EX-99.1 2 d118718dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

TREAN INSURANCE GROUP REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2020 RESULTS

- 37% Year-over-Year Growth in Fourth Quarter 2020 Gross Written Premiums to $134.5 Million -

- Net Income of $8.1 Million, Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.16 -

- Adjusted Net Income of $11.2 Million, Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.22 -

Wayzata, MN, March 24, 2021 – Trean Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TIG) (“Trean” or the “Company”), a leading provider of products and services to the specialty insurance market, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.

Fourth Quarter 2020 Highlights

 

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Gross written premiums increased 37.4% to $134.5 million, compared to $97.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2019

 

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Loss ratio of 27.4%, a 180 basis point improvement compared to 29.2% in the fourth quarter of 2019

 

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Expense ratio of 41.4%, compared to 23.8% in the fourth quarter of 2019; expense ratio for the fourth quarter of 2020 included $5.2 million of various accrual true-ups related to profit sharing, ceding commissions and deferred acquisition costs. Excluding the accrual true-ups, the expense ratio would have been 27.2%

 

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Combined ratio of 68.8%, versus 53.0% in the prior-year period

 

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Net income was $8.1 million and diluted earnings per share was $0.16

 

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Adjusted net income(1) was $11.2 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.22

 

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Return on equity of 8.0%; Adjusted return on equity(1) of 11.0%; Adjusted return on tangible equity was 23.4%(1)

 

(1)

Adjusted net income, adjusted return on equity, adjusted return on tangible equity and underwriting income are non-GAAP financial measures. See discussion of “Key Metrics” below.

“Our fourth quarter performance capped off a landmark year for Trean, as we generated record year-over-year quarterly gross written premiums growth and solid profitability,” stated Andrew M. O’Brien, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trean. “Along with excellent contributions from our new program partners, we continued to make very strong progress in growing our non-workers compensation liability business, providing us with further diversification of our premiums and mitigating overall concentration risk. Furthermore, our continued prudent underwriting approach and ability to quickly and fairly resolve claims led us to another solid quarter of loss ratio improvement. We entered 2021 very well positioned with a proven and resilient business model, a robust balance sheet and myriad opportunities to expand workers compensation and other insurance lines. We expect to capitalize on our advantages this year as we accelerate investments to ensure future growth. These efforts will provide our program partners with significant support and enable us to generate sustainable and profitable long-term growth.”

Full Year 2020 Highlights

 

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Gross written premiums increased 17.7% to $484.2 million, compared to $411.4 million in 2019

 

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Loss ratio of 46.8%, a 480 basis point improvement compared to 51.6% in 2019

 

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Expense ratio of 35.6%, compared to 24.2% in 2019

 

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Combined ratio of 82.4%, versus 75.8% in the prior-year period

 

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Net income was $90.8 million; adjusted net income(1) was $32.8 million

 

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Return on equity of 32.9%; Adjusted return on equity(1) of 11.9%; Adjusted return on tangible equity(1) was 19.7%

 

(1) 

Adjusted net income, adjusted return on equity, adjusted return on tangible equity and underwriting income are non-GAAP financial measures. See discussion of “Key Metrics” below.

Underwriting Results

Gross written premiums increased 37.4% to $134.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $97.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, primarily attributable to the addition of new program partners brought on board throughout 2020, growth in Trean’s existing program partner business and the acquisition of 7710 Insurance Company in the fourth quarter of 2020. Net earned premiums of $36.8 million grew 72.5% compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter, driven by the increase in gross written and gross earned premiums, partially offset by an increase in ceded earned premiums compared to the prior-year period.

Underwriting income(1) was $11.4 million, resulting in a combined ratio of 68.8% for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to underwriting income of $10.0 million and a combined ratio of 53.0% for the prior-year period. Losses and loss adjustment expenses for the fourth quarter of 2020 were $10.1 million, which resulted in a 27.4% loss ratio, a 180 basis point improvement compared to 29.2% in the prior-year period. The improvement in the loss ratio during the fourth quarter was primarily attributable to an increase in favorable loss reserve estimate true-ups made during the fourth quarter of 2020 versus the fourth quarter of 2019.

