Ambac Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results
Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (AMBC) reported a third-quarter net loss of $108 million, equating to $2.33 per diluted share, significantly worse than the previous quarter's loss of $35 million. Adjusted loss also rose to $93 million or $2.01 per diluted share from $24 million. Book value per share decreased to $22.59, while adjusted book value fell to $19.44. The losses were primarily driven by increased reserves for RMBS and public finance due to COVID-19 impacts. However, net premiums earned grew by 34% to $15 million, and net gains on derivative contracts surged by 258% to $7 million.
- Net premiums earned increased 34% to $15 million from $11 million in Q2 2020.
- Net gains on derivative contracts rose 258% to $7 million, driven by favorable credit adjustments.
- Net loss attributable to common stockholders reached $108 million, significantly higher than Q2 2020 loss of $35 million.
- Adjusted loss increased to $93 million from $24 million in the previous quarter.
- Losses and loss expenses surged to $83 million from $16 million in Q2, indicating growing financial strain.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMBC) ("Ambac"), a financial services holding company whose subsidiaries include run-off financial guarantors, Ambac Assurance Corporation ("AAC") and Ambac Assurance UK Limited ("Ambac UK"), today reported a Net Loss attributable to common stockholders of
The results for the third quarter of 2020 were primarily driven by an increase in loss and loss expense reserves due to Puerto Rico and RMBS.
Claude LeBlanc, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our results for the third quarter of 2020 reflect the evolving nature and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on certain credits in our insured portfolio along with the resulting uncertainty and costs associated with the resolution of key exposures. Notwithstanding these challenges, we continued to materially progress our strategic priorities during the quarter."
Ambac's Third Quarter 2020 Summary Results |
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Better (Worse) |
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($ in millions, except per share data) |
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3Q2020 |
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2Q2020 |
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Amount |
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Percent |
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Net premiums earned |
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$ |
15 |
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$ |
11 |
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$ |
4 |
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34 |
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% |
Net investment income |
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37 |
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52 |
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(15 |
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(29 |
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% |
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Net realized investment gains (losses) |
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2 |
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10 |
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(8 |
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(80 |
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% |
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Net gains (losses) on derivative contracts |
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7 |
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2 |
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5 |
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258 |
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% |
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Losses and loss expenses (benefit) |
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83 |
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16 |
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(68 |
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(435 |
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% |
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Operating expenses |
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23 |
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21 |
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(2 |
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(10 |
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% |
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Interest expense |
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50 |
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58 |
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9 |
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15 |
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% |
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Insurance intangible amortization |
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14 |
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14 |
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— |
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(1 |
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% |
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Provision for income taxes |
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— |
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2 |
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3 |
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104 |
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% |
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Net income (loss) attributable to Common Stockholders |
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(108 |
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(35 |
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(72 |
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(204 |
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% |
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Net income (loss) per diluted share |
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$ |
(2.33 |
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$ |
(0.77 |
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$ |
(1.56 |
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(203 |
) |
% |
Adjusted earnings (loss) 1 |
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(93 |
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(24 |
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(69 |
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(286 |
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% |
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Adjusted earnings (loss) per diluted share 1 |
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$ |
(2.01 |
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$ |
(0.52 |
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$ |
(1.49 |
) |
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(287 |
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% |
Total Ambac Financial Group, Inc. stockholders' equity |
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1,035 |
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1,069 |
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(34 |
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(3 |
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% |
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Total Ambac Financial Group, Inc. stockholders' equity per share |
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$ |
22.59 |
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$ |
23.34 |
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$ |
(0.75 |
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(3 |
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% |
Adjusted book value 1 |
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891 |
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965 |
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(74 |
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(8 |
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% |
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Adjusted book value per share 1 |
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$ |
19.44 |
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$ |
21.06 |
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$ |
(1.62 |
) |
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(8 |
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% |
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (in millions) |
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46 |
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46 |
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— |
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— |
