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Basis of Financial Statements
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Financial Statements Basis of Financial Statements
The financial information in this report presented for interim periods is unaudited and includes the accounts of F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (“FGAL”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, “we”, “us”, “our”, the "Company" or “F&G”) prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All adjustments made were of a normal, recurring nature. This report should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on February 29, 2024.

Description of the Business

F&G is a majority-owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) (“FNF”). We provide insurance solutions and market a broad portfolio of annuity and life insurance products through retail channels and institutional markets. F&G has one reporting segment, which is consistent with and reflects the manner by which our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) views and manages the business. For certain disclosures within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we have elected to aggregate business based on the applicable product type, the manner in which information is regularly reviewed by management and the nature of disclosures that exist outside the Company’s GAAP financial statements.

Retail distribution channels products include:
Deferred annuities including fixed indexed annuities (“FIA”), registered index-linked annuities (“RILA”), (together referred to as “indexed annuities”) and fixed rate annuities including multi-year guarantee annuities (“MYGA”),
Immediate annuities, and
Indexed universal life (“IUL”) insurance.

Institutional markets products include:
Pension risk transfer (“PRT”) solutions, and
Funding agreements, including funding agreement backed notes (“FABN”) and Federal Home Loan Bank funding agreements (“FHLB”).

Recent Developments

Owned Distribution Investments
On January 2, 2024, F&G acquired a 70% majority ownership stake in the equity of Roar Joint Venture, LLC (“Roar”) resulting in the consolidation of Roar in F&G’s financial statements. Roar wholesales life insurance and annuity products to banks and broker dealers through a network of agents. Total initial consideration is comprised of cash of approximately $269 million and $48 million of contingent consideration. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, the Company has agreed to make cash payments of up to approximately $90 million over a three-year period upon the achievement by Roar of certain earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) milestones.

The contingent consideration is recorded at fair value in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recorded in Other operating expenses in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
On July 18, 2024, F&G acquired a 100% ownership stake in the equity of PALH, LLC (“PALH”). PALH markets and sells life insurance and annuity products of various insurance carriers to individuals through a network of agents. Prior to the acquisition date, PALH owned a 70% ownership stake in an operating company of which F&G owned 30% equity. Total consideration of approximately $314 million is comprised of cash of $215 million, settlement of a prepaid asset of $8 million, acquisition date fair value of the previously held interests of $92 million, net of $1 million cash acquired.

Owned distribution revenues generated from commissions earned on contracts with insurance carriers are considered variable consideration. Revenue is recognized at the effective date of each policy sold under a contract and reported net of related expenses within Owned Distribution Revenues on the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and consists of revenue primarily from annuity products. Intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

For more information regarding the Roar and PALH acquisitions, refer to Note P - Acquisitions.

FNF $250 million Preferred Stock Investment

On January 12, 2024, we completed a $250 million preferred stock investment from FNF. Net proceeds from the investment have been used to support the growth of F&G’s assets under management. Under the terms of the agreement, FNF agreed to invest $250 million in exchange for 5,000,000 shares of F&G’s 6.875% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $.0.001 per share, liquidation preference of $50.00 per share (the “FNF Preferred Stock”). Each outstanding share of the FNF Preferred Stock will automatically convert into shares of F&G common stock on or before January 15, 2027.

Revolving Credit Facility

On February 16, 2024, F&G entered into an amendment and extension of its existing senior unsecured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The maturity date of the Credit Agreement was extended by approximately two years from November 22, 2025 to November 22, 2027. Total borrowing availability increased from $665 million to $750 million. Pricing and advance rates remain unchanged. Financial covenants also remain essentially the same.

6.50% F&G Senior Notes

On June 4, 2024, F&G completed its public offering of $550 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.50% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “6.50% F&G Notes”). The 6.50% F&G Notes are guaranteed on an unsecured, unsubordinated basis by each of F&G’s subsidiaries that are guarantors of F&G’s obligations under its existing credit agreement. A portion of the net proceeds were used to finance a cash tender offer by its wholly owned subsidiary Fidelity & Guaranty Life Holdings, Inc. (“FGLH”) for an aggregate principal amount of $250 million of FGLH’s 5.50% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “5.50% F&G Notes”). F&G intends to use the remaining net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repurchase, redemption or repayment at maturity of outstanding indebtedness. The 6.50% F&G Notes were registered under the Securities Act of 1934 (as amended) (the “Securities Act”).