General and administrative expenses were $15.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $5.1 million for the prior-year period. The Company’s expense ratio was 41.4% for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to 23.8% for the prior-year period, primarily attributable to $5.2 million of various accrual true-ups related to profit sharing, ceding commissions and deferred acquisition costs, as well as a rise in net agent commissions resulting from the Company’s increased retention, higher salaries and benefits resulting primarily from acquisitions made in 2020 and an expanded workforce, and an increase in insurance and professional service expenses.

The fourth quarters of 2020 and 2019 included certain non-recurring legal and other expenses, intangible asset amortization related to acquisitions and noncash stock compensation. Adjusted net income(1), which excludes those items and their related tax impact, for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $11.2 million, compared to adjusted net income of $11.4 million for the prior-year period. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2020 were $0.22.

Investment Results

Net investment income was $1.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, comparable with the prior-year period. Cash and invested assets consist primarily of fixed maturities, equity securities and cash equivalents. The majority of the Company’s investment portfolio at December 31, 2020 was comprised of fixed maturity

securities that were classified as available-for-sale of $405.6 million. Also included in investments at December 31, 2020 were $3.8 million of equity securities and $153.1 million of cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s fixed maturities portfolio had an average rating of “AA” at both December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Other

Other revenue was $0.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $1.1 million for the prior-year period, largely driven by reduced brokerage fees earned due to the changes in estimated premiums on reinsurance contracts.

Stockholders’ Equity and Returns

Total stockholders’ equity was $410.1 million at December 31, 2020, compared to $141.6 million at December 31, 2019. Return on equity was 8.0% for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to 31.2% for the prior-year period, and adjusted return on equity(1) was 11.0% for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to 33.5% for the prior-year period. The change in return on equity reflected a significant increase in the Company’s stockholders’ equity, primarily resulting from the increases in additional paid-in capital related to the IPO and retained earnings since December 2019. Return on tangible equity was 16.9% for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to 31.9% for the prior-year period and adjusted return on tangible equity was 23.4% for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to 34.3% for the prior-year period.

Webcast and Conference Call

A webcast and conference call to discuss the Company’s results will be held today beginning at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The audio webcast is accessible through the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://investors.trean.com.

The dial-in number for the conference call is (877) 407-3982 (toll-free) or (201) 493-6780 (international), conference ID# 13715046. Any person interested in listening to the call should dial in or access the website at least 10 minutes before the call.

A replay of the call will be available at https://investors.trean.com for one year following the call.

Key Metrics

The Company discusses certain key financial and operating metrics, described below, which provide useful information about its business and the operational factors underlying its financial performance.

Underwriting income is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as income before taxes excluding net investment income, investment revaluation gains, net realized capital gains or losses, IPO-related expenses, intangible asset amortization, noncash stock compensation, interest expense, other revenue and other income and expenses. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of underwriting income to income before taxes in accordance with GAAP.

Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net income excluding the impact of various unusual events, including the consummation of the reorganization transactions in connection with our IPO, noncash intangible asset amortization and stock compensation, other expenses and gains or losses that the Company does not believe reflect its core operating performance, which items may have a disproportionate effect in a given period, affecting comparability of the Company’s results. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of adjusted net income to net income in accordance with GAAP.

Loss ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of losses and loss adjustment expenses to net earned premiums.

Expense ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of general and administrative expenses to net earned premiums.

Combined ratio is the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio. A combined ratio under 100% generally indicates an underwriting profit. A combined ratio over 100% generally indicates an underwriting loss.

Return on equity is net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period.

Adjusted return on equity is a non-GAAP financial measured defined as adjusted net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of adjusted return on equity to return on equity in accordance with GAAP.

Tangible stockholders’ equity is defined as stockholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangible assets.

