Delaware | 1-16725 | 42-1520346 |
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of incorporation) | Identification Number) |
Exhibit No. | Description |
99 | Second Quarter 2015 Earnings Release |
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | |
By: /s/ Terrance J. Lillis | |
Name: Terrance J. Lillis | |
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: July 23, 2015 |
Company Highlights |
• 2Q 2015 operating earnings1 of $323.9 million, or $1.09 per diluted share |
• 2Q 2015 net income available to common stockholders of $241.1 million, or 81 cents per diluted share |
• Record assets under management (AUM) of $539.9 billion |
• Return on equity2 of 13.8 percent |
• Company declares third quarter 2015 dividend of 38 cents per share of common stock. |
• | Operating earnings increased to $323.9 million for second quarter 2015, compared to $323.1 million for second quarter 2014. After adjusting for normalizing items and foreign exchange rates, operating earnings increased 10 percent over second quarter 2014. Operating earnings per diluted share (EPS) increased 1 percent to $1.09 for second quarter 2015, compared to $1.08 for second quarter 2014. |
• | Net income available to common stockholders for second quarter 2015 decreased to $241.1 million, or 81 cents per diluted share, compared to $306.3 million, or $1.03 per diluted share for second quarter 2014. |
• | Operating revenues increased 34 percent in second quarter 2015 to $3,406.8 million from higher sales and fee income, compared to $2,542.6 million for second quarter 2014. |
◦ | Fee income3 increased 6 percent to $908.5 million for the second quarter 2015, compared to |
• | Quarterly dividend of 38 cents per share of common stock for third quarter 2015 was authorized by the company’s Board of Directors. The dividend will be payable on Sept. 25, 2015, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 4, 2015. |
• | Assets under management as of June 30, 2015, were a record $539.9 billion, with net cash flows for second quarter of $8.2 billion and $17.6 billion year to date. |
• | Retirement and Investor Services Accumulation sales were $7.6 billion in the second quarter. Record account values of $266.9 billion included sales of $1.6 billion for Full Service Accumulation, $5.4 billion for Principal Funds, and $0.8 billion for Individual Annuities. |
• | Principal Funds had its 22nd consecutive quarter of positive net cash flows, which contributed to record operating earnings for the quarter. |
• | Record Full Service Payout had sales of $0.7 billion in the second quarter. |
• | Principal Global Investors had record total AUM of $328.4 billion, including net cash flows of $4.2 billion. |
• | Principal International reported strong net cash flows of $3.6 billion and AUM of $117.5 billion. On a local currency basis, AUM increased 21 percent over the year ago quarter. Total Principal International AUM hit a record $151.7 billion when including China, which is not part of reported AUM. |
• | Individual Life second quarter premium and fees were up 4 percent over the year ago quarter. |
• | Specialty Benefits premium and fees increased 8 percent over the year ago quarter and the division continued to have favorable claims experience by maintaining disciplined underwriting. |
• | Investment performance was strong, with 87 percent of Principal’s investment options in the top two quartiles of Morningstar rankings on a one and three-year basis and 91 percent in the top two quartiles on a five-year basis at quarter end. |
• | A strong capital position with a 2015 capital deployment target at the upper end of $800.0 million to |
◦ | Paid a second quarter common stock dividend of 38 cents per share on June 26, 2015, and announced a third quarter 2015 common stock dividend of 38 cents per share. |
◦ | Included in the full-year 2015 range is $335 million for the previously announced acquisition of AXA’s pension business in Hong Kong, which is scheduled to close on Sept. 1. |
• | Successfully accessed the capital markets in the second quarter by issuing $400 million of senior notes due in 2025 and $400 million of junior subordinated notes due in 2055, which enabled the company to redeem $550 million of preferred stock as well as leverage the current low interest rate environment. |
• | Second quarter 2015 net income available to common stockholders of $241.1 million was down 21 percent compared to second quarter 2014 reflecting: |
• | Total company operating earnings that were flat compared to second quarter 2014 and negatively impacted by foreign exchange rates; and |
• | Net realized capital losses of $82.8 million, including: |
