Delaware | 1-16725 | 42-1520346 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | Identification Number) |
Title: | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT 99 | |
Release: | On receipt, Feb. 3, 2014 |
Media contact: | Susan Houser, 515-248-2268, houser.susan@principal.com |
Investor contact: | John Egan, 515-235-9500, egan.john@principal.com |
Company Highlights |
• 4Q 2013 Operating Earnings1 of $286.0 million, $0.96 per diluted share; |
Record 2013 Full Year Operating Earnings of $1,059.9 million, $3.55 per diluted share |
• 4Q 2013 Net Income of $233.4 million, $0.78 per diluted share; |
Full Year 2013 Net Income of $879.7 million, $2.95 per diluted share |
• Record assets under management (AUM) of $483.2 billion |
• Company declares first quarter 2014 dividend of $0.28 per share of common stock, an 8 percent |
increase over the fourth quarter 2013 dividend |
• | Operating earnings increased 19 percent to $286.0 million for fourth quarter 2013, compared to $240.3 million for fourth quarter 2012. Operating earnings per diluted share (EPS) increased 19 percent to $0.96 for fourth quarter 2013, compared to $0.81 for fourth quarter 2012. For the twelve months ending Dec. 31, 2013, operating earnings increased 31 percent to $1,059.9 million, compared to $808.8 million for the twelve months ending Dec. 31, 2012. Full year 2013 operating earnings EPS increased 32 percent to $3.55, compared to $2.69 for full year 2012. |
• | Net income available to common stockholders for fourth quarter 2013 increased 9 percent to $233.4 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, compared to $214.9 million, or $0.72 per diluted share for fourth quarter 2012. For full year 2013, net income available to common shareholders increased 14 percent to $879.7 million, or $2.95 per diluted share, compared to $773.6 million or $2.58 per diluted share for the twelve months ending Dec. 31, 2012. |
• | Operating revenues for fourth quarter 2013 were $2,741.6 million, an increase of 20 percent, compared to $2,293.1 million for fourth quarter 2012. Operating revenues for the full-year 2013 increased 5 percent to $9,607.4 million compared to $9,175.4 million for the same period last year. |
• | Quarterly dividend declared for first quarter 2014 by its board of directors of $0.28 per share of common stock, an 8 percent increase over fourth quarter 2013. The dividend will be payable on March 28, 2014 to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2014. |
• | Retirement and Investor Services Accumulation sales were $7.9 billion in the fourth quarter. Highlights include $3.0 billion for Full Service Accumulation (FSA), $4.1 billion for Principal Funds and $769.2 million for Individual Annuities. Full Service Accumulation recurring deposits were up 7 percent over the year ago quarter and up 12 percent on a trailing twelve month basis. |
• | Principal Global Investors had record assets under management of $292.1 billion, including net cash flows of $1.0 billion. |
• | Principal International reported record net cash flows of $2.7 billion and AUM of $104.5 billion (excluding $15.0 billion of AUM in our asset management joint venture in China, which is not reported in AUM), a 51 percent increase over the year ago quarter. |
• | Specialty Benefits continues to see favorable claims experience with a loss ratio of 64.4 percent in fourth quarter 2013. |
• | Record AUM of $483.2 billion, up 20 percent compared to year-end 2012. Total company full-year net cash flows were $17.4 billion. |
• | Paid a fourth quarter common stock dividend of $0.26 cents per share on Dec. 27, 2013, bringing the full-year 2013 to a record $0.98 cents per share, a 26 percent increase over full-year 2012. |
• | Total company return on equity (ROE) was 12.1 percent, a 240 basis point increase over fourth quarter 2012. |
• | Strong capital position with an estimated risk based capital ratio of 430-435 percent at year end. |