Return on tangible equity is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending tangible stockholders’ equity during the period.

Adjusted return on tangible equity is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as adjusted net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending tangible stockholders’ equity during the period. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of adjusted return on tangible equity to return on equity in accordance with GAAP.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements that are not historical or current facts. These statements may discuss the Company’s net income, cash flow, financial condition, impairments, expenditures, growth, strategies, plans, achievements, capital structure, organizational structure, market opportunities and general market and industry conditions. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “believe,” “seek,” “outlook,” “future,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “can have,” “likely” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events. These statements are only predictions and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements if the underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect or as a result of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business and operations of the Company, our program partners and other business relations. Other factors that may cause such differences include the risks described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, changes in assumptions or otherwise. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release or in other filings and public statements of the Company.

About Trean Insurance Group, Inc.

Trean Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TIG) provides products and services to the specialty insurance market. Trean underwrites specialty casualty insurance products both through its program partners and its own managing general agencies. Trean also provides its program partners with a variety of services including issuing carrier services, claims administration and reinsurance brokerage. Trean is licensed to write business across 49 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit www.trean.com.

Contacts

Investor Relations

investor.relations@trean.com

(952) 974-2260

Trean Insurance Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except for percentages)

 

    Three Months Ended December 31,           Percentage
Change (1)		     Year Ended December 31,           Percentage
Change (1)		  
    2020     2019     Change     2020     2019     Change  

Revenues

                

Gross written premiums

   $ 134,494     $ 97,913       36,581       37.4 %    $ 484,249     $ 411,401       72,848       17.7 % 

Increase in gross unearned premiums

     (12,614 )      4,501       (17,115 )      NM       (52,215 )      (13,598 )      (38,617 )      NM  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Gross earned premiums

     121,880       102,414       19,466       19.0 %      432,034       397,803       34,231       8.6 % 

Ceded earned premiums

     (85,107 )      (81,098 )      (4,009 )      4.9 %      (323,567 )      (311,325 )      (12,242 )      3.9 % 
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Net earned premiums

     36,773       21,316       15,457       72.5 %      108,467       86,478       21,989       25.4 % 

Net investment income

     1,671       1,667       4       0.2 %      8,324       6,245       2,079       33.3 % 

Gain on revaluation of Compstar

     —         —         —         NM       69,846       —         69,846       NM  

Net realized capital gains (losses)

     20       (22 )      42       (190.9 )%      3,365       667       2,698       NM  

Other revenue

     781       1,076       (295 )      (27.4 )%      12,104       9,125       2,979       32.6 % 
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Total revenue

     39,245       24,037       15,208       63.3 %      202,106       102,515       99,591       97.1 % 

Expenses

                

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

     10,093       6,215       3,878       62.4 %      50,774       44,661       6,113       13.7 % 

General and administrative expenses

     15,231       5,065       10,166       NM       38,668       20,959       17,709       84.5 % 

Other expenses

     2,373       —         2,373       NM       13,427       —         13,427       NM  

Intangible asset amortization

     1,419       11       1,408       NM       2,573       46       2,527       NM  

Noncash stock compensation

     199       —         199       NM       506       —         506       NM  

Interest expense

     440       486       (46 )      (9.5 )%      1,922       2,169       (247 )      (11.4 )% 
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Total expenses

     29,755       11,777       17,978       152.7 %      107,870       67,835       40,035       59.0 % 

Other income

     762       3       759       NM       1,025       121       904       NM  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Income before taxes

     10,252       12,263       (2,011 )      (16.4 )%      95,261       34,801       60,460       173.7 % 

Provision for income taxes

     2,146       2,670       (524 )      (19.6 )%      6,825       7,074       (249 )      (3.5 )% 

Equity earnings in affiliates, net of tax

     —         1,064       (1,064 )      (100.0 )%      2,333       3,558       (1,225 )      (34.4 )% 
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Net income

   $ 8,106     $ 10,657       (2,551 )      (23.9 )%    $ 90,769     $ 31,285       59,484       190.1 % 
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Earnings per share:

                

Basic

   $ 0.16     $ 0.29         $ 2.08     $ 0.84      

Diluted

   $ 0.16     $ 0.29         $ 2.07     $ 0.84      

Weighted average shares outstanding:

                

Basic

     51,148,782       37,386,394           43,744,003       37,386,394      

Diluted

     51,150,187       37,386,394           43,744,744       37,386,394      

 

(1)

The Company defines increases or decreases greater than 200% as “NM” or not meaningful.