6.250% F&G Senior Notes

Subsequent to September 30, 2024, on October 4, 2024, F&G completed its public offering of its 6.250% Senior Notes due 2034 with the aggregate principal amount of $500 million (the “6.250% F&G Notes”). The 6.250% F&G Notes are guaranteed on an unsecured, unsubordinated basis by each of F&G’s subsidiaries that are guarantors of F&G’s obligations under its existing credit agreements. A portion of the net proceeds were used to pay off the outstanding balance of $365 million on the Company’s revolving credit facility. F&G intends to use the remaining net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes, including the support of organic growth opportunities. The 6.250% F&G Notes were registered under the Securities Act.
Refer to Note L - Notes Payable for further information related to these financing facilities.

Dividends

On November 6, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.8594 per share on the FNF Preferred Stock for the period from October 15, 2024 to and excluding January 15, 2025, to be payable on January 15, 2025, to FNF Preferred Stock record holders on January 1, 2025. On November 6, 2024, our Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per common share, payable on December 31, 2024, to F&G common shareholders of record as of December 17, 2024. Generally, no dividends will be declared or paid on F&G common stock and no common stock can be acquired by F&G unless all preferred dividends are declared and paid on the FNF Preferred Stock.

Unconsolidated Owned Distribution Investments

We paid commissions on sales through our unconsolidated owned distribution investments and their affiliates of approximately $16 million and $37 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 respectively, and $110 million and $114 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The acquisition expense is deferred and amortized in Depreciation and amortization on the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”), as presented on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, is computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders in a given period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during such period. Net earnings available to common shareholders is net earnings adjusted for net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests, preferred stock dividends, including preferred stock dividends declared. In periods when earnings are positive, diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus assumed conversions of potentially dilutive securities. For periods when we recognize a net loss, diluted loss per share is equal to basic loss per share as the impact of assumed conversions of potentially dilutive securities is considered to be antidilutive. Certain shares of restricted stock, using the treasury stock method and, as of January 12, 2024, the FNF Preferred Stock, using the if-converted method, are treated as common share equivalents for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share for periods in which the effect is dilutive. The if-converted method assumes that the convertible preferred stock converts into common stock at the beginning of the period or date of issuance, if later.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

We report Comprehensive Income (Loss) in accordance with GAAP on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Total comprehensive income is defined as all changes in shareholders' equity during a period, other than those resulting from investments by and distributions to shareholders. While total Comprehensive Income (Loss) is the activity in a period and is largely driven by net earnings in that period, Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (“AOCI”) represents the cumulative balance of other comprehensive income, net of tax, as of the balance sheet date. Amounts reclassified to net earnings relate to the realized gains (losses) on our investments and other financial instruments, excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates, and are included in Recognized gains and (losses), net on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The income tax effects are released from AOCI when the related activity is reclassified to net earnings.
Changes in the balance of Other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 by component are as follows (in millions).
Three months ended September 30, 2024
Unrealized gain
(loss) on
investments and
other financial
instruments, net
(excluding
investments in
unconsolidated
affiliates)
Change in
current discount rate - future
policy benefits
Change in
instrument-
specific credit
risk - market
risk benefits
Foreign Currency TranslationTotal Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at June 30, 2024
$(2,643)$756 $(63)$(3)$(1,953)
Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (a)— — — 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax, net of reclassifications1,298 (371)(31)900 
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit(262)78 (1)(179)
Balance at September 30, 2024
$(1,606)$463 $(88)$— $(1,231)
Three months ended September 30, 2023
Unrealized gain
(loss) on
investments and
other financial
instruments, net
(excluding
investments in
unconsolidated
affiliates)
Change in
current discount rate - future
policy benefits
Change in
instrument-
specific credit
risk - market
risk benefits
Foreign Currency TranslationTotal Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at June 30, 2023
$(3,282)$720 $(46)$(2)$(2,610)
Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (a)26 — — — 26 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax, net of reclassifications(847)290 (13)(3)(573)
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit175 (61)— 117 
Balance at September 30, 2023
$(3,928)$949 $(56)$(5)$(3,040)
(a)Net of income tax expense (benefit) of $0 and $(7) million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.
Nine months ended September 30, 2024
Unrealized gain
(loss) on
investments and
other financial
instruments, net
(excluding
investments in
unconsolidated
affiliates)
Change in
current discount rate - future
policy benefits
Change in
instrument-
specific credit
risk - market
risk benefits
Foreign Currency TranslationTotal Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2023
$(2,479)$573 $(83)$(1)$(1,990)
Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (a)(2)— — — (2)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax, net of reclassifications1,096 (139)(6)952 
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit(221)29 — (191)
Balance at September 30, 2024
$(1,606)$463 $(88)$— $(1,231)
Nine months ended September 30, 2023
Unrealized gain
(loss) on
investments and
other financial
instruments, net
(excluding
investments in
unconsolidated
affiliates)
Change in
current discount rate - future
policy benefits
Change in
instrument-
specific credit
risk - market
risk benefits
Foreign Currency Translation Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2022$(3,528)$763 $(49)$(4)$(2,818)
Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (a)112 — — — 112 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax, net of reclassifications(644)235 (9)(1)(419)
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit132 (49)— 85 
Balance at September 30, 2023
$(3,928)$949 $(56)$(5)$(3,040)
(a)Net of income tax expense (benefit) of $0 and $(30) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Adopted Pronouncements

