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CNO Financial Group Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

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CNO Financial Group reported strong Q2 2024 results, with net income up 66% to $116.3 million ($1.06 per diluted share) and operating earnings up 94% to $114.6 million ($1.05 per diluted share). Key highlights include:

- Total new annualized premiums up 4%, with Worksite Division up 18%
- Medicare Supplement NAP up 16%; Medicare Advantage policies sold up 78%
- Annuity collected premiums up 9%; Policyholder assets up 9%
- Book value per share up 30% to $22.80
- Return on equity of 19.9%; operating ROE of 11.2%
- $77.2 million returned to shareholders

CNO's CEO Gary C. Bhojwani noted strong performance across the board, with continued sales momentum, growing agent force, and strong underwriting margins. The company is raising full-year guidance on earnings and cash flow.

Il CNO Financial Group ha riportato risultati solidi per il secondo trimestre del 2024, con un utile netto aumentato del 66% a 116,3 milioni di dollari (1,06 dollari per azione diluita) e utili operativi aumentati del 94% a 114,6 milioni di dollari (1,05 dollari per azione diluita). I principali punti salienti includono:

- Premi annualizzati totali nuovi aumentati del 4%, con la Divisione Worksite in crescita del 18%
- Aumento del 16% dei supplementi Medicare NAP; polizze Medicare Advantage vendute aumentate del 78%
- Premi raccolti dagli annuità aumentati del 9%; attivi degli assicurati aumentati del 9%
- Valore contabile per azione aumentato del 30% a 22,80 dollari
- Ritorno sul capitale proprio del 19,9%; ROE operativo dell'11,2%
- 77,2 milioni di dollari restituiti agli azionisti

Il CEO di CNO, Gary C. Bhojwani, ha sottolineato la forte performance in ogni settore, con una continua spinta nelle vendite, un crescente numero di agenti e margini di sottoscrizione solidi. L'azienda sta aumentando le previsioni annuali sugli utili e sul flusso di cassa.

CNO Financial Group reportó sólidos resultados en el segundo trimestre de 2024, con un ingreso neto que aumentó un 66% a 116.3 millones de dólares (1.06 dólares por acción diluida) y ganancias operativas que aumentaron un 94% a 114.6 millones de dólares (1.05 dólares por acción diluida). Los puntos destacados incluyen:

- Las nuevas primas anualizadas totales aumentaron un 4%, con la División de Worksite aumentando un 18%
- Aumento del 16% en los suplementos de Medicare NAP; pólizas de Medicare Advantage vendidas aumentadas en un 78%
- Primas recolectadas de rentas vitalicias aumentadas en un 9%; activos de los asegurados aumentados en un 9%
- Valor contable por acción aumentado un 30% a 22.80 dólares
- Retorno sobre la equidad del 19.9%; ROE operativo del 11.2%
- 77.2 millones de dólares devueltos a los accionistas

El CEO de CNO, Gary C. Bhojwani, destacó el fuerte desempeño en todos los ámbitos, con un continuo impulso de ventas, un creciente número de agentes y sólidos márgenes de suscripción. La compañía está elevando sus previsiones anuales sobre ganancias y flujo de caja.

CNO 금융 그룹은 2024년 2분기 실적을 발표하며 순이익이 66% 증가한 1억 1,630만 달러 (희석 주당 1.06 달러)와 영업이익이 94% 증가한 1억 1,460만 달러 (희석 주당 1.05 달러)라고 보고했습니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

- 총 신규 연간 보험료가 4% 증가했으며, 근무지 부문은 18% 증가
- 메디케어 보충 보험 NAP가 16% 증가; 메디케어 어드밴티지 정책 판매가 78% 증가
- 연금 수집 보험료 9% 증가; 보험계약자 자산 9% 증가
- 주당 장부가치가 30% 증가하여 22.80 달러
- 자기자본이익률(ROE) 19.9%; 운영 ROE 11.2%
- 주주에게 7,720만 달러가 반환됨

CNO의 CEO인 Gary C. Bhojwani는 전반적으로 강력한 성과를 강조하며, 지속적인 판매 성장, 증가하는 에이전트 수, 강력한 언더라이팅 마진을 언급했습니다. 회사는 연간 수익 및 현금 흐름에 대한 전망을 상향 조정하고 있습니다.

