BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
- Total revenues in the third quarter were $44.3 billion, and adjusted revenues1
were $44.3 billion
- Shareholders' net income for the third quarter was
$1.6 billion, or $4.80 per share
- Adjusted income from operations2 for the third
quarter was $1.9 billion, or
$5.73 per share
- Adjusted income from operations2,3 for 2021 is
now projected to be at least $20.35
per share
Global health services company Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI)
today reported third quarter 2021 results with strong revenue and
earnings growth across its businesses.
"Our strong results from the quarter demonstrate how we are
advancing our growth strategy and delivering for our customers,
patients, clients, and provider partners," said David M. Cordani, president and chief executive
officer. "The balanced profile of our business, our sustained
investments in innovation, and our capital flexibility position us
well for continued growth the rest of this year and over the
long-term."
Total revenues for third quarter 2021 were $44.3 billion. Adjusted revenues1 were
$44.3 billion and reflect strong
contributions from each of Cigna's ongoing
businesses.
Shareholders' net income for third quarter 2021 was $1.6 billion, or $4.80 per share compared with $1.4 billion, or $3.78 per share, for third quarter 2020.
Cigna's adjusted income from operations2 for third
quarter 2021 was $1.9 billion, or
$5.73 per share, compared with
$1.6 billion, or $4.41 per share, for third quarter 2020
reflecting strong earnings contributions across its businesses.
Reconciliations of total revenues to adjusted
revenues1 and of shareholders' net income to adjusted
income from operations2 are provided on the following
page and on Exhibit 1 of this earnings release.
CONSOLIDATED HIGHLIGHTS
The following table includes highlights of results
and reconciliations of total revenues to adjusted
revenues1 and shareholders' net income to adjusted
income from operations2:
Consolidated
Financial Results (dollars in millions):
|
|
|
|
Three Months
Ended
|
Nine Months
Ended
|
|
|
September
30,
|
June
30,
|
|
September
30,
|
|
|
2021
|
2020
|
2021
|
|
2021
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Revenues
|
$
|
44,288
|
|
$
|
40,955
|
|
$
|
43,131
|
|
$
|
128,390
|
|
Net Realized Investment
(Gains) Losses from Equity Method
Investments1
|
22
|
|
(37)
|
|
(24)
|
|
12
|
|
Special
Items1
|
—
|
|
(117)
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
Adjusted
Revenues1
|
$
|
44,310
|
|
$
|
40,801
|
|
$
|
43,107
|
|
$
|
128,402
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated
Earnings, net of taxes
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders' Net
Income
|
$
|
1,621
|
|
$
|
1,388
|
|
$
|
1,467
|
|
$
|
4,249
|
|
Net Realized Investment
(Gains) Losses2
|
(42)
|
|
(64)
|
|
(70)
|
|
(99)
|
|
Amortization of Other
Acquired Intangible Assets2
|
392
|
|
376
|
|
388
|
|
1,168
|
|
Special
Items2
|
(35)
|
|
(82)
|
|
23
|
|
90
|
|
Adjusted Income from
Operations2
|
$
|
1,936
|
|
$
|
1,618
|
|
$
|
1,808
|
|
$
|
5,408
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders' Net
Income, per share
|
$
|
4.80
|
|
$
|
3.78
|
|
$
|
4.25
|
|
$
|
12.32
|
|
Adjusted Income from
Operations2, per share
|
$
|
5.73
|
|
$
|
4.41
|
|
$
|
5.24
|
|
$
|
15.69
|
|
- Year to date through November 3,
2021, the Company repurchased 26.5 million shares of common
stock for approximately $6.3
billion.
- The debt-to-capitalization ratio was 42.0% at September 30, 2021, reflecting an increase in
short term debt levels in conjunction with the execution of the
accelerated share repurchase agreements in third quarter 2021.