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% |
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| (1) | See Non-GAAP Financial Data section of this press release for further information. |
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| (2) | Some financial data in this press release may not add up due to rounding |
Net Premiums Earned
During the third quarter of 2020, net premiums earned were
Net Investment Income (Loss) and Net Realized Investment Gains
Net investment income for the third quarter of 2020 was
Net investment income in the third quarter of 2020 was driven by gains on pooled investment funds of
Net investment income on available-for-sale securities for the third quarter of 2020 was
Net realized investment gains were
Losses and Loss Expenses and Loss Reserves
Losses and loss expenses ("Insured Losses") for the third quarter of 2020 were
The following table provides Insured Losses (Benefit) by bond type for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and June 30, 2020:
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Three Months Ended |
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($ in millions) |
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September 30,
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June 30,
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RMBS |
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$ |
27 |
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$ |
(35 |
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Domestic public finance |
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43 |
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42 |
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Student loan |
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6 |
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4 |
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Ambac UK and other credits |
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8 |
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5 |
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Total losses and loss expenses |
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$ |
83 |
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$ |
16 |
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RMBS Insured Losses of
Domestic public finance Insured Losses were
During the third quarter of 2020 Insured Losses paid (net of reinsurance) were
Loss and loss expense reserves (gross of reinsurance) were
The following table provides loss and loss expense reserves (gross of reinsurance) by bond type at September 30, 2020, and June 30, 2020:
($ in millions) |
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September 30,
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June 30,
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RMBS |
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$ |
(1,462 |
) |
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$ |
(1,499 |
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Domestic public finance |
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736 |
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799 |
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Student loans |
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233 |
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229 |
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Ambac UK and other credits |
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20 |
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13 |
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Loss expenses |
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80 |
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57 |
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Total loss and loss expense reserves |
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$ |
(393 |
) |
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$ |
(401 |
) |
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Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Contracts
Net gains on derivative contracts of
Expenses
Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2020 were
Interest expense for the third quarter of 2020 decreased
Total Ambac Financial Group, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2020, decreased
Financial Guarantee Insured Portfolio
The financial guarantee insurance portfolio net par amount outstanding declined
The public finance insured portfolio decreased
Adversely Classified and Watch List Credits decreased in the third quarter of 2020 by
Details of financial guarantee insurance portfolio are highlighted in the below table.
Net Par Outstanding |
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September 30,
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June 30,
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By Sector: |
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Public finance |
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46 |
% |
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47 |
% |
Structured Finance |
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19 |
% |
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19 |
% |
International |
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35 |
% |
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34 |
% |
By Financial Guarantor: |
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Ambac Assurance |
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68 |
% |
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69 |
% |
Ambac UK |
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32 |
% |
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31 |
% |
Non-GAAP Financial Data
In addition to reporting Ambac’s quarterly financial results in accordance with GAAP, the Company currently reports two non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Book Value. The most directly comparable GAAP measures are net income attributable to common stockholders for Adjusted Earnings and Total Ambac Financial Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity for Adjusted Book Value. A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of financial performance or financial position that excludes (or includes) amounts that are included in (or excluded from) the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. We are presenting these non-GAAP financial measures because they provide greater transparency and enhanced visibility into the underlying drivers of our business. Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Book Value are not substitutes for the Company’s GAAP reporting, should not be viewed in isolation and may differ from similar reporting provided by other companies, which may define non-GAAP measures differently.
Ambac has a significant U.S. tax net operating loss (“NOL”) that is offset by a full valuation allowance in the GAAP consolidated financial statements. As a result of this and other considerations, we utilized a
The following paragraphs define each non-GAAP financial measure and describe why it is useful. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure and the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is also presented below.
Adjusted Earnings (Loss). Adjusted Earnings (Loss) is defined as net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, as reported under GAAP, adjusted on an after-tax basis for the following:
- Non-credit impairment fair value (gain) loss on credit derivatives: Elimination of the non-credit impairment fair value gains (losses) on credit derivatives, which is the amount in excess of the present value of the expected estimated credit losses. Such fair value adjustments are affected by, and in part fluctuate with changes in market factors such as interest rates and credit spreads, including the market’s perception of Ambac’s credit risk (“Ambac CVA”), and are not expected to result in an economic gain or loss. These adjustments allow for all financial guarantee contracts to be accounted for consistent with the Financial Services – Insurance Topic of ASC, whether or not they are subject to derivative accounting rules.
- Insurance intangible amortization: Elimination of the amortization of the financial guarantee insurance intangible asset that arose as a result of Ambac’s emergence from bankruptcy and the implementation of Fresh Start reporting. This adjustment ensures that all financial guarantee contracts are accounted for consistent with the provisions of the Financial Services – Insurance Topic of the ASC.
- Foreign exchange (gains) losses: Elimination of the foreign exchange gains (losses) on the re-measurement of assets, liabilities and transactions in non-functional currencies. This adjustment eliminates the foreign exchange gains (losses) on all assets, liabilities and transactions in non-functional currencies, which enables users of our financial statements to better view the results without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and facilitates period-to-period comparisons of Ambac's operating performance.
