UVE Universal Insurance Holdings Inc

 

 

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

August 4, 2015

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

 

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware		001-33251		65-0231984
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission file number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1110 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (954) 958-1200

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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ITEM 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 4, 2015, Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2015. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

ITEM 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated August 4, 2015

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SIGNATURES

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: August 4, 2015				UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
				/s/ Frank C. Wilcox
				Frank C. Wilcox
				Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Reports Record Results for Second Quarter 2015

Achieved Highest Quarterly Net Income and Diluted EPS in Company History

Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 4, 2015—Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UVE) (or the “Company”) today reported record net income for the second quarter of 2015 of $24.7 million, an increase of 44.2% ($7.6 million) over the same period in 2014. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.69 for the second quarter of 2015, an increase of 40.9% ($0.20 per share) over the same quarter in 2014. This compares to net income of $17.1 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the same period in 2014.

“We are pleased to report another record quarter with sequential improvement in multiple financial measures as we continue to focus on excellence in all aspects of our business,” said Sean P. Downes, the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The hard work and dedication of our tremendous employees as well as our loyal agency force continue to be key factors to our success. With the help of our peer leading agency force, we continue to focus on writing organically grown rate adequate business in all of our active states.

“We believe that the strategic changes and improvements we made to our reinsurance program will continue to drive financial improvements. Specifically, our 2015/2016 reinsurance program provides us with the necessary protection from significant storms and allows us, as a result of our improved capital position, to retain a greater share of our profitable business through the elimination of the quota share agreement. Our second quarter results reflect just one month of this quota share elimination, and we look forward to realizing additional value moving forward.

“As we enter the second half of the year, we remain confident in our ability to increase market share by targeting profitable, rate adequate business from our growing distribution channels, improve our financial condition, continue our geographic expansion efforts and deliver increasing returns to shareholders.”

Second-Quarter 2015 & Recent Highlights

 

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Net earned premiums grew by $39.5 million, or 53.9%, to $112.9 million.

 

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Total revenues increased by $36.6 million, or 42.1%, to $123.6 million.

 

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Net income increased by $7.6 million, or 44.2%, to $24.7 million.

 

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Diluted EPS grew by $0.20, or 40.9%, to $0.69 per share.

 

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Paid dividends of $0.12 per share.

 

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Eliminated quota share reinsurance with 2015-2016 reinsurance program.

 

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Received Certificates of Authority from Michigan, Minnesota and Virginia.

 

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Second-Quarter 2015 Results

Net income for the second quarter of 2015 of $24.7 million reflects an improvement across multiple measures including an increase in direct premiums written, net premiums written, net earned premiums, policy fees, net investment income and improvements in our loss ratio. The increase in net earned premiums reflects both growth in policies in force and lower reinsurance costs, including the reduction in the cession rate of the Company’s quota share reinsurance contracts to 30% effective June 2014, followed by the elimination of quota share reinsurance effective June 2015. To a lesser degree but an important strategic initiative is diversification of premium outside of Florida as the Company is now licensed to write premium in 13 states. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio was improved to 35.2% in the second quarter of 2015 compared to 37.7% for the second quarter of 2014. The Company’s initiatives to expedite claims have resulted in savings, reducing the severity and duration of claims and costs associated with handling of claims.

Stockholders’ equity reached an all-time high of $255.3 million as of June 30, 2015 compared to $218.9 million (pro-forma) as of December 31, 2014.

First Six-Months 2015 Results

For the first six months of 2015, the Company’s net income was $47.0 million, an increase of $16.4 million, or 53.3%, compared to the same period of 2014. Diluted earnings per share for the first six months of 2015 was $1.31, an increase of $0.44, or 51.0%, compared to the same period of 2014.

Cash Dividends

On April 13, 2015, the Company announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock which was paid on July 2, 2015 to shareholders of record on June 18, 2015.

If declared and paid as intended, the annual aggregate dividend in 2015 will be $0.48 for each common share.

Financial Results Presentation

The Company will make available an audio recording of a presentation discussing its second quarter 2015 financial results at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern on August 4, 2015. The presentation will be pre-recorded and there will be no opportunity for live questions. The audio recording of this presentation will be available at www.universalinsuranceholdings.com until September 4, 2015.