Key Metrics

 

     Three Months Ended December 31,     Year Ended December 31,  
(in thousands, except percentages)    2020     2019     2020     2019  

Key metrics:

         

Underwriting income (1)

   $ 11,449     $ 10,036     $ 19,025     $ 20,858  

Adjusted net income (1)

   $ 11,179     $ 11,435     $ 32,779     $ 33,231  

Loss ratio

      27.4 %      29.2 %      46.8 %      51.6 % 

Expense ratio

      41.4 %      23.8 %      35.6 %      24.2 % 

Combined ratio

      68.8 %      53.0 %      82.4 %      75.8 % 

Return on equity

      8.0 %      31.2 %      32.9 %      25.5 % 

Adjusted return on equity (1)

     11.0 %      33.5 %      11.9 %      27.0 % 

Return on tangible equity (1)

     16.9 %      31.9 %      54.6 %      26.1 % 

Adjusted return on tangible equity (1)

     23.4 %      34.3 %      19.7 %      27.7 % 

 

(1) 

Adjusted net income, adjusted return on equity, return on tangible equity, adjusted return on tangible equity and underwriting income are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a reconciliation to the applicable GAAP measure.

Trean Insurance Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

 

     December 31, 2020      December 31, 2019  

Assets

      

Fixed maturities, available for sale

    $ 405,604      $ 337,865  

Preferred stock, available for sale

      240        343  

Common stock, available for sale

      3,534        492  

Equity method investments

      232        12,173  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Total investments

      409,610        350,873  

Cash and cash equivalents

      153,149        74,268  

Restricted cash

      4,085        1,800  

Accrued investment income

      2,458        2,468  

Premiums and other receivables

      109,217        62,460  

Income taxes receivable

      1,322        —    

Related party receivables

      —          22,221  

Reinsurance recoverable

      343,213        307,338  

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

      107,971        80,088  

Deferred policy acquisition cost, net

      1,332        2,115  

Property and equipment, net

      8,254        7,937  

Right of use asset

      6,338        —    

Deferred tax asset

      —          1,367  

Goodwill

      140,640        2,822  

Intangible assets, net

      75,316        —    

Other assets

      6,878        3,277  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Total assets

    $ 1,369,783      $ 919,034  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Liabilities

      

Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses

    $ 457,817      $ 406,716  

Unearned premiums

      157,987        103,789  

Funds held under reinsurance agreements

      174,704        163,445  

Reinsurance premiums payable

      57,069        53,620  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

      61,240        14,995  

Lease liability

      6,893        —    

Income taxes payable

      —          714  

Deferred tax liability

      12,329        —    

Long-term debt

      31,637        29,040  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Total liabilities

      959,676        772,319  

Redeemable preferred stock

      —          5,100  

Stockholders’ Equity

      

Common stock

      511        —    

Members’ equity

      —          78,438  

Additional paid-in capital

      287,110        17,995  

Retained earnings

      112,959        40,361  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

      9,527        4,821  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Total stockholders’ equity

      410,107        141,615  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

    $ 1,369,783      $ 919,034  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Underwriting income

The Company defines underwriting income as income before taxes excluding net investment income, investment revaluation gains, net realized capital gains or losses, IPO-related expenses, intangible asset amortization, noncash stock compensation, interest expense, other revenue and other income and expenses. Underwriting income represents the pre-tax profitability of the Company’s underwriting operations and allows management to evaluate the Company’s underwriting performance without regard to investment income, IPO-related expenses, intangible asset amortization, noncash stock compensation, interest expense, other revenue and other income and expenses. The Company uses this metric because the Company believes it gives management and other users of the Company’s financial information useful insight into the Company’s underwriting business performance by adjusting for these expenses and sources of income. Underwriting income should not be viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define underwriting income differently.

