment investment losses
 
 
 
Other-than-temporary impairment losses
—

 
(22
)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income
(1
)
 
12

Net other-than-temporary impairment losses
(1
)
 
(10
)
Other revenues
8

 
8

Revenues of consolidated variable interest entities
 
 
 
Net investment income (related party: 2017 – $10 and 2016 – $3)
10

 
11

Investment related gains (losses) (related party: 2017 – $1 and 2016 – $(14))
1

 
(23
)
Total revenues
1,619

 
722

Benefits and Expenses
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract benefits
692

 
255

Amortization of deferred sales inducements
18

 
4

Future policy and other policy benefits
214

 
224

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired
104

 
29

Dividends to policyholders
32

 
17

Policy and other operating expenses (related party: 2017 – $4 and 2016 – $0)
153

 
104

Operating expenses of consolidated variable interest entities
—

 
4

Total benefits and expenses
1,213

 
637

Income before income taxes
406

 
85

Income tax expense
22

 
—

Net income
384

 
85

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

Net income available to Athene Holding Ltd. shareholders
$
384

 
$
85

 
 
 
 
Earnings per share
 
 
 
Basic – Classes A, B, M-1 and M-21
$
2.00

 
$
0.46

Diluted – Class A
1.92

 
0.46

Diluted – Class B
2.00

 
0.46

Diluted – Class M-11
2.00

 
N/A

Diluted – Class M-21
0.08

 
N/A

 
 
 
 
N/A – Not applicable
1 Basic and diluted earnings per share for Class M-1 and M-2 were applicable only for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Refer to Note 9 – Earnings Per Share for further discussion.

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


4

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)



Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017

2016
Net income
$
384


$
85

Other comprehensive income, before tax
 
 
 
Change in unrealized investment gains on available for sale securities
419


303

Change in noncredit component of other-than-temporary impairment losses, available-for-sale
1


(12
)
Comprehensive loss on hedging instruments
(5
)

(10
)
Comprehensive income (loss) on pension adjustments
—


(1
)
Comprehensive gain on foreign currency translation adjustments
2

 
3

Other comprehensive income, before tax
417

 
283

Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income
111


98

Other comprehensive income, after tax
306

 
185

Comprehensive income
690

 
270

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

Comprehensive income available to Athene Holding Ltd. shareholders
$
690

 
$
270


See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


5

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity (Unaudited)


(In millions)
Common stock
 
Additional paid-in capital
 
Retained earnings
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Total Athene Holding Ltd. shareholders' equity
 
Noncontrolling interest
 
Total equity
Balance at December 31, 2015
$
—

 
$
3,281

 
$
2,308

 
$
(237
)
 
$
5,352

 
$
1

 
$
5,353

Net income
—

 
—

 
85

 
—

 
85

 
—

 
85

Other comprehensive income
—

 
—

 
—

 
185

 
185

 
—

 
185

Issuance of shares, net of expenses
—

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
1

Stock-based compensation
—

 
3

 
—

 
—

 
3

 
—

 
3

Balance at March 31, 2016
$
—

 
$
3,285

 
$
2,393

 
$
(52
)
 
$
5,626

 
$
1

 
$
5,627

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2016
$
—

 
$
3,421

 
$
3,070

 
$
367

 
$
6,858

 
$
1

 
$
6,859

Net income
—

 
—

 
384

 
—

 
384

 
—

 
384

Other comprehensive income
—

 
—

 
—

 
306

 
306

 
—

 
306

Stock-based compensation
—

 
15

 
—

 
—

 
15

 
—

 
15

Retirement or repurchase of shares
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
Other changes in equity of noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Balance at March 31, 2017
$
—

 
$
3,436

 
$
3,452

 
$
673

 
$
7,561

 
$
—

 
$
7,561


See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


6

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)


 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
384

 
$
85

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired
104

 
29

Amortization of deferred sales inducements
18

 
4

Amortization (accretion) of net investment premiums, discounts, and other
(54
)
 
(74
)
Stock-based compensation
13

 
(15
)
Net investment income (related party: 2017 – $(27) and 2016 – $5)
(30
)
 
25

Net recognized (gains) losses on investments and derivatives (related party: 2017 – $10 and 2016 – $14)
(547
)
 
111

Policy acquisition costs deferred
(105
)
 
(97
)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
22

 
6

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accrued investment income
(21
)
 
1

Interest sensitive contract liabilities
655

 
312

Future policy benefits, other policy claims and benefits, dividends payable to policyholders and reinsurance recoverable
(18
)
 
(77
)
Current income tax recoverable
95

 
39

Funds withheld assets and liabilities
(91
)
 
10

Other assets and liabilities
4

 
7

Consolidated variable interest entities related:
 
 
 
Net recognized (gains) losses on investments and derivatives (related party: 2017 – $(1) and 2016 – $14)
(1
)
 
23

Change in other assets and liabilities
1

 
(1
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
429

 
388

 
 
 
(Continued)

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
 
 
 

7

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)


 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
Sales, maturities, and repayments of:
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities (related party: 2017 – $7 and 2016 – $9)
$
2,688

 
$
2,518

Equity securities (related party: 2017 – $22 and 2016 – $0)
120

 
5

Trading securities (related party: 2017 – $14 and 2016 – $24)
92

 
235

Mortgage loans
281

 
146

Investment funds (related party: 2017 – $23 and 2016 – $37)
52

 
56

Derivative instruments and other invested assets
360

 
59

Short-term investments (related party: 2017 – $0 and 2016 – $55)
95

 
133

Purchases of:
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities (related party: 2017 – $(25) and 2016 – $0)
(4,274
)
 
(1,810
)
Equity securities
(157
)
 
(82
)
Trading securities (related party: 2017 – $0 and 2016 – $(24))
(71
)
 
(242
)
Mortgage loans
(265
)
 
(344
)
Investment funds (related party: 2017 – $(71) and 2016 – $(85))
(94
)
 
(98
)
Derivative instruments and other invested assets
(189
)
 
(157
)
Real estate
(7
)
 
(6
)
Short-term investments (related party: 2017 – $(20) and 2016 – $0)
(93
)
 
(427
)
Consolidated variable interest entities related:
 
 
 
Sales, maturities, and repayments of investments (related party: 2017 – $0 and 2016 – $3)
—

 
6

Purchases of investments (related party: 2017 – $(21) and 2016 – $(10))
(21
)
 
(10
)
Change in restricted cash
—

 
(4
)
Cash settlement of derivatives
(8
)
 
9

Change in restricted cash
(16
)
 
43

Other investing activities, net
363

 
85

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(1,144
)
 
115

Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
Capital contributions
—

 
1

Deposits on investment-type policies and contracts
1,925

 
784

Withdrawals on investment-type policies and contracts
(1,399
)
 
(1,185
)
Payments for coinsurance agreements on investment-type contracts, net
(10
)
 
(21
)
Net change in cash collateral posted for derivative transactions
298

 
(106
)
Repurchase of common stock
(2
)
 
(1
)
Other financing activities, net
5

 
32

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
817

 
(496
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
4

 
10

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
106

 
17

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year1
2,459

 
2,720

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period1
$
2,565

 
$
2,737

 
 
 
 
Supplementary information
 
 
 
Non-cash transactions
 
 
 
Deposits on investment-type policies and contracts through reinsurance agreements
$
169

 
$
899

Withdrawals on investment-type policies and contracts through reinsurance agreements
182

 
79

Investments received from settlements on reinsurance agreements
24

 
—

 
 
 
 
1 Includes cash and cash equivalents of consolidated variable interest entities
(Concluded)
See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


8

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Athene Holding Ltd. (AHL), a Bermuda exempted company, together with its subsidiaries (collectively, Athene, we, our, us, or the Company), is a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products in all U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Germany.

We conduct business primarily through the following consolidated subsidiaries:

•
Athene Life Re Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company to which AHL's other insurance subsidiaries and third party ceding companies directly and indirectly reinsure a portion of their liabilities (ALRe);
•
Athene USA Corporation, an Iowa corporation and its subsidiaries (Athene USA); and
•
Athene Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, a German partnership and its subsidiaries (ADKG).

In addition, we consolidate certain variable interest entities (VIEs), for which we determined we are the primary beneficiary, as discussed in Note 4 – Variable Interest Entities.

Basis of Presentation—We have prepared the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and regulations for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring items, considered necessary for fair statement of the periods presented. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the entire year.

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 has been derived from the audited financial statements, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Therefore, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The preparation of financial statements requires the use of management estimates. Actual results may differ from estimates used in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Revisions—As part of our continuing initiative to improve controls in our business processes and confirm the accuracy of our data relating to blocks of businesses acquired from Aviva USA as well as deposits since the acquisition, we identified an error in May 2017 relating to the impact of certain inputs used to calculate certain actuarial balances, which had the result of misstating our net investment earned rate used in the amortization calculation of deferred acquisition costs and the change in future policy benefits. We have revised our consolidated financial statements, notes, and schedules for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, and our condensed consolidated financial statements and notes for the quarterly periods ending March 31, 2017 and 2016, as a result of correcting this error and other immaterial errors. We assessed the materiality of these errors and concluded these errors are not material to the condensed consolidated financial statements as a whole. However, we elected to revise the condensed consolidated financial statements to increase their accuracy, as well as provide consistency and comparability with balances and activities to be reported in future periods.


9

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following is a summary of the only impacts of the revisions on the condensed consolidated balance sheet:
 
March 31, 2017
(In millions)
As Previously Reported
 
Revisions
 
As Adjusted
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Investments
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
$
54,225

 
$
(14
)
 
$
54,211

Policy loans
579

 
4

 
583

Total investments
73,065

 
(10
)
 
73,055

Deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired
2,895

 
(20
)
 
2,875

Deferred tax assets
233

 
3

 
236

Total assets
$
89,220

 
$
(27
)
 
$
89,193

Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Future policy benefits
$
14,727

 
$
23

 
$
14,750

Other liabilities
999

 
(14
)
 
985

Total liabilities
81,623

 
9

 
81,632

Equity
 
 
 
 
 
Retained earnings
3,488

 
(36
)
 
3,452

Total Athene Holding Ltd. shareholders' equity
7,597

 
(36
)
 
7,561

Total equity
7,597

 
(36
)
 
7,561

Total liabilities and equity
$
89,220

 
$
(27
)
 
$
89,193


 
December 31, 2016
(In millions)
As Previously Reported
 
Revisions
 
As Adjusted
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired
$
2,964

 
$
(24
)
 
$
2,940

Deferred tax assets
369

 
3

 
372

Total assets
$
86,720

 
$
(21
)
 
$
86,699

Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Future policy benefits
$
14,569

 
$
23

 
$
14,592

Other liabilities
685

 
3

 
688

Total liabilities
79,814

 
26

 
79,840

Equity
 
 
 
 
 
Retained earnings
3,117

 
(47
)
 
3,070

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
367

 
—

 
367

Total Athene Holding Ltd. shareholders' equity
6,905

 
(47
)
 
6,858

Noncontrolling interest
1

 
—

 
1

Total equity
6,906

 
(47
)
 
6,859

Total liabilities and equity
$
86,720

 
$
(21
)
 
$
86,699

 
 
 
 
 
 


10

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following is a summary of the only impacts of the revisions on the condensed consolidated statements of income:
 
Three months ended March 31, 2017
(In millions, except per share data)
As Previously Reported
 
Revisions
 
As Adjusted
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
$
1,619

 
$
—

 
$
1,619

Benefits and Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract benefits
696

 
(4
)
 
692

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired
108

 
(4
)
 
104

Policy and other operating expenses
156

 
(3
)
 
153

Total benefits and expenses
1,224

 
(11
)
 
1,213

Income before income taxes
395

 
11

 
406

Income tax expense
22

 
—

 
22

Net income
373

 
11

 
384

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

Net income available to Athene Holding Ltd. shareholders
$
373

 
$
11

 
$
384

 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share on Class A and B shares
 
 
 
 
 
Basic – Classes A, B, M-1 and M-2
$
1.94

 
$
0.06

 
$
2.00

Diluted – Class A
1.87

 
0.05

 
1.92

Diluted – Class B
1.94

 
0.06

 
2.00

Diluted – Class M-1
1.94

 
0.06

 
2.00

Diluted – Class M-2
0.08

 
—

 
0.08

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Three months ended March 31, 2016
(In millions, except per share data)
As Previously Reported
 
Revisions
 
As Adjusted
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
$
692

 
$
2

 
$
694

Investment related gains (losses)
(82
)
 
(2
)
 
(84
)
Total revenues
722

 
—

 
722

Benefits and Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract benefits
253

 
2

 
255

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired
28

 
1

 
29

Total benefits and expenses
634

 
3

 
637

Income before income taxes
88

 
(3
)
 
85

Income tax expense
1

 
(1
)
 
—

Net income
87

 
(2
)
 
85

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
—

Net income available to Athene Holding Ltd. shareholders
$
87

 
$
(2
)
 
$
85

 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share on Class A and B shares
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.47

 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.46

Diluted
$
0.47

 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.46

 
 
 
 
 
 

We revised the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 only for the changes to net income presented above.

We revised the consolidated statements of equity for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, only for the changes to net income, as presented above. In addition, the balance of retained earnings was revised from $2,318 million to $2,308 million as of December 31, 2015, as a result of revisions to periods prior to 2016.



