UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2019
AMERICAN EQUITY
INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Iowa | 001-31911 | 42-1447959 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
6000 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa | 50266 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(515) 221-0002
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 1, 2019, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The registrant's financial supplement for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information, including exhibits attached hereto, furnished under this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are being furnished with this Form 8-K.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 1, 2019
AMERICAN EQUITY | |||
INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY | |||
By: | /s/ John M. Matovina | ||
John M. Matovina | |||
Chief Executive Officer and President | |||
Exhibit 99.1
 | For more information, contact: | |
Steven D. Schwartz, Vice President-Investor Relations | ||
(515) 273-3763, sschwartz@american-equity.com | ||
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | ||
May 1, 2019 | ||
American Equity Reports First Quarter 2019 Results
Company Highlights
• | First quarter 2019 net loss of $30.0 million or $0.33 per diluted common share |
• | First quarter 2019 non-GAAP operating income1 of $89.4 million or $0.97 per diluted common share |
• | First quarter 2019 annuity sales of $1.2 billion |
• | Policyholder funds under management of $51.6 billion |
• | First quarter 2019 investment spread of 2.58% |
• | Estimated risk-based capital ratio of 352% compared to 360% at December 31, 2018 |
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (May 1, 2019) - American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (NYSE: AEL), a leading issuer of fixed index annuities (FIAs), today reported a first quarter 2019 net loss of $30.0 million, or $0.33 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $141.0 million, or $1.55 per diluted common share, for first quarter 2018.
Non-GAAP operating income1 for the first quarter of 2019 was $89.4 million, or $0.97 per diluted common share, compared to non-GAAP operating income1 of $77.7 million, or $0.85 per diluted common share, for first quarter 2018. On a trailing twelve-month basis, non-GAAP operating return1 on average equity excluding average AOCI1 was 19.1% based upon reported results and 15.9% excluding the impact of assumption revisions.
POLICYHOLDER FUNDS UNDER MANAGEMENT UP 1.1% ON $1.2 BILLION OF SALES
Policyholder funds under management at March 31, 2019 were $51.6 billion, a $551 million or 1.1% increase from December 31, 2018. First quarter sales were $1.2 billion both before and after coinsurance ceded. Gross sales and net sales for the quarter increased 20% and 26%, respectively, from first quarter 2018 sales. On a sequential basis, gross and net sales increased 10% and 13%, respectively.
Total sales by independent agents for American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company (American Equity Life) increased 8% sequentially while total sales by broker-dealers and banks for Eagle Life Insurance Company (Eagle Life) increased 15% sequentially. Sales of FIAs were up 9% sequentially to $1.2 billion driven by a 9% increase in sales for American Equity Life. FIA sales for Eagle Life were up 9% sequentially as well.
Commenting on sales, John Matovina, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said: "We delivered sequential and year-over-year increases in FIA sales in American Equity Life's independent agent channel. Sales have been on an upswing for the last three quarters and the momentum has carried over to the second quarter. The expansion of our investment program into non-traditional asset classes has enabled us to compete more effectively in our markets. In the first quarter, combined sales for AssetShield and the Choice series, our accumulation products in the independent agent channel, accounted for 41% of sales compared to 38% of sales in the fourth quarter. In the guaranteed lifetime income space, the IncomeShield series, which was the second best-selling guaranteed lifetime income product in the independent agent channel in the fourth quarter of 2018, accounted for 39% of our FIA sales in the first quarter."
Commenting on the market environment and the outlook for FIA sales, Matovina added: "The market in each of our distribution channels continues to be challenging. However, we remain pleased with our competitive positioning for both accumulation and guaranteed lifetime income products. Reflecting the decline in available investment yields during the quarter, we lowered participation rates on S&P 500 annual point-to-point strategies at both American Equity Life and Eagle Life in mid-April. However, our business activity remains strong as a number of major competitors have made similar reductions."
Matovina continued: "In the bank and broker-dealer channels, the large bank we referenced last quarter has become Eagle Life's third largest distribution relationship. At current run rates, we have seven accounts capable of producing sales of $50 million or higher this year compared to four such accounts in 2018. Year to date sales at these four accounts are up 15%. Eagle Life's sales are also benefiting from the expansion of our employee wholesalers. Eagle Life now has ten employee wholesalers, up from four at the end of the year. Our intent is to use our employee wholesalers to target accounts that do not use third party wholesalers and to complement our third party wholesalers when possible. Our employee wholesalers are now working with five meaningful accounts."
INVESTMENT SPREAD INCREASES ON LOWER COST OF MONEY
American Equity’s investment spread was 2.58% for the first quarter of 2019 compared to 2.56% for the fourth quarter of 2018 and 2.54% for the first quarter of 2018. On a sequential basis, the average yield on invested assets decreased by 3 basis points while the cost of money fell 5 basis points.
Average yield on invested assets was 4.48% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 4.51% in the fourth quarter of 2018. This decrease was attributable to a decline in the benefit from non-trendable investment income items from 7 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2018 to 2 basis points in the first quarter of this year. The decline from non-trendable investment income items was partially offset by a 2 basis point increase in our average yield on invested assets from the $4.7 billion of floating rate instruments in our investment portfolio.
The aggregate cost of money for annuity liabilities of 1.90% in the first quarter of 2019 was down 5 basis points from 1.95% in the fourth quarter of 2018. The cost of money benefited by 4 basis points from over hedging index-linked interest obligations and other non-trendable items, compared to 1 basis point in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Commenting on investment spread, Matovina said: “The sequential increase in investment spread in the first quarter came despite a 2 basis point decrease in the benefit from non-trendable investment spread items. Excluding such items, both average yield on invested assets and the cost of money for annuity liabilities improved for the quarter. The cost of money, in particular, benefited from lower option costs in both the fourth quarter of last year and the first quarter of this year.
Matovina went on to say: "Given the current market environment, we would expect further improvement in investment spread for the remainder of the year driven by a decrease in the cost of money. While our option costs have begun to rise as equity market volatility has abated, the cost of options remains below the weighted average levels of 2018. Should the cost of money rise appreciably, we have flexibility to reduce our crediting rates and could decrease our cost of money by approximately 0.61% through further reductions in renewal rates to guaranteed minimums."
CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments, and are subject to assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Statements such as “guidance”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “goal”, “objective”, “target”, “may”, “should”, “estimate”, “projects” or similar words as well as specific projections of future results qualify as forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these forward looking statements can be found in the company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made and the company undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that other factors not currently anticipated by the company will not materially and adversely affect our results of operations. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf.
CONFERENCE CALL
American Equity will hold a conference call to discuss first quarter 2019 earnings on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. CT. The conference call will be webcast live on the Internet. Investors and interested parties who wish to listen to the call on the Internet may do so at www.american-equity.com.