CNO Financial Group a rapporté des résultats solides pour le deuxième trimestre de 2024, avec un revenu net en hausse de 66% à 116,3 millions de dollars (1,06 dollar par action diluée) et des bénéfices d'exploitation en hausse de 94% à 114,6 millions de dollars (1,05 dollar par action diluée). Les points saillants comprennent :

- Les nouvelles primes annualisées totales ont augmenté de 4%, avec la Division Worksite en hausse de 18%
- Augmentation de 16% des NAP Medicare Supplement ; les polices Medicare Advantage vendues ont augmenté de 78%
- Primes collectées des rentes en hausse de 9%; actifs des assurés en hausse de 9%
- Valeur comptable par action en hausse de 30% à 22,80 dollars
- Rendement des capitaux propres de 19,9%; ROE opérationnel de 11,2%
- 77,2 millions de dollars retournés aux actionnaires

Le PDG de CNO, Gary C. Bhojwani, a souligné la forte performance dans tous les domaines, avec une dynamique de vente continue, un nombre croissant d'agents et de solides marges de souscription. La société relève ses prévisions annuelles concernant les bénéfices et le flux de trésorerie.

CNO Financial Group hat starke Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2024 gemeldet, mit einem Nettogewinn, der um 66% auf 116,3 Millionen Dollar gestiegen ist (1,06 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie) und betrieblichen Erträgen, die um 94% auf 114,6 Millionen Dollar gestiegen sind (1,05 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie). Wichtige Highlights umfassen:

- Gesamte neue annualisierte Prämien, die um 4% gestiegen sind, wobei die Worksite Division um 18% zugenommen hat
- Medicare Supplement NAP um 16% gestiegen; verkaufte Medicare Advantage-Policen um 78% gestiegen
- Während 9% der von Rentenversicherungen gesammelten Prämien gestiegen sind; die Vermögenswerte der Policeninhaber stiegen um 9%
- Buchwert pro Aktie um 30% auf 22,80 Dollar gestiegen
- Eigenkapitalrendite von 19,9%; operative ROE von 11,2%
- 77,2 Millionen Dollar an Aktionäre zurückgegeben

Gary C. Bhojwani, CEO von CNO, wies auf die starke Leistung in allen Bereichen hin, mit anhaltendem Verkaufsdruck, wachsender Agentenanzahl und starken Underwriting-Margen. Das Unternehmen erhöht die Prognosen für die Jahresergebnisse und den Cashflow.

Positive
  • Net income increased 66% year-over-year to $116.3 million
  • Operating earnings per share grew 94% to $1.05
  • Total new annualized premiums up 4%, with Worksite Division up 18%
  • Medicare Advantage policies sold increased 78%
  • Book value per share rose 30% to $22.80
  • Return on equity improved to 19.9% from 14.8% last year
  • Company is raising full-year guidance on earnings and cash flow
Negative
  • Debt-to-capital ratio increased to 43.0% from 34.0% at year-end 2023
  • Net investment losses of $21.9 million in Q2 2024

CNO Financial Group's Q2 2024 results demonstrate strong performance across key metrics. The 66% increase in earnings per share to $1.06 and 94% jump in operating earnings per share to $1.05 are particularly impressive. These figures suggest significant improvement in profitability and operational efficiency.

The company's growth strategy appears to be paying off, with total new annualized premiums up 4% and notable increases in specific segments like Worksite Division NAP (18% up) and Medicare Advantage policies sold (78% up). This diversified growth across product lines indicates a robust and well-balanced business model.

CNO's financial position looks solid, with book value per share increasing 30% to $22.80. The return on equity of 19.9% is particularly strong, significantly outperforming many peers in the insurance sector. However, it's worth noting the substantial increase in the debt-to-capital ratio from 34.0% to 43.0%, largely due to the issuance of new senior notes. While this increased leverage could provide capital for growth, it also increases financial risk and should be monitored closely.

