Cigna Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results, Raises 2021 Outlook
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced strong third-quarter results with total revenues of $44.3 billion and a net income of $1.6 billion ($4.80 per share), reflecting growth across all business segments. Adjusted income from operations increased to $1.9 billion ($5.73 per share). For 2021, Cigna projects adjusted income from operations to reach at least $20.35 per share. The company is focused on growth strategies and innovation, with a notable increase in customer relationships, including a pharmacy customer base of 103.6 million.
- Strong third-quarter revenues of $44.3 billion, up from $40.9 billion year-over-year.
- Net income of $1.6 billion, an increase from $1.4 billion for the same quarter in 2020.
- Adjusted income from operations grew to $1.9 billion ($5.73 per share), compared to $1.6 billion ($4.41 per share) in Q3 2020.
- Projected adjusted income from operations for 2021 increased to at least $20.35 per share.
- Customer relationships grew to 193.6 million, reflecting a solid increase in pharmacy and medical customers.
- Medical care ratio increased to 84.4%, up from 82.6% in Q3 2020, indicating higher medical costs.
- Short-term debt levels increased, affecting the debt-to-capitalization ratio, which stood at 42.0%.
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
Shareholders' net income for third quarter 2021 was
Cigna's adjusted income from operations2 for third quarter 2021 was
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 | |||||||||||
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 from8.1% 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): | ||||||||
As of the Periods Ended | ||||||||
September 30, | 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 | |||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||
- 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 | |||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||
- 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 to82.6% 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 | |||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||
- 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 | |||||||||||
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
(dollars in millions, except where noted and per share amounts) | ||
2021 Consolidated Metrics | Projection for Full Year Ending | Change from Prior |
Adjusted Revenues1,3 | at least | + |
Adjusted Income from Operations2,3 | at least | |
Adjusted Income from Operations, per share2,3 | at least | + |
SG&A Expense Ratio3,4 | ~ | |
Cash Flow from Operations3 | at least | |
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (millions)3 | ~342 | -2.5 at the midpoint |
2021 Evernorth Metrics | ||
Adjusted Income from Operations, Pre-Tax2,3 | at least | |
2021 U.S. Medical Metrics | ||
Adjusted Income from Operations, Pre-Tax2,3 | at least | |
Medical Care Ratio4 | +75 bps at the | |
Total Medical Customer Growth (lives)5 | at least 350,000 | |
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: | |||
1. | 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. | ||
2. | 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. | ||
3. | 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. | ||
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. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
4. | Operating ratios are defined as follows: | ||
• | 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. | ||
• | SG&A expense ratio represents enterprise selling, general and administrative expenses excluding special items as a percentage of adjusted revenue at a consolidated level. | ||
5. | Customer relationships are defined as follows: | ||
• | 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. | ||
• | 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. | ||
• | International Markets medical customers excludes medical customers served by less than | ||
• | International Markets supplemental policies exclude International Markets medical customers included in total medical customers. | ||
• | Total customer relationships excludes covered lives associated with the Group Disability and Life business that was sold on December 31, 2020. | ||
6. | Cigna owns a | ||
7. | Adjusted margin, pre-tax, is calculated by dividing adjusted income (loss) from operations, pre-tax by adjusted revenues for each segment. | ||
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. | ||
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 | ||
10. | 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. | ||
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 transactions, including the sale of our international life, accident and supplemental benefits business; and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, liquidity, cash flows, financial condition or performance. You may identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "may," "should," "will" or other words or expressions of similar meaning, although not all forward-looking statements contain such terms.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our strategic and operational initiatives; our ability to adapt to changes in an evolving and rapidly changing industry; the scale, scope and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on our business, operating results, cash flows or financial condition; our 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 | |||||||||||||
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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