The call may also be accessed by telephone at 855-865-0606, passcode 6087088 (international callers, please dial 704-859-4382). An audio replay will be available shortly after the call on AEL’s website. An audio replay will also be available via telephone through May 9, 2019 at 855-859-2056, passcode 6087088 (international callers will need to dial 404-537-3406).
ABOUT AMERICAN EQUITY
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, through its wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, issues fixed annuity and life insurance products, with a primary emphasis on the sale of fixed index and fixed rate annuities. American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, a New York Stock Exchange Listed company (NYSE: AEL), is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, please visit www.american-equity.com.
1 Use of non-GAAP financial measures is discussed in this release in the tables that follow the text of the release.
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American Equity Investment Life Holding Company
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Revenues: | |||||||
Premiums and other considerations | $ | 5,410 | $ | 9,053 | |||
Annuity product charges | 52,966 | 50,723 | |||||
Net investment income | 558,438 | 510,784 | |||||
Change in fair value of derivatives | 384,469 | (451,083 | ) | ||||
Net realized gains (losses) on investments, excluding other than temporary impairment ("OTTI") losses | (563 | ) | 302 | ||||
OTTI losses on investments: | |||||||
Total OTTI losses | — | (907 | ) | ||||
Portion of OTTI losses recognized in (from) other comprehensive income | — | — | |||||
Net OTTI losses recognized in operations | — | (907 | ) | ||||
Total revenues | 1,000,720 | 118,872 | |||||
Benefits and expenses: | |||||||
Insurance policy benefits and change in future policy benefits | 9,299 | 12,094 | |||||
Interest sensitive and index product benefits | 136,674 | 514,095 | |||||
Amortization of deferred sales inducements | 33,309 | 100,423 | |||||
Change in fair value of embedded derivatives | 766,323 | (867,232 | ) | ||||
Interest expense on notes payable | 6,379 | 6,372 | |||||
Interest expense on subordinated debentures | 4,088 | 3,630 | |||||
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 45,132 | 140,639 | |||||
Other operating costs and expenses | 38,979 | 31,240 | |||||
Total benefits and expenses | 1,040,183 | (58,739 | ) | ||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (39,463 | ) | 177,611 | ||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | (9,453 | ) | 36,649 | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (30,010 | ) | $ | 140,962 | ||
Earnings (loss) per common share | $ | (0.33 | ) | $ | 1.57 | ||
Earnings (loss) per common share - assuming dilution | $ | (0.33 | ) | $ | 1.55 | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands): | |||||||
Earnings (loss) per common share | 90,883 | 90,017 | |||||
Earnings (loss) per common share - assuming dilution | 91,744 | 91,139 | |||||
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In addition to net income (loss), the Company has consistently utilized non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating income per common share - assuming dilution, non-GAAP financial measures commonly used in the life insurance industry, as economic measures to evaluate its financial performance. Non-GAAP operating income equals net income (loss) adjusted to eliminate the impact of items that fluctuate from quarter to quarter in a manner unrelated to core operations, and the Company believes measures excluding their impact are useful in analyzing operating trends. The most significant adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income eliminate the impact of fair value accounting for the Company's fixed index annuity business. These adjustments are not economic in nature but rather impact the timing of reported results. The Company believes the combined presentation and evaluation of non-GAAP operating income together with net income (loss) provides information that may enhance an investor’s understanding of its underlying results and profitability.
Reconciliation from Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Operating Income
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (30,010 | ) | $ | 140,962 | ||
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income: (a) | |||||||
Net realized investment losses, including OTTI | 305 | 23 | |||||
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - fixed index annuities | 150,944 | (78,818 | ) | ||||
Change in fair value of derivatives - debt | 636 | (1,832 | ) | ||||
Income taxes | (32,473 | ) | 17,359 | ||||
Non-GAAP operating income | $ | 89,402 | $ | 77,694 | |||
Per common share - assuming dilution: | |||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (0.33 | ) | $ | 1.55 | ||
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income: | |||||||
Net realized investment losses, including OTTI | — | — | |||||
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - fixed index annuities | 1.64 | (0.87 | ) | ||||
Change in fair value of derivatives - debt | 0.01 | (0.02 | ) | ||||
Income taxes | (0.35 | ) | 0.19 | ||||
Non-GAAP operating income | $ | 0.97 | $ | 0.85 | |||
(a) | Adjustments to net income (loss) to arrive at non-GAAP operating income are presented net of related adjustments to amortization of deferred sales inducements (DSI) and deferred policy acquisition costs (DAC) where applicable. |
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Average Stockholders' Equity and Return on Average Equity
Return on average equity measures how efficiently the Company generates profits from the resources provided by its net assets. Return on average equity and non-GAAP operating return on average equity are calculated by dividing net income and non-GAAP operating income, respectively, for the trailing twelve months by average equity excluding average accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"). The Company excludes AOCI because AOCI fluctuates from quarter to quarter due to unrealized changes in the fair value of available for sale investments.