11

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following is a summary of the revisions to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:
 
Three months ended March 31, 2017
(In millions)
As Previously Reported
 
Revisions
 
As Adjusted
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
373

 
$
11

 
$
384

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired
108

 
(4
)
 
104

Stock-based compensation
16

 
(3
)
 
13

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract liabilities
659

 
(4
)
 
655

Net cash provided by operating activities
429

 
—

 
429

Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of:
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale, fixed maturity securities
(4,288
)
 
14

 
(4,274
)
Other investing activities, net
381

 
(18
)
 
363

Net cash used in investing activities
(1,140
)
 
(4
)
 
(1,144
)
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Withdrawals on investment-type policies and contracts
(1,403
)
 
4

 
(1,399
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
813

 
4

 
817

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
4

 
—

 
4

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
106

 
—

 
106

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year1
2,459

 
—

 
2,459

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period1
$
2,565

 
$
—

 
$
2,565

 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Includes cash and cash equivalents of consolidated variable interest entities

 
Three months ended March 31, 2016
(In millions)
As Previously Reported
 
Revisions
 
As Adjusted
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
87

 
$
(2
)
 
$
85

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired
28

 
1

 
29

Deferred income tax expense
7

 
(1
)
 
6

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract liabilities
310

 
2

 
312

Funds withheld assets and liabilities
8

 
2

 
10

Other assets and liabilities
9

 
(2
)
 
7

Net cash provided by operating activities
388

 
—

 
388

Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by investing activities
115

 
—

 
115

Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash used in financing activities
(496
)
 
—

 
(496
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
10

 
—

 
10

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
17

 
—

 
17

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year1
2,720

 
—

 
2,720

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period1
$
2,737

 
$
—

 
$
2,737

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Includes cash and cash equivalents of consolidated variable interest entities


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Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (ASU 2017-08)
The amendments in this update shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium to the earliest call date. These amendments are required to be adopted on a modified retrospective basis effective January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted and we have elected to early adopt effective January 1, 2017. The adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Consolidation – Interest Held through Related Parties under Common Control (ASU 2016-17)
This update amends the consolidation guidance to change how indirect interests in VIEs are evaluated by a reporting entity when determining whether or not it is the primary beneficiary of that VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the reporting entity that has a controlling financial interest in a VIE and, therefore, consolidates the VIE. A reporting entity has an indirect interest in a VIE if it has a direct interest in a related party that, in turn, has a direct interest in the VIE. Previously, if a single decision maker and its related parties were under common control, the single decision maker was required to consider indirect interests held through related parties to be the equivalent of direct interests in their entirety. The amendments change the evaluation of indirect interests to be considered on a proportionate basis. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2017, and the adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (ASU 2016-09)
This update simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including income tax consequences, forfeitures and classification on the statement of cash flows. The standard requires entities to make an entity-wide accounting policy election to either estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest or account for forfeitures when they occur. We have elected to account for forfeitures when they occur. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2017, and the adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Equity Method and Joint Ventures (ASU 2016-07)
This update eliminates the retroactive adjustments to an investment upon it qualifying for the equity method of accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence by the investor. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2017, and the adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Derivatives and Hedging – Contingent Put and Call Options (ASU 2016-06)
This update is intended to clarify the requirements for assessing whether contingent call (put) options that can accelerate the payment of principal on debt instruments are clearly and closely related to debt hosts. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2017, and the adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Derivatives and Hedging – Effects of Derivative Contract Novation (ASU 2016-05)
This update is intended to clarify that a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument that has been designated as the hedging instrument does not, in and of itself, require a de-designation of that hedging relationship provided all other hedge accounting criteria continue to be met. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2017, and the adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (ASU 2017-05)
The amendments in this update clarify the scope of asset derecognition guidance and accounting for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. We will be required to adopt this standard on a retrospective or modified retrospective basis effective January 1, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Intangibles – Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (ASU 2017-04)
The amendments in this update simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating the comparison of the implied fair value of a reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill to determine the goodwill impairment loss. With the adoption of this guidance, a goodwill impairment will be the amount by which a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of the goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Entities will continue to have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine if a quantitative impairment test is necessary. We will be required to adopt this standard prospectively effective January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Business Combinations – Clarifying the Definition of a Business (ASU 2017-01)
The amendments in this update clarify the definition of a business with the objective of assisting entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects many areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill and consolidation. We will be required to adopt this standard effective January 1, 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition (ASU 2016-20, ASU 2016-12, ASU 2016-11, ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2015-14 and ASU 2014-09)
ASU 2014-09 indicates an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2015-14 provided for a one-year deferral of the effective date, which will require us to adopt this standard effective January 1, 2018. ASU 2016-08 amends the principal-versus-agent implementation guidance and illustrations in ASU 2014-09. ASU 2016-10 clarifies the identification of performance obligations as

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well as licensing implementation guidance. ASU 2016-11 brings existing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidance into conformity with revenue recognition accounting guidance of ASU 2014-09 discussed above. ASU 2016-12 provides clarification on assessing collectability, presentation of sales tax, non-cash consideration and transition. ASU 2016-20 addresses necessary technical corrections and improvements to clarify codification amended by ASU 2014-09 within Topic 606. The revenue recognition updates replace all general and most industry-specific revenue recognition guidance, excluding insurance contracts, leases, financial instruments and guarantees, which have been scoped out of the update. Since the guidance does not apply to revenue on contracts accounted for under the financial instruments or insurance contracts standards, only a portion of our revenues are impacted by this guidance. Our evaluation process includes, but is not limited to, identifying contracts within the scope of the guidance, reviewing and documenting our accounting for these contracts, identifying and determining the accounting for any related contract costs and assessing the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Statement of Cash Flows – Restricted Cash (ASU 2016-18)
This update requires amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period amounts shown on the consolidated statements of cash flows. We will be required to adopt this standard retrospectively for each period presented effective January 1, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this update will require us to change the presentation on the consolidated statements of cash flows for restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents; however, we do not expect the adoption of this update to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Income Taxes – Intra-Entity Transfers (ASU 2016-16)
This update requires the immediate recognition of current and deferred income tax effects of intra-entity transfers of assets, other than inventory. Currently, recognition of the income tax consequence was not recognized until the asset was sold to an outside party. We will be required to adopt this standard on a modified retrospective basis effective January 1, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Statement of Cash Flows (ASU 2016-15)
This update provides specific guidance to clarify how entities should classify certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. The update also clarifies the application of the predominance principle when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. We will be required to adopt this standard effective January 1, 2018. We do not expect the adoption of this update to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (ASU 2016-13)
This update is designed to reduce complexity by limiting the number of credit impairment models used for different assets. The model will result in accelerated credit loss recognition on assets held at amortized cost, which includes our commercial and residential mortgage investments. The identification of credit-deteriorated securities will include all assets that have experienced a more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit since origination. Additionally, any changes in the expected cash flows of credit-deteriorated securities will be recognized immediately in the income statement. Available-for-sale fixed maturity securities are not in scope of the new credit loss model, but will undergo targeted improvements to the current reporting model including the establishment of a valuation allowance for credit losses versus the current direct write down approach. We will be required to adopt this standard effective January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted effective January 1, 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Leases (ASU 2016-02)
This update is intended to increase transparency and comparability for lease transactions. A lessee is required to recognize an asset and a liability for all lease arrangements longer than 12 months. Lessor accounting is largely unchanged. We will be required to adopt this standard on a modified retrospective basis effective January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. Our implementation efforts are primarily focused on the review of existing lease contracts and assessing the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement (ASU 2016-01)
This update retains the current accounting for classifying and measuring investments in debt securities and loans, but requires equity investments to be measured at fair value with subsequent changes recognized in net income, except for those accounted for under the equity method or requiring consolidation. We currently recognize changes in fair value related to available-for-sale (AFS) equity securities in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) on the consolidated balance sheets. We will be required to adopt this standard with a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings effective January 1, 2018. Refer to Note 2 – Investments for further information on the unrealized gains and losses of our AFS equity securities.



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2. Investments

Available-for-sale Securities—Our AFS investment portfolio includes bonds, collateralized loan obligations (CLO), asset-backed securities (ABS), commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), redeemable preferred stock, and equity securities. Additionally, it includes direct investments in affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (AGM and, together with its subsidiaries, Apollo) where Apollo can exercise significant influence over the affiliates. These investments are presented as investments in related parties on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and are separately disclosed below.

The following table represents the cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, fair value and other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) in AOCI of our AFS investments by asset type:
 
March 31, 2017
(In millions)
Cost or Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Gains
 
Gross Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
OTTI
in AOCI
Fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agencies
$
59

 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
60

 
$
—

U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
1,016

 
125

 
(1
)
 
1,140

 
—

Foreign governments
1,959

 
87

 
(15
)
 
2,031

 
—

Corporate
30,806

 
1,021

 
(260
)
 
31,567

 
2

CLO
5,025

 
34

 
(52
)
 
5,007

 
—

ABS
3,279

 
34

 
(53
)
 
3,260

 
—

CMBS
1,835

 
46

 
(21
)
 
1,860

 
—

RMBS
8,857

 
458

 
(29
)
 
9,286

 
14

Total fixed maturity securities
52,836

 
1,806

 
(431
)
 
54,211

 
16

Equity securities
381

 
42

 
(1
)
 
422

 
—

Total AFS securities
53,217

 
1,848

 
(432
)
 
54,633

 
16

Fixed maturity securities – related party
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLO
304

 
3

 
(1
)
 
306

 
—

ABS
55

 
—

 
—

 
55

 
—

Total fixed maturity securities – related party
359

 
3

 
(1
)
 
361

 
—

Total AFS securities including related party
$
53,576

 
$
1,851

 
$
(433
)
 
$
54,994

 
$
16


 
December 31, 2016
(In millions)
Cost or Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Gains
 
Gross Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
OTTI
in AOCI
Fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agencies
$
59

 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
60

 
$
—

U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
1,024

 
117

 
(1
)
 
1,140

 
—

Foreign governments
2,098

 
143

 
(6
)
 
2,235

 
—

Corporate
29,433

 
901

 
(314
)
 
30,020

 
2

CLO
4,950

 
14

 
(142
)
 
4,822

 
—

ABS
2,980

 
25

 
(69
)
 
2,936

 
—

CMBS
1,835

 
38

 
(26
)
 
1,847

 
—

RMBS
8,731

 
313

 
(71
)
 
8,973

 
15

Total fixed maturity securities
51,110

 
1,552

 
(629
)
 
52,033

 
17

Equity securities
319

 
35

 
(1
)
 
353

 
—

Total AFS securities
51,429

 
1,587

 
(630
)
 
52,386

 
17

Fixed maturity securities – related party
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLO
284

 
1

 
(6
)
 
279

 
—

ABS
57

 
—

 
(1
)
 
56

 
—

Total fixed maturity securities – related party
341

 
1

 
(7
)
 
335

 
—

Equity securities – related party
20

 
—

 
—

 
20

 
—

Total AFS securities – related party
361

 
1

 
(7
)
 
355

 
—

Total AFS securities including related party
$
51,790

 
$
1,588

 
$
(637
)
 
$
52,741

 
$
17



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The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturity AFS securities, including related party, are shown by contractual maturity below:    
 
March 31, 2017
(In millions)
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
Due in one year or less
$
696

 
$
698

Due after one year through five years
7,408

 
7,564

Due after five years through ten years
11,345

 
11,629

Due after ten years
14,391

 
14,907

CLO, ABS, CMBS and RMBS
18,996

 
19,413

Total AFS fixed maturity securities
52,836

 
54,211

Fixed maturity securities – related party, CLO and ABS
359

 
361

Total AFS fixed maturity securities including related party
$
53,195

 
$
54,572


Actual maturities can differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

Unrealized Losses on AFS Securities—The following summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses for AFS securities, including related party, aggregated by class of security and length of time the fair value has remained below cost or amortized cost:
 
March 31, 2017
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or greater
 
Total
(In millions)
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agencies
$
16

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
16

 
$
—

U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
65

 
(1
)
 
2

 
—

 
67

 
(1
)
Foreign governments
314

 
(15
)
 
10

 
—

 
324

 
(15
)
Corporate
5,565

 
(197
)
 
949

 
(63
)
 
6,514

 
(260
)
CLO
318

 
(3
)
 
1,906

 
(49
)
 
2,224

 
(52
)
ABS
776

 
(7
)
 
756

 
(46
)
 
1,532

 
(53
)
CMBS
410

 
(12
)
 
205

 
(9
)
 
615

 
(21
)
RMBS
854

 
(16
)
 
534

 
(13
)
 
1,388

 
(29
)
Total fixed maturity securities
8,318

 
(251
)
 
4,362

 
(180
)
 
12,680

 
(431
)
Equity securities
240

 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
240

 
(1
)
Total AFS securities
8,558

 
(252
)
 
4,362

 
(180
)
 
12,920

 
(432
)
Fixed maturity securities – related party
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLO
25

 
—

 
31

 
(1
)
 
56

 
(1
)
ABS
—

 
—

 
50

 
—

 
50

 
—

Total fixed maturity securities – related party
25

 
—

 
81

 
(1
)
 
106

 
(1
)
Total AFS securities including related party
$
8,583

 
$
(252
)
 
$
4,443

 
$
(181
)
 
$
13,026

 
$
(433
)


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December 31, 2016
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or greater
 
Total
(In millions)
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agencies
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1

 
$
—

U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
85

 
(1
)
 
2

 
—

 
87

 
(1
)
Foreign governments
137

 
(5
)
 
9

 
(1
)
 
146

 
(6
)
Corporate
6,136

 
(228
)
 
1,113

 
(86
)
 
7,249

 
(314
)
CLO
388

 
(2
)
 
3,102

 
(140
)
 
3,490

 
(142
)
ABS
865

 
(17
)
 
767

 
(52
)
 
1,632

 
(69
)
CMBS
576

 
(18
)
 
183

 
(8
)
 
759

 
(26
)
RMBS
1,143

 
(19
)
 
1,727

 
(52
)
 
2,870

 
(71
)
Total fixed maturity securities
9,331

 
(290
)
 
6,903

 
(339
)
 
16,234

 
(629
)
Equity securities
179

 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
179

 
(1
)
Total AFS securities
9,510

 
(291
)
 
6,903

 
(339
)
 
16,413

 
(630
)
Fixed maturity securities – related party
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLO
68

 
—

 
100

 
(6
)
 
168

 
(6
)
ABS
—

 
—

 
56

 
(1
)
 
56

 
(1
)
Total fixed maturity securities – related party
68

 
—

 
156

 
(7
)
 
224

 
(7
)
Equity securities – related party
14

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
14

 
—

Total AFS securities – related party
82

 
—

 
156

 
(7
)
 
238

 
(7
)
Total AFS securities including related party
$
9,592

 
$
(291
)
 
$
7,059

 
$
(346
)
 
$
16,651

 
$
(637
)

As of March 31, 2017, we held 1,727 AFS securities that were in an unrealized loss position. Of this total, 522 were in an unrealized loss position longer than 12 months. As of March 31, 2017, we held eight related party AFS securities that were in an unrealized loss position. Of this total, five were in an unrealized loss position longer than 12 months. The unrealized losses on AFS securities can primarily be attributed to changes in market interest rates since acquisition. We did not recognize the unrealized losses in income as we intend to hold these securities and it is not more likely than not we will be required to sell a security before the recovery of its amortized cost.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairments—For the three months ended March 31, 2017, we incurred $1 million of net OTTI which related to credit loss impairments that we impaired to fair value and did not bifurcate a portion of the impairment in AOCI. Any credit loss impairments not bifurcated in AOCI are excluded from the rollforward below.

