CNO Financial Group Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

CNO Financial Group, Inc. reported strong growth in sales and distribution force, with total new annualized premiums up 8% in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023. The company achieved solid earnings with net income of $112.3 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, showing a significant improvement from a net loss in the previous year. Despite some unfavorable impacts on real estate investments, CNO's financial health remains robust, exemplified by its excellent capital position and growth in book value per diluted share. The company reiterated its full-year guidance and returned $57.3 million to shareholders. Key highlights include growth in Consumer Division new annualized premiums, Worksite Division NAP, and Medicare Supplement NAP, showcasing CNO's focus on sustainable profitable growth.

Positive

• Strong growth in sales and distribution force

• Total new annualized premiums up 8%

• Net income of $112.3 million, or $1.01 per diluted share

• Growth in book value per diluted share

• Return on equity of 18.8%

Negative

• $24.3 million unfavorable impact on real estate partnerships

• Net investment losses of $4.6 million

• Decrease in fee income by 23%

• Net operating income decreased by 2%

Insights

Financial Analyst

Examining CNO Financial Group's first quarter results, a marked turnaround is apparent, showcased by a net income of $112.3 million against the prior year's net loss. Such a rebound is particularly noteworthy and suggests a successful implementation of strategic initiatives. These results are underscored by an 8% growth in new annualized premiums, a robust indicator of business expansion and consumer demand.

Further analysis of the operating earnings reveals a disciplined focus on insurance product margins and an impressive portfolio yield, which have bolstered the company's performance despite the unfavorable mark-to-market impacts on their alternative investment portfolio. This resilience in earnings, despite external market pressures, speaks to a solid operational framework and controlled risk exposure.

Their reported return on equity (ROE) of 18.8% and operating ROE, as adjusted, of 9.7% can be quite attractive to investors, though it represents a slight decrease from the previous year. Still, maintaining such levels in a challenging economic environment might be considered a strength. Investors might also take note of the company's capital return strategies, including significant share repurchases and consistent dividend payments, reflecting confidence in ongoing financial stability and shareholder value proposition.

Market Research Analyst

Looking beyond the raw financials, it's important to highlight the company's growth in its Consumer and Worksite Divisions, which experienced increases in new annualized premiums by 7% and 19% respectively. The significant uptick in the Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage policies sales by 24% and 38% highlights a important competitive edge in a growing market segment. As the population ages, these areas could be key drivers for sustainable long-term growth.

The company's agent count also increased, which could suggest a greater market penetration and sales capacity moving forward. These operational metrics are robust indicators for future performance and could provide confidence to investors about the company's trajectory.

Investment Income Analyst

From an investment perspective, it's noteworthy that CNO Financial has managed to keep its investment income stable despite less favorable market valuations of certain assets. This suggests a well-diversified and managed investment portfolio. However, investors should be aware of the potential volatility in alternative investments and the impact of market conditions on their valuation.

The company's debt-to-capital ratio saw a slight improvement, indicative of a conservative financial structure and a potential reduction in financial risk. The increase in book value per share is another positive signal, enhancing the equity value for shareholders. For investors with a focus on asset quality, the detailed composition of the fixed maturity investments demonstrates a strong preference for investment-grade securities, which can be a sign of prudent investment management practices.

Strong sales and distribution force growth; Total new annualized premiums up 8%;

Solid first quarter earnings

CARMEL, Ind., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) today reported net income of $112.3 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, in 1Q24 compared to a net loss of $0.8 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in 1Q23. Net operating income ⁽¹⁾ was $57.5 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, in 1Q24 compared to $58.6 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, in 1Q23.

"First quarter results were among the best operating metrics we've delivered in the past several years with respect to Consumer and Worksite sales, our distribution force and new products," said Gary C. Bhojwani, chief executive officer.