• | Book value per share, excluding AOCI2 was $30.35, up 5 percent over fourth quarter 2012. |
• | Net income available to common stockholders of $233.4 million for fourth quarter 2013, up 9 percent compared to fourth quarter 2012 reflecting: |
• | A 19 percent increase in total company operating earnings compared to fourth quarter 2012; |
• | Net realized capital losses of $52.3 million, which includes: |
◦ | $25.3 million of credit related net losses, related to sales and permanent impairments of fixed maturity securities. This includes $22.1 million of losses on commercial mortgage backed securities; and |
◦ | Losses on derivatives and related activities used for hedging liabilities. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Full Year | ||||
4Q13 | 4Q12 | % Change | 2013 | 2012 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $153.4 | $133.5 | 15% | $590.3 | $488.3 | 21% |
Net Revenue | $616.9 | $542.6 | 14% | $2,336.1 | $2,044.1 | 14% |
Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 30.9% | 29.0% | 31.7% | 29.5%* | ||
*Pretax Return on Net Revenue for the trailing twelve months as of Dec. 31, 2012 was 30.6 percent after adjusting for the third quarter 2012 actuarial assumption review. |
• | Operating Earnings increased $19.9 million primarily due to an increase in net revenue and continued expense discipline, which resulted in improved pretax margins. Individual Annuities benefited by $3.0 million after-tax from favorable variable investment income in both fourth quarter 2013 and fourth quarter 2012. In addition, Full Service Accumulation’s fourth quarter 2012 results benefited $8.0 million after tax from extraordinary and accelerated dividends. |
• | Net Revenue increased $74.3 million, primarily due to an increase in account values driven by positive net cash flows and strong equity markets. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Full Year | ||||
4Q13 | 4Q12 | % Change | 2013 | 2012 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $25.8 | $18.8 | 37% | $104.1 | $86.8 | 20% |
Net Revenue | $46.6 | $34.8 | 34% | $184.2 | $155.1 | 19% |
Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 79.4% | 74.7% | 80.7% | 78.3% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $7.0 million primarily due to net revenue growth, while maintaining expense and pricing discipline. |
• | Net Revenue increased $11.8 million due to improved spreads. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Full Year | ||||
4Q13 | 4Q12 | % Change | 2013 | 2012 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $30.2 | $26.2 | 15% | $102.6 | $81.2 | 26% |
Operating Revenue | $236.4 | $168.0 | 41% | $719.2 | $591.2 | 22% |
Pretax Margin | 22.1% | 26.1% | 24.3% | 22.8% | ||
Total PGI Assets Under Management (billions) | $292.1 | $263.2 | 11% | |||
Unaffiliated Assets Under Management (billions) | $109.4 | $98.2 | 11% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $4.0 million primarily due to strong revenue growth. |
• | Operating Revenue increased $68.4 million in fourth quarter 2013 as a result of management fees due to growth in AUM and higher performance fees. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Full Year | ||||
4Q13 | 4Q12 | % Change | 2013 | 2012 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $61.6 | $41.5 | 48% | $215.2 | $154.1 | 40% |
Combined Net Revenue5 | $374.7 | $294.2 | 27% | $1,358.2 | $1,116.4 | 22% |
Combined Pretax Return on Net Revenue | 50.8% | 54.9% | 53.6% | 55.8% | ||
Assets Under Management (billions) | $104.5 | $69.3 | 51% |
• | Operating Earnings increased $20.1 million. Results benefited from the Cuprum acquisition but were negatively impacted by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar. In addition, fourth quarter 2013 earnings benefited by $8.7 million, primarily in Chile, relative to expected returns on our required encaje6 investments which was largely offset by a one-time impact of a tax law change in Mexico. |