◦ | $2.2 million loss due to credit impairments related to sales and permanent impairments of fixed maturity securities. This is an 85 percent improvement in credit impairments from second quarter 2014 as losses on commercial mortgage backed securities continue to mitigate; |
◦ | $70.2 million of losses on derivatives and related activities used for hedging financial risks due to strong annuity sales and rising interest rates; and |
◦ | $18.4 million of losses in Other predominantly due to the recognition of unamortized corporate real estate expense. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | 2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $189.5 | $181.4 | 4% | |||
Net Revenue | $682.3 | $637.1 | 7% | $2,624.3 | $2,463.3 | 7% |
Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 33.4% | 35.5% | 33.0% | 33.3% | ||
• | Operating Earnings increased $8.1 million primarily due to higher net revenue growth. Additionally, Individual Annuities results benefited $3.0 million from higher than expected variable investment income. In the prior year quarter, Full Service Accumulation benefited $6.0 million from higher than expected variable investment income and a legal fee reimbursement. |
• | Net Revenue increased $45.2 million, primarily due to an increase in account values driven by positive net cash flows and favorable equity markets on a year over year basis. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | 2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $27.2 | $30.7 | (11)% | |||
Net Revenue | $48.3 | $53.1 | (9)% | $182.9 | $194.3 | (6)% |
Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 80.1% | 83.4% | 80.1% | 81.8% |
• | Operating Earnings decreased $3.5 million primarily due to second quarter 2014 results benefiting $3.0 million from higher than expected variable investment income. |
• | Net Revenue decreased $4.8 million primarily due to a decline in variable investment income. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | 2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $31.5 | $27.4 | 15% | |||
Operating Revenue | $188.4 | $173.2 | 9% | $756.6 | $741.6 | 2% |
Pretax Margin | 27.1% | 26.8% | 26.6% | 24.8% | ||
Total PGI Assets Under Management (billions) | $328.4 | $307.3 | 7% | |||
Unaffiliated Assets Under Management (billions) | $121.1 | $114.3 | 6% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $4.1 million. This was primarily due to revenue growth and scale leading to improved margins. |
• | Operating Revenue increased $15.2 million due to higher management fees, performance fees and transaction fees. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | 2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $59.3 | $68.0 | (13)% | |||
Combined6 Net Revenue | $380.3 | $390.8 | (3)% | $1,558.5 | $1,450.4 | 7% |
Combined Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 47.3% | 52.7% | 50.5% | 51.4% | ||
Assets Under Management (billions) | $117.5 | $118.8 | (1)% |
• | Operating Earnings, which were significantly impacted by changes in foreign exchange rates, decreased $8.7 million. The current quarter results were also negatively impacted by lower than expected encaje returns, which were partially offset by higher than expected inflation. Results from the prior year quarter benefited by $5.5 million relative to expected encaje returns. On a local currency basis, Principal International generated mid-teens normalized7 operating earnings growth in the second quarter. |
• | Combined Net Revenue decreased $10.5 million primarily due to the strengthening U.S. dollar. On a local currency basis, combined net revenue improved 19 percent driven by growth in AUM from positive net cash flows and market performance. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | 2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $26.3 | $20.0 | 32% | |||
Premium and Fees | $240.0 | $231.6 | 4% | $957.3 | $907.8 | 5% |
Pretax Operating Margin | 15.3% | 11.9% | 19.6%* | 14.1% | ||
*Pretax Operating Margin for the trailing twelve months as of second quarter 2015 was 13.4 percent after adjusting for the third quarter 2014 actuarial assumption review. |
• | Operating Earnings increased $6.3 million from the year ago quarter due to improved mortality. |
• | Premium and Fees increased $8.4 million, in line with our expected growth rate. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | 2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $32.5 | $29.0 | 12% | |||
Premium and Fees | $428.2 | $394.9 | 8% | $1,675.2 | $1,533.7 | 9% |
Pretax Operating Margin | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% | ||
Incurred Loss Ratio | 65.2% | 65.8% | 64.4% | 65.8% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $3.5 million primarily due to growth in the business and improved claims experience. |