"Operating earnings benefited from growth in insurance product margins, reflecting recent sales momentum and expansion of the portfolio yield on five quarters of new money rates exceeding 6%. The only material item that offset our strong operating results in the quarter was $24.3 million of unfavorable mark-to-market pre-tax impacts on real estate partnerships within our alternative investment portfolio. These assets are delivering stable cash flows; however, the economic environment is pressuring their market values. Despite these impacts, total net investment income was up in the quarter."

"Our financial health remains strong, as shown by our excellent capital position and growth in book value per diluted share. We remain focused on serving the needs of middle-income consumers and delivering sustainable profitable growth for our shareholders."

First Quarter 2024 Highlights (as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year where applicable)

• Consumer Division new annualized premiums ("NAP") ⁽⁴⁾ up 7% and producing agent count up 8%
• Worksite Division NAP up 19% and producing agent count up 28%
• Medicare Supplement NAP up 24%, Medicare Advantage policies sold up 38%
• Returned $57.3 million to shareholders
• Book value per share was $21.81; book value per diluted share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss, ⁽²⁾ was $34.97
• Return on equity ("ROE") of 18.8%; operating ROE, as adjusted, ⁽⁵⁾ of 9.7%
• Full year guidance remains unchanged

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Quarter End

(Amounts in millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Net operating income, a non-GAAP(a) financial measure, is used consistently by CNO's management to evaluate the operating performance of the Company and is a measure commonly used in the life insurance industry.  It differs from net income primarily because it excludes certain non-operating items such as net realized investment gains (losses) from sales and change in the allowance for credit losses, changes in fair values of embedded derivatives and market risk benefits and the liability for a deferred compensation plan, and certain significant and unusual items included in net income.  Management believes an analysis of net operating income is important in understanding the profitability and operating trends of the Company's business.  Net income is the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

	Per diluted share
	Quarter ended							Quarter ended
	March 31,							March 31,
	2024			2023		% change		2024			2023		% change
Income from insurance products (b)	$             0.61			$              0.56		9		$        68.0			$       63.7		7
Fee income	0.10			0.13		(23)		11.3			15.5		(27)
Investment income not allocated to product lines (c)	0.11			0.14		(21)		12.3			15.5		(21)
Expenses not allocated to product lines	(0.15)			(0.16)		(6)		(16.8)			(18.3)		(8)
Operating earnings before taxes	0.67			0.67				74.8			76.4
Income tax expense on operating income	(0.15)			(0.16)		(6)		(17.3)			(17.8)		(3)
Net operating income (1)	0.52			0.51		2		57.5			58.6		(2)
Net realized investment losses from sales and change in allowance for credit losses	(0.04)			(0.11)				(4.6)			(12.7)
Net change in market value of investments recognized in earnings	0.11			(0.02)				12.4			(1.9)
Changes in fair value of embedded derivative liabilities and market risk benefits	0.57			(0.57)				64.0			(65.1)
Other	—			0.02				(0.4)			2.3
Non-operating income (loss) before taxes	0.64			(0.68)				71.4			(77.4)
Income tax (expense) benefit on non-operating income (loss)	(0.15)			0.16				(16.6)			18.0
Net non-operating income (loss)	0.49			(0.52)				54.8			(59.4)
Net income (loss)	$             1.01			$            (0.01)				$      112.3			$       (0.8)
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	110.8			114.5

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(a)	GAAP is defined as accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
(b)	Income from insurance products is the sum of the insurance margins of the annuity, health and life product lines, less expenses allocated to the insurance product lines.  It excludes the income from our fee income business, investment income not allocated to product lines, net expenses not allocated to product lines (primarily holding company expenses) and income taxes.  Insurance margin is management's measure of the profitability of its annuity, health and life segments' performance and consists of insurance policy income plus allocated investment income less insurance policy benefits, interest credited, commissions, advertising expense and amortization of acquisition costs.
(c)	Investment income not allocated to product lines represents net investment income less: (i) equity returns credited to policyholder account balances; (ii) the investment income allocated to our product lines; (iii) interest expense on notes payable, investment borrowings and financing arrangements; (iv) expenses related to the funding agreement-backed notes ("FABN") program; and (v) certain expenses related to benefit plans that are offset by special-purpose investment income; plus (vi) the impact of annual option forfeitures related to fixed indexed annuity surrenders.