Adjusted Loss was
The following table reconciles net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders to the non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Earnings (Loss), for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020, and June 30, 2020, respectively:
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Three Months Ended |
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September 30, 2020 |
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June 30, 2020 |
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($ in millions, other than per share data) |
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$ Amount |
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Per Diluted
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$ Amount |
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Per Diluted
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Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders |
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$ |
(108 |
) |
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$ |
(2.33 |
) |
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$ |
(35 |
) |
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$ |
(0.77 |
) |
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Adjustments: |
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Non-credit impairment fair value (gain) loss on credit derivatives |
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— |
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— |
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(1 |
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(0.01 |
) |
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Insurance intangible amortization |
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14 |
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0.29 |
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14 |
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0.30 |
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Foreign exchange (gains) losses |
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1 |
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0.03 |
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(2 |
) |
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(0.04 |
) |
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Adjusted Earnings (loss) |
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$ |
(93 |
) |
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$ |
(2.01 |
) |
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$ |
(24 |
) |
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$ |
(0.52 |
) |
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Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (in millions) |
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46.2 |
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46.2 |
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Adjusted Book Value. Adjusted Book Value is defined as Total Ambac Financial Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity as reported under GAAP, adjusted for after-tax impact of the following:
- Non-credit impairment fair value losses on credit derivatives: Elimination of the non-credit impairment fair value loss on credit derivatives, which is the amount in excess of the present value of the expected estimated economic credit loss. GAAP fair values are affected by, and in part fluctuate with, changes in market factors such as interest rates, credit spreads, including Ambac’s CVA that are not expected to result in an economic gain or loss. These adjustments allow for all financial guarantee contracts to be accounted for within Adjusted Book Value consistent with the provisions of the Financial Services—Insurance Topic of the ASC, whether or not they are subject to derivative accounting rules.
- Insurance intangible asset: Elimination of the financial guarantee insurance intangible asset that arose as a result of Ambac’s emergence from bankruptcy and the implementation of Fresh Start reporting. This adjustment ensures that all financial guarantee contracts are accounted for within Adjusted Book Value consistent with the provisions of the Financial Services—Insurance Topic of the ASC.
- Net unearned premiums and fees in excess of expected losses: Addition of the value of the unearned premium revenue ("UPR") on financial guarantee contracts, in excess of expected losses, net of reinsurance. This non-GAAP adjustment presents the economics of UPR and expected losses for financial guarantee contracts on a consistent basis. In accordance with GAAP, stockholders’ equity reflects a reduction for expected losses only to the extent they exceed UPR. However, when expected losses are less than UPR for a financial guarantee contract, neither expected losses nor UPR have an impact on stockholders’ equity. This non-GAAP adjustment adds UPR in excess of expected losses, net of reinsurance, to stockholders’ equity for financial guarantee contracts where expected losses are less than UPR.
- Net unrealized investment (gains) losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: Elimination of the unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s investments that are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). The AOCI component of the fair value adjustment on the investment portfolio may differ from realized gains and losses ultimately recognized by the Company based on the Company’s investment strategy. This adjustment only allows for such gains and losses in Adjusted Book Value when realized.
Adjusted Book Value was
The following table reconciles Total Ambac Financial Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity to the non-GAAP measure Adjusted Book Value as of each date presented:
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September 30, 2020 |
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June 30, 2020 |
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($ in millions, other than per share data) |
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$ Amount |
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Per Share |
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$ Amount |
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Per Share |
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Total AFGI Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) |
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$ |
1,035 |
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$ |
22.59 |
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$ |
1,069 |
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$ |
23.34 |
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Adjustments: |
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Non-credit impairment fair value losses on credit derivatives |
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1 |
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0.02 |
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1 |
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0.03 |
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Insurance intangible asset |
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(383 |
) |
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(8.36 |
) |
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(392 |
) |
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(8.57 |
) |
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Net unearned premiums and fees in excess of expected losses |
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389 |
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8.50 |
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396 |
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8.63 |
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Net unrealized investment (gains) losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
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(152 |
) |
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(3.31 |
) |
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(109 |
) |
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(2.38 |
) |
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Adjusted book value |
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$ |
891 |
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$ |
19.44 |
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$ |
965 |
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$ |
21.06 |
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Shares outstanding (in millions) |
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45.8 |
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45.8 |
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Earnings Call and Webcast
On November 10, 2020 at 8:30am ET, Claude LeBlanc, President and Chief Executive Officer, and David Trick, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss Ambac's third quarter 2020 results during a conference call. A live audio webcast of the call will be available through the Investor Relations section of Ambac’s website, https://ambac.com/investor-relations/events-and-presentations/events/. Participants may also listen via telephone by dialing (877) 407-9716 (Domestic) or (201) 493-6779 (International).