- The SG&A expense ratio4 was 7.0% for third
quarter 2021, a decrease from 8.1% for third quarter 2020, driven
by revenue growth, the repeal of the health insurance industry tax,
and continued expense efficiency.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
The following table summarizes Cigna's medical customers and
overall customer relationships:
Customer
Relationships (in thousands):
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As of the Periods
Ended
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September
30,
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June
30,
|
|
December
31,
|
|
|
2021
|
2020
|
2021
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Customer
Relationships5
|
193,633
|
|
184,693
|
|
191,111
|
|
185,375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Pharmacy
Customers5
|
103,612
|
|
97,495
|
|
101,929
|
|
98,850
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Commercial
|
13,788
|
|
13,901
|
|
13,760
|
|
13,626
|
|
U.S. Government
|
1,517
|
|
1,413
|
|
1,484
|
|
1,387
|
|
International
Markets
|
1,736
|
|
1,668
|
|
1,708
|
|
1,660
|
|
Total Medical
Customers5
|
17,041
|
|
16,982
|
|
16,952
|
|
16,673
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Behavioral
Care
|
39,784
|
|
37,236
|
|
39,110
|
|
36,908
|
|
Dental
|
17,753
|
|
17,671
|
|
17,725
|
|
17,542
|
|
Medicare Part
D
|
3,184
|
|
3,296
|
|
3,177
|
|
3,291
|
|
International Markets
Supplemental Policies5,6
|
12,259
|
|
12,013
|
|
12,218
|
|
12,111
|
|
- The pharmacy customer base5 at third quarter 2021
grew to 103.6 million, an organic increase of 4.8 million year to
date, driven by strong ongoing retention and new sales.
- The total medical customer base5 at third quarter
2021 grew to 17.0 million, an increase of 368,000 customers year to
date, driven by net growth in U.S. Commercial, U.S. Government, and
International Markets.
HIGHLIGHTS OF SEGMENT RESULTS
See Exhibit 1 for a reconciliation of adjusted income (loss)
from operations2 to shareholders' net income.
Evernorth
This segment includes a broad range of coordinated and point
solution health services, including pharmacy services, benefits
management, care solutions and data and analytics, which are
provided to health plans, employers, government organizations, and
health care providers.
Financial Results
(dollars in millions):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months
Ended
|
Nine Months
Ended
|
|
|
September
30,
|
June
30,
|
|
September
30,
|
|
|
2021
|
2020
|
2021
|
|
2021
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted
Revenues1
|
$
|
33,614
|
|
$
|
29,827
|
|
$
|
32,592
|
|
$
|
96,826
|
|
Adjusted Income from
Operations, Pre-Tax2
|
$
|
1,548
|
|
$
|
1,443
|
|
$
|
1,413
|
|
$
|
4,184
|
|
Adjusted Margin,
Pre-Tax7
|
4.6%
|
|
4.8%
|
|
4.3%
|
|
4.3%
|
|
- Third quarter 2021 adjusted revenues1 increased 13%
relative to third quarter 2020 driven by strong organic growth,
including growth in retail network and specialty pharmacy
services.
- Third quarter 2021 adjusted income from operations,
pre-tax2 increased 7% relative to third quarter 2020,
reflecting benefits from the effective management of the supply
chain and business growth, partially offset by strategic
investments.
- Evernorth fulfilled 411 million adjusted pharmacy
scripts8 in third quarter 2021, an increase of 8% over
third quarter 2020 driven by strong organic growth.
U.S. Medical
This segment includes Cigna's U.S. Commercial and U.S.
Government businesses that provide comprehensive medical and
coordinated solutions to clients and customers. U.S. Commercial
products and services include medical, pharmacy, behavioral health,
dental, vision, health advocacy programs and other products and
services for insured and self-insured customers. U.S.
Government solutions include Medicare Advantage, Medicare
Supplement, and Medicare Part D plans for seniors, Medicaid plans,
and individual health insurance plans both on and off the public
exchanges.
Financial Results
(dollars in millions):
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months
Ended
|
Nine Months
Ended
|
|
|
September
30,
|
June
30,
|
|
September
30,
|
|
|
2021
|
2020
|
2021
|
|
2021
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted
Revenues1
|
$
|
10,497
|
|
$
|
9,629
|
|
$
|
10,456
|
|
$
|
31,315
|
|
Adjusted Income from
Operations, Pre-Tax2
|
$
|
988
|
|
$
|
757
|
|
$
|
1,017
|
|
$
|
2,992
|
|
Adjusted Margin,
Pre-Tax7
|
9.4%
|
|
7.9%
|
|
9.7%
|
|
9.6%
|
|
- Third quarter 2021 adjusted revenues1 grew 9% over
third quarter 2020, reflecting customer growth in the Medicare
Advantage and Individual business, premium increases, and favorable
net investment income.