• | Combined Net Revenue increased $80.5 million due to the Cuprum acquisition and growth in AUM from positive net cash flows. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Full Year | ||||
4Q13 | 4Q12 | % Change | 2013 | 2012 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $32.6 | $27.8 | 17% | $91.3 | $49.2 | 86% |
Premium and Fees | $225.5 | $234.6 | (4)% | $907.1 | $856.8 | 6% |
Pretax Operating Margin | 20.9% | 16.9% | 14.2% | 7.4%* | ||
*Pretax Operating Margin for the trailing twelve months as of Dec. 31, 2012 was 17.4 percent after adjusting for the third quarter 2012 actuarial assumption review. |
• | Operating Earnings increased $4.8 million primarily due to improved mortality. |
• | Premium and Fees decreased $9.1 million due to intentional slowing of universal life with secondary guarantee sales. |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Full Year Year To Date | ||||
4Q13 | 4Q12 | % Change | 2013 | 2012 | % Change | |
Operating Earnings | $27.1 | $31.6 | (14)% | $105.3 | $89.0 | 18% |
Premium and Fees | $381.8 | $368.0 | 4% | $1,492.7 | $1,443.6 | 3% |
Pretax Operating Margin | 10.9% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 9.4%* | ||
Incurred Loss Ratio | 64.4% | 64.3% | 65.9% | 68.2% | ||
*Pretax Operating Margin for the trailing twelve months as of Dec. 31, 2012 was 9.6 percent after adjusting for the third quarter 2012 actuarial assumption review. |
• | Operating Earnings decreased $4.5 million from a very strong year ago quarter, primarily due to one-time expenses. |
• | Premium and Fees increased $13.8 million reflecting growth in the business and stable employment and salary trends. |
• | Incurred Loss Ratio continued to perform well and was slightly better than our targeted range |
(in millions except percentages or otherwise noted) | Quarter | Trailing Twelve Months | ||||
4Q13 | 4Q12 | %Change | 4Q13 | 4Q12 | % Change | |
Operating Losses | ($44.7) | ($39.1) | (14)% | ($148.9) | ($139.8) | (7)% |
• | Operating Losses increased $5.6 million as results were negatively impacted by higher expenses and tax adjustments that are housed in the corporate segment. |
• | Via live Internet webcast. Please go to www.principal.com/investor at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, and to download and install any necessary audio software. |
• | Via telephone by dialing 866-427-0175 (U.S. and Canadian callers) or 706-643-7701 (International callers) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. The access code is 29129029. |
• | Replay of the earnings call via telephone is available by dialing 855-859-2056 (U.S. and Canadian callers) or 404-537-3406 (International callers). The access code is 29129029. This replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the live earnings call through the end of day Feb. 10, 2014. |
• | Replay of the earnings call via webcast as well as a transcript of the call will be available after the call at: www.principal.com/investor. |
Segment | ||||||||||||
Operating Earnings (Loss)* in millions | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Twelve Months Ended, | |||||||||||
12/31/13 | 12/31/12 | 12/31/13 | 12/31/12 | |||||||||
Retirement and Investor Services | $ | 179.2 | $ | 152.3 | $ | 694.4 | $ | 575.1 | ||||
Principal Global Investors | 30.2 | 26.2 | 102.6 | 81.2 | ||||||||
Principal International | 61.6 | 41.5 | 215.2 | 154.1 | ||||||||
U.S. Insurance Solutions | 59.7 | 59.4 | 196.6 | 138.2 | ||||||||
Corporate | (44.7) | (39.1) | (148.9) | (139.8) | ||||||||
Operating Earnings | $ | 286.0 | $ | 240.3 | $ | 1,059.9 | $ | 808.8 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | (52.3) | (0.6) | (179.1) | 39.0 | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (0.3) | (24.8) | (1.1) | (74.2) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 233.4 | $ | 214.9 | $ | 879.7 | $ | 773.6 | ||||