Overall, CNO's Q2 results paint a picture of a company executing well on its strategy, with strong growth, improving profitability and a solid financial foundation. The raised full-year guidance on earnings and cash flow further underscores management's confidence in the company's trajectory.

CNO Financial Group's Q2 2024 results reveal interesting trends in the middle-income insurance market. The 4% increase in total new annualized premiums suggests steady demand for insurance products among this demographic, despite economic uncertainties. Particularly noteworthy is the 18% growth in the Worksite Division, indicating a robust employment market and increased interest in employer-sponsored insurance offerings.

The significant growth in Medicare-related products - Medicare Supplement NAP up 16% and Medicare Advantage policies sold up 78% - points to an aging population becoming increasingly aware of the need for comprehensive health coverage. This trend is likely to continue as the baby boomer generation enters retirement age.

The 9% increase in annuity collected premiums suggests that middle-income consumers are increasingly focused on retirement planning, possibly driven by concerns about the long-term viability of social security and pension systems. This trend could present opportunities for insurers to develop and market innovative retirement products tailored to this demographic.

Overall, these results indicate a growing awareness of insurance and financial planning needs among middle-income consumers, presenting significant opportunities for companies like CNO that specialize in serving this market segment. The challenge will be to maintain growth and profitability in an increasingly competitive landscape while navigating potential economic headwinds.

Earnings per share up 66%; Operating earnings per share up 94%

CARMEL, Ind., July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) today reported net income of $116.3 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, in 2Q24 compared to $73.7 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, in 2Q23. Net operating income (1) was $114.6 million, or $1.05 per diluted share, in 2Q24 compared to $62.3 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, in 2Q23.

"CNO delivered excellent earnings and operating performance across the board, led by continued sales momentum, a growing agent force, and strong underwriting margins and net investment income in the quarter," said Gary C. Bhojwani, chief executive officer. "Sales grew for the eighth consecutive quarter, illustrating the strength of our broad product offerings and diverse distribution model to serve the middle-income market."

"All of our Growth Scorecard performance metrics were up in the quarter. Our capital position remained strong as we increased book value per share, while returning more than $77 million to shareholders."

"CNO enters the second half of the year with consistent sales momentum and continuing favorable macro trends. We remain well-positioned to deliver sustainable profitable growth and long-term shareholder value."

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

  • Total new annualized premiums ("NAP") (4) up 4%; Worksite Division NAP up 18%; Consumer Division NAP up 2%
  • Medicare Supplement NAP up 16%; Medicare Advantage policies sold up 78%
  • Annuity collected premiums up 9%; Policyholder and client assets up 9%
  • Returned $77.2 million to shareholders
  • Book value per share was $22.80, up 30%; book value per diluted share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss, (2) was $36.00, up 11%
  • Return on equity ("ROE") of 19.9%; operating ROE, as adjusted, (5) of 11.2%
  • Raising full-year guidance on earnings and cash flow

 

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


June 30,


June 30,


2024



2023


% change


2024



2023


% change















Income from insurance products (b)

$           1.10



$            0.64


72


$     120.5



$      73.7


64

Fee income

0.01




n/m


0.8



0.6


33

Investment income not allocated to product lines (c)

0.41



0.24


71


44.8



28.0


60

Expenses not allocated to product lines

(0.16)



(0.18)


(11)


(17.5)



(21.1)


(17)

Operating earnings before taxes

1.36



0.70




148.6



81.2



Income tax expense on operating income

(0.31)



(0.16)


94


(34.0)



(18.9)


80

Net operating income (1)

1.05



0.54


94


114.6



62.3


84

Net realized investment losses from sales and change in allowance for credit losses

(0.20)



(0.27)




(21.9)



(31.3)



Net change in market value of investments recognized in earnings

0.04



(0.04)




4.7



(4.0)



Changes in fair value of embedded derivative liabilities and market risk benefits

0.15



0.44




16.8



50.4



Other

0.02






2.4



(0.2)



Non-operating income before taxes

0.01



0.13




2.0



14.9



Income tax expense on non-operating income



(0.03)




(0.3)



(3.5)