Twelve Months Ended | |||
March 31, 2019 | |||
Average Stockholders' Equity | |||
Average equity including average AOCI | $ | 2,743,264 | |
Average AOCI | (456,840 | ) | |
Average equity excluding average AOCI | $ | 2,286,424 | |
Net income | $ | 287,044 | |
Non-GAAP operating income | 437,448 | ||
Return on Average Equity Excluding Average AOCI | |||
Net income | 12.55 | % | |
Non-GAAP operating income | 19.13 | % | |
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Exhibit 99.2
AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement
March 31, 2019
A. | Financial Highlights | |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures | ||
B. | Product Summary | |
C. | Investment Summary | |
D. | ||
E. | ||
AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - March 31, 2019
Unaudited (Dollars in thousands)
AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Investments: | |||||||
Fixed maturity securities, available for sale, at fair value | $ | 48,037,107 | $ | 45,923,727 | |||
Mortgage loans on real estate | 3,049,998 | 2,943,091 | |||||
Derivative instruments | 755,866 | 205,149 | |||||
Other investments | 361,804 | 355,531 | |||||
Total investments | 52,204,775 | 49,427,498 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,115,890 | 344,396 | |||||
Coinsurance deposits | 4,995,744 | 4,954,068 | |||||
Accrued investment income | 497,464 | 468,729 | |||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 3,127,669 | 3,535,838 | |||||
Deferred sales inducements | 2,199,588 | 2,516,721 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 151,988 | 291,169 | |||||
Income taxes recoverable | 24,681 | 26,537 | |||||
Other assets | 164,365 | 60,608 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 64,482,164 | $ | 61,625,564 | |||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
Liabilities: | |||||||
Policy benefit reserves | $ | 58,995,947 | $ | 57,606,009 | |||
Other policy funds and contract claims | 266,560 | 270,858 | |||||
Notes payable | 494,720 | 494,591 | |||||
Subordinated debentures | 243,090 | 242,982 | |||||
Amounts due under repurchase agreements | 243,331 | 109,298 | |||||
Other liabilities | 1,298,979 | 502,725 | |||||
Total liabilities | 61,542,627 | 59,226,463 | |||||
Stockholders' equity: | |||||||
Common stock | 90,784 | 90,369 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 815,088 | 811,186 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 513,697 | (52,432 | ) | ||||
Retained earnings | 1,519,968 | 1,549,978 | |||||
Total stockholders' equity | 2,939,537 | 2,399,101 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 64,482,164 | $ | 61,625,564 | |||
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Financial Supplement - March 31, 2019
Unaudited (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Revenues: | |||||||
Premiums and other considerations | $ | 5,410 | $ | 9,053 | |||
Annuity product charges | 52,966 | 50,723 | |||||
Net investment income | 558,438 | 510,784 | |||||
Change in fair value of derivatives | 384,469 | (451,083 | ) | ||||
Net realized gains (losses) on investments, excluding other than temporary impairment ("OTTI") losses | (563 | ) | 302 | ||||
OTTI losses on investments: | |||||||
Total OTTI losses | — | (907 | ) | ||||
Portion of OTTI losses recognized in (from) other comprehensive income | — | — | |||||
Net OTTI losses recognized in operations | — | (907 | ) | ||||
Total revenues | 1,000,720 | 118,872 | |||||
Benefits and expenses: | |||||||
Insurance policy benefits and change in future policy benefits | 9,299 | 12,094 | |||||
Interest sensitive and index product benefits | 136,674 | 514,095 | |||||
Amortization of deferred sales inducements | 33,309 | 100,423 | |||||
Change in fair value of embedded derivatives | 766,323 | (867,232 | ) | ||||
Interest expense on notes payable | 6,379 | 6,372 | |||||
Interest expense on subordinated debentures | 4,088 | 3,630 | |||||
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 45,132 | 140,639 | |||||
Other operating costs and expenses | 38,979 | 31,240 | |||||
Total benefits and expenses | 1,040,183 | (58,739 | ) | ||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (39,463 | ) | 177,611 | ||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | (9,453 | ) | 36,649 | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (30,010 | ) | $ | 140,962 | ||
Earnings (loss) per common share | $ | (0.33 | ) | $ | 1.57 | ||
Earnings (loss) per common share - assuming dilution | $ | (0.33 | ) | $ | 1.55 | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands): | |||||||
Earnings (loss) per common share | 90,883 | 90,017 | |||||
Earnings (loss) per common share - assuming dilution | 91,744 | 91,139 | |||||
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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - March 31, 2019
Unaudited (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Quarterly Summary - Most Recent 5 Quarters
Q1 2019 | Q4 2018 | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 | Q1 2018 | |||||||||||||||
Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||
Traditional life insurance premiums | $ | 829 | $ | 845 | $ | 807 | $ | 910 | $ | 972 | |||||||||
Life contingent immediate annuity considerations | 4,581 | 3,585 | 6,433 | 4,847 | 8,081 | ||||||||||||||
Surrender charges | 16,456 | 15,710 | 17,132 | 16,520 | 16,282 | ||||||||||||||
Lifetime income benefit rider fees | 36,510 | 44,684 | 41,233 | 38,486 | 34,441 | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 558,438 | 554,355 | 549,391 | 533,282 | 510,784 | ||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivatives | 384,469 | (1,054,281 | ) | 595,311 | 132,205 | (451,083 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) on investments, excluding OTTI | (563 | ) | 3,097 | (2,196 | ) | (38,381 | ) | 302 | |||||||||||
Net OTTI losses recognized in operations | — | (18,980 | ) | (14,373 | ) | (2,396 | ) | (907 | ) | ||||||||||
Total revenues | 1,000,720 | (450,985 | ) | 1,193,738 | 685,473 | 118,872 | |||||||||||||
Benefits and expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||
Traditional life insurance policy benefits and change in future policy benefits | 878 | 731 | 838 | 981 | 821 | ||||||||||||||
Life contingent immediate annuity benefits and change in future policy benefits | 8,421 | 6,708 | 9,883 | 8,295 | 11,273 | ||||||||||||||
Interest sensitive and index product benefits (a) | 136,674 | 255,700 | 413,089 | 427,951 | 514,095 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred sales inducements (b) | 33,309 | (11,578 | ) | 55,244 | 78,112 | 100,423 | |||||||||||||
Change in fair value of embedded derivatives | 766,323 | (804,026 | ) | 383,716 | (101,949 | ) | (867,232 | ) | |||||||||||
Interest expense on notes payable | 6,379 | 6,376 | 6,376 | 6,374 | 6,372 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense on subordinated debentures | 4,088 | 4,041 | 3,942 | 3,878 | 3,630 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (b) | 45,132 | (8,750 | ) | 81,053 | 115,049 | 140,639 | |||||||||||||
Other operating costs and expenses | 38,979 | 33,597 | 31,924 | 32,540 | 31,240 | ||||||||||||||
Total benefits and expenses | 1,040,183 | (517,201 | ) | 986,065 | 571,231 | (58,739 | ) | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (39,463 | ) | 66,216 | 207,673 | 114,242 | 177,611 | |||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) (c) | (9,453 | ) | 12,393 | 38,345 | 20,339 | 36,649 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) (a)(b)(c) | $ | (30,010 | ) | $ | 53,823 | $ | 169,328 | $ | 93,903 | $ | 140,962 | ||||||||
Earnings (loss) per common share | $ | (0.33 | ) | $ | 0.59 | $ | 1.87 | $ | 1.04 | $ | 1.57 | ||||||||
Earnings (loss) per common share - assuming dilution (a)(b)(c) | $ | (0.33 | ) | $ | 0.59 | $ | 1.85 | $ | 1.03 | $ | 1.55 | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding (thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per common share | 90,883 | 90,555 | 90,486 | 90,327 | 90,017 | ||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per common share - assuming dilution | 91,744 | 91,622 | 91,651 | 91,271 | 91,139 | ||||||||||||||
(a) | Q3 2018 includes a benefit from the revision of assumptions used in determining reserves held for lifetime income benefit riders. The impact decreased interest sensitive and index product benefits by $53.6 million and increased net income and earnings per common share - assuming dilution by $42.0 million and $0.46 per share, respectively. |
(b) | Q3 2018 includes a benefit from unlocking which reduced amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs by $21.5 million and $30.6 million, respectively, and increased net income and earnings per common share - assuming dilution by $40.8 million and $0.45 per share, respectively. |
(c) | Q3 2018 includes an income tax benefit from a worthless stock deduction related to a wholly-owned subsidiary which increased net income and earnings per common share - assuming dilution by $7.4 million and $0.08 per share, respectively. |
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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - March 31, 2019
Unaudited (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In addition to net income (loss), we have consistently utilized non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating income per common share - assuming dilution, non-GAAP financial measures commonly used in the life insurance industry, as economic measures to evaluate our financial performance. Non-GAAP operating income equals net income (loss) adjusted to eliminate the impact of items that fluctuate from quarter to quarter in a manner unrelated to core operations, and we believe measures excluding their impact are useful in analyzing operating trends. The most significant adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income eliminate the impact of fair value accounting for our fixed index annuity business. These adjustments are not economic in nature but rather impact the timing of reported results. We believe the combined presentation and evaluation of non-GAAP operating income together with net income (loss) provides information that may enhance an investor’s understanding of our underlying results and profitability.