The webcast will be archived on Ambac's website. A replay of the call will be available through November 24, 2020, and can be accessed by dialing (Domestic) (844) 512-2921 or (International) (412) 317-6671; and using ID#13711301
Please note that we will conduct the earnings call from remote locations. In the event of a technical disruption in telecommunications, we may need to terminate the call early. Should that happen, we will provide a complete audio recording of our prepared remarks on Ambac's website and, as always, accept questions through our Investor Relations department.
Additional information is included in an operating supplement and presentations at Ambac's website at www.ambac.com.
About Ambac
Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (“Ambac” or “AFG”), headquartered in New York City, is a financial services holding company whose principal subsidiaries, Ambac Assurance Corporation and Ambac Assurance UK Limited, are financial guarantors currently in runoff. Outstanding policies include financial guarantees of public finance and structured finance obligations in the public and private sectors globally. Ambac’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “AMBC”. The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Ambac contains substantial restrictions on the ability to transfer Ambac’s common stock. Subject to limited exceptions, any attempted transfer of common stock shall be prohibited and void to the extent that, as a result of such transfer (or any series of transfers of which such transfer is a part), any person or group of persons shall become a holder of
Forward-Looking Statements
In this press release, statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “planned,” “potential” and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” and “may,” or the negative of those expressions or verbs, identify forward-looking statements. We caution readers that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only our beliefs regarding future events, which may by their nature be inherently uncertain and some of which may be outside our control. These statements may relate to plans and objectives with respect to the future, among other things which may change. We are alerting you to the possibility that our actual results may differ, possibly materially, from the expected objectives or anticipated results that may be suggested, expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our results to differ, possibly materially, from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, those discussed under “Risk Factors” in our most recent SEC filed quarterly or annual report.
Any or all of management’s forward-looking statements here or in other publications may turn out to be incorrect and are based on management’s current belief or opinions. Ambac’s actual results may vary materially, and there are no guarantees about the performance of Ambac’s securities. Among events, risks, uncertainties or factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are: (1) the highly speculative nature of AFG’s common stock and volatility in the price of AFG’s common stock; (2) uncertainty concerning the Company’s ability to achieve value for holders of its securities, whether from Ambac Assurance Corporation ("Ambac Assurance") and its subsidiaries or from transactions or opportunities apart from Ambac Assurance and its subsidiaries, including new business initiatives; (3) changes in Ambac’s estimated representation and warranty recoveries or loss reserves over time; (4) failure to recover claims paid on Puerto Rico exposures or incurrence of losses in amounts higher than expected; (5) adverse effects on AFG’s share price resulting from future offerings of debt or equity securities that rank senior to AFG’s common stock; (6) potential of rehabilitation proceedings against Ambac Assurance; (7) dilution of current shareholder value or adverse effects on AFG’s share price resulting from the issuance of additional shares of common stock; (8) inadequacy of reserves established for losses and loss expenses and possibility that changes in loss reserves may result in further volatility of earnings or financial results; (9) increased fiscal stress experienced by issuers of public finance obligations or an increased incidence of Chapter 9 filings or other restructuring proceedings by public finance issuers, including an increased risk of loss on revenue bonds of distressed public finance issuers due to judicial decisions adverse to revenue bond holders; (10) Ambac's inability to realize the expected recoveries included in its financial statements; (11) insufficiency or unavailability of collateral to pay secured obligations; (12) credit risk throughout Ambac’s business, including but not limited to credit risk related to residential mortgage-backed securities, student loan and other asset securitizations, public finance obligations (including obligations of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and its instrumentalities and agencies) and exposures to reinsurers; (13) credit risks related to large single risks, risk concentrations and correlated risks; (14) the risk that the Ambac’s risk management policies and practices do not anticipate certain risks and/or the magnitude of potential for loss; (15) risks associated with adverse selection as Ambac’s insured portfolio runs off; (16) adverse effects on operating results or the Company’s financial position resulting from measures taken to reduce risks in its insured portfolio; (17) disagreements or disputes with Ambac's insurance regulators; (18) our inability to mitigate or remediate losses, commute or reduce insured exposures or achieve recoveries or investment objectives, or the failure of any transaction intended to accomplish one or more of these objectives to deliver anticipated results; (19) Ambac’s substantial indebtedness