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (continued) Management vs. GAAP Measures (Dollars in millions, except per share data) (Unaudited)
Shareholders' equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and book value per share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), are non-GAAP measures that are utilized by management to view the business without the effect of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) which is primarily attributable to fluctuations in interest rates associated with fixed maturities, available for sale. Management views the business in this manner because the Company has the ability and generally, the intent, to hold investments to maturity and meaningful trends can be more easily identified without the fluctuations.  In addition, shareholders' equity excludes net operating loss carryforwards in our non-GAAP return on equity measures as such assets are not discounted and, accordingly, will not provide a return to shareholders until after it is realized as a reduction to taxes that would otherwise be paid.  Management believes that excluding this value from the equity component of this measure enhances the understanding of the effect these non-discounted assets have on operating returns.
	Quarter ended
	March 31,
	2024		2023
Trailing twelve months return on equity (a)	18.8 %		21.8 %
Trailing twelve months operating return on equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure) (5)	9.7 %		10.3 %
Trailing twelve months operating return, excluding significant items, on equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure) (5)	8.5 %		9.8 %
Shareholders' equity	$     2,367.7		$     2,031.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	1,480.3		1,664.4
Shareholders' equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss	3,848.0		3,696.2
Net operating loss carryforwards	(311.2)		(152.4)
Shareholders' equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss and net operating loss carryforwards	$     3,536.8		$     3,543.8
Book value per diluted share	$         21.52		$        17.49
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	13.45		14.33
Book value per diluted share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss (a non-GAAP financial measure) (2)	$         34.97		$        31.82

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(a)	Calculated using average shareholders' equity for the measurement period.

 

Non-Operating Items
Net investment losses in 1Q24 were $4.6 million net of a reduction in the allowance for credit losses of $1.5 million. Net investment losses in 1Q23 were $12.7 million including an increase in the allowance for credit losses of $1.5 million.

During 1Q24 and 1Q23, we recognized an increase (decrease) in earnings of $12.4 million and $(1.9) million, respectively, due to the net change in market value of investments.

During 1Q24 and 1Q23, we recognized an increase (decrease) in earnings of $64.0 million and $(65.1) million, respectively, resulting from changes in the estimated fair value of embedded derivative liabilities and market risk benefits related to our fixed indexed annuities.  Such amounts include the impacts of changes in market interest rates and equity impacts used to determine the estimated fair values of the embedded derivatives and market risk benefits.

INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (Dollars in millions)
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at amortized cost by asset class as of March 31, 2024 are as follows:
	Investment grade		Below investment grade		Total
Corporate securities	$     12,557.8		$            574.9		$      13,132.7
United States Treasury securities and obligations of the United States government and agencies	232.8		—		232.8
States and political subdivisions	3,044.9		9.6		3,054.5
Foreign governments	94.8		—		94.8
Asset-backed securities	1,436.8		109.3		1,546.1
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities	683.3		—		683.3
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities	1,189.0		481.4	(a)	1,670.4
Collateralized loan obligations	1,151.0		—		1,151.0
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	2,296.7		88.5		2,385.2
Total	$     22,687.1		$        1,263.7		$      23,950.8

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(a)

Certain structured securities rated below investment grade by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations may be assigned a NAIC 1 or NAIC 2 designation based on the cost basis of the security relative to estimated recoverable amounts as determined by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

 

The fair value of CNO's available for sale fixed maturity portfolio was $21.6 billion compared with an amortized cost of $24.0 billion.  Net unrealized losses were comprised of gross unrealized gains of $127.5 million and gross unrealized losses of $2,391.2 million.  The allowance for credit losses was $39.0 million at March 31, 2024.