 

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About Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc., with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a vertically integrated insurance holding company performing all aspects of insurance underwriting, distribution and claims. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, is one of the leading writers of homeowners insurance in Florida and is now fully licensed and has commenced its operations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Hawaii, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Delaware, Indiana and Pennsylvania. American Platinum Property and Casualty Insurance Company, also a wholly-owned subsidiary, currently writes homeowners multi-peril insurance on Florida homes valued in excess of $1 million, which are limits and coverages currently not targeted through its affiliate UPCIC. For additional information on the Company, please visit our investor relations website at www.universalinsuranceholdings.com.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. Such statements may include commentary on plans, products and lines of business, marketing arrangements, reinsurance programs and other business developments and assumptions relating to the foregoing. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future results could differ materially from those described and the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements. For further information regarding risk factors that could affect the Company’s operations and future results, refer to the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

		June 30,				December 31,
		2015				2014
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	213,330			$	115,397
Restricted cash and cash equivalents			2,635				2,635
Fixed maturities, at fair value			359,589				353,949
Equity securities, at fair value			38,515				19,642
Short-term investments, at fair value			100,025				49,990
Investment real estate, net			5,849				—
Prepaid reinsurance premiums			110,739				190,505
Reinsurance recoverable			38,157				55,187
Reinsurance receivable, net			716				7,468
Premiums receivable, net			59,171				50,987
Other receivables			4,524				2,763
Property and equipment, net			23,818				17,254
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net			62,181				25,660
Income taxes recoverable			12,949				5,675
Deferred income tax asset, net			10,250				11,850
Other assets			4,919				2,812
Total assets		$	1,047,367			$	911,774
LIABILITIES, CONTINGENTLY REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses		$	112,117			$	134,353
Unearned premiums			455,882				395,748
Advance premium			29,303				17,919
Accounts payable			1,981				4,121
Book overdraft			2,725				5,924
Reinsurance payable, net			131,738				66,066
Income taxes payable			1,659				1,799
Dividends payable to shareholders			4,283				—
Other liabilities and accrued expenses			27,751				36,318
Long-term debt			24,600				30,610
Total liabilities			792,039				692,858
Contingently redeemable common stock			—				19,000
Issued shares—0 and 1,000
Outstanding shares—0 and 1,000
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Cumulative convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value			—				—
Authorized shares—1,000
Issued shares—10 and 12

 

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Outstanding shares—10 and 12
Minimum liquidation preference, $9.99 and $8.49 per share
Common stock, $.01 par value			456				448
Authorized shares—55,000
Issued shares—45,562 and 43,769
Outstanding shares—35,695 and 34,102
Treasury shares, at cost—9,867 and 9,667			(67,229	)			(62,153	)
Additional paid-in capital			62,845				40,987
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes			(1,721	)			(1,835	)
Retained earnings			260,977				222,469
Total stockholders’ equity			255,328				199,916
Total liabilities, contingently redeemable common stock and stockholders’ equity		$	1,047,367			$	911,774

 

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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2015				2014
PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES
Direct premiums written		$	249,971			$	220,009
Ceded premiums written			(7,933	)			(76,483	)
Net premiums written			242,038				143,526
Change in net unearned premiums			(129,150	)			(70,164	)
Premiums earned, net			112,888				73,362
Net investment income (expense)			1,207				412
Net realized gains (losses) on investments			110				3,950
Commission revenue			3,474				3,670
Policy fees			4,352				3,899
Other revenue			1,560				1,696
Total premiums earned and other revenues			123,591				86,989
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Losses and loss adjustment expenses			39,704				27,679
General and administrative expenses			42,667				28,901
Total operating costs and expenses			82,371				56,580
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES			41,220				30,409
Income tax expense			16,516				13,283
NET INCOME		$	24,704			$	17,126
Basic earnings per common share		$	0.71			$	0.50
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic			35,019				33,968
Fully diluted earnings per common share		$	0.69			$	0.49
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted			36,002				35,174
Cash dividend declared per common share		$	0.12			$	0.10

 

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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

		Six Months Ended
		June 30,
		2015				2014
PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES
Direct premiums written		$	461,576			$	411,926
Ceded premiums written			(114,430	)			(198,132	)
Net premiums written			347,146				213,794
Change in net unearned premiums			(139,898	)			(76,625	)
Premiums earned, net			207,248				137,169
Net investment income (expense)			2,069				930
Net realized gains (losses) on investments			281				4,852
Commission revenue			6,642				7,759
Policy fees			8,184				7,411
Other revenue			2,977				3,173
Total premiums earned and other revenues			227,401				161,294
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Losses and loss adjustment expenses			73,294				54,504
General and administrative expenses			74,864				53,264
Total operating costs and expenses			148,158				107,768
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES			79,243				53,526
Income tax expense			32,209				22,851
NET INCOME		$	47,034			$	30,675
Basic earnings per common share		$	1.35			$	0.91
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic			34,800				33,696
Fully diluted earnings per common share		$	1.31			$	0.87
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted			35,987				35,450
Cash dividend declared per common share		$	0.24			$	0.20

Investor Contact:

Andy Brimmer / Mahmoud Siddig

Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher

212-355-4449

 

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