Reconciliation from Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Operating Income
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (30,010 | ) | $ | 140,962 | ||
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income: (a) | |||||||
Net realized investment losses, including OTTI | 305 | 23 | |||||
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - fixed index annuities | 150,944 | (78,818 | ) | ||||
Change in fair value of derivatives - debt | 636 | (1,832 | ) | ||||
Income taxes | (32,473 | ) | 17,359 | ||||
Non-GAAP operating income | $ | 89,402 | $ | 77,694 | |||
Per common share - assuming dilution: | |||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (0.33 | ) | $ | 1.55 | ||
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income: | |||||||
Net realized investment losses, including OTTI | — | — | |||||
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - fixed index annuities | 1.64 | (0.87 | ) | ||||
Change in fair value of derivatives - debt | 0.01 | (0.02 | ) | ||||
Income taxes | (0.35 | ) | 0.19 | ||||
Non-GAAP operating income | $ | 0.97 | $ | 0.85 | |||
(a) | Adjustments to net income (loss) to arrive at non-GAAP operating income are presented net of related adjustments to amortization of deferred sales inducements (DSI) and deferred policy acquisition costs (DAC) where applicable. |
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Summary of Adjustments to Arrive at Non-GAAP Operating Income
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Net realized investment gains and losses, including OTTI: | |||||||
Net realized losses on investments, including OTTI | $ | 563 | $ | 605 | |||
Amortization of DAC and DSI | (258 | ) | (582 | ) | |||
Income taxes | (66 | ) | (5 | ) | |||
$ | 239 | $ | 18 | ||||
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives: | |||||||
Index annuities | $ | 241,120 | $ | (157,811 | ) | ||
Interest rate caps and swap | 636 | (1,832 | ) | ||||
Amortization of DAC and DSI | (90,176 | ) | 78,993 | ||||
Income taxes | (32,407 | ) | 17,364 | ||||
$ | 119,173 | $ | (63,286 | ) | |||
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Quarterly Summary - Most Recent 5 Quarters
Reconciliation from Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Operating Income
Q1 2019 | Q4 2018 | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 | Q1 2018 | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (30,010 | ) | $ | 53,823 | $ | 169,328 | $ | 93,903 | $ | 140,962 | ||||||||
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income: (a) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net realized investment losses, including OTTI | 305 | 9,525 | 10,278 | 25,624 | 23 | ||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - fixed index annuities | 150,944 | 36,186 | 545 | (30,094 | ) | (78,818 | ) | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivatives - debt | 636 | 1,276 | (597 | ) | (739 | ) | (1,832 | ) | |||||||||||
Income taxes | (32,473 | ) | (10,475 | ) | (8,491 | ) | (2,046 | ) | 17,359 | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating income (b)(c) | $ | 89,402 | $ | 90,335 | $ | 171,063 | $ | 86,648 | $ | 77,694 | |||||||||
Per common share - assuming dilution: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (0.33 | ) | $ | 0.59 | $ | 1.85 | $ | 1.03 | $ | 1.55 | ||||||||
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income: (a) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net realized investment losses, including OTTI | — | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.28 | — | ||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - fixed index annuities | 1.64 | 0.40 | 0.01 | (0.33 | ) | (0.87 | ) | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivatives - debt | 0.01 | 0.01 | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||
Income taxes | (0.35 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.02 | ) | 0.19 | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating income (b)(c) | $ | 0.97 | $ | 0.99 | $ | 1.87 | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.85 | |||||||||
(a) | Adjustments to net income (loss) to arrive at non-GAAP operating income are presented net of related adjustments to amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs where applicable. |
(b) | Q3 2018 includes a benefit from the revision of assumptions used in determining reserves held for lifetime income benefit riders. The impact decreased interest sensitive and index product benefits by $53.6 million and increased non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating income per common share - assuming dilution by $42.0 million and $0.46 per share, respectively. |
(c) | Q3 2018 includes a benefit from unlocking which reduced amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs by $20.5 million and $28.7 million, respectively, and increased non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating income per common share- assuming dilution by $38.5 million and $0.42 per share, respectively. |
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Summary of Adjustments to Arrive at Non-GAAP Operating Income
Q1 2019 | Q4 2018 | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 | Q1 2018 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized (gains) losses on investments | $ | 563 | $ | (3,097 | ) | $ | 2,196 | $ | 38,381 | $ | (302 | ) | |||||||
Net OTTI losses recognized in operations | — | 18,980 | 14,373 | 2,396 | 907 | ||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivatives | (524,567 | ) | 1,017,555 | (408,680 | ) | 28,741 | 707,589 | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in total revenues | (524,004 | ) | 1,033,438 | (392,111 | ) | 69,518 | 708,194 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred sales inducements | 35,494 | 77,745 | (7,219 | ) | (9,888 | ) | (33,212 | ) | |||||||||||