Statutory (based on non-GAAP measures) and GAAP Capital Information
The consolidated statutory risk-based capital ratio of our U.S. based insurance subsidiaries was estimated at 391% at March 31, 2024, reflecting an estimated 1Q24 statutory operating loss of $4 million and the payment of insurance company dividends (net of capital contributions) to the holding company of $43.3 million during 1Q24.

During 1Q24, we repurchased $40.0 million of common stock under our securities repurchase program (including $0.8 million of repurchases settled in 2Q24).  We repurchased 1.5 million common shares at an average cost of $26.98 per share.  As of March 31, 2024, we had 108.6 million shares outstanding and had authority to repurchase up to an additional $481.8 million of our common stock.  During 1Q24, dividends paid on common stock totaled $17.3 million.

Unrestricted cash and investments held by our holding company were $223 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $256 million at December 31, 2023.

Book value per common share was $21.81 at March 31, 2024 compared to $20.26 at December 31, 2023.  Book value per diluted share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ⁽²⁾, was $34.97 at March 31, 2024, compared to $33.94 at December 31, 2023. 

The debt-to-capital ratio was 32.5% and 34.0% at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.  Our debt-to-total capital ratio, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ⁽³⁾ was 22.9% and 23.1% at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Return on equity for the trailing four quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was 18.8% and 21.8%, respectively.  Operating return, excluding significant items, on equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards ⁽⁵⁾ for the trailing four quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was 8.5% and 9.8%, respectively.

In this news release, CNO includes non-GAAP measures to enhance investors' understanding of management's view of the business.  The non-GAAP measures are not a substitute for GAAP, but rather a supplement to increase transparency by providing a broader perspective.  CNO's definitions of non-GAAP measures may differ from other companies' definitions.  More detailed information including various GAAP and non-GAAP measurements are located at CNOinc.com in the Investors section under SEC Filings.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws.  These prospective statements reflect management's current expectations, but are not guarantees of future performance.  Accordingly, please refer to CNO's cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements, and the business environment in which the Company operates, contained in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and any subsequent Form 10-Q or Form 10-K on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and on the Company's website at CNOinc.com in the Investors section.  CNO specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement because of new information, future developments or otherwise.

EARNINGS RELEASE CONFERENCE CALL WEBCAST:

The Company will host a conference call to discuss results on April 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.  During the call, we will be referring to a presentation that will be available at the Investors section of the company's website.

To participate by dial-in, please register at https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=1fa894a1&confId=64047. Upon registering, you will be provided with call details and a registrant ID used to track attendance on the conference call. Reminders will also be sent to registered participants via email.

For those investors who prefer to listen to the call online, we will be broadcasting the call live via webcast.  The event can be accessed through the Investors section of the company's website: ir.CNOinc.com.  Participants should go to the website at least 15 minutes before the event to register and download any necessary audio software.

ABOUT CNO FINANCIAL GROUP

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America.  CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National.  Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income, and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,500 associates, 4,700 exclusive agents and more than 5,000 independent partner agents guide individuals, families, and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.