 

     Three Months Ended December 31,     Percentage
Change (1)		   Year Ended December 31,     Percentage
Change (1)
(in thousands, except percentages)    2020     2019     2020     2019  

Net income

    $ 8,106     $ 10,657     (23.9)%   $ 90,769     $ 31,285     190.1%

Income tax expense

      2,146       2,670     (19.6)%     6,825       7,074     (3.5)%

Equity earnings in affiliates, net of tax

      —         (1,064 )    (100.0)%     (2,333 )      (3,558 )    (34.4)%
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Income before taxes

      10,252       12,263     (16.4)%     95,261       34,801     173.7%

Other revenue

      (781 )      (1,076 )    (27.4)%     (12,104 )      (9,125 )    32.6%

Net investment income

      (1,671 )      (1,667 )    0.2%     (8,324 )      (6,245 )    33.3%

Gain on revaluation of Compstar

      —         —       NM     (69,846 )      —       NM

Net realized capital gains (losses)

      (20 )      22     (190.9)%     (3,365 )      (667 )    NM

Interest expense

      440       486     (9.5)%     1,922       2,169     (11.4)%

Other expenses

      2,373       —       NM     13,427       —       NM

Intangible asset amortization

      1,419       11     NM     2,573       46     NM

Noncash stock compensation

      199       —       NM     506       —       NM

Other income

      (762 )      (3 )    NM     (1,025 )      (121 )    NM
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Underwriting income

    $ 11,449     $ 10,036     14.1%   $ 19,025     $ 20,858     (8.8)%
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

(1)

The Company defines increases or decreases greater than 200% as “NM” or not meaningful.

Adjusted net income

The Company defines adjusted net income as net income excluding the impact of certain items, including the consummation of the reorganization transactions in connection with the IPO, noncash intangible asset amortization and stock compensation, other expenses and gains or losses that the Company believes do not reflect its core operating performance, which items may have a disproportionate effect in a given period, affecting comparability the Company’s results across periods. The Company calculates the tax impact only on adjustments that would be included in calculating the Company’s income tax expense using the effective tax rate at the end of each period. The Company uses adjusted net income as an internal performance measure in the management of its operations because the Company believes it gives its management and other users of its financial information useful insight into the Company’s results of operations and underlying business performance by eliminating the effects of these items. Adjusted net income should not be viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define adjusted net income differently.

 

     Three Months Ended December 31,      Percentage
Change (1)
(in thousands, except percentages)    2020      2019  

Net income

    $ 8,106      $ 10,657      (23.9)%

Intangible asset amortization

      1,419        11      NM

Noncash stock compensation

      199        —        NM

Expenses associated with Altaris management fee, including cash bonuses paid to unitholders

      —          442      (100.0)%

Expenses associated with IPO and other one-time legal and consulting expenses

      —          463      (100.0)%

Expenses related to debt issuance costs, including OID amortization

      —          26      (100.0)%

FMV adjustment of remaining investment in subsidiary

      —          34      (100.0)%

Other expenses

      2,373        —        NM
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

Total adjustments

      3,991        976      NM

Tax impact of adjustments

      (918 )       (198 )     NM
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

Adjusted net income

    $ 11,179      $ 11,435      (2.2)%
  

 

 

     

 

 

     
     Year Ended December 31,      Percentage
Change (1)
(in thousands, except percentages)    2020      2019  

Net income

    $ 90,769      $ 31,285      190.1%

Intangible asset amortization

      2,573        46      NM

Noncash stock compensation

      506        —        NM

Expenses associated with Altaris management fee, including cash bonuses paid to unitholders