Change in fair value of embedded derivatives | (766,323 | ) | 804,026 | (383,716 | ) | 101,949 | 867,232 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 54,940 | 104,680 | (11,402 | ) | (17,334 | ) | (45,199 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in total benefits and expenses | (675,889 | ) | 986,451 | (402,337 | ) | 74,727 | 788,821 | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in income (loss) before income taxes | 151,885 | 46,987 | 10,226 | (5,209 | ) | (80,627 | ) | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in income tax expense (benefit) | 32,473 | 10,475 | 8,491 | 2,046 | (17,359 | ) | |||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in net income (loss) | $ | 119,412 | $ | 36,512 | $ | 1,735 | $ | (7,255 | ) | $ | (63,268 | ) | |||||||
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Capitalization/Book Value per Share
Q1 2019 | Q4 2018 | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 | Q1 2018 | |||||||||||||||
Capitalization: | |||||||||||||||||||
Notes payable | $ | 500,000 | $ | 500,000 | $ | 500,000 | $ | 500,000 | $ | 500,000 | |||||||||
Subordinated debentures payable to subsidiary trusts | 247,227 | 247,161 | 247,096 | 247,032 | 246,969 | ||||||||||||||
Total debt | 747,227 | 747,161 | 747,096 | 747,032 | 746,969 | ||||||||||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 2,939,537 | 2,399,101 | 2,489,296 | 2,426,825 | 2,546,990 | ||||||||||||||
Total capitalization | 3,686,764 | 3,146,262 | 3,236,392 | 3,173,857 | 3,293,959 | ||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss (AOCI) | (513,697 | ) | 52,432 | (70,288 | ) | (180,406 | ) | (399,982 | ) | ||||||||||
Total capitalization excluding AOCI (a) | $ | 3,173,067 | $ | 3,198,694 | $ | 3,166,104 | $ | 2,993,451 | $ | 2,893,977 | |||||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | $ | 2,939,537 | $ | 2,399,101 | $ | 2,489,296 | $ | 2,426,825 | $ | 2,546,990 | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss | (513,697 | ) | 52,432 | (70,288 | ) | (180,406 | ) | (399,982 | ) | ||||||||||
Total stockholders’ equity excluding AOCI (a) | $ | 2,425,840 | $ | 2,451,533 | $ | 2,419,008 | $ | 2,246,419 | $ | 2,147,008 | |||||||||
Common shares outstanding | 90,784,123 | 90,369,229 | 90,277,626 | 90,233,346 | 89,983,823 | ||||||||||||||
Book Value per Share: (b) | |||||||||||||||||||
Book value per share including AOCI | $ | 32.38 | $ | 26.55 | $ | 27.57 | $ | 26.89 | $ | 28.30 | |||||||||
Book value per share excluding AOCI (a) | $ | 26.72 | $ | 27.13 | $ | 26.80 | $ | 24.90 | $ | 23.86 | |||||||||
Debt-to-Capital Ratios: (c) | |||||||||||||||||||
Senior debt / Total capitalization | 15.8 | % | 15.6 | % | 15.8 | % | 16.7 | % | 17.3 | % | |||||||||
Adjusted debt / Total capitalization | 15.8 | % | 15.6 | % | 15.8 | % | 16.7 | % | 17.3 | % | |||||||||
(a) | Total capitalization, total stockholders’ equity and book value per share excluding AOCI, non-GAAP financial measures, are based on stockholders’ equity excluding the effect of AOCI. Since AOCI fluctuates from quarter to quarter due to unrealized changes in the fair value of available for sale investments, we believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information. |
(b) | Book value per share including and excluding AOCI is calculated as total stockholders’ equity and total stockholders’ equity excluding AOCI divided by the total number of shares of common stock outstanding. |
(c) | Debt-to-capital ratios are computed using total capitalization excluding AOCI. Adjusted debt includes notes payable and the portion of the total subordinated debentures payable to subsidiary trusts outstanding (qualifying trust preferred securities) that exceeds 15% of total capitalization excluding AOCI. |
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Spread Results
Q1 2019 | Q4 2018 | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 | Q1 2018 | |||||
Average yield on invested assets | 4.48% | 4.51% | 4.54% | 4.47% | 4.36% | ||||
Aggregate cost of money | 1.90% | 1.95% | 1.87% | 1.83% | 1.82% | ||||
Aggregate investment spread | 2.58% | 2.56% | 2.67% | 2.64% | 2.54% | ||||
Impact of: | |||||||||
Investment yield - additional prepayment income | 0.01% | 0.09% | 0.11% | 0.07% | 0.03% | ||||
Cost of money effect of over hedging | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.02% | ||||
Weighted average investments | $49,908,718 | $49,258,548 | $48,466,817 | $47,795,388 | $46,898,365 | ||||
Weighted average investments include fixed maturity securities at amortized cost and equity securities at cost. The numerator for average yield on invested assets includes net investment income and the tax effect of investment income that is exempt from income taxes.
Summary of Cost of Money for Deferred Annuities
Q1 2019 | Q4 2018 | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 | Q1 2018 | |||||||||||||||
Included in interest sensitive and index product benefits: | |||||||||||||||||||
Index credits | $ | 55,925 | $ | 157,999 | $ | 369,011 | $ | 334,605 | $ | 423,940 | |||||||||
Interest credited | 47,436 | 53,559 | 52,618 | 52,922 | 55,067 | ||||||||||||||
Included in change in fair value of derivatives: | |||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds received at option expiration | (58,460 | ) | (162,433 | ) | (378,149 | ) | (341,616 | ) | (425,557 | ) | |||||||||
Pro rata amortization of option cost | 198,497 | 198,999 | 191,362 | 180,465 | 168,732 | ||||||||||||||
Cost of money for deferred annuities | $ | 243,398 | $ | 248,124 | $ | 234,842 | $ | 226,376 | $ | 222,182 | |||||||||
Weighted average liability balance outstanding | $ | 51,328,715 | $ | 50,832,984 | $ | 50,273,893 | $ | 49,541,746 | $ | 48,774,490 | |||||||||
Annuity Account Balance Rollforward
Q1 2019 | Q4 2018 | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 | Q1 2018 | |||||||||||||||
Account balances at beginning of period | $ | 51,053,450 | $ | 50,612,519 | $ | 49,935,266 | $ | 49,148,224 | $ | 48,400,755 | |||||||||
Net deposits | 1,180,365 | 1,040,857 | 929,480 | 1,066,857 | 930,734 | ||||||||||||||
Premium bonuses | 45,621 | 44,450 | 41,878 | 49,467 | 43,670 | ||||||||||||||