CNO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Dollars in millions) (unaudited)
	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (net of allowance for credit losses: March 31, 2024 - $39.0 and December 31, 2023 - $42.9; amortized cost: March 31, 2024 - $23,950.8 and December 31, 2023 - $23,699.2)	$            21,648.1		$            21,506.2
Equity securities at fair value	118.4		96.9
Mortgage loans (net of allowance for credit losses: March 31, 2024 - $16.6 and December 31, 2023 - $15.4)	2,087.1		2,064.1
Policy loans	130.3		128.5
Trading securities	222.8		222.7
Investments held by variable interest entities (net of allowance for credit losses: March 31, 2024 - $4.3 and December 31, 2023 - $3.1; amortized cost: March 31, 2024 - $547.2 and December 31, 2023 - $787.6)	533.4		768.6
Other invested assets	1,471.3		1,353.4
Total investments	26,211.4		26,140.4
Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted	566.3		774.5
Cash and cash equivalents held by variable interest entities	83.5		114.5
Accrued investment income	252.0		251.5
Present value of future profits	175.5		180.7
Deferred acquisition costs	1,992.3		1,944.4
Reinsurance receivables (net of allowance for credit losses: March 31, 2024 - $3.0 and December 31, 2023 - $3.0)	3,969.0		4,040.7
Market risk benefit asset	84.1		75.4
Income tax assets, net	886.1		936.2
Assets held in separate accounts	3.3		3.1
Other assets	716.2		641.1
Total assets	$            34,939.7		$            35,102.5
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Liabilities for insurance products:
Policyholder account balances	$            15,736.7		$            15,667.8
Future policy benefits	11,736.5		11,928.2
Market risk benefit liability	3.8		7.4
Liability for life insurance policy claims	65.1		62.1
Unearned and advanced premiums	226.0		218.9
Liabilities related to separate accounts	3.3		3.1
Other liabilities	905.0		848.8
Investment borrowings	2,189.1		2,189.3
Borrowings related to variable interest entities	565.5		820.8
Notes payable – direct corporate obligations	1,141.0		1,140.5
Total liabilities	32,572.0		32,886.9
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 8,000,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued and outstanding: March 31, 2024 – 108,568,594; December 31, 2023 – 109,357,540)	1.1		1.1
Additional paid-in capital	1,851.2		1,891.5
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,480.3)		(1,576.8)
Retained earnings	1,995.7		1,899.8
Total shareholders' equity	2,367.7		2,215.6
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$            34,939.7		$            35,102.5

 

CNO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Dollars in millions, except per share data) (unaudited)
	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2024		2023
Revenues:
Insurance policy income	$                628.4		$               625.5
Net investment income:
General account assets	301.9		292.2
Policyholder and other special-purpose portfolios	167.3		50.8
Investment gains (losses):
Realized investment losses	(10.0)		(14.6)
Other investment gains	17.8		—
Total investment gains (losses)	7.8		(14.6)
Fee revenue and other income	51.1		52.1
Total revenues	1,156.5		1,006.0
Benefits and expenses:
Insurance policy benefits	631.4		609.7
Liability for future policy benefits remeasurement loss	(6.4)		.6
Change in fair value of market risk benefits	(13.7)		14.8
Interest expense	60.2		54.7
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and present value of future profits	60.5		55.5
Other operating costs and expenses	278.3		271.7
Total benefits and expenses	1,010.3		1,007.0
Income (loss) before income taxes	146.2		(1.0)
Income tax expense (benefit) on period income (loss)	33.9		(0.2)
Net income (loss)	$                112.3		$                  (0.8)
Earnings per common share:
Basic:
Weighted average shares outstanding	108,964,000		114,545,000
Net income (loss)	$                  1.03		$                  (.01)
Diluted:
Weighted average shares outstanding	110,845,000		114,545,000
Net income (loss)	$                  1.01		$                  (.01)

 