Net non-operating income

0.01



0.10




1.7



11.4



Net income

$           1.06



$            0.64




$     116.3



$      73.7

















Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

109.3



115.6










n/m - not meaningful

____________________

(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






June 30,






2024


2023









Trailing twelve months return on equity (a)





19.9 %


14.8 %

Trailing twelve months operating return on equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
and net operating loss carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure) (5)





11.2 %


8.0 %

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)





10.0 %


8.0 %

















Shareholders' equity





$     2,428.9


$    1,995.8

Accumulated other comprehensive loss





1,464.3


1,733.5









Shareholders' equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss





3,893.2


3,729.3

Net operating loss carryforwards





(296.5)


(126.3)

Shareholders' equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss and net operating loss carryforwards





$     3,596.7


$    3,603.0









Book value per diluted share





$        22.46


$       17.31

Accumulated other comprehensive loss





13.54


15.03









Book value per diluted share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss (a non-GAAP financial
measure) (2)





$        36.00


$       32.34

____________________

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

Non-Operating Items
Net investment losses in 2Q24 were $21.9 million net of a reduction in the allowance for credit losses of $4.1 million. Net investment losses in 2Q23 were $31.3 million including an increase in the allowance for credit losses of $9.9 million.

During 2Q24 and 2Q23, we recognized an increase (decrease) in earnings of $4.7 million and $(4.0) million, respectively, due to the net change in market value of investments.

During 2Q24 and 2Q23, we recognized an increase in earnings of $16.8 million and $50.4 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.

In 2Q24, other non-operating items included an increase in earnings of $3.5 million for the mark-to-market change in the agent deferred compensation plan liability which was impacted by changes in the underlying actuarial assumptions used to value the liability. We recognize the mark-to-market change in the estimated value of this liability through earnings as assumptions change.

INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
(Dollars in millions)

Fixed maturities, available for sale, at amortized cost by asset class as of June 30, 2024 are as follows:



Investment
grade


Below
investment
grade


Total

Corporate securities

$     12,849.3


$          601.4


$     13,450.7

Certificates of deposit

470.2



470.2

United States Treasury securities and obligations of the United States government and agencies

278.6



278.6

States and political subdivisions

3,182.9


9.6


3,192.5

Foreign governments

101.1



101.1

Asset-backed securities

1,448.4


103.8


1,552.2

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities

787.3



787.3

Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities

1,231.7


435.5

(a)

1,667.2

Collateralized loan obligations

1,227.6



1,227.6

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

2,290.1


88.6


2,378.7







Total

$     23,867.2


$       1,238.9


$     25,106.1

____________________

(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 $22.6 billion compared with an amortized cost of $25.1 billion.  Net unrealized losses were comprised of gross unrealized gains of $113.2 million and gross unrealized losses of $2,561.6 million.  The allowance for credit losses was $39.8 million at June 30, 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 394% at June 30, 2024, reflecting estimated 2Q24 statutory operating earnings of $28 million (and $24 million in the first six months of 2024) and the payment of insurance company dividends (net of capital contributions) to the holding company of $29.7 million during 2Q24 (and $73.0 million (net of capital contributions) in the first six months of 2024).

During 2Q24, we repurchased $60.0 million of common stock under our securities repurchase program (including $1.1 million of repurchases settled in 3Q24).  We repurchased 2.2 million common shares at an average cost of $27.61 per share.  As of June 30, 2024, we had 106.5 million shares outstanding and had authority to repurchase up to an additional $421.8 million of our common stock.  During 2Q24, dividends paid on common stock totaled $17.2 million.

Unrestricted cash and investments held by our holding company were $429 million at June 30, 2024, compared to $256 million at December 31, 2023.  In addition, the holding company has invested $500 million of the proceeds from the previously announced issuance of $700.0 million of 6.450% senior notes due 2034 (the "2034 Notes") primarily into certificates of deposit which are expected to be used for the repayment of $500.0 million of 5.250% senior notes due May 2025 (the "2025 Notes").

Book value per common share was $22.80 at June 30, 2024 compared to $20.26 at December 31, 2023.  Book value per diluted share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (2), was $36.00 at June 30, 2024, compared to $33.94 at December 31, 2023. 