The following table represents a rollforward of the cumulative amounts recognized on the condensed consolidated statements of income for OTTI related to pre-tax credit loss impairments on AFS fixed maturity securities, for which a portion of the securities' total OTTI was recognized in AOCI:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
Beginning balance
$
16

 
$
22

Initial impairments – credit loss OTTI recognized on securities not previously impaired
—

 
7

Additional impairments – credit loss OTTI recognized on securities previously impaired
—

 
2

Ending balance
$
16

 
$
31



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Net Investment Income—Net investment income by asset type consists of the following:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017

2016
AFS securities
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
$
620

 
$
589

Equity securities
2

 
2

Trading securities
51

 
63

Mortgage loans, net of allowances
85

 
83

Investment funds
55

 
14

Funds withheld at interest
36

 
13

Other
17

 
12

Investment revenue
866

 
776

Investment expenses
(80
)
 
(82
)
Net investment income
$
786

 
$
694


Investment Related Gains (Losses)—Investment related gains (losses) by asset type consist of the following:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017

2016
AFS fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
Gross realized gain on investment activity
$
28

 
$
36

Gross realized loss on investment activity
(8
)
 
(32
)
Net realized investment gains on fixed maturity securities
20


4

Net realized investment gains (losses) on trading securities
2

 
12

Derivative gains (losses)
654

 
(94
)
Other gains (losses)
6

 
(6
)
Investment related gains (losses)
$
682

 
$
(84
)

Proceeds from sales of AFS securities were $1,531 million and $1,015 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Included in net realized investment gains (losses) on trading securities are gains of $26 million and $36 million resulting from the change in unrealized gains or losses for the underlying securities we still held as of March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Also included in net realized investment gains (losses) on trading securities are related party losses of $12 million and $13 million resulting from the change in unrealized gains or losses for the underlying securities we still held as of March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Purchased Credit Impaired (PCI) Investments—The following table summarizes our PCI investments:
 
Fixed maturity securities
 
Mortgage loans
(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Contractually required payments1
$
7,932

 
$
7,761

 
$
693

 
$
424

Less: Cash flows expected to be collected2
(5,367
)
 
(5,285
)
 
(475
)
 
(286
)
Non-accretable difference
$
2,565

 
$
2,476

 
$
218

 
$
138

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows expected to be collected
$
5,367

 
$
5,285

 
$
475

 
$
286

Less: Amortized cost
(3,964
)
 
(3,892
)
 
(362
)
 
(220
)
Accretable difference
$
1,403

 
$
1,393

 
$
113

 
$
66

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value
$
4,187

 
$
4,029

 
$
364

 
$
221

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Includes principal and accrued interest.
2 Represents the undiscounted principal and interest cash flows expected.


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During the period, we acquired PCI investments with the following amounts at the time of purchase:
 
Three months ended March 31, 2017
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities
 
Mortgage loans
Contractually required principal and interest
$
574

 
$
298

Expected cash flows
364

 
205

Estimated fair value
264

 
147


The following tables summarize the activity for the accretable yield on PCI investments:
 
Three months ended March 31, 2017
(In millions)
Fixed maturity securities
 
Mortgage loans
Beginning balance at January 1
$
1,393

 
$
66

Purchases of PCI investments, net of sales
58

 
57

Accretion
(30
)
 
—

Changes in expected cash flows
(18
)
 
(10
)
Ending balance at March 31
$
1,403

 
$
113


Mortgage Loans—Mortgage loans, net of allowances, consist of the following:
(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Commercial mortgage loans
$
4,905

 
$
5,058

Commercial mortgage loans under development
74

 
74

Total commercial mortgage loans
4,979

 
5,132

Residential mortgage loans
474

 
338

Mortgage loans, net of allowances
$
5,453

 
$
5,470


We primarily invest in commercial mortgage loans on income producing properties including hotels, industrial properties and retail and office buildings. We diversify the commercial mortgage loan portfolio by geographic region and property type to reduce concentration risk. We evaluate mortgage loans based on relevant current information to confirm if properties are performing at a consistent and acceptable level to secure the related debt.


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The distribution of commercial mortgage loans, including those under development, net of valuation allowances, by property type and geographic region, is as follows:
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
(In millions, except for percentages)
Net Carrying Value
 
Percentage of Total
 
Net Carrying Value
 
Percentage of Total
Property type
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hotels
$
998

 
20.0
%
 
$
1,025

 
20.0
%
Retail
1,138

 
22.8
%
 
1,135

 
22.1
%
Office building
1,139

 
22.9
%
 
1,217

 
23.7
%
Industrial
682

 
13.7
%
 
742

 
14.5
%
Apartment
572

 
11.5
%
 
616

 
12.0
%
Other commercial
450

 
9.1
%
 
397

 
7.7
%
Total commercial mortgage loans
$
4,979

 
100.0
%
 
$
5,132

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Region
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East North Central
$
405

 
8.1
%
 
$
450

 
8.8
%
East South Central
148

 
3.0
%
 
158

 
3.1
%
Middle Atlantic
662

 
13.3
%
 
628

 
12.2
%
Mountain
538

 
10.8
%
 
543

 
10.6
%
New England
192

 
3.9
%
 
194

 
3.8
%
Pacific
810

 
16.3
%
 
833

 
16.2
%
South Atlantic
1,192

 
23.9
%
 
1,284

 
25.0
%
West North Central
296

 
5.9
%
 
306

 
6.0
%
West South Central
663

 
13.3
%
 
662

 
12.9
%
Total U.S. Region
4,906

 
98.5
%
 
5,058

 
98.6
%
International Region
73

 
1.5
%
 
74

 
1.4
%
Total commercial mortgage loans
$
4,979

 
100.0
%
 
$
5,132

 
100.0
%

Our residential mortgage loan portfolio includes first lien residential mortgage loans, collateralized by properties located in the U.S. As of March 31, 2017, California, Florida and New York represented 32.7%, 12.1% and 6.6%, respectively, of the portfolio. The remaining 48.6% represented all other states, with each individual state comprising less than 5% of the portfolio. As of December 31, 2016, California, Florida and New York represented 38.9%, 9.1% and 5.1%, respectively, of the portfolio, and the remaining 46.9% represented all other states, with each individual state comprising less than 5% of the portfolio.

Mortgage Loan Valuation Allowance—The assessment of mortgage loan impairments and valuation allowances is substantially the same for residential and commercial mortgage loans. The valuation allowance was $2 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. We did not record any material impairments or significant activity in the valuation allowance during the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016.

Residential mortgage loans – The primary credit quality indicator of residential mortgage loans is loan performance. Nonperforming residential mortgage loans are 90 days or more past due and/or are in non-accrual status. As of March 31, 2017, $3 million of our residential mortgage loans were non-performing. As of December 31, 2016, all of our residential mortgage loans were performing.

Commercial mortgage loans – The following provides the aging of our commercial mortgage loan portfolio, including those under development, net of valuation allowances:
    
(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Current (less than 30 days past due)
$
4,962

 
$
5,111

Over 90 days past due
17

 
21

Total commercial mortgage loans
$
4,979

 
$
5,132



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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Loan-to-value and debt service coverage ratios are measures we use to assess the risk and quality of commercial mortgage loans other than those under development. Loans under development are not evaluated using these ratios as the properties underlying these loans are generally not yet income-producing and the value of the underlying property significantly fluctuates based on the progress of construction. Therefore, the risk and quality of loans under development are evaluated based on the aging and geographical distribution of such loans as shown above.

The loan-to-value ratio is expressed as a percentage of the amount of the loan relative to the value of the underlying property. A loan-to-value ratio in excess of 100% indicates the unpaid loan amount exceeds the underlying collateral. The following represents the loan-to-value ratio of the commercial mortgage loan portfolio, excluding those under development, net of valuation allowances:
    
(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Less than 50%
$
1,698

 
$
1,787

50% to 60%
1,333

 
1,337

61% to 70%
1,379

 
1,401

71% to 100%
461

 
492

Greater than 100%
34

 
41

Commercial mortgage loans
$
4,905

 
$
5,058


The debt service coverage ratio, based upon the most recent financial statements, is expressed as a percentage of a property's net income to its debt service payments. A debt service ratio of less than 1.0 indicates a property's operations do not generate enough income to cover debt payments. The following represents the debt service coverage ratio of the commercial mortgage loan portfolio, excluding those under development, net of valuation allowances:
    
(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Greater than 1.20x
$
4,345

 
$
4,378

1.00x – 1.20x
246

 
353

Less than 1.00x
314

 
327

Commercial mortgage loans
$
4,905

 
$
5,058


Real Estate—Depreciation expense on invested real estate was $3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. Accumulated depreciation was $14 million and $11 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Investment Funds—Our investment fund portfolio consists of funds that employ various strategies and include investments in mortgage and real estate, credit, private equity, natural resources and hedge funds. Investment funds typically meet the definition of variable interest entities and are discussed further in Note 4 – Variable Interest Entities.



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3. Derivative Instruments

We use a variety of derivative instruments to manage risks, primarily equity, interest rate, credit, foreign currency and market volatility. There
have been no significant changes in our accounting policies related to derivatives during the three months ended March 31, 2017. See Note 5 – Fair Value for information about the fair value hierarchy for derivatives.
The following table presents the notional amount and fair value of derivative instruments:
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Notional Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Notional Amount
 
Fair Value
(In millions)
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
 
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency swaps
384

 
$
10

 
$
8

 
289

 
$
11

 
$
4

Interest rate swaps
302

 
—

 
—

 
302

 
—

 
14

Total derivatives designated as hedges
 
 
10

 
8

 
 
 
11

 
18

Derivatives not designated as hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity options
27,751

 
1,680

 
2

 
26,822

 
1,336

 
—

Futures
8

 
10

 
1

 
—

 
9

 
—

Total return swaps
110

 
—

 
—

 
41

 
2

 
—

Foreign currency swaps
42

 
5

 
—

 
43

 
5

 
—

Interest rate swaps
469

 
1

 
3

 
568

 
1

 
5

Credit default swaps
10

 
—

 
7

 
10

 
—

 
7

Foreign currency forwards
1,150

 
2

 
11

 
805

 
6

 
10

Embedded derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funds withheld
—

 
212

 
11

 
—

 
140

 
6

Interest sensitive contract liabilities
—

 
—

 
5,793

 
—

 
—

 
5,283

Total derivatives not designated as hedges

 
1,910

 
5,828

 

 
1,499

 
5,311

Total derivatives

 
$
1,920

 
$
5,836

 

 
$
1,510

 
$
5,329


Derivatives Designated as Hedges

Foreign currency swaps – We use foreign currency swaps to convert foreign currency denominated cash flows of an investment to U.S. dollars to reduce cash flow fluctuations due to changes in currency exchange rates. Certain of these swaps are designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges, which will expire by June 2043. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we had foreign currency swap losses of $5 million and $10 million, respectively, recorded in AOCI. There were no amounts reclassified to income and no amounts deemed ineffective for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. As of March 31, 2017, no amounts are expected to be reclassified to income within the next 12 months.

Interest rate swaps – We use interest rate swaps to reduce market risks from interest rate changes and to alter interest rate exposure arising from duration mismatches between assets and liabilities. Certain of these swaps entered into during the fourth quarter of 2016 are designated as fair value hedges. With an interest rate swap, we agree with another party to exchange the difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts tied to an agreed-upon notional principal amount at specified intervals.

The following table represents the gains and losses on derivatives and the related hedged items in fair value hedge relationships, recorded in interest sensitive contract benefits on the condensed consolidated statements of income:
(In millions)
Three months ended March 31, 2017
Loss recognized on derivative
$
(1
)
Gain recognized on hedged item
1

Ineffectiveness recognized on fair value hedges
$
—


Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges

Equity options – We use equity indexed options to economically hedge fixed indexed annuity products that guarantee the return of principal to the policyholder and credit interest based on a percentage of the gain in a specified market index, primarily the S&P 500. To hedge against adverse changes in equity indices, we enter into contracts to buy the equity indexed options within a limited time at a contracted price. The contracts are net settled in cash based on differentials in the indices at the time of exercise and the strike price.


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Futures – Futures contracts are purchased to hedge the growth in interest credited to the customer as a direct result of increases in the related indices. We enter into exchange-traded futures with regulated futures commission clearing brokers who are members of a trading exchange. Under exchange-traded futures contracts, we agree to purchase a specified number of contracts with other parties and to post variation margin on a daily basis in an amount equal to the difference in the daily fair values of those contracts.

Total return swaps – We purchase total rate of return swaps to gain exposure and benefit from a reference asset without ownership. Total rate of return swaps are contracts in which one party makes payments based on a set rate, either fixed or variable, while the other party makes payments based on the return of the underlying asset, which includes both the income it generates and any capital gains.

Credit default swaps – Credit default swaps provide a measure of protection against the default of an issuer or allow us to gain credit exposure to an issuer or traded index. We use credit default swaps coupled with a bond to synthetically create the characteristics of a reference bond. These transactions have a lower cost and are generally more liquid relative to the cash market. We receive a periodic premium for these transactions as compensation for accepting credit risk.

Hedging credit risk involves buying protection for existing credit risk. The exposure resulting from the agreements, which is usually the notional amount, is equal to the maximum proceeds that must be paid by a counterparty for a defaulted security. If a credit event occurs on a reference entity, then a counterparty who sold protection is required to pay the buyer the trade notional amount less any recovery value of the security.

Foreign currency forwards – We use foreign currency forward contracts to hedge certain exposures to foreign currency risk. The price is agreed upon at the time of the contract and payment is made at a specified future date.

Embedded derivatives – We have embedded derivatives which are required to be separated from their host contracts and reported as derivatives. Host contracts include reinsurance agreements structured on a modco or funds withheld basis and indexed annuity products.

The following is a summary of the gains (losses) related to derivatives not designated as hedges:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
Equity options
$
528

 
$
(121
)
Futures
(10
)
 
(3
)
Total return swaps
5

 
1

Foreign currency swaps
—

 
6

Interest rate swaps
—

 
(3
)
Foreign currency forwards
1

 
—

Embedded derivatives on funds withheld
130

 
26

Amounts recognized in investment related gains (losses)
654

 
(94
)
Embedded derivatives in indexed annuity products1
(431
)
 
(15
)
Total gains (losses) for derivatives not designated as hedges
$
223

 
$
(109
)
 
 
 
 
1 Included in interest sensitive contract benefits.

Credit Risk—We may be exposed to credit-related losses in the event of counterparty nonperformance on derivative financial instruments. Generally, the current credit exposure of our derivative contracts is the fair value at the reporting date less any collateral received from the counterparty.

We manage credit risk related to over-the-counter derivatives by entering into transactions with creditworthy counterparties. Where possible, we maintain collateral arrangements and use master netting agreements that provide for a single net payment from one counterparty to another at each due date and upon termination. We have also established counterparty exposure limits, where possible, in order to evaluate if there is sufficient collateral to support the net exposure.

Collateral arrangements typically require the posting of collateral in connection with its derivative instruments. Collateral agreements often contain posting thresholds, some of which may vary depending on the posting party's financial strength ratings. Additionally, a decrease in our financial strength rating to a specified level can result in settlement of the derivative position. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had $11 million and $25 million, respectively, of collateral pledged to counterparties.