- Third quarter 2021 adjusted income from operations, pre-tax²
and adjusted margin, pre-tax7 increased relative to
third quarter 2020 primarily due to favorable net investment
income, increased specialty contributions and the repeal of the
health insurance industry tax, partially offset by the net impact
of COVID-19 on medical costs and higher medical costs for customers
in our Individual business who enrolled during the Special
Enrollment Period.
- The medical care ratio4 ("MCR") of 84.4% for third
quarter 2021 compares to 82.6% for third quarter 2020, reflecting
COVID-19 related impacts, the pricing effect of the repeal of the
health insurance industry tax and higher medical costs for
customers in our Individual business who enrolled during the
Special Enrollment Period.
- U.S. Medical net medical costs payable9 was
$3.58 billion at September 30, 2021, $2.97
billion at September 30, 2020,
and $2.96 billion at December 31, 2020. Favorable prior year reserve
development on a gross pre-tax basis was $180 million and $126
million through third quarter 2021 and 2020,
respectively.
International Markets
This segment includes supplemental health, life and accident
insurance products and health care coverage in Cigna's
international markets, as well as health care benefits for globally
mobile individuals and employees of multinational
organizations.
Financial Results
(dollars in millions):
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months
Ended
|
Nine Months
Ended
|
|
|
September
30,
|
June
30,
|
|
September
30,
|
|
|
2021
|
2020
|
2021
|
|
2021
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted
Revenues1,6
|
$
|
1,588
|
|
$
|
1,440
|
|
$
|
1,558
|
|
$
|
4,718
|
|
Adjusted Income from
Operations, Pre-Tax2
|
$
|
250
|
|
$
|
208
|
|
$
|
234
|
|
$
|
746
|
|
Adjusted Margin,
Pre-Tax7
|
15.7%
|
|
14.4%
|
|
15.0%
|
|
15.8%
|
|
- Third quarter 2021 adjusted revenues1,6 grew 10%
over third quarter 2020, reflecting continued business growth and
favorable net investment income.
- Third quarter 2021 adjusted income from operations,
pre-tax2 and adjusted margin, pre-tax7
increased relative to third quarter 2020, reflecting favorable net
investment income and lower expenses, partially offset by higher
claim levels compared to third quarter 2020 due to the net impact
of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- On October 7, 2021, we announced
a definitive agreement whereby Chubb will acquire Cigna's life,
accident and supplemental benefits businesses in seven countries
for $5.75 billion. We expect to
realize approximately $5.4 billion of
net after-tax proceeds from this transaction, and expect it to
close in 2022, subject to applicable regulatory approvals and
customary closing conditions.
Corporate and Other
Operations10
Corporate reflects interest expense, as well as amounts not
allocated to operating segments and includes intersegment
eliminations. Additionally, this discussion includes items reported
in our Other Operations segment which is primarily comprised of
Corporate Owned Life Insurance ("COLI") and the Company's run-off
operations.
Financial Results
(dollars in millions):
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months
Ended
|
Nine Months
Ended
|
|
|
September
30,
|
June
30,
|
|
September
30,
|
|
|
2021
|
2020
|
2021
|
|
2021
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted (Loss) from
Operations, Pre-Tax2
|
$
|
(275)
|
|
$
|
(296)
|
|
$
|
(331)
|
|
$
|
(936)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Third quarter 2021 adjusted loss from operations,
pre-tax2 was lower than third quarter 2020 reflecting
lower interest expense, partially offset by the absence of
contributions from the Group Disability and Life business, which
was divested on December 31,
2020.
2021 OUTLOOK
Cigna's outlook for full year 2021 adjusted
revenues1,3 is projected to be at least $172 billion. Cigna's outlook for full year 2021
consolidated adjusted income from operations2,3 is at
least $6.96 billion, or at least
$20.35 per share. This outlook
continues to include a net unfavorable impact from COVID-19.
Additionally, this outlook includes the impact of expected future
share repurchases and anticipated 2021 dividends.
