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3 years ago
$AOREF Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 - American Overseas Group Limited Announces Net Loss Of $3.0 Million and Operating Loss of $2.4 Million For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Press Release | 09/30/2021
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Overseas Group Limited (BSX: AORE.BH) (Pink Sheets: AOREF.PK) (“AOG” or the “Company”) today reported consolidated net loss available to common shareholders of $3.0 million, or $63.75 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2021. This compares to consolidated net loss available to common shareholders of $1.4 million, or $30.97 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Book value per weighted share at June 30, 2021 was $1,003.21 a decline from the book value per weighted share of $1,112.19 at June 30, 2020.
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the Company had an operating loss of $2.4 million, or $51.26 per diluted share, compared to an operating loss of $20.7 million, or $443.09 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The financial guaranty segment ended in April of 2020 due to a commutation of the remaining portfolio of financial guaranty reinsurance business it had assumed from Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp (“AGMC”). The aggregate outstanding par value of the reinsurance portfolio commuted was $345.0 million.
For the three months ended June 30, net earned property and casualty premiums increased $1.5 million from $4.1 million a year ago to $5.6 million, driven by an increase in existing and new programs. Fee income increased 28.6% from $2.1 million to $2.7 million driven by an increase in gross written premiums year over year of $27.8 million, moving from $86.9 million to $114.7 million. Quarterly direct written premiums were positively impacted by continued expansion of new programs in Texas and other key states as well as overall economic recovery, causing volume increases in the personal auto market. Loss and loss adjustment expenses as a percentage of earned premium increased from 51.2% to 66.0%.
For the three months ended June 30, operating expenses increased $2.1 million from $2.8 million to $4.9 million primarily due to a one-time recognition of items previously held as a receivable against a personal guarantee contract. This contract is associated with a managing general agency program that was discontinued in the first quarter of 2020. Each quarter, the Company evaluates the collectability of the receivable, and has determined there to be a significant risk to collectability in the near term. The Company no longer holds a receivable balance for the matter in question, but continues to vigorously pursue its interests to recover expenses owed under the personal guarantee contract.
As part of its ongoing capital management efforts, the Company will continue to redirect excess capital within the group to debt reduction unless other compelling opportunities present themselves.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements that may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, without limitation, the Company's expectations respecting the volatility of its insured portfolio, losses, loss reserves and loss development, the adequacy and availability of its liquidity and capital resources, its current run off strategy, its strategy for writing other reinsurance businesses and its expense reduction measures. These statements are based on current expectations and the current views of the economic and operating environment and are not guarantees of future performance. A number of risks and uncertainties, including economic competitive conditions, could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company believes that the following non-GAAP financial measure included in this press release serve to supplement GAAP information and is meaningful to investors.
Operating income (loss): The Company believes operating income (loss) is a useful measure because it measures income from operations, unaffected by non-operating items such as realized investment gains or losses. Operating income (loss) is typically used by research analysts and rating agencies in their analysis of the Company.
Information About the Company
American Overseas Group Limited is an insurance holding company incorporated in Bermuda and a tax resident of the United Kingdom. Its operating subsidiaries provide specialty property/casualty insurance, reinsurance and insurance management services. More information can be found at www.aoreltd.com.