Per Diluted Share | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Twelve Months Ended, | |||||||||||
12/31/13 | 12/31/12 | 12/31/13 | 12/31/12 | |||||||||
Operating Earnings | $ | 0.96 | $ | 0.81 | $ | 3.55 | $ | 2.69 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | (0.18) | 0.00 | (0.60) | 0.14 | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | 0.00 | (0.09) | 0.00 | (0.25) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 2.95 | $ | 2.58 | ||||
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding | 299.3 | 297.3 | 298.2 | 300.4 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Results of Operations (in millions) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Twelve Months Ended, | |||||||||||
12/31/13 | 12/31/12 | 12/31/13 | 12/31/12 | |||||||||
Premiums and other considerations | $ | 1,022.0 | $ | 700.0 | $ | 3,153.6 | $ | 3,216.5 | ||||
Fees and other revenues | 881.8 | 717.7 | 3,222.8 | 2,606.9 | ||||||||
Net investment income | 837.8 | 875.4 | 3,231.0 | 3,352.0 | ||||||||
Total operating revenues | 2,741.6 | 2,293.1 | 9,607.4 | 9,175.4 | ||||||||
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses | 1,399.6 | 1,155.3 | 4,720.4 | 5,128.6 | ||||||||
Dividends to policyholders | 44.7 | 48.2 | 189.0 | 197.7 | ||||||||
Commissions | 196.8 | 179.2 | 743.3 | 657.9 | ||||||||
Capitalization of DAC | (108.5) | (130.0) | (447.0) | (428.9) | ||||||||
Amortization of DAC | 52.0 | 67.0 | 219.4 | 123.7 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 28.2 | 20.6 | 108.1 | 80.9 | ||||||||
Interest expense on corporate debt | 35.4 | 39.9 | 142.4 | 132.7 | ||||||||
Compensation and other | 704.1 | 612.4 | 2,525.8 | 2,244.7 | ||||||||
Total expenses | 2,352.3 | 1,992.6 | 8,201.4 | 8,137.3 | ||||||||
Operating earnings before tax, noncontrolling interest and preferred stock dividends | 389.3 | 300.5 | 1,406.0 | 1,038.1 | ||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||
Income tax | 86.3 | 48.5 | 289.9 | 185.8 | ||||||||
Operating earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | 8.7 | 3.4 | 23.2 | 10.5 | ||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | 8.3 | 8.3 | 33.0 | 33.0 | ||||||||
Operating earnings | $ | 286.0 | $ | 240.3 | $ | 1,059.9 | $ | 808.8 | ||||
Net realized capital gain (losses), as adjusted | (52.3) | (0.6) | (179.1) | 39.0 | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (0.3) | (24.8) | (1.1) | (74.2) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 233.4 | $ | 214.9 | $ | 879.7 | $ | 773.6 |
Period Ended, | |||||||||
12/31/13 | 12/31/12 | 12/31/11 | |||||||
Total assets (in billions) | $ | 208.2 | $ | 161.8 | $ | 147.3 | |||
Total common equity (in millions) | $ | 9,140.4 | $ | 9,141.4 | $ | 8,410.4 | |||
Total common equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (in millions) | $ | 8,959.0 | $ | 8,501.1 | $ | 8,139.0 | |||
End of period common shares outstanding (in millions) | 295.2 | 293.8 | 301.1 | ||||||
Book value per common share | $ | 30.97 | $ | 31.11 | $ | 27.93 | |||
Book value per common share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 30.35 | $ | 28.93 | $ | 27.03 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to U.S. GAAP (in millions, except as indicated) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended, | Twelve Months Ended, | |||||||||||
12/31/13 | 12/31/12 | 12/31/13 | 12/31/12 | |||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share: | ||||||||||||
Operating earnings | $ | 0.96 | $ | 0.81 | $ | 3.55 | $ | 2.69 | ||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) | (0.18) | - | (0.60) | 0.14 | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | - | (0.09) | - | (0.25) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 2.95 | $ | 2.58 | ||||
Book Value Per Common Share Excluding Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||||
Book value per common share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 30.35 | $ | 28.93 | $ | 30.35 | $ | 28.93 | ||||