(dollars in
millions, except where noted and per share amounts)
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2021 Consolidated
Metrics
|
Projection for
Full Year Ending December 31, 2021
|
Change from
Prior
Projection
|
Adjusted
Revenues1,3
|
at least
$172,000
|
+$2,000
|
Adjusted Income from
Operations2,3
|
at least
$6,960
|
|
Adjusted Income from
Operations, per share2,3
|
at least
$20.35
|
+$0.15
|
SG&A Expense
Ratio3,4
|
~7.5%
|
|
Cash Flow from
Operations3
|
at least
$7,500
|
|
Weighted Average
Shares Outstanding (millions)3
|
~342
|
-2.5 at the
midpoint
|
|
|
|
2021 Evernorth
Metrics
|
|
|
Adjusted Income from
Operations, Pre-Tax2,3
|
at least
$5,800
|
|
|
|
|
2021 U.S. Medical
Metrics
|
|
|
Adjusted Income from
Operations, Pre-Tax2,3
|
at least
$3,500
|
|
Medical Care
Ratio4
|
84.0% to
84.5%
|
+75 bps at the
midpoint
|
|
|
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Total Medical
Customer Growth (lives)5
|
at least
350,000
|
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The foregoing statements represent the Company's current
estimates of Cigna's 2021 consolidated and segment adjusted income
from operations2,3 and other key metrics as of the date
of this release. Actual results may differ materially
depending on a number of factors. Investors are urged to read
the Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements included
in this release. Management does not assume any obligation to
update these estimates.
This quarterly earnings release and the Quarterly Financial
Supplement are available on Cigna's website in the Investor
Relations section
(https://investors.cigna.com/home/default.aspx). Management
will be hosting a conference call to review third quarter 2021
results and discuss full year 2021 outlook beginning today at
8:30 a.m. ET. A link to the
conference call is available in the Investor Relations section of
Cigna's website located at
https://investors.cigna.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx.
The call-in numbers for the conference call are as follows:
Live Call
(888) 566-1253 (Domestic)
(773) 799-3825 (International)
Passcode: 1142021
Replay
(866) 359-6499 (Domestic)
(203) 369-0156 (International)
It is strongly suggested you dial in to the conference call by
8:15 a.m. ET.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company
dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of
those we serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability,
affordability and access to quality care through integrated
capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that advance
whole person health. All products and services are provided
exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna
Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company,
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Evernorth companies or
their affiliates, and Express Scripts companies or their
affiliates. Such products and services include an integrated suite
of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health,
pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related
products.
Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and
jurisdictions, and has over 190 million customer relationships
throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®,
including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit
www.cigna.com.
Notes:
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1.
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Adjusted revenues
is used by Cigna's management because it permits analysis of trends
in underlying revenue. The Company defines adjusted revenues as
total revenues excluding the following adjustments: special items
and Cigna's share of certain realized investment results of its
joint ventures reported in the International Markets segment using
the equity method of accounting. Special items are matters that
management believes are not representative of the underlying
results of operations due to their nature or size. We exclude these
items from this measure because management believes they are not
indicative of past or future underlying performance of the
business. Adjusted revenues is not determined in accordance with
GAAP and should not be viewed as a substitute for the most directly
comparable GAAP measure, total revenues. See Exhibit 1 for a
reconciliation of consolidated adjusted revenues to total
revenues.
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2.
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Adjusted income
(loss) from operations is a principal financial measure of
profitability used by Cigna's management because it presents the
underlying results of operations of Cigna's businesses and permits
analysis of trends in underlying revenue, expenses and
shareholders' net income. Adjusted income from operations is
defined as shareholders' net income (or income before taxes for the
segment metric) excluding net realized investment results,
amortization of acquired intangible assets and special items.
Cigna's share of certain realized investment results of its joint
ventures reported in the International Markets segment using the
equity method of accounting are also excluded. Special items are
matters that management believes are not representative of the
underlying results of operations due to their nature or size.
Adjusted income (loss) from operations is measured on an after-tax
basis for consolidated results and on a pre-tax basis for segment
results. Consolidated adjusted income (loss) from operations is not
determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed as a
substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measure,
shareholders' net income. See Exhibit 1 for a reconciliation of
consolidated adjusted income from operations to shareholders' net
income.
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3.
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Management is not
able to provide a reconciliation of adjusted income from operations
to shareholders' net income (loss) or adjusted revenues to total
revenues on a forward-looking basis because it is unable to
predict, without unreasonable effort, certain components thereof
including (i) future net realized investment results (from
equity method investments with respect to adjusted revenues) and
(ii) future special items. These items are inherently
uncertain and depend on various factors, many of which are beyond
Cigna's control. As such, any associated estimate and its impact on
shareholders' net income and total revenues could vary
materially.
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The Company's
outlook excludes the potential effects of any business combinations
that may occur after the date of this earnings release. The
Company's outlook includes the potential effects of expected future
share repurchases and anticipated 2021 dividends.