The debt-to-capital ratio was 43.0% and 34.0% at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.  Our debt-to-total capital ratio, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (3) was 32.0% and 23.1% at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Such debt-to-total capital ratios reflect the issuance of the 2034 Notes in May 2024.  At June 30, 2024, adjusting for the expected repayment of the 2025 Notes, the debt-to-total capital ratio would have been 35.4% and the debt-to-total capital ratio, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), would have been 25.5%.

Return on equity for the trailing four quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, was 19.9% and 14.8%, 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 June 30, 2024 and 2023, was 10.0% and 8.0%, 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 July 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=51d949bc&confId=68394. 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 $36 billion in total assets. Our 3,500 associates, 4,800 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)



June 30,
2024


December 31,
2023

ASSETS




Investments:




Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (net of allowance for credit losses: June 30,
2024 - $39.8 and December 31, 2023 - $42.9; amortized cost: June 30, 2024 - $25,106.1 and
December 31, 2023 - $23,699.2)

$           22,617.9


$           21,506.2

Equity securities at fair value

117.7


96.9

Mortgage loans (net of allowance for credit losses: June 30, 2024 - $13.2 and December 31,
2023 - $15.4)

2,176.0


2,064.1

Policy loans

131.3


128.5

Trading securities

207.8


222.7

Investments held by variable interest entities (net of allowance for credit losses: June 30, 2024 -
$2.8 and December 31, 2023 - $3.1; amortized cost: June 30, 2024 - $440.6 and December 31,
2023 - $787.6)

425.5


768.6

Other invested assets

1,554.0


1,353.4

Total investments

27,230.2


26,140.4

Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted

878.8


774.5

Cash and cash equivalents held by variable interest entities

113.3


114.5

Accrued investment income

262.5


251.5

Present value of future profits

170.4


180.7

Deferred acquisition costs

2,047.2


1,944.4

Reinsurance receivables (net of allowance for credit losses: June 30, 2024 - $3.0 and
December 31, 2023 - $3.0)

3,910.9


4,040.7

Market risk benefit asset

84.5


75.4

Income tax assets, net

882.8


936.2

Assets held in separate accounts

3.2


3.1

Other assets

706.4


641.1

Total assets

$           36,290.2


$           35,102.5

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY




Liabilities:




Liabilities for insurance products:




Policyholder account balances

$           16,637.9


$           15,667.8

Future policy benefits

11,479.4


11,928.2

Market risk benefit liability

3.2


7.4

Liability for life insurance policy claims

59.6


62.1

Unearned and advanced premiums

220.9


218.9

Liabilities related to separate accounts

3.2


3.1

Other liabilities

934.4


848.8

Investment borrowings

2,189.0


2,189.3

Borrowings related to variable interest entities

501.4


820.8

Notes payable – direct corporate obligations

1,832.3


1,140.5

Total liabilities

33,861.3


32,886.9

Commitments and Contingencies




Shareholders' equity:




Common stock ($0.01 par value, 8,000,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued and
outstanding: June 30, 2024 – 106,513,566; December 31, 2023 – 109,357,540)

1.1


1.1

Additional paid-in capital

1,797.6


1,891.5

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,464.3)


(1,576.8)

Retained earnings

2,094.5


1,899.8

Total shareholders' equity

2,428.9


2,215.6

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$           36,290.2


$           35,102.5

 

CNO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)



Three months ended


Six months ended


June 30,


June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Revenues:








Insurance policy income

$              641.5


$             628.3


$          1,269.9


$           1,253.8

Net investment income:








General account assets

351.7


308.1


653.6


600.3

Policyholder and other special-purpose portfolios

57.4


91.6


224.7


142.4

Investment gains (losses):








Realized investment losses

(26.3)


(21.8)


(36.3)


(36.4)

Other investment gains (losses)

9.1


(13.5)


26.9


(13.5)

Total investment losses

(17.2)


(35.3)


(9.4)


(49.9)

Fee revenue and other income

32.8


30.1


83.9


82.2

Total revenues

1,066.2


1,022.8


2,222.7


2,028.8

Benefits and expenses:








Insurance policy benefits

568.8


565.9


1,200.2


1,175.6

Liability for future policy benefits remeasurement (gain) loss

(30.0)


8.3


(36.4)


8.9

Change in fair value of market risk benefits

(0.2)


(17.6)


(13.9)


(2.8)

Interest expense

64.2


57.6


124.4


112.3

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and present value of future
profits 

61.4


56.0


121.9


111.5

Other operating costs and expenses

251.4


256.5


529.7


528.2

Total benefits and expenses

915.6


926.7


1,925.9


1,933.7

Income before income taxes

150.6


96.1


296.8


95.1

Income tax expense

34.3


22.4


68.2


22.2

Net income

$              116.3


$               73.7


$             228.6


$               72.9

Earnings per common share:








Basic:








Weighted average shares outstanding

107,731,000


114,273,000


108,347,000


114,409,000

Net income

$                1.08


$                 .64


$               2.11


$                 .64

Diluted:








Weighted average shares outstanding

109,258,000


115,650,000


110,052,000


116,189,000

Net income

$                1.06


$                 .64


$               2.08


$                 .63



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




2Q24


2Q23

Net operating income

$        407.3


$     281.7







Net operating income, excluding significant items

$        364.0


$     281.2







Net income

$        432.2


$     286.8







Average common equity, excluding accumulated other





comprehensive income (loss) and net operating loss





carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure)

$     3,648.4


$  3,519.3







Average common shareholders' equity

$     2,171.4


$  1,931.5







Operating return on equity, excluding accumulated other





comprehensive income (loss) and net operating loss





carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure)

11.2 %


8.0 %







Operating return, excluding significant items, on equity, excluding





accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and net





operating loss carryforwards (a non-GAAP financial measure)

10.0 %


8.0 %







Return on equity

19.9 %


14.8 %

 

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

3Q22


$                  77.9


$                     —


$                  77.9


$                360.9


$                175.9


$                749.8

4Q22


82.9


(0.5)

(b)

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)

(c)

84.4


287.7


167.3


278.2

4Q23


133.9


(26.4)

(d)

107.5


312.8


36.3


276.5

1Q24


57.5



57.5


311.7


112.3


389.6

2Q24


114.6



114.6


364.0


116.3


432.2














(a)  See note (6) for additional information.














(b)  Comprised of $.7 million of the net favorable impact arising from our comprehensive annual actuarial review, net of tax expense of $.2 million.














(c)  Comprised of $21.7 million of legal recoveries, net of expenses and increased legal accruals, net of tax expense of $4.8 million.














(d)  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




2Q24


2Q23

Pre-tax operating earnings (a non-GAAP financial measure)

$           525.3


$            365.6

Income tax expense

(118.0)


(83.9)

Net operating income

407.3


281.7

Non-operating items:




Net realized investment losses from sales, impairments and change in allowance for credit
losses

(45.2)


(71.9)

Net change in market value of investments recognized in earnings

16.7


(31.9)

Changes in fair value of embedded derivative liabilities and market risk benefits

65.6


99.5

Fair value changes related to the agent deferred compensation plan


12.2

Other

(3.9)


(2.0)

Non-operating income before taxes

33.2


5.9

    Income tax expense on non-operating income

(8.3)


(0.8)

Net non-operating income

24.9


5.1

Net income

$           432.2


$            286.8







 

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


4Q23

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


2Q24





Consolidated capital, excluding accumulated other comprehensive









income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards









(a non-GAAP financial measure)

$    3,536.8


$    3,596.7





Net operating loss carryforwards

311.2


296.5





Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,480.3)


(1,464.3)





Common shareholders' equity

$    2,367.7


$    2,428.9















 

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




2Q24


2Q23

Consolidated capital, excluding accumulated other comprehensive





income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards





(a non-GAAP financial measure)

$        3,648.4


$        3,519.3

Net operating loss carryforwards

176.2


170.7

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,653.2)


(1,758.5)

Common shareholders' equity

$        2,171.4


$        1,931.5

 

(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

___________

(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.

 

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