American Overseas Group Limited
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American Overseas Group Limited
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
As at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020
(dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Assets
Investments:
Fixed-maturity securities held as available for sale, at fair value $ 64,496 $ 72,642
Equity investments held as available for sale, at fair value 4,626 4,143
Cash and cash equivalents 26,940 24,254
Restricted cash 2,160 548
Accrued investment income 281 355
Premiums receivable 83,127 73,073
Deferred insurance premiums 114,583 101,843
Reinsurance balances receivable, net 199,565 194,914
Deferred policy acquisition costs 4,916 3,590
Intangible assets 4,800 4,800
Goodwill 33,050 33,050
Other assets 3,167 3,767
Total Assets $ 541,711 $ 516,979
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Loss and loss expense reserve $ 198,810 $ 192,943
Deferred commission income 3,283 2,482
Unearned premiums 119,370 105,678
Ceded premium payable 77,796 71,989
Payable to general agents 7,165 4,331
Funds withheld 60,660 64,980
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 10,226 7,922
Notes payable 16,521 16,521
Non-owned interest in VIE 300 300
Interest payable 450 451
Total Liabilities 494,581 467,597
Shareholders' Equity:
Common shares 4,698 4,698
Additional paid-in capital 189,179 189,151
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,700 1,962
Retained deficit (154,500 ) (152,482 )
Total Shareholders' Equity 41,077 43,329
Non-controlling interest of preferred shares of subsidiaries 6,053 6,053
Total Equity 47,130 49,382
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 541,711 $ 516,979
See Notes to June 30, 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements available on American Overseas Group Ltd. Website at www.aoreltd.com
American Overseas Group Limited
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three months ended June, Six months ended June,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Revenues
Net premiums earned $ 5,552 $ 610 $ 10,537 $ 4,438
Fee income 2,736 2,084 6,022 5,251
Net investment income 65 92 162 592
Net realized gains on investments (2 ) 1,294 36 1,500
Fair value adjustment - 2,635 - 2,077
Other income 44 - 77 -
Total revenues 8,395 6,715 16,834 13,860
Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 3,667 4,107 6,391 5,811
Acquisition expenses 1,799 956 3,575 2,239
Operating expenses 4,888 2,833 7,373 6,690
Other expense - (238 ) - 284
Interest expense 451 451 902 902
Total expenses 10,805 8,109 18,241 15,926
Net (loss) available to common shareholders $ (2,410 ) $ (1,394 ) $ (1,407 ) $ (2,066 )
Income tax (expense) - (52 ) (26 ) (216 )
Net (loss) before dividends (2,410 ) (1,446 ) (1,433 ) (2,282 )
Dividends on preference shares of subsidiary (585 ) - (585 ) -
Net (loss) available to common shareholders $ (2,995 ) $ (1,446 ) $ (2,018 ) $ (2,282 )
Net (loss) per common share:
Basic $ (63.75 ) $ (31.18 ) $ (42.96 ) $ (49.29 )
Diluted (63.75 ) (30.97 ) (42.96 ) (48.96 )
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 46,979 46,379 46,979 46,295
Diluted 46,979 46,689 46,979 46,605
See Notes to June 30, 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements available on American Overseas Group Ltd. Website at www.aoreltd.com
AMERICAN OVERSEAS GROUP LTD.
NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT
(dollars in thousands) Three months ended June 30, 2021
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders Net Realized (Gain)/Loss on Sales of Investments Net Change in Fair Value of Credit Derivatives Fair Value Adjustments Restructuring Charges Operating Income
Property and casualty:
Net premiums earned $ 5,552 $ 5,552
Losses and loss adjustment expenses (3,667 ) (3,667 )
Acquisition expenses (1,799 ) (1,799 )
Property/Casualty Underwriting Income 86 86
Fee income 2,736 2,736
Operating expenses (4,468 ) (4,468 )
Income tax - -
Property and casualty (1,646 ) - - - - (1,646 )
Financial guaranty:
Net premiums earned - -
Net change in fair value of credit derivatives - -
Losses and loss adjustment expenses - -
Acquisition expenses - -
Operating expenses - -
Financial guaranty - - - - - -
Corporate and Investing
Net investment income 65 65
Net realized gain/(loss) (2 ) 2 -
Operating expenses (420 ) (420 )
Interest expense (451 ) (451 )
Other income, net of other expense 44 44
Corporate and investing (764 ) 2 - - - (762 )
Group total $ (2,410 ) $ 2 $ - $ - $ - $ (2,408 )
(dollars in thousands) Three months ended June 30, 2020
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders Net Realized (Gain)/Loss on Sales of Investments Net Change in Fair Value of Credit Derivatives Fair Value Adjustments Restructuring Charges Operating Income
Property and casualty:
Net premiums earned $ 4,120 $ 4,120
Losses and loss adjustment expenses (2,111 ) (2,111 )
Acquisition expenses (1,085 ) (1,085 )
Property/Casualty Underwriting Income 924 923
Fee income 2,084 2,084
Operating expenses (2,483 ) (2,483 )
Income tax (53 ) (53 )
Property and casualty 472 - - - - 472
Financial guaranty:
Net premiums earned (3,510 ) 3,510 -
Net change in fair value of credit derivatives - - -
Losses and loss adjustment expenses (1,995 ) (18,657 ) (20,652 )
Acquisition expenses 129 (129 ) -
Operating expenses 37 37
Financial guaranty (5,339 ) - - (15,276 ) - (20,615 )
Corporate and Investing
Net investment income 92 92
Net realized gain/(loss) 1,293 (20,793 ) 19,500 -
Fair value adjustment 2,635 (2,635 ) -
Operating expenses (386 ) (386 )
Interest expense (451 ) (451 )
Other income, net of other expense 238 238
Corporate and investing 3,421 (20,793 ) - 16,865 - (507 )
Group total $ (1,446 ) $ (20,793 ) $ - $ 1,589 $ - $ (20,650 )
AMERICAN OVERSEAS GROUP LTD.
NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT
(dollars in thousands) Six months ended June 30, 2021
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders Net Realized (Gain)/Loss on Sales of Investments Net Change in Fair Value of Credit Derivatives Fair Value Adjustments Restructuring Charges Operating Income
Property and casualty:
Net premiums earned $ 10,537 $ 10,537
Losses and loss adjustment expenses (6,391 ) (6,391 )
Acquisition expenses (3,575 ) (3,575 )
Property/Casualty Underwriting Income 571 571
Fee income 6,022 6,022
Operating expenses (6,745 ) (6,745 )
Income tax (26 ) (26 )
Property and casualty (178 ) - - - - (178 )
Financial guaranty:
Net premiums earned - -
Net change in fair value of credit derivatives - -
Losses and loss adjustment expenses - -
Acquisition expenses - -
Operating expenses - -
Financial guaranty - - - - - -
Corporate and Investing
Net investment income 162 162
Net realized gain/(loss) 36 (36 ) -
Operating expenses (628 ) (628 )
Interest expense (902 ) (902 )
Other income, net of other expense 77 77
Corporate and investing (1,255 ) (36 ) - - - (1,291 )
Group total $ (1,433 ) $ (36 ) $ - $ - $ - $ (1,469 )
(dollars in thousands) Six months ended June 30, 2020
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders Net Realized (Gain)/Loss on Sales of Investments Net Change in Fair Value of Credit Derivatives Fair Value Adjustments Restructuring Charges Operating Income
Property and casualty:
Net premiums earned $ 7,951 $ 7,951
Losses and loss adjustment expenses (4,234 ) (4,234 )
Acquisition expenses (2,370 ) (2,370 )
Property/Casualty Underwriting Income 1,347 1,347
Fee income 5,251 5,251
Operating expenses (5,625 ) 362 (5,263 )
Income tax (217 ) (76 ) (293 )
Property and casualty 756 - - - 286 1,042
Financial guaranty:
Net premiums earned (3,513 ) 3,703 190
Net change in fair value of credit derivatives 2 (2 ) -
Losses and loss adjustment expenses (1,577 ) (19,546 ) (21,123 )
Acquisition expenses 131 (153 ) (22 )
Operating expenses (67 ) (67 )
Financial guaranty (5,024 ) - (2 ) (15,996 ) - (21,022 )
Corporate and Investing
Net investment income 592 592
Net realized gain/(loss) 1,500 (21,000 ) 19,500 -
Fair value adjustment 2,077 (2,077 ) -
Operating expenses (998 ) (998 )
Interest expense (902 ) (902 )
Other income, net of other expense (283 ) (283 )
Corporate and investing 1,986 (21,000 ) - 17,423 - (1,591 )
Group total $ (2,282 ) $ (21,000 ) $ (2 ) $ 1,427 $
AskMuncher
4 years ago
$AOREF Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2019 - American Overseas Group Limited Announces Net Loss Of $3.7 Million and Operating Loss of $9.1 Million For the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Press Release | 06/26/2020
HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Overseas Group Limited (BSX: AORE.BH) (Pink Sheets: AOREF.PK) (“AOG” or the “Company”) today reported consolidated net loss available to common shareholders of $3.7 million, or $80.13 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2019. This compares to consolidated net loss available to common shareholders of $3.2 million, or $69.12 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2018.
The results for the year were driven by losses in the Company’s financial guaranty segment related to commuted policies and Puerto Rico related credits. Book value per share at December 31, 2019 was $1,159.08, a decline from the book value per share of $1,212.83 at December 31, 2018.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company had an operating loss of $9.1 million, or $196.78 per diluted share, compared to an operating loss of $0.6 million, or $11.97 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2018. Operating income for the property and casualty segment in 2019 was $0.9 million, compared to the $2.9 million operating income in 2018 for this segment. The financial guaranty segment had operating losses of $11.0 million for 2019, compared to financial guaranty operating losses of $4.5 million for 2018.