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As announced in
January 2021, Cigna currently intends to pay regular quarterly
dividends, with future declarations subject to approval by its
Board of Directors and the Board's determination that the
declaration of dividends remains in the best interests of Cigna and
its shareholders. The decision of whether to pay future dividends
and the amount of any such dividends will be based on the Company's
financial position, results of operations, cash flows, capital
requirements, the requirements of applicable law and any other
factors the Board of Directors may deem relevant.
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The timing and
actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of
factors, including price, general business and market conditions,
and alternate uses of capital. The share repurchase program may be
effected through open market purchases in compliance with Rule
10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, or privately
negotiated transactions. The program may be suspended or
discontinued at any time.
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4.
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Operating ratios
are defined as follows:
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•
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Medical care ratio
represents medical costs as a percentage of premiums for all U.S.
Commercial risk products, including medical, pharmacy, dental, stop
loss and behavioral products provided through guaranteed cost or
experience-rated funding arrangements, as well as Medicare
Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicare Supplement, Medicaid, and
individual on and off-exchange products, within Cigna's U.S.
Medical segment.
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SG&A expense
ratio represents enterprise selling, general and administrative
expenses excluding special items as a percentage of adjusted
revenue at a consolidated level.
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5.
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Customer
relationships are defined as follows:
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Total medical
customers includes individuals in Cigna's U.S. Medical and
International Markets segments who meet any one of the following
criteria: are covered under a medical insurance policy, managed
care arrangement, or service agreement issued by Cigna; have access
to Cigna's provider network for covered services under their
medical plan; or have medical claims and services that are
administered by Cigna.
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•
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Pharmacy customer
relationships. Effective January 1, 2021, Pharmacy lives have been
updated to reflect actual eligibility data for benefits provided to
Prime Therapeutics. Previously these lives had been estimated based
on prescriptions filled during the period. Pharmacy lives for prior
periods have been restated to reflect this change.
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•
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International
Markets medical customers excludes medical customers served by less
than 100% owned subsidiaries.
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•
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International
Markets supplemental policies exclude International Markets medical
customers included in total medical customers.
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•
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Total customer
relationships excludes covered lives associated with the Group
Disability and Life business that was sold on December 31,
2020.
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6.
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Cigna owns a 50%
non-controlling interest in its China joint venture. Cigna's 50%
share of the joint venture's earnings is reported in Fees and Other
Revenues using the equity method of accounting under GAAP. As such,
the adjusted revenues and policy counts for the International
Markets segment do not include the China joint
venture.
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7.
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Adjusted margin,
pre-tax, is calculated by dividing adjusted income (loss) from
operations, pre-tax by adjusted revenues for each
segment.
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8.
|
For Evernorth
adjusted pharmacy scripts, non-specialty network scripts filled
through 90-day programs and home delivery scripts are multiplied by
three. All other network and specialty scripts are counted as one
script.
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9.
|
Medical costs
payable within the U.S. Medical segment are presented net of
reinsurance and other recoverables. The gross medical costs payable
balance was $3.85 billion as of September 30, 2021, $3.18
billion as of December 31, 2020, and $3.20 billion as of
September 30, 2020.
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10.
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Beginning first
quarter 2021, in our earnings release and quarterly financial
supplement "Corporate and Other Operations" combines the results
previously reported as "Corporate" and the segment previously
reported as "Group Disability and Other", which is now reported as
"Other Operations" in our securities filings. This change to
simplify reporting was enabled by the sale of the Group Disability
and Life business.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This press release, and oral statements made in connection with
this release, may contain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are based on Cigna's current
expectations and projections about future trends, events and
uncertainties. These statements are not historical facts.