could adversely affect its financial condition and operating flexibility; (20) Ambac may not be able to obtain financing or raise capital on acceptable terms or at all due to its substantial indebtedness and financial condition; (21) Ambac may not be able to generate the significant amount of cash needed to service its debt and financial obligations, and may not be able to refinance its indebtedness; (22) restrictive covenants in agreements and instruments may impair Ambac's ability to pursue or achieve its business strategies; (23) loss of control rights in transactions for which we provide insurance due to a finding that Ambac has defaulted; (24) the impact of catastrophic environmental or natural events, including catastrophic public health events like the COVID-19 pandemic, on significant portions of our insured and investment portfolios; (25) adverse tax consequences or other costs resulting from the characterization of Ambac Assurance’s surplus notes or other obligations as equity; (26) risks attendant to the change in composition of securities in Ambac’s investment portfolio; (27) changes in prevailing interest rates; (28) the expected discontinuance of the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate; (29) factors that may influence the amount of installment premiums paid to Ambac; (30) default by one or more of Ambac's portfolio investments, insured issuers or counterparties; (31) market risks impacting assets in the Ambac’s investment portfolio or the value of our assets posted as collateral in respect of interest rate swap transactions; (32) risks relating to determinations of amounts of impairments taken on investments; (33) the risk of litigation and regulatory inquiries or investigations, and the risk of adverse outcomes in connection therewith, which could have a material adverse effect on Ambac’s business, operations, financial position, profitability or cash flows; (34) actions of stakeholders whose interests are not aligned with broader interests of Ambac's stockholders; (35) system security risks, data protection breaches and cyber attacks; (36) changes in accounting principles or practices that may impact Ambac’s reported financial results; (37) the economic and regulatory impact of “Brexit”; (38) operational risks, including with respect to internal processes, risk and investment models, systems and employees, and failures in services or products provided by third parties; (39) Ambac’s financial position that may prompt departures of key employees and may impact the its ability to attract qualified executives and employees; (40) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could adversely impact the insured portfolio in the event of loss reserves or claim payments denominated in a currency other than US dollars and the value of non-US dollar denominated securities in our investment portfolio; and (41) other risks and uncertainties that have not been identified at this time.
AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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($ in millions, except share data) |
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September 30,
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June 30,
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Revenues: |
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Net premiums earned |
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$ |
15 |
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$ |
11 |
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Net investment income: |
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Securities available-for-sale and short-term |
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24 |
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26 |
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Other investments |
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14 |
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27 |
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Total net investment income |
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37 |
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|
52 |
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Net realized investment gains |
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2 |
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10 |
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Net gains (losses) on derivative contracts |
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7 |
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2 |
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Other income |
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2 |
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— |
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Income on variable interest entities |
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— |
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— |
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Total revenues |
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62 |
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|
75 |
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Expenses: |
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Losses and loss expense |
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83 |
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16 |
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||
Insurance intangible amortization |
|
14 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
||
Operating expenses |
|
23 |
|
|
|
21 |
|
|
||
Interest expense |
|
50 |
|
|
|
58 |
|
|
||
Total expenses |
|
170 |
|
|
|
108 |
|
|
||
Pre-tax income (loss) |
|
(108 |
) |
|
|
(33 |
) |
|
||
Provision for income taxes |
|
— |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders |
|
$ |