NOTES
(1)	Management believes that an analysis of Net income applicable to common stock before: (i) net realized investment gains or losses from sales, impairments and the change in allowance for credit losses, net of taxes; (ii) net change in market value of investments recognized in earnings, net of taxes; (iii) changes in fair value of embedded derivative liabilities and market risk benefits related to our fixed indexed annuities, net of taxes; (iv) fair value changes related to the agent deferred compensation plan, net of taxes; (v) loss related to reinsurance transaction, net of taxes; (vi) loss on extinguishment of debt, net of taxes; (vii) changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets and other tax items; and (viii) other non-operating items consisting primarily of earnings attributable to variable interest entities, net of taxes ("Net operating income," a non-GAAP financial measure) is important to evaluate the financial performance of the company, and is a key measure commonly used in the life insurance industry.  Management uses this measure to evaluate performance because the items excluded from net operating income can be affected by events that are unrelated to the company's underlying fundamentals.  A reconciliation of Net operating income to Net income applicable to common stock is provided in the table on page 2.  Additional information concerning this non-GAAP measure is included in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that are available in the "Investors - SEC Filings" section of CNO's website, CNOinc.com.
(2)	Book value per diluted share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if outstanding stock options were exercised and restricted stock and performance units were vested.  The dilution from options, restricted shares and performance units is calculated using the treasury stock method.  Under this method, we assume the proceeds from the exercise of the options (or the unrecognized compensation expense with respect to restricted stock and performance units) will be used to purchase shares of our common stock at the closing market price on the last day of the period.  In addition, the calculation of this non-GAAP measure differs from the corresponding GAAP measure because accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) has been excluded from the value of capital used to determine this measure.  Management believes this non-GAAP measure is useful because it removes the volatility that arises from changes in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of our investments.
(3)	The calculation of this non-GAAP measure differs from the corresponding GAAP measure because accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) has been excluded from the value of capital used to determine this measure.  Management believes this non-GAAP measure is useful because it removes the volatility that arises from changes in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of our investments.
(4)	Measured by new annualized premiums for life and health products, which includes 10% of single premium whole life deposits and 100% of all other premiums (excluding annuities).  Sales of third-party products are excluded.
(5)	The following summarizes the calculations of: (i) operating return on equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure); (ii) operating return, excluding significant items, on equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure); and (iii) return on equity are as follows (dollars in millions):

 

			Trailing twelve months ended
			1Q24		1Q23
Net operating income			$         355.0		$      354.5
Net operating income, excluding significant items			$         311.7		$      336.6
Net income			$         389.6		$      446.4
Average common equity, excluding accumulated other
	comprehensive income (loss) and net operating loss
	carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure)		$     3,650.0		$  3,434.8
Average common shareholders' equity			$     2,075.3		$  2,046.3
Operating return on equity, excluding accumulated other
	comprehensive income (loss) and net operating loss
	carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure)		9.7 %		10.3 %
Operating return, excluding significant items, on equity, excluding
	accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and net
	operating loss carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure)		8.5 %		9.8 %
Return on equity			18.8 %		21.8 %

 

The following summarizes: (i) net operating income; (ii) significant items; (iii) net operating income, excluding significant items; and (iv) net income (loss) (dollars in millions):

 

								Net operating
						Net operating		income,
						income,		excluding				Net
						excluding		significant				income -
		Net operating		Significant		significant		items - trailing		Net		trailing
		income		items		items (a)		four quarters		income (loss)		four quarters
2Q22		$                  135.1		$                   (17.4)	(b)	$                  117.7		$                  393.4		$                  233.3		$                  677.3
3Q22		77.9		—		77.9		360.9		175.9		749.8
4Q22		82.9		(0.5)	(c)	82.4		342.5		38.0		630.6
1Q23		58.6		—		58.6		336.6		(0.8)		446.4
2Q23		62.3		—		62.3		281.2		73.7		286.8
3Q23		101.3		(16.9)	(d)	84.4		287.7		167.3		278.2
4Q23		133.9		(26.4)	(e)	107.5		312.8		36.3		276.5
1Q24		57.5		—		57.5		311.7		112.3		389.6
(a)  See note (6) for additional information.
(b)  Comprised of an experience refund of $22.5 million related to a reinsurance agreement, net of tax expense of $5.1 million.
(c)  Comprised of $.7 million of the net favorable impact arising from our comprehensive annual actuarial review, net of tax expense of $.2 million.
(d)  Comprised of $21.7 million of legal recoveries, net of expenses and increased legal accruals, net of tax expense of $4.8 million.
(e)  Comprised of $33.9 million of the net favorable impact arising from our comprehensive annual actuarial review, net of tax expense of $7.5 million.