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ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The estimated fair value of our net derivative and other financial assets and liabilities after the application of master netting agreements and collateral were as follows:
 
 
 
Gross amounts not offset on the condensed consolidated balance sheets
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Gross amount recognized1
 
Financial instruments2
 
Collateral received/pledged
 
Net amount
 
Off-balance sheet securities collateral3
 
Net amount after securities collateral
March 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
$
1,708

 
$
(11
)
 
$
(1,681
)
 
$
16

 
$
(22
)
 
$
(6
)
Derivative liabilities
(32
)
 
11

 
11

 
(10
)
 
—

 
(10
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
$
1,370

 
$
(8
)
 
$
(1,383
)
 
$
(21
)
 
$
(26
)
 
$
(47
)
Derivative liabilities
(40
)
 
8

 
25

 
(7
)
 
—

 
(7
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 The gross amounts of recognized derivative assets and derivative liabilities are reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, amounts that are not subject to master netting agreements or similar agreements were immaterial.
2 Represents amounts offsetting derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to an enforceable master netting agreement or similar agreement that are not netted against the gross derivative assets or gross derivative liabilities for presentation on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
3 For securities collateral received, we do not have the right to sell or re-pledge the collateral. As such, we do not record the securities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.


4. Variable Interest Entities

Our investment funds typically meet the definition of a VIE, and in certain cases these investment funds are consolidated in our financial statements because we meet the criteria of the primary beneficiary.

Consolidated VIEs—We consolidate AAA Investments (Co-Invest VI), L.P. (CoInvest VI), AAA Investments (Co-Invest VII), L.P. (CoInvest VII), AAA Investments (Other), L.P. (CoInvest Other), London Prime Apartments Guernsey Holdings Limited (London Prime), NCL Athene, LLC (NCL LLC) and Apollo Asia Sprint Co-Investment Fund, L.P. (Sprint), which are investment funds. We are the only limited partner or Class A member in these investment funds and receive all of the economic benefits and losses, other than management fees and carried interest, as applicable, paid to the general partner in each entity, or a related entity, which are related parties. We do not have any voting rights as limited partner and, as the limited partner or Class A member, do not solely satisfy the power criteria to direct the activities that significantly impact the economics of the VIE. However, the criteria for the primary beneficiary are satisfied by our related party group and because substantially all of the activities are conducted on our behalf, we consolidate the investment funds.

No arrangement exists requiring us to provide additional funding in excess of our committed capital investment, liquidity, or the funding of losses or an increase to our loss exposure in excess of our investment in the VIEs. We elected the fair value option for certain fixed maturity and equity securities and investment funds, which are reported in the consolidated variable interest entity sections on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

CoInvest VI, CoInvest VII and CoInvest Other were formed to make investments, including co-investments alongside private equity funds sponsored by Apollo. We received our interests in CoInvest VI, CoInvest VII and CoInvest Other as part of a contribution agreement in 2012 with AAA Guarantor – Athene, L.P. and its subsidiary, Apollo Life Re Ltd., in order to provide a capital base to support future acquisitions. London Prime was formed for the purpose of investing in Prime London Ventures Limited, a Guernsey limited company, which purchases rental residential assets across prime central London.

CoInvest VII holds a significant investment in MidCap FinCo Limited (MidCap), which is included in investment funds of consolidated VIEs on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. We have purchased pools of loans sourced by MidCap and contemporaneously sold subordinated participation interests in the loans to a subsidiary of MidCap. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had $14 million due to MidCap under the subordinated participation agreement which is reflected as a secured borrowing in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

During the third quarter of 2016, CoInvest VI contributed its largest investment, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) shares, to a newly formed entity, NCL LLC, in exchange for 100% of the membership interests in this entity. Subsequent to this contribution, CoInvest VI distributed its Class A membership interests in NCL LLC to us and the Class B membership interests in NCL LLC to the general partner of CoInvest VI. NCL LLC is subject to the same management fees, selling restrictions with respect to shares of NCLH, and carried interest calculation as CoInvest VI. NCL LLC classifies its NCLH shares as AFS equity securities. We are the primary beneficiary and consolidate NCL LLC, as substantially all of its activities are conducted on our behalf.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

During the first quarter of 2017, we acquired a 100% limited partnership interest in Sprint, an entity formed to make a co-investment alongside private equity funds sponsored by Apollo. The underlying investment is a structured credit facility on a nearly completed skyscraper in Southeast Asia. We are the primary beneficiary and consolidate Sprint, as substantially all of its activities are conducted on our behalf.

We previously consolidated 2012 CMBS-I Fund L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and 2012 CMBS-II Fund L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (collectively, CMBS Funds). The CMBS Funds were originally formed with the objective of generating high risk-adjusted investment returns by investing primarily in a portfolio of eligible CMBS and using leverage through repurchase agreements treated as collateralized financing. During the fourth quarter of 2016, the CMBS Funds were fully dissolved.

Trading securities – related party – Trading securities represents investments in fixed maturity and equity securities with changes in fair value recognized in investment related gains (losses) within revenues of consolidated variable interest entities on the condensed consolidated statements of income. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, investment related gains (losses) included losses of $4 million and $21 million, respectively, resulting from the change in unrealized gains and losses underlying trading securities we still held as of the respective period end date. Trading securities held by CoInvest VI, CoInvest VII and CoInvest Other are considered related party investments because Apollo affiliates exercise significant influence over the operations of these investees.

Investment funds – including related party – Investment funds include non-fixed income, alternative investments in the form of limited partnerships or similar legal structures that meet the definition of VIEs; however, our consolidated VIEs are not considered the primary beneficiary of these investment funds. Changes in fair value of these investment funds are included in investment related gains (losses) within revenues of consolidated variable interest entities on the condensed consolidated statements of income. Investment funds held by CoInvest VII, CoInvest Other and Sprint are considered related party investments as they are sponsored or managed by Apollo affiliates.

Fair Value – See Note 5 – Fair Value for a description of the levels of our fair value hierarchy and our process for determining the level we assign our assets and liabilities carried at fair value.

The following represents the hierarchy for assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
March 31, 2017
(In millions)
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets of consolidated variable interest entities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
$
191

 
$
191

 
$
—

 
$
—

Trading securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
50

 
—

 
—

 
50

Equity securities
116

 
84

 
—

 
32

Investment funds
567

 
—

 
—

 
567

Cash and cash equivalents
2

 
2

 
—

 
—

Total assets of consolidated VIEs measured at fair value
$
926

 
$
277

 
$
—

 
$
649


 
December 31, 2016
(In millions)
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets of consolidated variable interest entities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
$
161

 
$
161

 
$
—

 
$
—

Trading securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
50

 
—

 
—

 
50

Equity securities
117

 
74

 
—

 
43

Investment funds
562

 
—

 
—

 
562

Cash and cash equivalents
14

 
14

 
—

 
—

Total assets of consolidated VIEs measured at fair value
$
904

 
$
249

 
$
—

 
$
655


Fair Value Valuation Methods—Refer to Note 5 – Fair Value for the valuation methods used to determine the fair value of AFS securities, trading securities, investment funds, and cash and cash equivalents.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Level 3 Financial Instruments – The following is a reconciliation for all VIE Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
Three months ended March 31, 2017
(In millions)
Beginning Balance
 
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
included in income
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Transfers in (out)
 
Other
 
Ending Balance
 
Total gains (losses) included in earnings1
Assets of consolidated variable interest entities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
$
50

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
50

 
$
—

Equity securities
43

 
(11
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
32

 
(11
)
Investment funds
562

 
5

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
567

 
5

Total Level 3 assets of consolidated VIEs
$
655

 
$
(6
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
649

 
$
(6
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Related to instruments held at end of period.

 
Three months ended March 31, 2016
(In millions)
Beginning Balance
 
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
included in income
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Transfers in (out)
 
Other
 
Ending Balance
 
Total gains (losses) included in earnings1
Assets of consolidated variable interest entities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
$
53

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
53

 
$
—

Equity securities
38

 
—

 
2

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
40

 
—

Investment funds
516

 
4

 
8

 
(3
)
 
—

 
—

 
525

 
4

Total Level 3 assets of consolidated VIEs
$
607

 
$
4

 
$
10

 
$
(3
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
618

 
$
4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Related to instruments held at end of period.

There were no transfers between Level 1 or Level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

Significant Unobservable Inputs – For certain Level 3 trading securities and investment funds, the valuations have significant unobservable inputs for comparable multiples and weighed average cost of capital rates applied in the valuation models. These inputs in isolation can cause significant increases or decreases in fair value. Specifically, the comparable multiples are multiplied by the underlying investment's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization to establish the total enterprise value of the underlying investments. We use a comparable multiple consistent with the implied trading multiple of public industry peers.

For other Level 3 trading securities, valuations are performed using a discounted cash flow model. For a discounted cash flow model, the significant input is the discount rate applied to present value the projected cash flows. An increase in the discount rate can significantly lower the fair value; a decrease in the discount rate can significantly increase the fair value. The discount rate is determined by considering the weighted average cost of capital calculation of companies in similar industries with comparable debt to equity ratios.

Fair Value Option – The following represents the gains (losses) recorded for instruments within the consolidated VIEs for which we have elected the fair value option:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
Trading securities, equity securities
$
(4
)
 
$
(18
)
Investment funds
5

 
4

Total gains (losses)
$
1

 
$
(14
)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Not Held at Fair Value – Assets of consolidated variable interest entities includes $32 million and $11 million of investment funds accounted for under the equity method and, therefore, not carried at fair value as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively; however, the carrying amount approximates fair value.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Commitments and Contingencies – Included in assets of CoInvest VI are equity investments in publicly traded shares of Caesars Entertainment Corporation (CEC) and Caesars Acquisition Company (CAC). We received the CEC and CAC shares as part of a contribution agreement in 2012 with AAA Guarantor - Athene, L.P. and its subsidiary, Apollo Life Re Ltd., in order to provide a capital base to support future acquisitions. There are pending claims against CEC, CAC and/or others, related to certain guaranties issued for debt of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc. (CEOC) and/or certain transactions involving CEOC and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, Debtors), CEC, CAC and others. CEC and the Debtors announced on or about September 26, 2016 that CEC and CEOC had received confirmations from representatives of CEOC's major creditor groups of those groups’ support for a term sheet that describes the key economic terms of a proposed consensual chapter 11 plan for the Debtors. The plan, containing such terms and further including such other terms respecting, among other things, the merger of CAC into CEC, that CoInvest VI and others will not retain their pre-merger CEC shares, that CoInvest VI and others will retain the value of their CAC shares when receiving shares in the merged CEC, and that CoInvest VI and others will receive releases to the fullest extent permitted by law, was confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court by order dated January 17, 2017. Conditions precedent to the effective date of the plan include regulatory approvals from the various gaming regulators, CEC and CAC shareholders' approval of the proposed merger, and securing required financings. As a result, CoInvest VI has recorded a liability of $30 million for the entire carrying value of the CEC shares. As of March 31, 2017, CoInvest VI's investment in CAC is carried at its fair value of $52 million.

Non-Consolidated Securities and Investment Funds—We invest in certain other entities meeting the definition of a VIE or voting interest entity (VOE). We do not consolidate such VIEs for which we do not meet the criteria of primary beneficiary as described below. We also do not consolidate such VOEs for which we do not have control.

Fixed Maturity Securities – We invest in securitization entities as a debt holder or an investor in the residual interest of the securitization vehicle, which are included in fixed maturity securities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. These entities are deemed VIEs due to insufficient equity within the structure and lack of control by the equity investors over the activities that significantly impact the economics of the entity. In general, we are a debt investor within these entities and, as such, hold a variable interest; however, due to the debt holders' lack of ability to control the decisions within the trust that significantly impact the entity, and the fact the debt holders are protected from losses due to the subordination by the equity tranche, the debt holders are not deemed the primary beneficiary. Securitization vehicles in which we hold the residual tranche are not consolidated because we do not unilaterally have substantive rights to remove the general partner, or when assessing related party interests, we are not under common control, as defined by GAAP, with the related party, nor are substantially all of the activities conducted on our behalf; therefore, we are not deemed the primary beneficiary. Debt investments and investments in the residual tranche of securitization entities are considered debt instruments and are held at fair value on the balance sheet and classified as AFS or trading.

Investment funds – Investment funds include non-fixed income, alternative investments in the form of limited partnerships or similar legal structures that meet the definition of VIEs or VOEs.

A portion of these investment funds are sponsored and managed by unrelated parties in which we, as limited partner, do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the fund, nor do we unilaterally have substantive rights to remove the general partner or dissolve the entity without cause. As a result, we do not meet the power criterion to be considered the primary beneficiary and do not consolidate these VIEs in our financial statements. Investment funds managed by unrelated parties and classified as VOEs are not consolidated as we do not own a majority voting interest and have no other substantive rights that would provide control.

We also have equity interests in investment funds where the general partner or investment manager is a related party. We have determined we are not under common control, as defined by GAAP, with the related party, nor are we deemed to be the primary beneficiary. As a result, investments in these VIEs are not consolidated.

We account for non-consolidated investment funds where we are able to exercise significant influence over the entity under the equity method or by electing the fair value option. For non-consolidated investment funds where we are not able to exercise significant influence, we elect the fair value option. Our investments in investment funds are generally passive in nature as we do not take an active role in the investment fund's management.

Our risk of loss associated with our non-consolidated VIEs and VOEs is limited and depends on the investment as follows: (1) investment funds accounted for under the equity method are limited to our initial investment plus unfunded commitments; (2) investment funds under the fair value option are limited to the fair value plus unfunded commitments; (3) AFS securities and other investments are limited to cost or amortized cost; and (4) trading securities are limited to carrying value.