(108 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(35 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
Net income (loss) per basic share |
|
$ |
(2.33 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(0.77 |
) |
|
Net income (loss) per diluted share |
|
$ |
(2.33 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(0.77 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Basic |
|
46,178,730 |
|
|
|
46,166,666 |
|
|
||
Diluted |
|
46,178,730 |
|
|
|
46,166,666 |
|
|
||
AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (Unaudited) |
||||||||||
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
||||||||
($ in millions, except share data) |
|
2020 |
|
2019 |
||||||
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Net premiums earned |
|
$ |
36 |
|
|
|
$ |
46 |
|
|
Net investment income: |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Securities available-for-sale and short-term |
|
80 |
|
|
|
161 |
|
|
||
Other investments |
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
25 |
|
|
||
Total net investment income |
|
69 |
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
||
Net realized investment gains |
|
20 |
|
|
|
71 |
|
|
||
Net gains (losses) on derivative contracts |
|
(61 |
) |
|
|
(61 |
) |
|
||
Other income |
|
2 |
|
|
|
133 |
|
|
||
Income on variable interest entities |
|
3 |
|
|
|
30 |
|
|
||
Total revenues |
|
68 |
|
|
|
406 |
|
|
||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Losses and loss expense |
|
216 |
|
|
|
(84 |
) |
|
||
Insurance intangible amortization |
|
41 |
|
|
|
280 |
|
|
||
Operating expenses |
|
67 |
|
|
|
80 |
|
|
||
Interest expense |
|
172 |
|
|
|
202 |
|
|
||
Total expenses |
|
495 |
|
|
|
478 |
|
|
||
Pre-tax income (loss) |
|
(427 |
) |
|
|
(72 |
) |
|
||
Provision for income taxes |
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
33 |
|
|
||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders |
|
$ |
(423 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(106 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
Net income (loss) per basic share |
|
$ |
(9.16 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(2.30 |
) |
|
Net income (loss) per diluted share |
|
$ |
(9.16 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(2.30 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Basic |
|
46,135,399 |
|
|
|
45,939,284 |
|
|
||
Diluted |
|
46,135,399 |
|
|
|
45,939,284 |
|
|
||
AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) |
||||||||||
($ in millions, except share data) |
|
September 30,
|
|
June 30,
|
||||||
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Investments: |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost: |
|
$ |
2,311 |
|
|
|
$ |
2,218 |
|
|
Short-term investments pledged as collateral, at fair value (amortized cost: |
|
152 |
|
|
|
155 |
|
|
||
Short-term investments, at fair value (amortized cost: |
|
586 |
|
|
|
692 |
|
|
||
Other investments (includes |
|
502 |
|
|
|
401 |
|
|
||
Total investments (net of allowance for credit losses of |
|
3,551 |
|
|
|
3,466 |
|
|
||
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
37 |
|
|
|
17 |
|
|
||
Restricted cash |
|
10 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
||
Premiums receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of |
|
372 |
|
|
|
392 |
|
|
||
Reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance for credit losses of |
|
37 |
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
||
Deferred ceded premium |
|
73 |
|
|
|
75 |
|
|
||
Subrogation recoverable |
|
2,194 |
|
|
|
2,215 |
|
|
||
Derivative assets |
|
95 |
|
|
|
97 |
|
|
||
Current taxes |
|
2 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
||
Insurance intangible asset |
|
383 |
|
|
|
392 |
|
|
||
Other assets |
|
60 |
|
|
|
145 |
|
|
||
Variable interest entity assets: |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Fixed income securities, at fair value |
|
3,160 |
|
|
|
3,041 |
|
|
||
Restricted cash |
|
2 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
||
Loans, at fair value |
|
2,783 |
|
|
|
2,787 |
|
|
||
Derivative assets |
|
53 |
|
|
|
61 |
|
|
||
Other assets |
|
1 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
||
Total assets |
|
$ |
12,812 |
|
|
|
$ |
12,761 |
|
|
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity: |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Unearned premiums |
|
$ |
468 |
|
|
|
$ |
492 |
|
|
Loss and loss expense reserves |
|
1,801 |
|
|
|
1,814 |
|
|
||
Ceded premiums payable |
|
27 |
|
|
|
27 |
|
|
||
Deferred taxes |
|
28 |
|
|
|
24 |
|
|
||
Long-term debt |
|
2,737 |
|
|
|
2,749 |
|
|
||
Accrued interest payable |
|
499 |
|
|
|
474 |
|
|
||
Derivative liabilities |
|
126 |
|
|
|
134 |
|
|
||
Other liabilities |
|
91 |
|
|
|
83 |
|
|
||
Variable interest entity liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Long-term debt (includes |
|
4,169 |
|
|
|
4,125 |
|
|
||
Derivative liabilities |
|
1,771 |
|
|
|
1,709 |
|
|
||
Total liabilities |
|
11,718 |
|
|
|
11,632 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
Stockholders’ equity: |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Preferred stock, par value |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
||
Common stock, par value |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
||
Additional paid-in capital |
|
240 |
|
|
|
237 |
|
|
||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
22 |
|
|
|
(48 |
) |
|
||
Retained earnings |
|
773 |
|
|
|
881 |
|
|
||
Treasury stock, shares at cost: 55,942 and 56,825 |
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
||
Total Ambac Financial Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity |
|
1,035 |
|
|
|
1,069 |
|
|
||
Noncontrolling interest |
|
60 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
|
||
Total stockholders’ equity |
|
1,095 |
|
|
|
1,129 |
|
|
||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
|
$ |
12,812 |
|
|
|
$ |
12,761 |
|
|