 

A reconciliation of pre-tax operating earnings (a non-GAAP financial measure) to net income is as follows (dollars in millions):

 

			Twelve months ended
			1Q24		1Q23
Pre-tax operating earnings (a non-GAAP financial measure)			$             457.9		$              458.6
Income tax expense			(102.9)		(104.1)
Net operating income			355.0		354.5
Non-operating items:
Net realized investment losses from sales, impairments and change in allowance for credit losses			(54.6)		(67.7)
Net change in market value of investments recognized in earnings			8.0		(49.6)
Changes in fair value of embedded derivative liabilities and market risk benefits			99.2		209.7
Fair value changes related to the agent deferred compensation plan			(3.5)		26.2
Other			(3.0)		(2.0)
Non-operating income before taxes			46.1		116.6
Income tax expense on non-operating income			(11.5)		(24.7)
Net non-operating income			34.6		91.9
Net income			$             389.6		$              446.4

 

A reconciliation of consolidated capital, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure) to common shareholders' equity, is as follows (dollars in millions):

 

			1Q22		2Q22		3Q22		4Q22
Consolidated capital, excluding accumulated other comprehensive
	income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards
	(a non-GAAP financial measure)		$    3,141.7		$    3,329.0		$    3,510.3		$    3,557.1
Net operating loss carryforwards			238.2		214.7		190.9		169.0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(561.5)		(1,415.8)		(1,837.8)		(1,957.3)
Common shareholders' equity			$    2,818.4		$    2,127.9		$    1,863.4		$    1,768.8
			1Q23		2Q23		3Q23		4Q24
Consolidated capital, excluding accumulated other comprehensive
	income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards
	(a non-GAAP financial measure)		$    3,543.8		$    3,603.0		$    3,744.2		$    3,712.8
Net operating loss carryforwards			152.4		126.3		102.6		79.6
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(1,664.4)		(1,733.5)		(1,956.7)		(1,576.8)
Common shareholders' equity			$    2,031.8		$    1,995.8		$    1,890.1		$    2,215.6
			1Q24
Consolidated capital, excluding accumulated other comprehensive
	income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards
	(a non-GAAP financial measure)		$    3,536.8
Net operating loss carryforwards			311.2
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(1,480.3)
Common shareholders' equity			$    2,367.7

 

A reconciliation of consolidated capital, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure) to common shareholders' equity, is as follows (dollars in millions):

 

			Trailing four quarter average
			1Q24		1Q23
Consolidated capital, excluding accumulated other comprehensive
	income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards
	(a non-GAAP financial measure)		$         3,650.0		$         3,434.8
Net operating loss carryforwards			135.1		192.5
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(1,709.8)		(1,581.0)
Common shareholders' equity			$         2,075.3		$         2,046.3

 

(6)	The tables below summarize the financial impact of significant items on our net operating income.  Management believes that identifying the impact of these items enhances the understanding of our operating results (dollars in millions, except per share data).

 

		Three months ended
		December 31, 2023
		Actual results		Significant items		Excluding significant items
Insurance product margin
Annuity margin		$           63.6		$         (12.9)	(a)	$           50.7
Health margin		146.4		(22.3)	(a)	124.1
Life margin		64.6		1.3	(a)	65.9
Total insurance product margin		274.6		(33.9)		240.7
Allocated expenses		(138.8)		—		(138.8)
Income from insurance products		135.8		(33.9)		101.9
Fee income		17.8		—		17.8
Investment income not allocated to product lines		38.3		—		38.3
Expenses not allocated to product lines		(19.8)		—		(19.8)
Operating earnings before taxes		172.1		(33.9)		138.2
Income tax (expense) benefit on operating income		(38.2)		7.5		(30.7)
Net operating income		$         133.9		$         (26.4)		$         107.5
Net operating income per diluted share		$           1.18		$         (0.23)		$           0.95

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(a)	Comprised of $33.9 million of the net favorable impact arising from our comprehensive annual actuarial review.