Forward-looking statements may include, among others, statements
concerning our projected adjusted income from operations outlook
for 2021 on a consolidated, per share, and segment basis; projected
adjusted revenue outlook for 2021; projected total medical customer
growth over year end 2020; projected medical care and SG&A
expense ratios; projected adjusted margin; projected cash flow from
operations; projected weighted average shares outstanding; future
financial or operating performance, including our ability to
deliver affordable, personalized and innovative solutions for our
customers and clients, including in light of the challenges
presented by the COVID-19 pandemic; future growth, business
strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic,
regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect
to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or
capital deployment plans and amounts available for future
deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; strategic
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accident and supplemental benefits business; and other statements
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ability to compete effectively, differentiate our products and
services from those of our competitors and maintain or increase
market share; price competition and other pressures that could
compress our margins or result in premiums that are insufficient to
cover the cost of services delivered to our customers; the
potential for actual claims to exceed our estimates related to
expected medical claims; our ability to develop and maintain
satisfactory relationships with physicians, hospitals, other health
service providers and with producers and consultants; our ability
to maintain relationships with one or more key pharmaceutical
manufacturers or if payments made or discounts provided decline;
changes in the pharmacy provider marketplace or pharmacy networks;
changes in drug pricing or industry pricing benchmarks; political,
legal, operational, regulatory, economic and other risks that could
affect our multinational operations; risks related to strategic
transactions and realization of the expected benefits of such
transactions, including with respect to the sale of our
international life, accident and supplemental benefits business, as
well as integration difficulties or underperformance relative to
expectations; dependence on success of relationships with third
parties; risk of significant disruption within our operations or
among key suppliers or third parties; our ability to invest in and
properly maintain our information technology and other business
systems; our ability to prevent or contain effects of a potential
cyberattack or other privacy or data security incident; potential
liability in connection with managing medical practices and
operating pharmacies, onsite clinics and other types of medical
facilities; the substantial level of government regulation over our
business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or
changes in existing laws or regulations; uncertainties surrounding
participation in government-sponsored programs such as Medicare;
the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations;
compliance with applicable privacy, security and data laws,
regulations and standards; potential failure of our prevention,
detection and control systems; unfavorable economic and market
conditions, stock market or interest rate declines, risks related
to a downgrade in financial strength ratings of our insurance
subsidiaries; the impact of our significant indebtedness and the
potential for further indebtedness in the future; unfavorable
industry, economic or political conditions; credit risk related to
our reinsurers; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties
discussed in our most recent report on Form 10-K and subsequent
reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K available through the Investor
Relations section of www.cigna.com. You should not place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the
date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance or
results, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions
that are difficult to predict or quantify. Cigna undertakes no
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as may be required by law.
CIGNA
CORPORATION
|
Exhibit
1
|
COMPARATIVE
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS (unaudited)
|
(Dollars in
millions, except per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months
Ended
|
Nine Months
Ended
|
Three Months
Ended
|
|
September
30,
|
September
30,
|
June
30,
|
|
2021
|
2020
|
2021
|
2020
|
2021
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REVENUES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pharmacy
revenues
|
$
|
31,013
|
|
$
|
27,802
|
|
$
|
89,085
|
|
$
|
79,464
|
|
$
|
30,047
|
|
Premiums
|
10,275
|
|
10,682
|
|
30,812
|
|
31,928
|
|
10,323
|
|
Fees and other
revenues
|
2,532
|
|
2,174
|
|
7,324
|
|
6,424
|
|
2,451
|
|
Net investment
income
|
468
|
|
297
|
|
1,169
|
|
873
|
|
310
|
|
Total
Revenues
|
44,288
|
|
40,955
|
|
128,390
|
|
118,689
|
|
43,131
|
|
Net realized