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The following summarizes the carrying value and maximum loss exposure of these non-consolidated VIEs and VOEs:
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
(In millions)
Carrying Value
 
Maximum Loss Exposure
 
Carrying Value
 
Maximum Loss Exposure
Investment funds
$
689

 
$
1,048

 
$
689

 
$
1,026

Investment in related parties – investment funds
1,276

 
1,546

 
1,198

 
1,485

Assets of consolidated variable interest entities – investment funds
599

 
621

 
573

 
593

Investment in fixed maturity securities
19,981

 
19,564

 
19,171

 
19,090

Investment in related parties – fixed maturity securities
530

 
528

 
530

 
536

Total non-consolidated VIEs
$
23,075

 
$
23,307

 
$
22,161

 
$
22,730


The following summarizes our investment funds, including related party investment funds and investment funds owned by consolidated VIEs:
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
(In millions, except for percentages and years)
Carrying value
 
Percent of total
 
Life of underlying funds in years
 
Carrying value
 
Percent of total
 
Life of underlying funds in years
Investment funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Private equity
$
245

 
35.6
%
 
0
–
7
 
$
268

 
38.9
%
 
0
–
7
Mortgage and real estate
143

 
20.8
%
 
0
–
6
 
118

 
17.2
%
 
0
–
4
Natural resources
5

 
0.7
%
 
0
–
1
 
5

 
0.7
%
 
1
–
2
Hedge funds
69

 
10.0
%
 
0
–
3
 
72

 
10.4
%
 
0
–
3
Credit funds
227

 
32.9
%
 
0
–
5
 
226

 
32.8
%
 
0
–
5
Total investment funds
689

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
689

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
Investment funds – related parties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Private equity – A-A Mortgage1
366

 
28.7
%
 
5
–
5
 
343

 
28.6
%
 
3
–
3
Private equity – other
152

 
11.9
%
 
0
–
10
 
131

 
11.0
%
 
0
–
10
Mortgage and real estate
262

 
20.5
%
 
0
–
4
 
247

 
20.6
%
 
1
–
4
Natural resources
76

 
6.0
%
 
5
–
5
 
49

 
4.1
%
 
5
–
5
Hedge funds
180

 
14.1
%
 
9
–
9
 
192

 
16.0
%
 
9
–
9
Credit funds
240

 
18.8
%
 
1
–
3
 
236

 
19.7
%
 
2
–
3
Total investment funds – related parties
1,276

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
1,198

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
Investment funds owned by consolidated VIEs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Private equity – MidCap2
528

 
88.1
%
 
N/A
 
524

 
91.4
%
 
N/A
Credit funds
39

 
6.5
%
 
0
–
3
 
38

 
6.7
%
 
0
–
3
Mortgage and real assets
32

 
5.4
%
 
2
–
3
 
11

 
1.9
%
 
2
–
3
Total investment funds owned by consolidated VIEs
599

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
573

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
Total investment funds including related parties and funds owned by consolidated VIEs
$
2,564

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,460

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 A-A Mortgage Opportunities, LP (A-A Mortgage) is a platform to originate residential mortgage loans and mortgage servicing rights.
2 Our total investment in MidCap, including amounts advanced under credit facilities, totaled $766 million and $761 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, which is greater than 10% of total AHL shareholders' equity at the respective period end dates.


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Summarized Ownership of Investment Funds—The following table presents the carrying value by ownership percentage of equity method investment funds, including related party investment funds and investment funds owned by consolidated VIEs:
(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Ownership Percentage
 
 
 
100%
$
25

 
$
27

50% – 99%
557

 
478

Greater than 3% – 49%
1,295

 
1,294

Equity method investment funds
$
1,877

 
$
1,799


The following table presents the carrying value by ownership percentage of investment funds where we elected the fair value option, including related party investment funds and investment funds owned by consolidated VIEs:
(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Ownership Percentage
 
 
 
Greater than 3% – 49%
$
567

 
$
562

3% or less
120

 
99

Fair value option investment funds
$
687

 
$
661



5. Fair Value

Fair value is the price we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability (exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants. We determine fair value based on the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market.

Level 2 – Quoted prices for inactive markets or valuation techniques that require observable direct or indirect inputs for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include the following:

•
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets,
•
Observable inputs other than quoted market prices, and
•
Observable inputs derived principally from market data through correlation or other means.

Level 3 – Prices or valuation techniques with unobservable inputs significant to the overall fair value estimate. These valuations use critical assumptions not readily available to market participants. Level 3 valuations are based on market standard valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flows, matrix pricing or other similar techniques.

The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the category level is based on the lowest priority level input that is significant to the instrument's fair value measurement.

We use a number of valuation sources to determine fair values. Valuation sources can include quoted market prices; third-party commercial pricing services; third-party brokers; industry-standard, vendor modeling software that uses market observable inputs; and other internal modeling techniques based on projected cash flows. We periodically review the assumptions and inputs of third-party commercial pricing services through internal valuation price variance reviews, comparisons to internal pricing models, back testing to recent trades, or monitoring trading volumes.

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The following represents the hierarchy for our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
March 31, 2017
(In millions)
Total
 
NAV1
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agencies
$
60

 
$
—

 
$
28

 
$
32

 
$
—

U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
1,140

 
—

 
—

 
1,140

 
—

Foreign governments
2,031

 
—

 
—

 
2,018

 
13

Corporate
31,567

 
—

 
—

 
31,077

 
490

CLO
5,007

 
—

 
—

 
4,907

 
100

ABS
3,260

 
—

 
—

 
2,038

 
1,222

CMBS
1,860

 
—

 
—

 
1,713

 
147

RMBS
9,286

 
—

 
—

 
9,226

 
60

Total AFS fixed maturity securities
54,211

 
—

 
28

 
52,151

 
2,032

Equity securities
422

 
—

 
83

 
334

 
5

Total AFS securities
54,633

 
—

 
111


52,485

 
2,037

Trading securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agencies
3

 
—

 
3

 
—

 
—

U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
141

 
—

 
—

 
124

 
17

Corporate
1,434

 
—

 
—

 
1,434

 
—

CLO
27

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
27

ABS
84

 
—

 
—

 
84

 
—

CMBS
73

 
—

 
—

 
73

 
—

RMBS
384

 
—

 
—

 
302

 
82

Total trading fixed maturity securities
2,146

 
—

 
3

 
2,017

 
126

Equity securities
449

 
—

 
—

 
449

 
—

Total trading securities
2,595

 
—

 
3

 
2,466

 
126

Mortgage loans
44

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
44

Investment funds
97

 
97

 
—

 
—

 
—

Funds withheld at interest – embedded derivative
212

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
212

Derivative assets
1,708

 
—

 
10

 
1,698

 
—

Short-term investments
166

 
—

 
28

 
138

 
—

Cash and cash equivalents
2,563

 
—

 
2,563

 
—

 
—

Restricted cash
73

 
—

 
73

 
—

 
—

Investments in related parties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS, fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLO
306

 
—

 
—

 
306

 
—

ABS
55

 
—

 
—

 
55

 
—

Total AFS securities – related party
361

 
—

 
—

 
361

 
—

Trading securities, CLO
169

 
—

 
—

 
38

 
131

Investment funds
23

 
23

 
—

 
—

 
—

Short-term investments
20

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
20

Reinsurance recoverable
1,738

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,738

Total assets measured at fair value
$
64,402

 
$
120

 
$
2,788

 
$
57,186

 
$
4,308

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Continued)


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March 31, 2017
(In millions)
Total
 
NAV1
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract liabilities


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Embedded derivative
$
5,793

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
5,793

Universal life benefits
910

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
910

Unit-linked contracts
429

 
—

 
—

 
429

 
—

Future policy benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AmerUs Closed Block
1,602

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,602

ILICO Closed Block and life benefits
813

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
813

Derivative liabilities
32

 
—

 
1

 
24

 
7

Funds withheld liability – embedded derivative
11

 
—

 
—

 
11

 
—

Total liabilities measured at fair value
$
9,590

 
$
—

 
$
1

 
$
464

 
$
9,125

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Investments measured at NAV as a practical expedient in determining fair value have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Concluded)


 
December 31, 2016
(In millions)
Total
 
NAV1
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agencies
$
60

 
$
—

 
$
29

 
$
31

 
$
—

U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
1,140

 
—

 
—

 
1,135

 
5

Foreign governments
2,235

 
—

 
—

 
2,221

 
14

Corporate
30,020

 
—

 
—

 
29,650

 
370

CLO
4,822

 
—

 
—

 
4,664

 
158

ABS
2,936

 
—

 
—

 
1,776

 
1,160

CMBS
1,847

 
—

 
—

 
1,695

 
152

RMBS
8,973

 
—

 
—

 
8,956

 
17

Total AFS fixed maturity securities
52,033

 
—

 
29

 
50,128

 
1,876

Equity securities
353

 
—

 
79

 
269

 
5

Total AFS securities
52,386

 
—

 
108

 
50,397

 
1,881

Trading securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agencies
3

 
—

 
3

 
—

 
—

U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
137

 
—

 
—

 
120

 
17

Corporate
1,423

 
—

 
—

 
1,423

 
—

CLO
43

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
43

ABS
82

 
—

 
—

 
82

 
—

CMBS
81

 
—

 
—

 
81

 
—

RMBS
387

 
—

 
—

 
291

 
96

Total trading fixed maturity securities
2,156

 
—

 
3

 
1,997

 
156

Equity securities
425

 
—

 
—

 
425

 
—

Total trading securities
2,581

 
—

 
3

 
2,422

 
156

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Continued)


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December 31, 2016
(In millions)
Total
 
NAV1
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Mortgage loans
44

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
44

Investment funds
99

 
99

 
—

 
—

 
—

Funds withheld at interest – embedded derivative
140

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
140

Derivative assets
1,370

 
—

 
9

 
1,361

 
—

Short-term investments
189

 
—

 
19

 
170

 
—

Cash and cash equivalents
2,445

 
—

 
2,445

 
—

 
—

Restricted cash
57

 
—

 
57

 
—

 
—

Investments in related parties


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS, fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLO
279

 
—

 
—

 
279

 
—

ABS
56

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
56

Total AFS fixed maturity securities
335

 
—

 
—

 
279

 
56

AFS, equity securities
20

 
—

 
20

 
—

 
—

Total AFS securities – related party
355

 
—

 
20

 
279

 
56

Trading securities, CLO
195

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
195

Reinsurance recoverable
1,692

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,692

Total assets measured at fair value
$
61,553

 
$
99

 
$
2,661

 
$
54,629

 
$
4,164

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract liabilities


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Embedded derivative
$
5,283

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
5,283

Universal life benefits
883

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
883

Unit-linked contracts
408

 
—

 
—

 
408

 
—

Future policy benefits


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AmerUs Closed Block
1,606

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,606

ILICO Closed Block and life benefits
794

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
794

Derivative liabilities
40

 
—

 
—

 
33

 
7

Funds withheld liability – embedded derivative
6

 
—

 
—

 
6

 
—

Total liabilities measured at fair value
$
9,020

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
447

 
$
8,573

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Investments measured at NAV as a practical expedient in determining fair value have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Concluded)

Refer to Note 4 – Variable Interest Entities for fair value disclosures associated with consolidated VIEs.

Fair Value Valuation Methods—We used the following valuation methods and assumptions to estimate fair value:

AFS and trading securities
Fixed maturity – We obtain the fair value for most marketable bonds without an active market from several commercial pricing services. These are classified as Level 2 assets. The pricing services incorporate a variety of market observable information in their valuation techniques, including benchmark yields, trading activity, credit quality, issuer spreads, bids, offers and other reference data. This category typically includes U.S. and non-U.S. corporate bonds, U.S. agency and government guaranteed securities, ABS, CMBS and RMBS.

We value privately placed fixed maturity securities based on the credit quality and duration of comparable marketable securities, which may be securities of another issuer with similar characteristics. In some instances, we use a matrix-based pricing model. These models consider the current level of risk-free interest rates, corporate spreads, credit quality of the issuer and cash flow characteristics of the security. We also consider additional factors such as net worth of the borrower, value of collateral, capital structure of the borrower, presence of guarantees and our evaluation of the borrower's ability to compete in its relevant market. Privately placed fixed maturity securities are classified as Level 2 or 3.

Equity securities – Fair values of publicly traded equity securities are based on quoted market prices and classified as Level 1. Other equity securities, typically private equities or equity securities not traded on an exchange, we value based on other sources, such as commercial pricing services or brokers and are classified as Level 2 or 3.

Mortgage loans – Mortgage loans for which we have elected the fair value option or those held for sale are carried at fair value. We estimate fair value on a monthly basis using discounted cash flow analysis and rates being offered for similar loans to borrowers with similar credit ratings. Loans with similar characteristics are aggregated for purposes of the calculations. The discounted cash flow model uses unobservable inputs, including estimates of discount rates and loan prepayments. Mortgage loans are classified as Level 3.

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Funds withheld (embedded derivative) – We estimate the fair value of the embedded derivative based on the change in the fair value of the assets supporting the funds withheld payable under the combined coinsurance, modco and coinsurance funds withheld reinsurance agreements. As a result, the fair value of the embedded derivative is classified as Level 2 or 3 based on the valuation methods used for the assets held in trust supporting the reinsurance agreements.

Derivatives – Derivative contracts can be exchange traded or over-the-counter. Exchange-traded derivatives typically fall within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy depending on trading activity. Over-the-counter derivatives are valued using valuation models or an income approach using third-party broker valuations. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, prepayment rates and correlation of the inputs. We consider and incorporate counterparty credit risk in the valuation process through counterparty credit rating requirements and monitoring of overall exposure. We also evaluate and include our own nonperformance risk in valuing derivatives. The majority of our derivatives trade in liquid markets; therefore, we can verify model inputs and model selection does not involve significant management judgment. These are typically classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Cash and cash equivalents – The carrying amount for cash equals fair value. We estimate the fair value for cash equivalents based on quoted market prices. These assets are classified as Level 1.

Interest sensitive contract liabilities (embedded derivative) – Embedded derivatives related to interest sensitive contract liabilities with fixed indexed annuity products are classified as Level 3. The valuations include significant unobservable inputs associated with economic assumptions and actuarial assumptions for policyholder behavior.

Unit-linked contracts – Unit-linked contracts are valued based on the fair value of the investments supporting the contract. The underlying investments are trading securities comprised primarily of mutual funds. The valuations of these are based on quoted market prices for similar assets and are classified in Level 2, resulting in a corresponding classification for the unit-linked contracts.

AmerUs Closed Block – We elected the fair value option for the future policy benefits liability in the AmerUs Closed Block. Our valuation technique is to set the fair value of policyholder liabilities equal to the fair value of assets. There is an additional component which captures the fair value of the open block's cost to hold capital in excess of existing liabilities on the closed block. This component uses a present value of future cash flows, which includes investment earnings and policyholder liability movements. Unobservable inputs include estimates for these items. The target surplus as a percentage of statutory reserves is 3.85% based on the statutory risk-based capital ratio applicable to this block of business. The AmerUs Closed Block policyholder liabilities and any corresponding reinsurance recoverable are classified as Level 3.

ILICO Closed Block – We elected the fair value option for the ILICO Closed Block. Our valuation technique is to set the fair value of policyholder liabilities equal to the fair value of assets. There is an additional component which captures the fair value of the open block's obligations to the closed block business. This component uses the present value of future cash flows. The cash flows include commissions, administrative expenses, reinsurance premiums and benefits, and an explicit cost of capital. Unobservable inputs include estimates for these items. The explicit cost of capital assumption is 9% of required capital, post tax. A margin of 8.94% is included in the discount rates to reflect the business risk. An additional 0.26% is included to reflect non-performance risk. The ILICO Closed Block policyholder liabilities and corresponding reinsurance recoverable are classified as Level 3.