Fixed interest credited and index credits | 103,361 | 211,558 | 421,629 | 387,527 | 479,007 | ||||||||||||||
Surrender charges | (16,456 | ) | (15,710 | ) | (17,132 | ) | (16,520 | ) | (16,282 | ) | |||||||||
Lifetime income benefit rider fees | (36,510 | ) | (44,684 | ) | (41,233 | ) | (38,486 | ) | (34,441 | ) | |||||||||
Surrenders, withdrawals, deaths, etc. | (725,852 | ) | (795,540 | ) | (657,369 | ) | (661,803 | ) | (655,219 | ) | |||||||||
Account balances at end of period | $ | 51,603,979 | $ | 51,053,450 | $ | 50,612,519 | $ | 49,935,266 | $ | 49,148,224 | |||||||||
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Annuity Deposits by Product Type
Q1 2019 | Q4 2018 | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 | Q1 2018 | |||||||||||||||
American Equity: | |||||||||||||||||||
Fixed index annuities | $ | 1,027,658 | $ | 944,097 | $ | 830,759 | $ | 952,675 | $ | 833,350 | |||||||||
Annual reset fixed rate annuities | 3,448 | 5,574 | 8,390 | 15,455 | 16,217 | ||||||||||||||
Multi-year fixed rate annuities | 148 | 332 | 360 | 888 | 2,001 | ||||||||||||||
Single premium immediate annuities | 2,068 | 2,893 | 4,977 | 5,313 | 10,630 | ||||||||||||||
1,033,322 | 952,896 | 844,486 | 974,331 | 862,198 | |||||||||||||||
Eagle Life: | |||||||||||||||||||
Fixed index annuities | 177,480 | 162,847 | 163,871 | 173,119 | 160,564 | ||||||||||||||
Annual reset fixed rate annuities | 127 | 484 | 450 | 348 | 273 | ||||||||||||||
Multi-year fixed rate annuities | 25,568 | 12,802 | 34,851 | 53,419 | 8,024 | ||||||||||||||
203,175 | 176,133 | 199,172 | 226,886 | 168,861 | |||||||||||||||
Consolidated: | |||||||||||||||||||
Fixed index annuities | 1,205,138 | 1,106,944 | 994,630 | 1,125,794 | 993,914 | ||||||||||||||
Annual reset fixed rate annuities | 3,575 | 6,058 | 8,840 | 15,803 | 16,490 | ||||||||||||||
Multi-year fixed rate annuities | 25,716 | 13,134 | 35,211 | 54,307 | 10,025 | ||||||||||||||
Single premium immediate annuities | 2,068 | 2,893 | 4,977 | 5,313 | 10,630 | ||||||||||||||
Total before coinsurance ceded | 1,236,497 | 1,129,029 | 1,043,658 | 1,201,217 | 1,031,059 | ||||||||||||||
Coinsurance ceded | 54,064 | 85,279 | 109,201 | 129,047 | 89,695 | ||||||||||||||
Net after coinsurance ceded | $ | 1,182,433 | $ | 1,043,750 | $ | 934,457 | $ | 1,072,170 | $ | 941,364 | |||||||||
Surrender Charge Protection and Account Values by Product Type
Annuity Surrender Charges and Net (of Coinsurance) Account Values at March 31, 2019:
Surrender Charge | Net Account Value | ||||||||||||
Product Type | Avg. Years At Issue | Avg. Years Remaining | Avg. % Remaining | Dollars in Thousands | % | ||||||||
Fixed Index Annuities | 13.3 | 7.5 | 12.1% | $ | 49,512,369 | 95.9 | % | ||||||
Annual Reset Fixed Rate Annuities | 9.6 | 3.7 | 6.6% | 1,491,629 | 2.9 | % | |||||||
Multi-Year Fixed Rate Annuities | 4.6 | 1.0 | 2.3% | 599,981 | 1.2 | % | |||||||
Total | 13.1 | 7.3 | 11.8% | $ | 51,603,979 | 100.0 | % | ||||||
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Annuity Liability Characteristics
Surrender Charge Percentages: | Fixed Annuities Account Value | Fixed Index Annuities Account Value | |||||
No surrender charge | $ | 865,580 | $ | 2,483,530 | |||
0.0% < 2.0% | 8,072 | 188,169 | |||||
2.0% < 3.0% | 9,215 | 322,226 | |||||
3.0% < 4.0% | 21,125 | 286,266 | |||||
4.0% < 5.0% | 25,267 | 648,394 | |||||
5.0% < 6.0% | 49,460 | 1,451,738 | |||||
6.0% < 7.0% | 204,904 | 1,455,750 | |||||
7.0% < 8.0% | 220,780 | 3,316,557 | |||||
8.0% < 9.0% | 52,374 | 3,517,953 | |||||
9.0% < 10.0% | 54,507 | 3,366,509 | |||||
10.0% or greater | 580,326 | 32,475,277 | |||||
$ | 2,091,610 | $ | 49,512,369 | ||||
Surrender Charge Expiration By Year: | Fixed and Fixed Index Annuities Account Value | Weighted Average Surrender Charge | ||||
Out of Surrender Charge | $ | 3,349,110 | 0.00 | % | ||
2019 | 355,194 | 2.28 | % | |||
2020 | 792,391 | 3.90 | % | |||
2021 | 1,281,530 | 5.57 | % | |||
2022 | 1,852,814 | 6.82 | % | |||
2023 | 4,588,828 | 8.22 | % | |||
2024 | 5,240,379 | 9.88 | % | |||
2025 | 6,009,810 | 10.53 | % | |||
2026 | 5,264,383 | 11.88 | % | |||
2027 | 4,417,292 | 13.39 | % | |||
2028 | 4,672,056 | 14.13 | % | |||
2029 | 3,686,282 | 16.12 | % | |||
2030 | 2,660,075 | 17.94 | % | |||
2031 | 3,237,822 | 18.42 | % | |||
2032 | 2,206,831 | 18.84 | % | |||
2033 | 1,176,627 | 19.32 | % | |||
2034 | 716,080 | 19.82 | % | |||
2035 | 96,475 | 20.00 | % | |||
$ | 51,603,979 | 11.81 | % | |||
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Annuity Liability Characteristics
Credited Rate vs. Ultimate Minimum Guaranteed Rate Differential: | Fixed Annuities Account Value | Fixed Index Annuities Account Value | |||||
No differential | $ | 1,022,914 | $ | 1,381,352 | |||
› 0.0% - 0.25% | 54,398 | 196,875 | |||||
› 0.25% - 0.5% | 245,068 | 3,563 | |||||
› 0.5% - 1.0% | 45,564 | 15,764 | |||||
› 1.0% - 1.5% | 11,255 | — | |||||
1.00% ultimate guarantee - 2.39% wtd avg interest rate (a) | 469,299 | 652,778 | |||||
1.50% ultimate guarantee - 1.23% wtd avg interest rate (a) | 151,913 | 3,571,081 | |||||
1.75% ultimate guarantee - 1.94% wtd avg interest rate (a) | 5,825 | 97,659 | |||||
2.00% ultimate guarantee - 1.85% wtd avg interest rate (a) | 85,374 | — | |||||
2.25% ultimate guarantee - 1.91% wtd avg interest rate (a) | — | 886,616 | |||||
3.00% ultimate guarantee - 2.11% wtd avg interest rate (a) | — | 1,673,972 | |||||
Allocated to index strategies (see tables that follow) | — | 41,032,709 | |||||
$ | 2,091,610 | $ | 49,512,369 | ||||
(a) | The minimum guaranteed interest rate for the fixed rate or the fixed rate strategy is 1.00%. The ultimate guaranteed rate is applied on less than 100% of the premium. |
If all crediting rates were reduced to minimum guaranteed rates (subject to limitations imposed by ultimate minimum guaranteed rates where applicable) the weighted average crediting rate as of March 31, 2019 for fixed annuities and funds allocated to the fixed rate strategy for fixed index annuities would decrease by 0.16%.