• | Premium and Fees increased $33.3 million reflecting strong retention and growth across all products. |
• | Incurred Loss Ratio continued to perform well and at the lower end of the targeted range. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | ||
2Q15 | 2Q14 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $(42.4) | $(33.4) | (27)% |
• | Operating Losses of $42.4 million were impacted by an additional $10.0 million of expenses related to the preferred stock redemption in the second quarter. This was partially offset by the timing of certain expenses. |
• | Via live Internet webcast. Please go to www.principal.com/investor at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, and to download and install any necessary audio software. |
• | Via telephone by dialing 866-427-0175 (U.S. and Canadian callers) or 706-643-7701 (International callers) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. The access code is 71099087. |
• | Replay of the earnings call via telephone is available by dialing 855-859-2056 (U.S. and Canadian callers) or 404-537-3406 (International callers). The access code is 71099087. This replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the live earnings call through the end of day July 31, 2015. |
• | Replay of the earnings call via webcast as well as a transcript of the call will be available after the call at: www.principal.com/investor. |
Segment | ||||||||||||
Operating Earnings (Loss)* in millions | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Six Months Ended, | |||||||||||
06/30/15 | 06/30/14 | 06/30/15 | 06/30/14 | |||||||||
Retirement and Investor Services | $ | 216.7 | $ | 212.1 | $ | 427.6 | $ | 428.6 | ||||
Principal Global Investors | 31.5 | 27.4 | 62.2 | 54.3 | ||||||||
Principal International | 59.3 | 68.0 | 119.2 | 131.3 | ||||||||
U.S. Insurance Solutions | 58.8 | 49.0 | 113.9 | 92.4 | ||||||||
Corporate | (42.4 | ) | (33.4 | ) | (72.6 | ) | (66.4 | ) | ||||
Operating Earnings | $ | 323.9 | $ | 323.1 | $ | 650.3 | $ | 640.2 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | (82.8 | ) | 30.8 | (69.7 | ) | 7.9 | ||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | — | (47.6 | ) | 74.7 | (48.1 | ) | ||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 241.1 | $ | 306.3 | $ | 655.3 | $ | 600 | ||||
Per Diluted Share | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Six Months Ended, | |||||||||||
06/30/15 | 06/30/14 | 06/30/15 | 06/30/14 | |||||||||
Operating Earnings | $ | 1.09 | $ | 1.08 | $ | 2.18 | $ | 2.14 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | (0.28 | ) | 0.10 | (0.23 | ) | 0.03 | ||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | 0.00 | (0.15 | ) | 0.25 | (0.16 | ) | ||||||
Adjustment for redeemable noncontrolling interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | (0.03 | ) | |||||||
Net income | $ | 0.81 | $ | 1.03 | $ | 2.20 | $ | 1.98 | ||||
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding | 298.4 | 298.3 | 298.4 | 299 |
Three Months Ended, | Six Months Ended, | |||||||||||
06/30/15 | 06/30/14 | 06/30/15 | 06/30/14 | |||||||||
Premiums and other considerations | $ 1,682.4 | $ 835.9 | $ 2,598.8 | $ 1,639.4 | ||||||||
Fees and other revenues | 908.5 | 855.3 | 1,793.3 | 1,684.9 | ||||||||
Net investment income | 815.9 | 851.4 | 1,559.3 | 1,717.6 | ||||||||
Total operating revenues | 3,406.8 | 2,542.6 | 5,951.4 | 5,041.9 | ||||||||
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses | 2,057.2 | 1,261.4 | 3,284.5 | 2,484.9 | ||||||||
Dividends to policyholders | 41.1 | 44.6 | 82.8 | 90.3 | ||||||||
Commissions | 206.6 | 190.1 | 423.2 | 380.8 | ||||||||
Capitalization of DAC | (92.1) | (97.7) | (191.9) | (193.6) | ||||||||
Amortization of DAC | 52.5 | 57.9 | 101.3 | 125.0 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 29.9 | 30.5 | 59.2 | 59.4 | ||||||||
Interest expense on corporate debt | 37.5 | 33.1 | 70.1 | 68.1 | ||||||||
Compensation and other | 649.8 | 597.3 | 1,289.9 | 1,190.9 | ||||||||
Total expenses | 2,982.5 | 2,117.2 | 5,119.1 | 4,205.8 | ||||||||
Operating earnings before tax, noncontrolling interest and preferred stock dividends | 424.3 | 425.4 | 832.3 | 836.1 | ||||||||
Income tax | 75.8 | 89.5 | 147.5 | 152.7 | ||||||||
Operating earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | 8.1 | 4.5 | 9.8 | 26.7 | ||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | 8.3 | 8.3 | 16.5 | 16.5 | ||||||||
Excess of redemption value over carrying value of preferred shares redeemed | 8.2 | — | 8.2 | — | ||||||||
Operating earnings | $ | 323.9 | $ | 323.1 | $ | 650.3 | $ | 640.2 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | (82.8) | 30.8 | (69.7) | 7.9 | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | — | (47.6) | 74.7 | (48.1) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ 241.1 | $ 306.3 | $ 655.3 | $ 600.0 |