Universal life liabilities and other life benefits – We elected the fair value option for certain blocks of universal and other life business ceded to Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Global Atlantic). We use a present value of liability cash flows. Unobservable inputs include estimates of mortality, persistency, expenses, premium payments and a risk margin used in the discount rates that reflects the riskiness of the business. The risk margin was 0.09%. These universal life policyholder liabilities and corresponding reinsurance recoverable are classified as Level 3.


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Fair Value Option—The following represents the gains (losses) recorded for instruments for which we have elected the fair value option:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
Trading securities
$
2

 
$
12

Investment funds
7

 
3

Future policy benefits
4

 
(53
)
Total gains (losses)
$
13

 
$
(38
)

Gains and losses on trading securities are recorded in investment related gains (losses) on the condensed consolidated statements of income. For fair value option mortgage loans, we record interest income in net investment income and subsequent changes in fair value in investment related gains (losses) on the condensed consolidated statements of income. Gains and losses related to investment funds, including related party investment funds, are recorded in net investment income on the condensed consolidated statements of income. We record the change in fair value of future policy benefits to future policy and other policy benefits on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

The following summarizes information for fair value option mortgage loans:
(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Unpaid principal balance
$
42

 
$
42

Mark to fair value
2

 
2

Fair value
$
44

 
$
44


There were no fair value option mortgage loans 90 days or more past due as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

Transfers Between Levels—Transfers into Level 3 generally represent securities that were valued using pricing sources which, due to changing market conditions, were less observable than in prior periods as indicated by the increased volatility, which was reflected in vendor prices obtained for individual securities. Additionally, changes in pricing sources also led to securities transferring into Level 3.

Transfers out of Level 3 generally represent securities that were valued using pricing sources which, due to changing market conditions, were more observable than in prior periods as indicated by decreased volatility, which was reflected in vendor prices obtained for individual securities. Additionally, changes in pricing sources also led to securities transferring into Level 2.

Transfers into or out of any level are assumed to occur at the end of the period. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Level 3 Financial Instruments—The following is a reconciliation for all Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
Three months ended March 31, 2017
 
 
 
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
Transfers
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Beginning Balance
 
Included in income
 
Included in OCI
 
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements, net
 
In
 
(Out)
 
Ending Balance
 
Total gains (losses) included in earnings1
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
$
5

 
$
16

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(20
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Foreign governments
14

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
13

 
—

Corporate
370

 
1

 
6

 
92

 
21

 
—

 
490

 
—

CLO
158

 
—

 
4

 
3

 
29

 
(94
)
 
100

 
—

ABS
1,160

 
4

 
14

 
75

 
—

 
(31
)
 
1,222

 
—

CMBS
152

 
39

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(44
)
 
147

 
—

RMBS
17

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
50

 
(8
)
 
60

 
—

Equity securities
5

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
5

 
—

Trading securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
17

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
17

 
—

CLO
43

 
(1)

 
—

 
(15
)
 
—

 
—

 
27

 
1

RMBS
96

 
(5
)
 
—

 
2

 
—

 
(11
)
 
82

 
(1
)
Mortgage loans
44

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
44

 
—

Funds withheld at interest – embedded derivative
140

 
72

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
212

 
—

Investments in related parties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ABS
56

 
—

 
1

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(55
)
 
—

 
—

Trading securities, CLO
195

 
(12
)
 
—

 
(14
)
 
—

 
(38
)
 
131

 
(12
)
Short-term investments
—

 
—

 
—

 
20

 
—

 
—

 
20

 
—

Reinsurance recoverable
1,692

 
46

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,738

 
—

Total Level 3 assets
$
4,164

 
$
160

 
$
25

 
$
140

 
$
100

 
$
(281
)
 
$
4,308

 
$
(12
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Embedded derivative
$
(5,283
)
 
$
(431
)
 
$
—

 
$
(79
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(5,793
)
 
$
—

Universal life liabilities
(883
)
 
(27
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(910
)
 
—

Future policy benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AmerUs Closed Block
(1,606
)
 
4

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,602
)
 
—

ILICO Closed Block and life benefits
(794
)
 
(19
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(813
)
 
—

Derivative liabilities
(7
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(7
)
 
—

Total Level 3 liabilities
$
(8,573
)
 
$
(473
)
 
$
—

 
$
(79
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(9,125
)
 
$
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Related to instruments held at end of period.

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ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 
Three months ended March 31, 2016
 
 
 
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
 
 
 
Transfers
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Beginning balance
 
Included in income
 
Included in OCI
 
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements, net
 
In
 
Out
 
Ending balance
 
Total gains (losses) included in earnings1
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign governments
$
17

 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
17

 
$
—

Corporate
636

 
—

 
2

 
(12
)
 
11

 
(188
)
 
449

 
—

CLO
517

 
2

 
(22
)
 
—

 
729

 
(189
)
 
1,037

 
—

ABS
1,813

 
52

 
(17
)
 
(510
)
 
103

 
(80
)
 
1,361

 
—

CMBS
67

 
—

 
—

 
29

 
12

 
(25
)
 
83

 
—

RMBS
758

 
1

 
(7
)
 
(63
)
 
—

 
—

 
689

 
—

Equity securities
9

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
10

 
—

Trading securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
17

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
17

 
—

Corporate
16

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

 
(11
)
 
—

 
3

CLO
108

 
(11
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
97

 
(8
)
ABS
98

 
(2
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
96

 
—

RMBS
29

 
(1
)
 
—

 
48

 
—

 
(5
)
 
71

 
(1
)
Mortgage loans
48

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

 
—

 
45

 
(1
)
Funds withheld at interest – embedded derivative
36

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
37

 
—

Investments in related parties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLO
7

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
40

 
—

 
46

 
—

ABS
60

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
59

 
—

Trading securities, CLO
191

 
(13
)
 
—

 
9

 
26

 
—

 
213

 
9

Reinsurance recoverable
2,377

 
(365
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2,012

 
—

Total Level 3 assets
$
6,804

 
$
(337
)
 
$
(44
)
 
$
(507
)
 
$
921

 
$
(498
)
 
$
6,339

 
$
2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Embedded derivative
$
(4,464
)
 
$
(15
)
 
$
—

 
$
(104
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(4,583
)
 
$
—

Universal life liabilities
(1,464
)
 
345

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,119
)
 
—

Future policy benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AmerUs Closed Block
(1,581
)
 
(53
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,634
)
 
—

ILICO Closed Block and life benefits
(897
)
 
20

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(877
)
 
—

Derivative liabilities
(7
)
 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(8
)
 
—

Total Level 3 liabilities
$
(8,413
)
 
$
296

 
$
—

 
$
(104
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(8,221
)
 
$
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Related to instruments held at end of period.


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ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following represents the gross components of purchases, issuances, sales and settlements, net, shown above:
 
Three months ended March 31, 2017
(In millions)
Purchases
 
Issuances
 
Sales
 
Settlements
 
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements, net
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(20
)
 
$
(20
)
Foreign governments
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Corporate
94

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
92

CLO
13

 
—

 
(2
)
 
(8
)
 
3

ABS
103

 
—

 
—

 
(28
)
 
75

Trading securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLO
—

 
—

 
(15
)
 
—

 
(15
)
RMBS
2

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2

Investments in related parties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ABS
5

 
—

 
—

 
(7
)
 
(2
)
Trading securities, CLO
—

 
—

 
(14
)
 
—

 
(14
)
Short-term investments
20

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
20

Total Level 3 assets
$
237

 
$
—

 
$
(31
)
 
$
(66
)
 
$
140

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Embedded derivative
$
—

 
$
(110
)
 
$
—

 
$
31

 
$
(79
)
Total Level 3 liabilities
$
—

 
$
(110
)
 
$
—

 
$
31

 
$
(79
)

 
Three months ended March 31, 2016
(In millions)
Purchases
 
Issuances
 
Sales
 
Settlements
 
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements, net
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign governments
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(1
)
Corporate
10

 
—

 
(21
)
 
(1
)
 
(12
)
ABS
41

 
—

 
—

 
(551
)
 
(510
)
CMBS
29

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
29

RMBS
13

 
—

 
—

 
(76
)
 
(63
)
Trading securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate
—

 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

 
(4
)
RMBS
48

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
48

Mortgage loans
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
Investments in related parties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFS securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ABS
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Trading securities, CLO
25

 
—

 
(16
)
 
—

 
9

Total Level 3 assets
$
166

 
$
—

 
$
(41
)
 
$
(632
)
 
$
(507
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Embedded derivative
$
—

 
$
(144
)
 
$
—

 
$
40

 
$
(104
)
Total Level 3 liabilities
$
—

 
$
(144
)
 
$
—

 
$
40

 
$
(104
)

37

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Significant Unobservable Inputs—Significant unobservable inputs occur when we could not obtain or corroborate the quantitative detail of the inputs. This applies to AFS securities, trading securities, mortgage loans and credit default swaps. Additional significant unobservable inputs are described below.

Fixed maturity securities – For certain fixed maturity securities, internal models are used to calculate the fair value. We use a discounted cash flow approach. The discount rate is the significant unobservable input due to the determined credit spread being internally developed, illiquid, or as a result of other adjustments made to the base rate. The base rate represents a market comparable rate for securities with similar characteristics. As of March 31, 2017, discounts ranged from 3% to 7%. This excludes assets for which significant unobservable inputs are not developed internally, primarily consisting of broker quotes.

Interest sensitive contract liabilities – embedded derivative – Significant unobservable inputs we use in the fixed indexed annuities embedded derivative of the interest sensitive contract liabilities valuation include:

1.
Non-performance risk – For contracts we issue, we use the credit spread from the U.S. treasury curve based on our public credit rating as of the valuation date. This represents our credit risk for use in the estimate of the fair value of embedded derivatives. For contracts reinsured through funds withheld reinsurance, the cedant company holds collateral against its exposure; therefore, immaterial non-performance risk is ascribed to these contracts.
2.
Option budget – We assume future hedge costs in the derivative's fair value estimate. The level of option budgets determines the future costs of the options and impacts future policyholder account value growth.
3.
Policyholder behavior – We regularly review the lapse and withdrawal assumptions (surrender rate). These are based on our initial pricing assumptions updated for actual experience. Actual experience may be limited for recently issued products.

The following summarizes the unobservable inputs for the embedded derivatives of fixed indexed annuities:
 
March 31, 2017
(In millions, except for percentages)
Fair value
Valuation technique
Unobservable inputs
Input/range of
inputs
Impact of an increase in the input on fair value
Interest sensitive contract liabilities – fixed indexed annuities embedded derivatives
$
5,793

Option budget method
Non-performance risk
0.5
%
–
1.5%
Decrease
 
 
 
Option budget
0.8
%
–
3.8%
Increase
 
 
 
Surrender rate
0.0
%
–
15.8%
Decrease
 
December 31, 2016
(In millions, except for percentages)
Fair value
Valuation technique
Unobservable inputs
Input/range of
inputs
Impact of an increase in the input on fair value
Interest sensitive contract liabilities – fixed indexed annuities embedded derivatives
$
5,283

Option budget method
Non-performance risk
0.7
%
–
1.5%
Decrease
 
 
 
Option budget
0.8
%
–
3.8%
Increase
 
 
 
Surrender rate
0.0
%
–
16.3%
Decrease


38

ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value—The following represents our financial instruments not carried at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
 
 
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
(In millions)
Fair Value Level
 
Carrying Value
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Value
 
Fair Value
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans
3
 
$
5,409

 
$
5,555

 
$
5,426

 
$
5,560

Investment funds
NAV1
 
592

 
592

 
590

 
590

Policy loans
2
 
583

 
583

 
602

 
602

Funds withheld at interest
3
 
6,381

 
6,381

 
6,398

 
6,398

Other investments
3
 
82

 
82

 
81

 
81

Investments in related parties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment funds
NAV1
 
1,253

 
1,253

 
1,198

 
1,198

Other investments
3
 
238

 
265

 
237

 
262

Total assets not carried at fair value
 
 
$
14,538

 
$
14,711

 
$
14,532

 
$
14,691

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest sensitive contract liabilities
3
 
$
28,163

 
$
27,469

 
$
27,628

 
$
26,930

Funds withheld liability
2
 
371

 
371

 
374

 
374

Total liabilities not carried at fair value
 
 
$
28,534

 
$
27,840

 
$
28,002

 
$
27,304

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Investments measured at NAV as a practical expedient in determining fair value have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

We estimate the fair value for financial instruments not carried at fair value using the same methods and assumptions as those we carry at fair value. The financial instruments presented above are reported at carrying value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets; however, in the case of policy loans, funds withheld at interest and liability, and other investments, the carrying amount approximates fair value.

Investment in related parties – Other investments – The fair value of related party other investments is determined using a discounted cash flow model using discount rates for similar investments.

Interest sensitive contract liabilities – The carrying and fair value of interest sensitive contract liabilities above includes fixed indexed and traditional fixed annuities without mortality or morbidity risks, funding agreements and payout annuities without life contingencies. The embedded derivatives within fixed indexed annuities without mortality or morbidity risks are excluded, as they are carried at fair value. The valuation of these investment contracts is based on discounted cash flow methodologies using significant unobservable inputs. The estimated fair value is determined using current market risk-free interest rates, adding a spread to reflect our nonperformance risk and subtracting a risk margin to reflect uncertainty inherent in the projected cash flows.


6. Reinsurance

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, we novated certain open blocks of business ceded to Global Atlantic, in accordance with the terms of the coinsurance and assumption agreement. As a result of the novation, interest sensitive contract liabilities decreased $106 million, future policy benefits decreased $4 million, policy loans decreased $4 million, and reinsurance recoverable decreased $106 million.



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ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

7. Deferred Acquisition Costs, Deferred Sales Inducements and Value of Business Acquired

The following represents a rollforward of deferred acquisition costs (DAC), deferred sales inducements (DSI) and value of business acquired (VOBA):
(In millions)
DAC
 
DSI
 
VOBA
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2016
$
1,142

 
$
462

 
$
1,336

 
$
2,940

Additions
105

 
37

 
—

 
142

Amortization
(58
)
 
(18
)
 
(46
)
 
(122
)
Impact of unrealized investment (gains) losses
(27
)
 
(13
)
 
(45
)
 
(85
)
Balance at March 31, 2017
$
1,162

 
$
468

 
$
1,245

 
$
2,875

(In millions)
DAC
 
DSI
 
VOBA
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2015
$
705

 
$
320

 
$
1,627

 
$
2,652

Additions
97

 
37

 
—

 
134

Amortization
(7
)
 
(4
)
 
(22
)
 
(33
)
Impact of unrealized investment (gains) losses
(7
)
 
(4
)
 
(38
)
 
(49
)
Balance at March 31, 2016
$
788

 
$
349

 
$
1,567

 
$
2,704



8. Common Stock

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, a total of 24,030,251 Class B shares were converted to Class A shares in connection with the distribution of Class B shares by AP Alternative Assets, L.P. to its unitholders, or in order to participate in the follow-on offering of our Class A shares, which was priced on March 28, 2017. We did not sell any shares in the offering.