investment results from certain equity method
investments
|
22
|
|
(37)
|
|
12
|
|
(87)
|
|
(24)
|
|
Special item related
to contractual adjustment for a former client
|
—
|
|
(117)
|
|
—
|
|
(204)
|
|
—
|
|
Adjusted revenues
(1)
|
$
|
44,310
|
|
$
|
40,801
|
|
$
|
128,402
|
|
$
|
118,398
|
|
$
|
43,107
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDERS' NET
INCOME
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders' net
income
|
$
|
1,621
|
|
$
|
1,388
|
|
$
|
4,249
|
|
$
|
4,323
|
|
$
|
1,467
|
|
After-tax adjustments
to reconcile adjusted income from operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized
investment (gains) losses (2)
|
(42)
|
|
(64)
|
|
(99)
|
|
(75)
|
|
(70)
|
|
Amortization of
acquired intangible assets
|
392
|
|
376
|
|
1,168
|
|
1,061
|
|
388
|
|
Special
Items
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt extinguishment
costs
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
110
|
|
151
|
|
9
|
|
Integration and
transaction-related (benefits) costs
|
(35)
|
|
83
|
|
1
|
|
256
|
|
14
|
|
(Benefits) charges
associated with litigation matters
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
(21)
|
|
19
|
|
—
|
|
Charge for
organizational efficiency plan
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
24
|
|
—
|
|
Risk corridors
recovery
|
—
|
|
(76)
|
|
—
|
|
(76)
|
|
—
|
|
Contractual adjustment
for a former client
|
—
|
|
(89)
|
|
—
|
|
(155)
|
|
—
|
|
Adjusted income from
operations
|
$
|
1,936
|
|
$
|
1,618
|
|
$
|
5,408
|
|
$
|
5,528
|
|
$
|
1,808
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pre-tax adjusted
income (loss) from operations by segment
|
|
|
|
|
|
Evernorth
|
$
|
1,548
|
|
$
|
1,443
|
|
$
|
4,184
|
|
$
|
3,774
|
|
$
|
1,413
|
|
U.S. Medical
|
988
|
|
757
|
|
2,992
|
|
3,479
|
|
1,017
|
|
International
Markets
|
250
|
|
208
|
|
746
|
|
809
|
|
234
|
|
Corporate and Other
Operations
|
(275)
|
|
(296)
|
|
(936)
|
|
(892)
|
|
(331)
|
|
Consolidated pre-tax
adjusted income from operations
|
2,511
|
|
2,112
|
|
6,986
|
|
7,170
|
|
2,333
|
|
Adjusted income tax
expense
|
(575)
|
|
(494)
|
|
(1,578)
|
|
(1,642)
|
|
(525)
|
|
Consolidated after-tax
adjusted income from operations
|
$
|
1,936
|
|
$
|
1,618
|
|
$
|
5,408
|
|
$
|
5,528
|
|
$
|
1,808
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DILUTED EARNINGS
PER SHARE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders' net
income
|
$
|
4.80
|
|
$
|
3.78
|
|
$
|
12.32
|
|
$
|
11.66
|
|
$
|
4.25
|
|
After-tax adjustments
to reconcile to adjusted income from operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized
investment (gains) losses (2)
|
(0.12)
|
|
(0.17)
|
|
(0.29)
|
|
(0.20)
|
|
(0.20)
|
|
Amortization of
acquired intangible assets
|
1.15
|
|
1.02
|
|
3.40
|
|
2.86
|
|
1.12
|
|
Special
items
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt extinguishment
costs
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
0.32
|
|
0.41
|
|
0.03
|
|
Integration and
transaction-related (benefits) costs
|
(0.10)
|
|
0.23
|
|
—
|
|
0.69
|
|
0.04
|
|
(Benefits) charges
associated with litigation matters
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
(0.06)
|
|
0.05
|
|
—
|
|
Charge for
organizational efficiency plan
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
0.06
|
|
—
|
|
Risk corridors
recovery
|
—
|
|
(0.21)
|
|
—
|
|
(0.20)
|
|
—
|
|
Contractual adjustment
for a former client
|
—
|
|
(0.24)
|
|
—
|
|
(0.42)
|
|
—
|
|
Adjusted income from
operations (3)
|
$
|
5.73
|
|
$
|
4.41
|
|
$
|
15.69
|
|
$
|
14.91
|
|
$
|
5.24
|
|
Weighted average
shares (in thousands)
|
337,579
|
|
367,190
|
|
344,780
|
|
370,831
|
|
344,929
|
|
Common shares
outstanding (in thousands)
|
|
|
331,400
|
|
362,403
|
|
341,634
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY at September 30,
|
|
|
$
|
47,415
|
|
$
|
48,032
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY PER SHARE at September 30,
|
|
|
$
|
143.07
|
|
$
|
132.54
|
|
|
|
(1) Adjusted
revenues is defined as total revenues excluding the following
adjustments: special items and Cigna's share of certain realized
investment results of its joint ventures reported in the
International Markets segment using the equity method of
accounting. These items are excluded because they are not
indicative of past or future underlying performance of our
businesses.
|
|
(2) Includes the
Company's share of certain realized investments results of its
joint ventures reported in the International Markets segment using
the equity method of accounting.
|
|
(3) Adjusted
income from operations is defined as shareholders' net income (or
income before income taxes for the segment metric) excluding the
following adjustments: net realized investment results,
amortization of acquired intangible assets and special items.
Cigna's share of certain realized investment results of its joint
ventures reported in the International Markets segment using the
equity method of accounting are also excluded.
|
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
Alexis Jones
215-761-3637
Alexis.Jones@cigna.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Justine Sessions
860-810-6523
Justine.Sessions@cigna.com
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