Period Ended, | |||
06/30/15 | 12/31/14 | 06/30/14 | |
Total assets (in billions) | $ 222.3 | $ 219.1 | $ 218.3 |
Total common equity (in millions) | $ 9,693.4 | $ 9,642.0 | $ 9,859.8 |
Total common equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (in millions) | $ 10,020.0 | $ 9,591.6 | $ 9,260.4 |
End of period common shares outstanding (in millions) | 294.7 | 293.9 | 293.8 |
Book value per common share | $ 32.89 | $ 32.81 | $ 33.56 |
Book value per common share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income | $ 34.00 | $ 32.64 | $ 31.52 |
Three Months Ended, | Six Months Ended, | |||||||
06/30/15 | 06/30/14 | 06/30/15 | 06/30/14 | |||||
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share: | ||||||||
Operating earnings | 1.09 | 1.08 | 2.18 | 2.14 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) | (0.28 | ) | 0.10 | (0.23 | ) | 0.03 | ||
Other after-tax adjustments | — | (0.15 | ) | 0.25 | (0.16 | ) | ||
Adjustment for redeemable noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | (0.03 | ) | |||
Net income | 0.81 | 1.03 | 2.20 | 1.98 | ||||
Book Value Per Common Share Excluding Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||
Book value per common share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income | 34.00 | 31.52 | 34.00 | 31.52 | ||||
Net unrealized capital gains | 3.14 | 3.82 | 3.14 | 3.82 | ||||
Foreign currency translation | (2.94 | ) | (1.27 | ) | (2.94 | ) | (1.27 | ) |
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligations | (1.31 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (1.31 | ) | (0.51 | ) |
Book value per common share including accumulated other comprehensive income | 32.89 | 33.56 | 32.89 | 33.56 | ||||
Operating Revenues: | ||||||||
RIS | 2,108.6 | 1,265.1 | 3,428.0 | 2,526.3 | ||||
PGI | 188.4 | 173.2 | 375.0 | 344.3 | ||||
PI | 315.0 | 357.3 | 551.2 | 657.7 | ||||
USIS | 857.8 | 811.4 | 1,719.5 | 1,615.8 | ||||
Corporate | (63.0 | ) | (64.4 | ) | (122.3 | ) | (102.2 | ) |
Total operating revenues | 3,406.8 | 2,542.6 | 5,951.4 | 5,041.9 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) and related adjustments | (141.3 | ) | 64.3 | (95.7 | ) | 43.2 | ||
Other income on a tax indemnification | (6.7 | ) | — | 60.2 | — | |||
Exited group medical insurance business | 0.4 | (0.2 | ) | 0.6 | 0.2 | |||
Total GAAP revenues | 3,259.2 | 2,606.7 | 5,916.5 | 5,085.3 | ||||
Operating Earnings: | ||||||||
RIS | 216.7 | 212.1 | 427.6 | 428.6 | ||||
PGI | 31.5 | 27.4 | 62.2 | 54.3 | ||||
PI | 59.3 | 68.0 | 119.2 | 131.3 | ||||
USIS | 58.8 | 49.0 | 113.9 | 92.4 | ||||
Corporate | (42.4 | ) | (33.4 | ) | (72.6 | ) | (66.4 | ) |
Total operating earnings | 323.9 | 323.1 | 650.3 | 640.2 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) and related adjustments | (82.8 | ) | 30.8 | (69.7 | ) | 7.9 | ||
Other after-tax adjustments | — | (47.6 | ) | 74.7 | (48.1 | ) | ||
Net income available to common stockholders | 241.1 | 306.3 | 655.3 | 600.0 | ||||
Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses): | ||||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | (82.8 | ) | 30.8 | (69.7 | ) | 7.9 | ||
Certain derivative and hedging-related adjustments | 26.4 | 22.7 | 46.1 | 44.5 | ||||
Amortization of DAC and other actuarial balances | (16.2 | ) | 13.5 | (0.2 | ) | 23.2 | ||
Certain market value adjustments of embedded derivatives | — | 0.1 | 0.9 | (0.3 | ) | |||
Capital gains (losses) distributed | 2.9 | 6.2 | (1.9 | ) | 9.3 | |||
Tax impacts | (44.4 | ) | 13.6 | (26.8 | ) | 3.0 | ||
Noncontrolling interest capital gains (losses) | (0.8 | ) | 0.1 | 2.0 | 0.1 | |||
Recognition of front-end fee revenues | 0.3 | (0.2 | ) | 0.1 | (0.3 | ) | ||
Certain market value adjustments to fee revenues | — | — | 1.1 | — | ||||
GAAP net realized capital gains (losses) | (114.6 | ) | 86.8 | (48.4 | ) | 87.4 | ||
Other After-Tax Adjustments: | ||||||||
Losses associated with exited group medical insurance business | — | (0.1 | ) | (0.2 | ) | (0.6 | ) | |
Impact of a court ruling on some uncertain tax positions | — | (47.5 | ) | (30.3 | ) | (47.5 | ) | |
Deferred tax impact of Chile merger | — | — | 105.2 | — | ||||
Total other after-tax adjustments | — | (47.6 | ) | 74.7 | (48.1 | ) |
Three Months Ended, | Six Months Ended, | |||
06/30/15 | 06/30/14 | 06/30/15 | 06/30/14 | |
Total combined net revenue | $ 380.3 | $ 390.8 | $ 757.9 | $ 749.2 |
Add: | ||||
Principal International's share of unconsolidated joint ventures' net income | 24.5 | 24.8 | 50.7 | 45.9 |
Less: | ||||
Unconsolidated joint ventures' net revenue at 100% | 255.0 | 250.7 | 506.5 | 473.0 |
Other adjustments | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Net revenue* | $ 148.6 | $ 163.7 | $ 299.5 | $ 319.6 |