Stock-based Compensation—Stock-based compensation was an expense of $13 million and a benefit of $15 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, and 2016, respectively. The stock-based compensation benefit during the three months ended March 31, 2016 was a result of a reduction in the valuation of our Class A shares from $34.23 per share as of December 31, 2015, to $30.44 per share as of March 31, 2016, due to industry market movements. This resulted in a lower Class M share value at March 31, 2016, compared to December 31, 2015, and thus resulted in a benefit, primarily with respect to our performance-based M-1, M-2 and M-3 liability awards, which were remeasured to fair value each reporting period. As the performance-based M-1, M-2 and M-3 shares were fully vested in the third quarter of 2016, they are no longer subject to remeasurement.

As of March 31, 2017, the stock-based compensation plans had unrecognized compensation expense of $57 million. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years.



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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

9. Earnings Per Share

The following represents our basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) calculations:
 
Three months ended March 31, 2017
(In millions, except share and per share data)
Class A
 
Class B
 
Class M-1
 
Class M-22
Net income available to AHL shareholders
$
156

 
$
221

 
$
7

 
$
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
78,246,213

 
110,772,123

 
3,452,402

 
42,267

Dilutive effect of stock compensation plans
3,051,380

 
—

 
—

 
971,427

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
81,297,593

 
110,772,123

 
3,452,402

 
1,013,694

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
2.00

 
$
2.00

 
$
2.00

 
$
2.00

Diluted
$
1.92

 
$
2.00

 
$
2.00

 
$
0.08

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Calculated using whole figures.
2 Net income available to AHL shareholders allocated to Class M-2 common shares rounded to $0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. However, earnings per share is calculated using whole figures.

 
Three months ended March 31, 2016
(In millions, except share and per share data)
Class A
 
Class B
Net income available to AHL shareholders
$
23

 
$
62

 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
50,028,933

 
135,963,975

Dilutive effect of stock compensation plans
52,832

 
—

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
50,081,765

 
135,963,975

 
 
 
 
Earnings per share1
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.46

 
$
0.46

Diluted
$
0.46

 
$
0.46

 
 
 
 
1 Calculated using whole figures.
 
 

We use the two-class method for allocating net income available to AHL shareholders to each class of our common stock. Our Class M shares do not become eligible to participate in dividends until a return of investment (ROI) condition has been met for each class. Once eligible, each class of our common stock has equal dividend rights. Prior to the fourth quarter of 2016, the ROI condition had not been met for any of our Class M shares and as a result, no earnings were attributable to those classes. In conjunction with our IPO in the fourth quarter of 2016, the ROI condition for Class M-1 was met, and the ROI condition for Class M-2 was subsequently met on March 28, 2017. For purposes of calculating basic weighted average shares outstanding and the allocation of basic income, shares are deemed to be participating in earnings for only the portion of the period after the condition is met. However, as shares are considered dilutive as of the beginning of the period, the resulting diluted EPS is comparatively lower if the ROI condition is met after the beginning of the period than it would have been had the ROI condition been met at the beginning of the period.

Class M-3 and Class M-4 shares remained ineligible for dividends as of March 31, 2017; however, on April 20, 2017, the ROI condition was met for Class M-3 and Class M-4 shares. The basic EPS calculations above reflect only those classes of stock eligible to participate in earnings during each respective period.

Dilutive shares are calculated using the treasury stock method. For Class A common shares, this method takes into account shares that can be settled into Class A common shares, net of a conversion price.

The diluted EPS calculation for Class A shares excluded 94,429,888 and 152,766,540 shares, RSUs and options outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The excluded shares as of March 31, 2017 were comprised of 91,666,275 shares considered antidilutive and 2,763,613 shares for which a performance condition had not been met. The excluded shares as of March 31, 2016 were comprised of 135,963,975 shares considered antidilutive and 16,802,565 shares for which issuance restrictions had not been satisfied as of the end of the period.



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10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following is a detail of AOCI:
(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
AFS securities
$
1,473

 
$
972

DAC, DSI, VOBA, future policy benefits and dividends payable to policyholders adjustments on AFS securities
(490
)
 
(408
)
Noncredit component of OTTI losses on AFS securities
(16
)
 
(17
)
Hedging instruments
5

 
10

Pension adjustments
(4
)
 
(4
)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(10
)
 
(12
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, before taxes
958

 
541

Deferred income tax liability
(285
)
 
(174
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
$
673

 
$
367


Changes in AOCI are presented below:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
Unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities
 
 
 
Unrealized holding net gains arising during the period
$
516

 
$
545

Change in DAC, DSI, VOBA, future policy benefits and dividends payable to policyholders adjustment
(82
)
 
(264
)
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) realized in net income1
15

 
(22
)
Less: Income tax expense
113

 
105

Change in unrealized net gains on AFS securities
306

 
198

Noncredit component of OTTI losses on AFS securities
 
 
 
Noncredit component of OTTI losses on AFS securities recognized during the period
1

 
(12
)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit)
—

 
(4
)
Change in noncredit component of OTTI losses on AFS securities
1

 
(8
)
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging instruments
 
 
 
Change in hedging instruments during the period
(5
)
 
(10
)
Less: Income tax benefit
(2
)
 
(3
)
Change in hedging instruments
(3
)
 
(7
)
Pension adjustments during the period
—

 
(1
)
Foreign currency translation adjustments during the period
2

 
3

Change in AOCI
$
306

 
$
185

 
 
 
 
1 Recognized in investment related gains (losses) on the condensed consolidated statements of income.


11. Income Taxes

Our effective tax rates were 5% and 0% for the three months ended March 31, 2017, and 2016, respectively. Our effective tax rates may vary year-to-year depending upon the relationship of income and loss subject to tax compared to consolidated income and loss before income taxes.

Under current Bermuda law, we are not required to pay any taxes in Bermuda on either income or capital gains. We have received an undertaking from the Minister of Finance in Bermuda that, in the event of any such taxes being imposed, we will be exempted from taxation until the year 2035.



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12. Related Parties

Athene Asset Management

Investment related expenses – Substantially all of our investments, with the exception of the investments of ADKG, are managed by Athene Asset Management, L.P. (AAM), a subsidiary of AGM. AAM provides direct investment management, asset allocation, mergers and acquisition asset diligence and certain operational support services for our investment portfolio, including investment compliance, tax, legal and risk management support. As of March 31, 2017, AAM directly managed $54,539 million of our investment portfolio assets, of which 86% are rated one or two by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). For certain assets which require specialized sourcing and underwriting capabilities, AAM has chosen to mandate sub-advisors rather than building out in-house capabilities. For the services related to these investments, AAM earns a fee of 0.40% per year, subject to certain discounts, on all assets managed in accounts owned by or related to us, including sub-advised assets, but excluding assets of ADKG and certain other limited exceptions. Additionally, AAM recharges the sub-advisory fees it incurs with respect to our sub-advised assets to us.

AAM has entered into a Master Sub-Advisory Agreement (MSAA) with certain Apollo affiliates to sub-advise AAM with respect to a portion of our assets, with the fees recharged to us, in addition to the gross fee of 0.40% per year paid to AAM as described above. The MSAA covers services rendered by Apollo-affiliated sub-advisors relating to the following investments:
(In millions, except for percentages)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
U.S. state, municipal and political subdivisions
$
—

 
$
5

Foreign governments
156

 
149

Corporate
2,279

 
2,032

CLO
4,933

 
4,727

ABS
887

 
911

CMBS
947

 
975

Mortgage loans
1,713

 
1,767

Investment funds
24

 
23

Trading securities
111

 
126

Funds withheld at interest
1,752

 
1,682

Other investments
82

 
81

Total assets sub-advised by Apollo affiliates
$
12,884

 
$
12,478

Percent of assets sub-advised by Apollo affiliates to total AAM-managed assets
19
%
 
19
%

In the first quarter 2017, we announced an agreement to amend certain fee arrangements we have in place with AAM and Apollo relating to investment management fees and sub-advisory fees that are paid by us to AAM and Apollo. More specifically, we and Apollo have agreed to enter into a revised fee agreement, which provides for, among other things, a fee of 0.30% per year (reduced from 0.40% per year) on all assets that Apollo manages in accounts owned by us in the U.S. and Bermuda or in accounts supporting reinsurance ceded to our U.S. and Bermuda subsidiaries by third-party insurers (North American Accounts) in excess of $65,846 million (the level of assets in the North American Accounts as of December 31, 2016). The fee to be paid by us to Apollo on the first $65,846 million of assets in the North American Accounts remains 0.40% per year, subject to certain discounts and exceptions.

In addition, we and Apollo have also agreed to amend the sub-advisory agreements that are in place with Apollo, whereby, with limited exceptions, Apollo will earn 0.40% per year on all assets in the North American Accounts explicitly sub-advised by Apollo up to $10,000 million, 0.35% per year on all assets in such accounts explicitly sub-advised by Apollo in excess of $10,000 million up to $12,441 million (the level of fee-paying sub-advised assets in the North American Accounts at December 31, 2016), 0.40% per year on all assets in such accounts explicitly sub-advised by Apollo in excess of $12,441 million up to $16,000 million and 0.35% per year on all assets in such accounts explicitly sub-advised by Apollo in excess of $16,000 million.

The amendments to the investment management fees and sub-advisory fees are subject to the approval by our shareholders at our 2017 annual general meeting of shareholders of certain amendments to our bye-laws relating to the term and termination of the investment management agreements between us and Apollo. However, upon such shareholder approval, the amendments to the investment management fees and sub-advisory fees will be effective retroactive to January 1, 2017.


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Apollo Asset Management Europe

ADKG has an investment advisory agreement with Apollo Asset Management Europe (together with certain of its affiliates, AAME), also a subsidiary of AGM. AAME provides advisory services for all of ADKG's investment portfolio other than operating cash, mortgage loans secured by residential and commercial properties that are not identified and advised by AAME, and assets related to unit-linked policies. Also excluded are assets held in German special investment funds managed or advised by Apollo, AAM and any of the respective affiliates of Apollo, AAM or AAME, to the extent the entity receives a management or advisory fee in connection with the fund. In providing these services, AAME has access to Apollo's European expertise and capabilities. The ADKG investments sub-advised by AAME consist primarily of corporate and sovereign bonds, as compared to the more diverse range of assets managed by AAM or those held in the German special investment funds. As compensation for the investment advisory services rendered, AAME receives a fee of 0.10% per year on the assets it sub-advises. Affiliates of AAME receive an advisory fee of 0.35% per year on certain German special investment funds and our investment in a sub-fund of Apollo Capital Efficient Fund I (ACE fund), as well as a pro rata share of operating expenses up to 0.30% on the ACE fund. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the German special investment funds totaled $449 million and $258 million, respectively and the ACE fund totaled $87 million and $84 million, respectively. The fees incurred for management of these funds are included in sub-advisory fees in the table below.

The following represents the assets sub-advised by AAME:
(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Fixed maturity securities
 
 
 
Foreign governments
$
1,848

 
$
2,062

Corporate
1,475

 
1,567

Equity securities
259

 
187

Investment funds
33

 
34

Policy loans
6

 
6

Real estate
553

 
541

Other investments
154

 
153

Cash and cash equivalents
26

 
25

Total assets sub-advised by AAME
$
4,354

 
$
4,575


The following summarizes the asset management fees and sub-advisory fees we have incurred related to AAM, AAME and other Apollo affiliates:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
Asset management fees
$
62

 
$
58

Sub-advisory fees
16

 
23


The management and sub-advisory fees are included within net investment income on the condensed consolidated statements of income. The management fees payable as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, were $31 million and $28 million, respectively. The sub-advisory fees payable as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, were $16 million and $11 million, respectively. Both the management and sub-advisory fees payables are included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The investment management or advisory agreements with AAM or AAME have no stated term and any party can terminate upon notice. However, our bye-laws provide that we will not exercise our termination rights under the agreements, except that any agreement may only be terminated on October 31, 2018, or any third anniversary thereafter. Any termination on that date without cause requires (1) approval of our board of directors and the holders of our common shares that hold a majority of total voting power (giving effect to the voting allocation provisions set forth in our bye-laws) and (2) six months' prior written notice to AAM or AAME of termination. We may terminate the investment management or advisory agreements for cause, with the approval of our board of directors.

We have a management investment committee, which includes members of our senior management and reports to the risk committee of our board of directors. The committee focuses on strategic decisions involving our investment portfolio, such as approving investment limits, new asset classes and our allocation strategy, reviewing large asset transactions, as well as monitoring our credit risk, and the management of our assets and liabilities.

A significant voting interest in the Company is held by shareholders who are members of the Apollo Group, as defined in our bye-laws. Also, James Belardi, our Chief Executive Officer, is also an employee of, and receives substantial remuneration from acting as Chief Executive Officer of, AAM, and owns a 5% profits interest in AAM. Additionally, five of the twelve members of our board of directors are employees of or consultants to Apollo (including Mr. Belardi). In order to protect against potential conflicts of interest resulting from transactions into which we have entered and will continue to enter into with the Apollo Group, our bye-laws created a conflicts committee consisting of three of our directors who are not officers or employees of any member of the Apollo Group. The conflicts committee reviews and a majority of the committee members must approve material transactions between us and the Apollo Group, subject to certain exceptions.

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Other related party transactions—We have a loan purchase agreement with AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC (AmeriHome), an investee of A-A Mortgage, an equity method investee. The agreement allows us to purchase residential mortgage loans which they have purchased from correspondent sellers and pooled for sale in the secondary market. AmeriHome retains the servicing rights to the sold loans. We purchased $1 million and $15 million of residential mortgage loans under this agreement during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.


13. Commitments and Contingencies

Contingent Commitments—We had commitments to make investments, primarily capital contributions to investment funds, of $1,140 million and $962 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. We expect most of our current commitments will be invested over the next five years; however, these commitments could become due any time upon counterparty request.

Funding Agreements—We are a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Indianapolis and Des Moines. Through membership, we have issued funding agreements with a carrying value of $459 million and $691 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, to the FHLB in exchange for cash advances. The decrease in carrying value during the three months ended March 31, 2017 was a result of maturities and payments on the outstanding funding agreements. We are required to provide collateral in excess of the funding agreements, considering any discounts to the securities posted and prepayment penalties.