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FIXED INDEX ANNUITIES ACCOUNT VALUE - INDEX STRATEGIES
Annual Monthly Average and Point-to-Point with Caps | |||||||||||||||||||
Minimum Guaranteed Cap | |||||||||||||||||||
1% | 3% | 4% | 7% | 8% + | |||||||||||||||
Current Cap | |||||||||||||||||||
At minimum | $ | 1,834 | $ | 90,319 | $ | 3,401,822 | $ | 73,974 | $ | 176,204 | |||||||||
1.75% - 3% | 7,110,499 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
3% - 4% | 572,254 | 12,940 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
4% - 5% | 586,328 | 230,222 | 3,096,202 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
5% - 6% | 525,406 | 194,490 | 38,706 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
6% - 7% | — | — | 119 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
>= 7% | 6,412 | 7,859 | 792 | 7,172 | — | ||||||||||||||
Annual Monthly Average and Point-to-Point with Participation Rates | |||||||||||||||
Minimum Guaranteed Participation Rate | |||||||||||||||
10% | 20% - 25% | 35% | 50% + | ||||||||||||
Current Participation Rate | |||||||||||||||
At minimum | $ | 757 | $ | 384,630 | $ | 113,082 | $ | 127,323 | |||||||
< 20% | 645,295 | — | — | — | |||||||||||
20% - 40% | 916,046 | 172,653 | — | — | |||||||||||
40% - 60% | 2,259,826 | 100,661 | 64,194 | — | |||||||||||
60% - 100% | 197,719 | — | — | — | |||||||||||
> 100% | 87,926 | — | — | — | |||||||||||
S&P 500 Monthly Point-to-Point - Minimum Guaranteed Monthly Cap = 1.0% | |||
Current Cap | |||
At minimum | $ | 1,474,075 | |
1.10% - 1.30% | 7,383,598 | ||
1.40% - 1.60% | 3,213,112 | ||
1.70% - 2.00% | 1,293,746 | ||
>= 2.10% | 951 | ||
Volatility Control Index | |||
Current Asset Fee | |||
At Maximum | $ | — | |
0.75% - 1.75% | 416,663 | ||
2.25% - 2.75% | 708,069 | ||
3.00% - 3.50% | 3,310,763 | ||
3.75% - 4.50% | 1,105,291 | ||
If all caps and participation rates were reduced to minimum caps and participation rates and current asset fees were increased to their maximums, the cost of options would decrease by 0.72% based upon prices of options for the week ended April 16, 2019.
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Summary of Invested Assets
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||
Carrying Amount | Percent | Carrying Amount | Percent | ||||||||||
Fixed maturity securities: | |||||||||||||
United States Government full faith and credit | $ | 11,701 | — | % | $ | 11,652 | — | % | |||||
United States Government sponsored agencies | 1,187,340 | 2.3 | % | 1,138,529 | 2.3 | % | |||||||
United States municipalities, states and territories | 4,174,846 | 8.0 | % | 4,126,267 | 8.3 | % | |||||||
Foreign government obligations | 235,542 | 0.5 | % | 230,274 | 0.5 | % | |||||||
Corporate securities | 30,014,197 | 57.5 | % | 28,371,514 | 57.4 | % | |||||||
Residential mortgage backed securities | 1,201,332 | 2.3 | % | 1,202,159 | 2.4 | % | |||||||
Commercial mortgage backed securities | 5,543,512 | 10.6 | % | 5,379,003 | 10.9 | % | |||||||
Other asset backed securities | 5,668,637 | 10.9 | % | 5,464,329 | 11.1 | % | |||||||
Total fixed maturity securities | 48,037,107 | 92.1 | % | 45,923,727 | 92.9 | % | |||||||
Mortgage loans on real estate | 3,049,998 | 5.8 | % | 2,943,091 | 6.0 | % | |||||||
Derivative instruments | 755,866 | 1.4 | % | 205,149 | 0.4 | % | |||||||
Other investments | 361,804 | 0.7 | % | 355,531 | 0.7 | % | |||||||
$ | 52,204,775 | 100.0 | % | $ | 49,427,498 | 100.0 | % | ||||||
Credit Quality of Fixed Maturity Securities - March 31, 2019
NAIC Designation | Carrying Amount | Percent | Rating Agency Rating | Carrying Amount | Percent | |||||||||||
1 | $ | 27,929,128 | 58.1 | % | Aaa/Aa/A | $ | 28,011,527 | 58.3 | % | |||||||
2 | 18,615,641 | 38.8 | % | Baa | 18,454,984 | 38.4 | % | |||||||||
3 | 1,275,240 | 2.7 | % | Ba | 1,158,640 | 2.4 | % | |||||||||
4 | 147,717 | 0.3 | % | B | 138,572 | 0.3 | % | |||||||||
5 | 5,017 | — | % | Caa | 108,368 | 0.2 | % | |||||||||
6 | 64,364 | 0.1 | % | Ca and lower | 165,016 | 0.4 | % | |||||||||
$ | 48,037,107 | 100.0 | % | $ | 48,037,107 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
Watch List Securities - March 31, 2019
General Description | Amortized Cost | Unrealized Gains (Losses) | Fair Value | Months Below Amortized Cost | ||||||||||
Below investment grade | ||||||||||||||
Corporate securities: | ||||||||||||||
Consumer discretionary | $ | 52,516 | $ | (7,506 | ) | $ | 45,010 | 0 - 50 | ||||||
Energy | 71,955 | (13,138 | ) | 58,817 | 1 - 55 | |||||||||
Industrials | 635 | 115 | 750 | — | ||||||||||
Materials | 3,990 | 455 | 4,445 | — | ||||||||||
Utilities | 59,754 | (2,151 | ) | 57,603 | 0 - 18 | |||||||||
Other asset backed securities: | ||||||||||||||
Financials | 1,642 | (84 | ) | 1,558 | 1 - 3 | |||||||||
$ | 190,492 | $ | (22,309 | ) | $ | 168,183 | ||||||||
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Unaudited (Dollars in thousands)
Fixed Maturity Securities by Sector
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||||
Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||||||
Available for sale: | |||||||||||||||
United States Government full faith and credit and sponsored agencies | $ | 1,220,168 | $ | 1,199,041 | $ | 1,220,340 | $ | 1,150,181 | |||||||
United States municipalities, states and territories | 3,861,080 | 4,174,846 | 3,880,703 | 4,126,267 | |||||||||||
Foreign government obligations | 226,233 | 235,542 | 226,860 | 230,274 | |||||||||||
Corporate securities: | |||||||||||||||
Capital goods | 2,552,536 | 2,634,637 | 2,491,620 | 2,485,845 | |||||||||||
Consumer discretionary | 5,810,888 | 5,965,896 | 5,742,182 | 5,665,192 | |||||||||||
Energy | 2,549,390 | 2,604,752 | 2,543,114 | 2,468,545 | |||||||||||
Financials | 6,201,701 | 6,424,348 | 6,046,859 | 6,054,591 | |||||||||||
Industrials | 302,036 | 309,175 | 302,078 | 298,620 | |||||||||||
Information technology | 1,857,289 | 1,922,634 | 1,794,676 | 1,781,800 | |||||||||||
Materials | 1,858,836 | 1,911,253 | 1,771,359 | 1,759,325 | |||||||||||