      883        1,765      (50.0)%

Expenses associated with IPO and other one-time legal and consulting expenses

      1,845        1,292      42.8%

Expenses related to debt issuance costs, including OID amortization

      135        101      33.7%

FMV adjustment of remaining investment in subsidiary

      (71,846 )       —        NM

Net gain on purchase & disposal of subsidiaries

      (3,115 )       (600 )     NM

Other expenses

      13,427        —        NM
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

Total adjustments

      (55,592 )       2,604      NM

Tax impact of adjustments

      (2,398 )       (658 )     NM
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

Adjusted net income

    $ 32,779      $ 33,231      (1.4)%
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

(1)

The Company defines increases or decreases greater than 200% as “NM” or not meaningful.

Adjusted return on equity

The Company defines adjusted return on equity as adjusted net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period. The Company uses adjusted return on equity as an internal performance measure in the management of its operations because the Company believes it gives management and other users of the Company’s financial information useful insight into the Company’s results of operations and underlying business performance by adjusting for items that the Company believes do not reflect its core operating performance and that may diminish comparability across periods. Adjusted return on equity should not be viewed as a substitute for return on equity calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define adjusted return on equity differently.

 

     Three Months Ended December 31,      Year Ended December 31,  
(in thousands, except percentages)    2020      2019      2020      2019  

Adjusted return on equity calculation:

            

Numerator: adjusted net income

    $ 11,179      $ 11,435      $ 32,779      $ 33,231  

Denominator: average stockholders’ equity

      405,930        136,430        275,861        122,873  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  

Adjusted return on equity

      11.0%        33.5%        11.9%        27.0%  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  

Return on equity

      8.0%        31.2%        32.9%        25.5%  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  

Return on tangible equity and adjusted return on tangible equity

The Company defines tangible stockholders’ equity as stockholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangible assets. The Company defines return on tangible equity as net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending tangible stockholders’ equity during the period. The Company defines adjusted return on tangible equity as adjusted net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending tangible stockholders’ equity during the period. The Company regularly evaluates acquisition opportunities and have historically made acquisitions that affect stockholders’ equity. The Company uses return on tangible equity and adjusted return on tangible equity as internal performance measures in the management of the Company’s operations because the Company believes they give management and other users of its financial information useful insight into the Company’s results of operations and underlying business performance by adjusting for the effects of acquisitions on the Company’s stockholders’ equity and, in the case of adjusted return on tangible equity, by adjusting for items that the Company believes do not reflect its core operating performance and that may diminish comparability across periods. Return on tangible equity and adjusted return on tangible equity should not be viewed as substitutes for return on equity calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define return on tangible equity and adjusted return on tangible equity differently.

 

     Three Months Ended December 31,      Year Ended December 31,  
(in thousands, except percentages)    2020      2019      2020      2019  

Return on tangible equity calculation:

            

Numerator: net income

    $ 8,106      $ 10,657      $ 90,769      $ 31,285  

Denominator:

            

Average stockholders’ equity

      405,930        136,430        275,861        122,873  

Less: Average goodwill and other intangible assets

      214,484        2,982        109,466        2,999  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  

Average tangible stockholders’ equity

      191,446        133,448        166,395        119,874  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  

Return on tangible equity

      16.9%        31.9%        54.6%        26.1%  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  

Return on equity

      8.0%        31.2%        32.9%        25.5%  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  
     Three Months Ended December 31,      Year Ended December 31,  
(in thousands, except percentages)    2020      2019      2020      2019  

Adjusted return on tangible equity calculation:

            

Numerator: adjusted net income

    $ 11,179      $ 11,435      $ 32,779      $ 33,231  

Denominator: average tangible stockholders’ equity

      191,446        133,448        166,395        119,874  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  

Adjusted return on tangible equity

      23.4%        34.3%        19.7%        27.7%  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  

Return on equity

      8.0%        31.2%        32.9%        25.5%  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  

 

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