 

		Three months ended
		September 30, 2023
		Actual results		Significant items		Excluding significant items
Insurance product margin
Annuity margin		$           57.0		$              —		$           57.0
Health margin		123.2		—		123.2
Life margin		59.8		—		59.8
Total insurance product margin		240.0		—		240.0
Allocated expenses		(153.2)		—		(153.2)
Income from insurance products		86.8		—		86.8
Fee income		(2.9)		—		(2.9)
Investment income not allocated to product lines		38.4		—		38.4
Expenses not allocated to product lines		7.5		(21.7)	(a)	(14.2)
Operating earnings before taxes		129.8		(21.7)		108.1
Income tax (expense) benefit on operating income		(28.5)		4.8		(23.7)
Net operating income		$         101.3		$         (16.9)		$           84.4
Net operating income per diluted share		$           0.88		$         (0.14)		$           0.74

___________

(a)	Comprised of $21.7 million of legal recoveries, net of expenses and increased legal accruals.

 

		Three months ended
		December 31, 2022
		Actual results		Significant items		Excluding significant items
Insurance product margin
Annuity margin		$           50.8		$             3.2	(a)	$           54.0
Health margin		140.4		(18.3)	(a)	122.1
Life margin		43.3		14.4	(a)	57.7
Total insurance product margin		234.5		(0.7)		233.8
Allocated expenses		(149.1)		—		(149.1)
Income from insurance products		85.4		(0.7)		84.7
Fee income		9.2		—		9.2
Investment income not allocated to product lines		25.2		—		25.2
Expenses not allocated to product lines		(12.8)		—		(12.8)
Operating earnings before taxes		107.0		(0.7)		106.3
Income tax (expense) benefit on operating income		(24.1)		0.2		(23.9)
Net operating income		$           82.9		$           (0.5)		$           82.4
Net operating income per diluted share		$           0.71		$              —		$           0.71

___________

(a)	Comprised of $0.7 million of the net favorable impact arising from our comprehensive annual actuarial review.

 

		Three months ended
		June 30, 2022
		Actual results		Significant items		Excluding significant items
Insurance product margin
Annuity margin		$           60.1		$              —		$           60.1
Health margin		125.4		—		125.4
Life margin		70.2		—		70.2
Total insurance product margin		255.7		—		255.7
Allocated expenses		(152.2)		—		(152.2)
Income from insurance products		103.5		—		103.5
Fee income		3.2		—		3.2
Investment income not allocated to product lines		64.6		—		64.6
Expenses not allocated to product lines		2.9		(22.5)	(a)	(19.6)
Operating earnings before taxes		174.2		(22.5)		151.7
Income tax (expense) benefit on operating income		(39.1)		5.1		(34.0)
Net operating income		$         135.1		$         (17.4)		$         117.7
Net operating income per diluted share		$           1.15		$         (0.15)		$           1.00

___________

(a)	Comprised of an experience refund of $22.5 million related to a reinsurance agreement.

 

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FAQ

What were CNO Financial Group's net income and earnings per share in Q1 2024?

CNO Financial Group reported a net income of $112.3 million, or $1.01 per diluted share in Q1 2024.

How did CNO's Consumer Division perform in Q1 2024?

Consumer Division new annualized premiums were up 7% in Q1 2024.

What was CNO's return on equity in Q1 2024?

CNO achieved a return on equity of 18.8% in Q1 2024.

Did CNO Financial Group pay dividends to shareholders in Q1 2024?

Yes, CNO Financial Group returned $57.3 million to shareholders in Q1 2024.

What was CNO's book value per diluted share in Q1 2024?

CNO's book value per diluted share was $21.81 in Q1 2024.