Other | 1,136,249 | 1,188,897 | 999,140 | 1,011,396 | |||||||||||
Telecommunications | 1,567,434 | 1,619,061 | 1,604,307 | 1,594,978 | |||||||||||
Transportation | 1,422,859 | 1,460,537 | 1,438,723 | 1,428,378 | |||||||||||
Utilities | 3,766,491 | 3,973,007 | 3,749,080 | 3,822,844 | |||||||||||
Residential mortgage backed securities: | |||||||||||||||
Government agency | 599,086 | 640,831 | 604,998 | 636,632 | |||||||||||
Prime | 411,934 | 432,425 | 420,350 | 434,991 | |||||||||||
Alt-A | 105,698 | 128,076 | 109,275 | 130,536 | |||||||||||
Commercial mortgage backed securities: | |||||||||||||||
Government agency | 440,109 | 446,357 | 442,287 | 438,063 | |||||||||||
Non-agency | 5,052,973 | 5,097,155 | 5,049,984 | 4,940,940 | |||||||||||
Other asset backed securities: | |||||||||||||||
Auto | 340,500 | 345,502 | 315,439 | 318,616 | |||||||||||
Energy | 7,598 | 8,433 | — | — | |||||||||||
Financials | 7,375 | 8,061 | 8,322 | 8,931 | |||||||||||
Industrials | 205,746 | 207,356 | 217,358 | 216,724 | |||||||||||
Collateralized loan obligations | 4,648,024 | 4,487,775 | 4,579,467 | 4,320,168 | |||||||||||
Military housing | 436,866 | 471,720 | 438,350 | 464,071 | |||||||||||
Other | 137,951 | 139,790 | 134,319 | 135,819 | |||||||||||
$ | 46,727,050 | $ | 48,037,107 | $ | 46,131,190 | $ | 45,923,727 | ||||||||
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Unaudited (Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage Loans on Commercial Real Estate
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||
Principal | Percent | Principal | Percent | |||||||||||
Geographic distribution | ||||||||||||||
East | $ | 578,066 | 18.9 | % | $ | 586,773 | 19.9 | % | ||||||
Middle Atlantic | 197,754 | 6.5 | % | 168,969 | 5.7 | % | ||||||||
Mountain | 366,235 | 12.0 | % | 357,642 | 12.1 | % | ||||||||
New England | 9,352 | 0.3 | % | 9,418 | 0.3 | % | ||||||||
Pacific | 549,935 | 18.0 | % | 521,363 | 17.7 | % | ||||||||
South Atlantic | 713,449 | 23.3 | % | 694,599 | 23.5 | % | ||||||||
West North Central | 292,494 | 9.5 | % | 291,890 | 9.9 | % | ||||||||
West South Central | 351,980 | 11.5 | % | 321,810 | 10.9 | % | ||||||||
$ | 3,059,265 | 100.0 | % | $ | 2,952,464 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
Property type distribution | ||||||||||||||
Office | $ | 262,455 | 8.6 | % | $ | 268,932 | 9.1 | % | ||||||
Medical office | 33,005 | 1.1 | % | 33,467 | 1.1 | % | ||||||||
Retail | 1,135,366 | 37.1 | % | 1,091,627 | 37.0 | % | ||||||||
Industrial/Warehouse | 813,667 | 26.6 | % | 762,887 | 25.8 | % | ||||||||
Apartment | 610,399 | 19.9 | % | 600,638 | 20.3 | % | ||||||||
Agricultural | 32,274 | 1.1 | % | 25,000 | 0.9 | % | ||||||||
Mixed use/other | 172,099 | 5.6 | % | 169,913 | 5.8 | % | ||||||||
$ | 3,059,265 | 100.0 | % | $ | 2,952,464 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||
Credit exposure - by payment activity | ||||||||||||||
Performing | $ | 3,059,265 | $ | 2,952,464 | ||||||||||
In workout | — | — | ||||||||||||
Delinquent | — | — | ||||||||||||
Collateral dependent | — | — | ||||||||||||
3,059,265 | 2,952,464 | |||||||||||||
Specific loan loss allowance | (229 | ) | (229 | ) | ||||||||||
General loan loss allowance | (7,950 | ) | (8,010 | ) | ||||||||||
Deferred prepayment fees | (1,088 | ) | (1,134 | ) | ||||||||||
$ | 3,049,998 | $ | 2,943,091 | |||||||||||
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Shareholder Information
Corporate Offices:
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company
6000 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Inquiries:
Steven Schwartz, Vice President-Investor Relations
(515) 273-3763, sschwartz@american-equity.com
Common Stock and Dividend Information:
New York Stock Exchange symbol: “AEL”
High | Low | Close | Dividend Declared | ||||
2019 | |||||||
First Quarter | $33.57 | $26.34 | $27.02 | $0.00 | |||
2018 | |||||||
First Quarter | $35.79 | $28.90 | $29.36 | $0.00 | |||
Second Quarter | $37.16 | $27.06 | $36.00 | $0.00 | |||
Third Quarter | $38.57 | $34.51 | $35.36 | $0.00 | |||
Fourth Quarter | $36.39 | $25.27 | $27.94 | $0.28 | |||
2017 | |||||||
First Quarter | $28.00 | $21.66 | $23.63 | $0.00 | |||
Second Quarter | $26.65 | $22.23 | $26.28 | $0.00 | |||
Third Quarter | $29.43 | $25.43 | $29.08 | $0.00 | |||
Fourth Quarter | $32.54 | $28.06 | $30.73 | $0.26 | |||
Transfer Agent:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43010
Providence, RI 02940-0310
Phone: (877) 282-1169
Fax: (781) 575-2723
www.computershare.com
Annual Report and Other Information:
Shareholders may receive when available, without charge, a copy of American Equity’s Annual Report, SEC filings and/or press releases by calling Steven Schwartz, Vice President-Investor Relations, at (515) 273-3763 or by visiting our website at www.american-equity.com.
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Research Analyst Coverage
Erik Bass
Autonomous Research US LP
(646) 561-6248
ebass@autonomous.com
Randy Binner
B. Riley FBR, Inc.
(703) 312-1890
rbinner@fbr.com
Daniel Bergman
Citi Research
(212) 816-2132
daniel.bergman@citi.com
Thomas Gallagher
Evercore ISI
(212) 446-9439
thomas.gallagher@evercoreisi.com
Alex Scott
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
(917) 343-7160
alex.scott@gs.com
Pablo Singzon II
JP Morgan
(212) 622-2295
pablo.s.singzon@jpmorgan.com
Ryan Krueger
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
(860) 722-5930
rkrueger@kbw.com
C. Gregory Peters
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
(727) 567-1534
greg.peters@raymondjames.com
Mark A. Dwelle
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
(804) 782-4008
mark.dwelle@rbccm.com
John Barnidge
Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P.
(312) 281-3412
jbarnidge@sandleroneill.com
Mark Hughes
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
(615) 748-4422
mark.hughes@suntrust.com
John Nadel
UBS Investment Bank
(212) 713-4299
john.nadel@ubs.com
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