Net earned property and casualty premiums increased $6.4 million from $2.4 million in 2018 to $8.8 million in 2019, driven by the addition of new agency relationships. Loss and loss adjustment expenses as a percentage of earned premiums improved slightly, 44.9% to 41.9% driven by both current and prior accident year results. Operating income in the property and casualty segment decreased $2.0 million primarily due to increase in acquisition costs resulting from significant increases in written premium.
The legacy financial guaranty portfolio of American Overseas Reinsurance Company Limited (“AORE”) continued to run-off satisfactorily. The financial guaranty operating loss of $11.0 million in 2019 is driven by net losses associated with the commutation of $1.065 billion of outstanding par during the second quarter of 2019, as well as unfavorable development on outstanding losses. As of December 31, 2019, outstanding par within the financial guaranty segment is $362 million compared to $1.474 billion at December 31, 2018.
AORE entered into a Commutation Agreement, effective April 1, 2020, to commute the remaining portfolio of financial guaranty reinsurance business it had assumed from Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp (“AGMC”). The aggregate outstanding par value of the reinsurance portfolio being commuted was $345.0 million as of April 1, 2020, therefore eliminating the financial guaranty reinsurance business at AORE.
Operating expenses of $13.6 million in 2019 were comparable to 2018 of $13.4 million.
As part of its ongoing capital management efforts, the Company will continue to redirect excess capital within the group to debt reduction unless other compelling opportunities present themselves.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements that may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, without limitation, the Company's expectations regarding its ability to continue to write insurance or reinsurance for its operations. These statements are based on current expectations and the current views of the economic and operating environment and are not guarantees of future performance. A number of risks and uncertainties, including the current COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy and general economic competitive conditions, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected in forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the Company's review of the results of its entire portfolio of policies, changes in general economic conditions, including from COVID-19, unemployment rates, inflation, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and other factors and other risks and uncertainties that have not yet been identified at this time. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in conditions, events, or expectations, except as required by law.
Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company believes that the following non-GAAP financial measure included in this press release serve to supplement GAAP information and is meaningful to investors.
Operating income (loss): The Company believes operating income (loss) is a useful measure because it measures income from operations, unaffected by non-operating items such as realized investment gains or losses. Operating income (loss) is typically used by research analysts and rating agencies in their analysis of the Company.
Information About the Company
American Overseas Group Limited is an insurance holding company incorporated in Bermuda and a tax resident of the United Kingdom. Its operating subsidiaries provide specialty property/casualty insurance, reinsurance and insurance management services. More information can be found at www.aoreltd.com.
American Overseas Group Limited
info@aoreltd.com
American Overseas Group Limited
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
As at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Assets
Investments:
Fixed-maturity securities held as available for sale, at fair value $ 129,748 $ 135,896
Equity investments held as available for sale, at fair value 1,181 5,730
Cash and cash equivalents 22,602 34,708
Restricted cash 10,557 6,554
Accrued investment income 675 662
Premiums receivable 81,000 78,610
Deferred insurance premiums 125,728 -
Reinsurance balances receivable, net 210,405 322,338
Salvage and subrogation recoverable 386 333
Deferred policy acquisition costs 515 161
Intangible assets 4,800 4,800
Goodwill 33,050 33,050
Other assets 3,184 1,712
Total Assets $ 623,831 $ 624,554
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Loss and loss expense reserve $ 263,686 $ 266,727
Unearned premiums 128,793 110,812
Ceded premium payable 89,078 94,330
Payable to general agents 3,087 1,428
Funds withheld 52,794 54,440
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 5,071 2,524