We have a funding agreement backed notes (FABN) program, which allows Athene Global Funding, a special purpose, non-affiliated statutory-trust to offer up to $5 billion of its senior secured medium-term notes. Athene Global Funding uses the net proceeds from each sale to purchase one or more funding agreements from us. Funding agreements issued under this program have a carrying value of $896 million and $246 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The increase in carrying value during the first quarter of 2017 was a result of additional issuances of $650 million under this program.

Pledged Assets and Funds in Trust (Restricted Assets)—The total restricted assets included on the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
AFS securities
 
 
 
Fixed maturity
$
1,505

 
$
1,535

Equity
31

 
40

Investment funds
24

 
25

Mortgage loans
911

 
1,003

Short-term investments
13

 
15

Restricted cash
73

 
57

Total restricted assets
$
2,557

 
$
2,675


The restricted assets are primarily a result of the FHLB funding agreements described above. Additionally, we have established reinsurance trusts of assets in accordance with coinsurance agreements, which are typically based on corresponding statutory reserves.

Litigation, Claims and Assessments—On June 12, 2015, Don Hudson, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, filed a putative class action complaint in the United States District Court, Northern District of California against us. The complaint, which is similar to complaints recently filed against other large insurance companies, primarily alleges that captive reinsurance and other transactions had the effect of misrepresenting the financial condition of Athene Annuity and Life Company (AAIA). The complaint purports to be brought on behalf of a class of purchasers of annuity products issued by AAIA between 2007 and the present and asserts claims against AHL, ALRe, AUSA and AAIA in addition to Apollo and AAM. There are also various allegations related to the purchase of Aviva USA and concerning entry into a modco transaction with ALRe in October 2013. The suit asserts claims of violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and seeks compensatory damages, trebled, in an amount to be determined, costs and attorneys' fees. On March 25, 2016, the matter was transferred to the United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa (S.D. IA Court). On May 25, 2016, the court granted plaintiff’s motion to file an amended complaint dropping plaintiff Silva and defendant Aviva plc. We moved to dismiss that complaint on June 30, 2016, and the motion was fully briefed as of September 8, 2016. On November 14, 2016, the court stayed consideration of the motion to dismiss pending a ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in a similar case which will likely affect the disposition of our motion. See Ludwick v. Harbinger Grp., Inc., 161 F. Supp. 3d 769 (W.D. Mo. 2016), appeal docketed, No. 16-1561 (8th Cir.). On April 13, 2017, the Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of the claims in Ludwick, and Athene has advised the S.D. IA Court. We believe we have meritorious defenses to the claims set forth in the amended complaint and intend to vigorously defend the litigation and, as mentioned, have sought dismissal of the amended complaint. In light of the inherent uncertainties involved in this matter, reasonably possible losses, if any, cannot be estimated at this time.

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On July 27, 2015, John Griffiths, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, filed a putative class action complaint in the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, against us. An amended complaint was filed on December 18, 2015. The complaint asserts claims against AHL, AAIA and Athene London Assignment Corporation (Athene London), in addition to an Aviva defendant. AHL is a named defendant due to its purchase of Aviva USA, and AAIA and Athene London are named as successors to Aviva Life Insurance Company and Aviva London Assignment Corporation, respectively. The complaint alleges a putative class action on behalf of all persons who are the beneficial owners of assets which were used to purchase structured settlement annuities that Aviva Life Insurance Company, Aviva London Assignment Corporation, and Aviva International Insurance Limited (Aviva Entities) or their predecessors, as applicable, delivered to purchasers on or after April 1, 2003. The complaint alleges that the Aviva Entities sold structured settlement annuities to the public on the basis that such products were backed by a capital maintenance agreement by Aviva International Insurance Limited or its predecessor, which was alleged as a source of great financial strength. The complaint further alleges that the Aviva Entities used this capital maintenance agreement to enhance the sales volume and raise the price of the annuities. The complaint claims that, as a result of Aviva USA’s sale to AHL, the capital maintenance agreement terminated. According to the complaint, no notice was provided to the owners of the structured settlement annuities and the termination of the capital maintenance agreement constituted a breach of contract, and the plaintiff further asserts other causes of action. The defendants have answered and are engaged in the discovery process. We believe that we have meritorious defenses to the claims set forth in the complaint and intend to vigorously defend the litigation. In light of the inherent uncertainties involved in this matter, reasonably possible losses, if any, cannot be estimated at this time.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has completed its examinations of the 2006 through 2010 Aviva USA tax years. Aviva USA agreed to all adjustments that were proposed with respect to those tax years with two exceptions: (1) AAIA’s treatment of call options used to hedge fixed indexed annuity (FIA) liabilities for the tax years 2008–2010 and (2) the disallowance of offsetting tax deductions taken by AAIA and taxable income reported by the non-life subgroup with respect to unpaid independent marketing organization commissions. The first adjustment to which Aviva USA did not agree would disallow deductions of $191 million, $154 million and $76 million for 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. The second adjustment to which Aviva USA did not agree would increase non-life net operating losses and decrease AAIA net operating losses by $16 million in each of 2009 and 2010. Taxes, penalties and interest with respect to these two issues for the years under audit are subject to indemnification by Aviva plc under the Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) between Aviva plc and AHL, dated December 21, 2012 assuming the SPA requirements are satisfied. Athene USA has been unable to negotiate a favorable settlement of this issue with the IRS, and intends to contest the adjustment in federal court. If the IRS position is upheld in federal court, Athene USA expects that it would owe tax of $120 million, plus interest, for tax years ending on or before October 2, 2013, which are subject to indemnification by Aviva plc as described above.

The IRS also recently completed its examination of the 2011 through 2012 Aviva USA tax years, proposing adjustments that would increase taxable income by approximately $16 million in the aggregate for these two tax years. Athene USA agreed to all adjustments that were proposed with respect to those tax years except for adjustments relating to the same two issues that were not agreed to during the prior examination as discussed above. The first adjustment to which Athene USA did not agree would disallow deductions of $16 million in 2011 and increase deductions by $12 million in 2012. The second adjustment to which Athene USA did not agree would increase non-life net operating losses and decrease AAIA net operating losses by $15 million in 2011 and $12 million in 2012. Taxes, penalties and interest with respect to these two tax years are subject to indemnification by Aviva plc under the SPA, assuming the SPA requirements are satisfied. The treatment of FIA hedges is a recurring issue as to the timing of the related deductions and could affect the current income tax incurred in periods after October 2, 2013, which are not subject to indemnification by Aviva plc. Given that the disallowance of a deduction in one period results in an increased deduction in a future period, we do not expect that there will be any material impact to our financial condition resulting from this issue.

In 2000 and 2001, two insurance companies which were subsequently merged into AAIA purchased from American General Life Insurance Company (American General) broad based variable corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) policies that, as of March 31, 2017, had an asset value of $333 million, and is included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. In January 2012, the COLI policy administrator delivered to AAIA a supplement to the existing COLI policies and advised that American General and ZC Resource Investment Trust (ZC Trust) had unilaterally implemented changes set forth in the supplement that if effective, would: (1) potentially negatively impact the crediting rate for the policies and (2) change the exit and surrender protocols set forth in the policies. In March 2013, AAIA filed suit against American General, ZC Trust, and ZC Resource LLC in Chancery Court in Delaware, seeking, among other relief, a declaration that the changes set forth in the supplement were ineffectual and in breach of the parties’ agreement. The parties filed cross motions for judgment as a matter of law, and the court granted defendants’ motion and dismissed without prejudice on ripeness grounds. The issue that negatively impacts the crediting rate for one of the COLI policies has been triggered and we will pursue further adjudication. If the supplement is ultimately deemed to be effective, the purported changes to the policies could impair AAIA’s ability to access the value of guarantees associated with the policies. The value of the guarantees included within the asset value reflected above are $160 million as of March 31, 2017.



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14. Segment Information

We operate our core business strategies out of one reportable segment, Retirement Services. In addition to Retirement Services, we report certain other operations in Corporate and Other.

Retirement Services—Retirement Services is comprised of our United States and Bermuda operations which issue and reinsure retirement savings products and institutional products. Retirement Services has retail operations, which provide annuity retirement solutions to our policyholders. Retirement Services also has reinsurance operations, which reinsure multi-year guaranteed annuities, fixed indexed annuities, traditional one-year guarantee fixed deferred annuities, immediate annuities and institutional products from our reinsurance partners. In addition, our funding agreements are included in our Retirement Services segment.

Corporate and Other—Corporate and Other includes certain other operations related to our corporate activities and our German operations, which is primarily comprised of participating long-duration savings products. In addition to our German operations, included in Corporate and Other are corporate allocated expenses, merger and acquisition costs, debt costs, certain integration and restructuring costs, certain stock-based compensation and intersegment eliminations. In Corporate and Other we also hold capital in excess of the level of capital we hold in Retirement Services to support our operating strategy.

Financial Measures—Segment operating income, net of tax, is an internal measure used by the chief operating decision maker to evaluate and assess the results of our segments.

Operating revenue is a component of operating income, net of tax, and excludes market volatility and adjustments for other non-operating activity. Our operating revenue equals our total revenue, adjusted to eliminate the impact of the following non-operating adjustments:

•
Change in fair values of derivatives and embedded derivatives – index annuities, net of offsets;
•
Investment gains (losses), net of offsets;
•
VIE expenses and noncontrolling interest; and
•
Other adjustments to revenues.

The table below reconciles segment operating revenues to total revenues presented on the condensed consolidated statements of income:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
Operating revenue by segment
 
 
 
Retirement Services
$
888

 
$
788

Corporate and Other
68

 
31

Total segment operating revenues
956

 
819

Non-operating adjustments
 
 
 
Change in fair values of derivatives and embedded derivatives – index annuities, net of offsets
536

 
(120
)
Investment gains (losses), net of offsets
125

 
18

VIE expenses and noncontrolling interest
—

 
4

Other adjustments to revenues
2

 
1

Total non-operating adjustments
663

 
(97
)
Total revenues
$
1,619

 
$
722


Operating income, net of tax, is an internal measure used to evaluate our financial performance excluding market volatility and expenses related to integration, restructuring, stock compensation and other expenses. Our operating income, net of tax, equals net income available to AHL's shareholders adjusted to eliminate the impact of the following non-operating adjustments:

•
Investment gains (losses), net of offsets;
•
Change in fair values of derivatives and embedded derivatives – index annuities, net of offsets;
•
Integration, restructuring and other non-operating expenses;
•
Stock-based compensation, excluding LTIP; and
•
Income tax (expense) benefit – non-operating.


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The table below reconciles segment operating income, net of tax, to net income available to Athene Holding Ltd. shareholders presented on the condensed consolidated statements of income:
 
Three months ended March 31,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
Operating income, net of tax by segment
 
 
 
Retirement Services
$
275

 
$
197

Corporate and other
(9
)
 
(45
)
Total segment operating income, net of tax
266

 
152

Non-operating adjustments
 
 
 
Investment gains (losses), net of offsets
57

 
(21
)
Change in fair values of derivatives and embedded derivatives – index annuities, net of offsets
94

 
(69
)
Integration, restructuring and other non-operating expenses
(9
)
 
(1
)
Stock-based compensation, excluding LTIP
(10
)
 
15

Income tax (expense) benefit – non-operating
(14
)
 
9

Total non-operating adjustments
118

 
(67
)
Net income available to Athene Holding Ltd. shareholders
$
384

 
$
85


The following represents total assets by segment:
(In millions)
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Total assets by segment
 
 
 
Retirement Services
$
81,800

 
$
79,298

Corporate and Other
7,393

 
7,401

Total assets
$
89,193

 
$
86,699



15. Subsequent Events

In connection with the reissuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements, we have evaluated subsequent events through June 13, 2017, the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were available to be reissued.

On April 14, 2017, in connection with a private offering, AGER Bermuda Holding Ltd. (AGER), a Bermuda domiciled holding company and the holding company of ADKG, entered into subscription agreements with AHL, certain affiliates of AGM and a number of other third-party investors pursuant to which AGER secured commitments from such parties to purchase new common shares in AGER (AGER Offering). AHL's capital commitment includes the valuation of the AGER Group (comprised of our European operations which includes ADKG) at approximately €90 million, which also approximates our invested capital in the AGER Group. Additionally, AHL has committed to purchase an additional €285 million of common shares (which may be reduced to €260 million if certain conditions are met), as well as an additional profits interest in securities which, upon meeting certain vesting triggers, will be convertible into additional common shares.

Upon closing of the AGER Offering, the aggregate voting power held by AHL in AGER will be reduced to 10%. The completion of the AGER Offering is conditioned upon obtaining certain regulatory approvals, and other customary terms and conditions. We expect that AGER's initial material capital call will result in the issuance by AGER of new common shares to affiliates of Apollo and other third-party investors, such that our interest in the AGER Group will be reduced so the AGER Group will be held as an investment rather than a consolidated subsidiary of AHL.

The valuation of the AGER Group was fixed at €90 million as of April 14, 2017, and is unaffected by any profit or loss or other increase or decrease in value of the AGER Group during the period between April 14, 2017 and the date on which the AGER Group is deconsolidated, which we expect to be nine months or longer. As a result, to the extent that our invested capital and/or the fair value of our AGER Group increases or decreases during such time period, we may incur a gain or loss upon deconsolidation.

We also expect AAME to continue to act as investment adviser in regards to the investment portfolio of the AGER Group, though the services provided and fees charged may differ from the existing arrangement.

Events Subsequent to the Original Issuance of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Following shareholder approval of an amendment to our bye-laws, on June 8, 2017, we entered into a Fifth Amended and Restated Fee Agreement, effective January 1, 2017, between us and AAM, and AAM entered into certain amendments to the MSAA, as described in Note 12 – Related Parties.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan – On June 7, 2017, the shareholders voted to approve our 2017 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and the reservation of 3,800,000 shares for issuance under the ESPP. The purpose of the ESPP is to allow us to provide our eligible employees and employees of our participating affiliates with the opportunity to purchase our Class A common shares at a discount from the then current market

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ATHENE HOLDING LTD.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

price through payroll deductions. Pursuant to the plan, employees are permitted to purchase shares at a price equal to 85% of fair value for such shares as determined by reference to the closing price of our Class A common shares on the New York Stock Exchange on the last day of such offering period. As of the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were available to be reissued, no shares have yet been offered under the ESPP.

Hudson Litigation – On May 11, 2017, the putative class action complaint filed by Don Hudson, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, against us was dismissed in a written decision by the S.D. IA Court. Although plaintiff has a right to appeal the dismissal, in a similar case on April 13, 2017, the Eight Circuit affirmed the district court’s dismissal of the claims in Ludwick v. Harbinger Grp., Inc. We believe we have meritorious defenses to the claims set forth in the amended complaint and intend to vigorously defend any appeal and the litigation.



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