In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2023-02, Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structure Using the Proportional Amortization Method (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force). The amendments in this update permit reporting entities to elect to account for their tax equity investments, regardless of the tax credit program from which the income tax credits are received, using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. We adopted this standard on January 1, 2024, as required, and there was no material impact to our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Refer to Note H - Income Taxes for further information.

Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The amendments in this update improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expense categories that are regularly provided to the CODM and included in each reported measure of a segment’s profit or loss. In addition, the amendments enhance interim disclosure requirements that are currently required annually, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, and contain other disclosure requirements. Additionally, the amendments require that entities with a single reportable segment must now provide all the disclosures previously required under Topic 280. The amendments in this update are incremental to the
current requirements of Topic 280 and do not change how a public entity identifies its operating segments, aggregates those operating segments, or applies the quantitative thresholds to determine its reportable segments. The enhanced segment disclosure requirements apply retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The significant segment expense and other segment item amounts disclosed in prior periods shall be based on the significant segment expense categories identified and disclosed in the period of adoption. The amendments in this update are effective for all public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted, and the updates must be applied retrospectively to all periods presented in the financial statements. We do not expect to early adopt this standard and are in the process of assessing its impact on our disclosures upon adoption.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in this update enhance the transparency of the income tax disclosures by expanding on the disclosures required annually. The amendments require entities to disclose in their rate reconciliation table additional categories of information about federal, state, and foreign income taxes, in addition to providing details about the reconciling items in some categories if above a quantitative threshold. Additionally, the amendments require annual disclosure of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by jurisdiction based on a quantitative threshold. The amendments in this update are effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis, and retrospective application is permitted. We do not expect to early adopt this standard and are in the process of assessing its impact on our disclosures upon adoption.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The amendments in this update enhance transparency of certain expense captions by disclosing more granular information of specific expenses within those captions such as personnel costs, depreciation, and amortization. The amendments also require disclosure of qualitative description of amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated. The amendments in this update are effective for all public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted, and the amendments should be applied either prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We do not expect to early adopt this standard and are in the process of assessing its impact on our disclosures upon adoption.

Updates to Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, we have updated certain of the following significant accounting policies, which have been followed in preparing the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, as a result of amending certain reinsurance agreements. See Note E - Reinsurance for additional information.:

Market Risk Benefits (“MRBs”)

MRBs are contracts or contract features that both provide protection to the contract holder from other-than-nominal capital market risk (equity, interest rate and foreign exchange risk) and expose the Company to other-than-nominal capital market risk. MRBs include certain contract features primarily on FIA products that provide minimum guarantees to policyholders, such as guaranteed minimum death benefit, guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit (“GMWB”) riders and guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit riders. In certain reinsurance transactions, the underlying risks ceded to a reinsurer contain MRBs.

MRBs (inclusive of reinsured MRBs) are measured at fair value using an attributed fee measurement approach, where attributed fees are explicit rider charges collectible from the policyholder (or paid to the reinsurer) used to cover the excess benefits, which represent expected benefits in excess of the policyholder’s account value. At contract inception, an attributed fee ratio is calculated equal to rider charges over benefits paid in excess of the
account value attributable to the MRBs. The attributed fee ratio remains static over the life of the MRBs and is capped at 100%. Each period subsequent to contract inception, the attributed fee ratio is used to calculate the fair value of the MRBs using a risk neutral valuation method and is based on current net amounts at risk, market data, internal and industry experience, and other factors. The balances are computed using assumptions including mortality, full and partial surrender, rider benefit utilization, risk-free rates including non-performance spread and risk margin, market value of options and economic scenarios. Policyholder behavior assumptions are reviewed at least annually, typically in the third quarter, for any revisions. Reinsured MRBs are valued using a methodology consistent with direct MRBs, with the exception of the non-performance spread which reflects the credit of the reinsurer. MRBs can either be in an asset or liability position and are presented separately on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the right of setoff criteria are not met. Changes in fair value, net, are recognized in Market risk benefits (gains) losses in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, except for the change in fair value due to a change in our instrument-specific credit risk, which is recognized in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings. See a description of the fair value methodology used in Note B - Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Note G - Market Risk Benefits.