Net unrealized capital gains | 2.37 | 4.20 | 2.37 | 4.20 | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation | (1.22) | (0.36) | (1.22) | (0.36) | ||||||||
Net unrecognized postretirement benefit obligations | (0.53) | (1.66) | (0.53) | (1.66) | ||||||||
Book value per common share including accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 30.97 | $ | 31.11 | $ | 30.97 | $ | 31.11 | ||||
Operating Revenues: | ||||||||||||
RIS | $ | 1,460.0 | $ | 1,127.9 | $ | 4,847.6 | $ | 4,834.9 | ||||
PGI | 236.4 | 168.0 | 719.2 | 591.2 | ||||||||
PI | 324.1 | 265.8 | 1,150.0 | 942.7 | ||||||||
USIS | 787.8 | 779.7 | 3,106.4 | 2,994.7 | ||||||||
Corporate | (66.7) | (48.3) | (215.8) | (188.1) | ||||||||
Total operating revenues | 2,741.6 | 2,293.1 | 9,607.4 | 9,175.4 | ||||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) and related adjustments | (66.6) | 1.9 | (320.0) | 14.7 | ||||||||
Exited group medical insurance business | (2.4) | 0.9 | 2.1 | 25.0 | ||||||||
Total GAAP revenues | $ | 2,672.6 | $ | 2,295.9 | $ | 9,289.5 | $ | 9,215.1 | ||||
Operating Earnings: | ||||||||||||
RIS | $ | 179.2 | $ | 152.3 | $ | 694.4 | $ | 575.1 | ||||
PGI | 30.2 | 26.2 | 102.6 | 81.2 | ||||||||
PI | 61.6 | 41.5 | 215.2 | 154.1 | ||||||||
USIS | 59.7 | 59.4 | 196.6 | 138.2 | ||||||||
Corporate | (44.7) | (39.1) | (148.9) | (139.8) | ||||||||
Total operating earnings | 286.0 | 240.3 | 1,059.9 | 808.8 | ||||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses) and related adjustments | (52.3) | (0.6) | (179.1) | 39.0 | ||||||||
Other after-tax adjustments | (0.3) | (24.8) | (1.1) | (74.2) | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 233.4 | $ | 214.9 | $ | 879.7 | $ | 773.6 | ||||
Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses): | ||||||||||||
Net realized capital gains (losses), as adjusted | $ | (52.3 | ) | $ | (0.6 | ) | $ | (179.1 | ) | $ | 39.0 | |
Certain derivative and hedging-related adjustments | 23.2 | 30.5 | 93.9 | 98.9 | ||||||||
Amortization of DAC and sale inducement costs | (2.3) | (1.9) | (47.1) | (36.6) | ||||||||
Certain market value adjustments of embedded derivatives | - | (0.8) | (18.4) | 0.6 | ||||||||
Capital gains distributed | 14.7 | 3.5 | 25.8 | 12.2 | ||||||||
Tax impacts | (26.7) | 1.6 | (101.4) | (8.6) | ||||||||
Noncontrolling interest capital gains | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | 8.3 | ||||||||
Recognition of front-end fee revenues | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | ||||||||
Certain market value adjustments to fee revenues | - | 0.3 | - | 0.3 | ||||||||
Net realized capital losses associated with exited group medical business | - | - | - | (0.2) | ||||||||
GAAP net realized capital gains (losses) | $ | (43.3 | ) | $ | 32.9 | $ | (225.2 | ) | $ | 114.1 | ||
Other After-Tax Adjustments: | ||||||||||||
Exited group medical insurance businesses | $ | (0.3 | ) | $ - | $ | (1.1 | ) | $ | (9.6 | ) | ||
Early extinguishment of debt | - | (24.8) | - | (24.8) | ||||||||
Contribution to PFG Foundation | - | - | - | (39.8) | ||||||||
Total other after-tax adjustments | $ | (0.3 | ) | $ | (24.8 | ) | $ | (1.1 | ) | $ | (74.2 | ) |
Three Months Ended, | Twelve Months Ended, | |||||||||||
12/31/13 | 12/31/12 | 12/31/13 | 12/31/12 | |||||||||
Total combined net revenue | $ | 374.7 | $ | 294.2 | $ | 1,358.2 | $ | 1,116.4 | ||||
Add: | ||||||||||||
Principal International's share of unconsolidated joint ventures' net income | 20.6 | 24.0 | 87.5 | 90.9 | ||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||
Unconsolidated joint ventures' net revenue at 100% | 224.6 | 216.9 | 861.1 | 829.1 | ||||||||
Other adjustments | 0.4 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 | ||||||||
Net revenue* | $ | 170.3 | $ | 100.7 | $ | 582.6 | $ | 375.8 |
* Net revenue is defined as total operating revenues less benefits, claims and settlement expenses and dividends to policyholders. |