Redeemable preference shares: ($0.10 par value and $1,000 redemption value; authorized shares - 75,000; issued and outstanding shares - 38,600 at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively) 7,292 7,038
Derivative liabilities 10 266
Notes payable 16,521 16,521
Non-owned interest in VIE 300 300
Interest payable 451 451
Fair value adjustment 2,901 13,741
Deferred tax liability 322 35
Total Liabilities 570,306 568,613
Shareholders' Equity:
Common shares 4,618 4,613
Additional paid-in capital 189,002 188,729
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,323 237
Retained deficit (147,471 ) (143,691 )
Total Shareholders' Equity 47,472 49,888
Non-controlling interest of preferred shares of subsidiaries 6,053 6,053
Total Equity 53,525 55,941
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 623,831 $ 624,554
See Notes to 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements available on American Overseas Group Ltd. Website at www.aoreltd.com
American Overseas Group Limited
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
For twelve months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Year ended December 31,
2019 2018
Revenues
Net premiums earned $ (5,423 ) $ (215 )
Fee income 11,591 11,470
Change in fair value of credit derivatives
Realized gains and other settlements 74 14
Unrealized gains 191 61
Net change in fair value of credit derivatives 265 75
Net investment income 2,447 2,809
Net realized gains on investments 1,824 8
Fair value adjustment 10,586 332
Other income 383 532
Total revenues 21,673 15,011
Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 7,474 2,593
Acquisition expenses 1,627 (577 )
Operating expenses 13,605 13,392
Interest expense 1,803 2,191
Total expenses 24,509 17,599
Net (loss) available to common shareholders $ (2,836 ) $ (2,588 )
Income tax (expense) (287 ) (4 )
Net (loss) before dividends (3,123 ) (2,592 )
Dividends on preference shares of subsidiary (585 ) (585 )
Net (loss) available to common shareholders $ (3,708 ) $ (3,177 )
Net (loss) per common share:
Basic $ (80.34 ) $ (69.12 )
Diluted (80.13 ) (69.12 )
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 46,161 45,965
Diluted 46,281 45,965
See Notes to 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements available on American Overseas Group Ltd. Website at www.aoreltd.com
AMERICAN OVERSEAS GROUP LTD.
NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT
(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2019
Net income available
to common
shareholders Net realized loss
on sales of
investments Net change in
fair value of
credit derivatives Fair value
adjustments Operating
income
Property and casualty:
Net premiums earned $ 8,824 $ 8,824
Losses and loss adjustment expenses (3,701 ) (3,701 )
Acquisition expenses (4,752 ) (4,752 )
Fee income 11,591 11,591
Operating expenses (10,741 ) (10,741 )
Income tax (287 ) (287 )
Property and casualty 934 - - - 934
Financial guaranty:
Net premiums earned (14,247 ) 13,129 (1,118 )
Net change in fair value of credit derivatives 265 (191 ) 74
Losses and loss adjustment expenses (3,773 ) (3,644 ) (7,417 )
Acquisition expenses 3,125 (2,868 ) 257
Operating expenses (2,753 ) (2,753 )
Financial guaranty (17,383 ) - (191 ) 6,617 (10,957 )
Corporate and Investing
Net investment income 2,447 2,447
Net realized loss on sales of investments 1,824 (1,824 ) -
Fair value adjustment 10,586 (10,586 ) -
Operating expenses (111 ) (111 )
Interest expense (1,803 ) (1,803 )
Other income, net of other expense 383 383
Corporate and investing 13,326 (1,824 ) - (10,586 ) 916
Group total $ (3,123 ) $ (1,824 ) $ (191 ) $ (3,969 ) $ (9,107 )
AMERICAN OVERSEAS GROUP LTD.
NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT
(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2018
Net income available
to common
shareholders Net realized loss
on sales of
investments Net change in
fair value of
credit derivatives Fair value
adjustments Operating
income
Property and casualty:
Net premiums earned $ 2,361 $ 2,361
Losses and loss adjustment expenses (1,060 ) (1,060 )
Acquisition expenses (556 ) (556 )
Fee income 11,470 11,470
Operating expenses (9,278 ) (9,278 )
Income tax (4 ) (4 )
Property and casualty 2,933 - - - 2,933
Financial guaranty:
Net premiums earned (2,576 ) 8,649 6,073
Net change in fair value of credit derivatives 75 (61 ) 14
Losses and loss adjustment expenses (1,533 ) (3,848 ) (5,381 )
Acquisition expenses 1,133 (2,359 ) (1,226 )
Operating expenses (3,975 ) (3,975 )
Financial guaranty (6,877 ) - (61 ) 2,442 (4,495 )
Corporate and Investing
Net investment income 2,809 2,809
Net realized loss on sales of investments 8 (15,608 ) 15,600 -
Fair value adjustment 332 (332 ) -
Operating expenses (139 ) (139 )
Interest expense (2,191 ) (2,191 )
Other income, net of other expense 532 532
Corporate and investing 1,351 (15,608 ) - 15,268 1,011
Group total $ (2,592 ) $ (15,608 ) $ (61 ) $ 17,710 $ (551 )