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Fidelity National Financial (FNF) reported Q3 2024 net earnings of $266 million ($0.97 per share), down from $426 million ($1.57 per share) in Q3 2023. However, adjusted net earnings increased to $356 million ($1.30 per share) from $333 million ($1.23 per share) year-over-year. The Title Segment maintained strong performance with $244 million contribution, while F&G Segment grew to $135 million from $102 million. Total revenue reached $3.6 billion, with Title Segment revenue at $2.1 billion and F&G achieving record assets under management of $62.9 billion. The company maintained an industry-leading adjusted pre-tax title margin of 15.9%.

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) ha riportato utili netti nel terzo trimestre del 2024 pari a 266 milioni di dollari (0,97 dollari per azione), in calo rispetto ai 426 milioni di dollari (1,57 dollari per azione) nel terzo trimestre del 2023. Tuttavia, gli utili netti rettificati sono aumentati a 356 milioni di dollari (1,30 dollari per azione) dai 333 milioni di dollari (1,23 dollari per azione) dell'anno precedente. Il segmento Titoli ha mantenuto un'eccellente performance con un contributo di 244 milioni di dollari, mentre il segmento F&G è cresciuto a 135 milioni di dollari dai 102 milioni di dollari. Il fatturato totale ha raggiunto i 3,6 miliardi di dollari, con ricavi del segmento Titoli pari a 2,1 miliardi di dollari e F&G che ha ottenuto un record di attività under management di 62,9 miliardi di dollari. L'azienda ha mantenuto un margine titolo rettificato pre-imposte leader nel settore del 15,9%.

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) reportó ganancias netas en el tercer trimestre de 2024 de 266 millones de dólares (0,97 dólares por acción), una disminución respecto a los 426 millones de dólares (1,57 dólares por acción) del tercer trimestre de 2023. Sin embargo, las ganancias netas ajustadas aumentaron a 356 millones de dólares (1,30 dólares por acción) desde 333 millones de dólares (1,23 dólares por acción) en comparación con el año anterior. El segmento de Títulos mantuvo un fuerte desempeño con una contribución de 244 millones de dólares, mientras que el segmento F&G creció a 135 millones de dólares desde 102 millones de dólares. Los ingresos totales alcanzaron los 3,6 mil millones de dólares, con ingresos del segmento Títulos de 2,1 mil millones de dólares y F&G logrando activos bajo gestión de 62,9 mil millones de dólares. La empresa mantuvo un margen de título ajustado antes de impuestos líder en la industria del 15,9%.

피델리티 내셔널 파이낸셜 (FNF)는 2024년 3분기 순이익이 2억 6,600만 달러(주당 0.97달러)라고 발표했으며, 이는 2023년 3분기의 4억 2,600만 달러(주당 1.57달러)에서 감소한 수치입니다. 그러나 조정된 순이익은 작년의 3억 3,300만 달러(주당 1.23달러)에서 3억 5,600만 달러(주당 1.30달러)로 증가했습니다. 타이틀 부문은 2억 4,400만 달러의 기여로 강력한 성과를 유지했으며, F&G 부문은 1억 3,500만 달러에서 1억 2백만 달러로 성장했습니다. 총 수익은 36억 달러에 달했으며, 타이틀 부문 수익은 21억 달러, F&G는 629억 달러의 관리 자산 기록을 달성했습니다. 회사는 15.9%의 업계 최고 조정 세전 타이틀 마진을 유지했습니다.

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) a annoncé un bénéfice net de 266 millions de dollars (0,97 dollar par action) pour le troisième trimestre de 2024, en baisse par rapport à 426 millions de dollars (1,57 dollar par action) au troisième trimestre de 2023. Cependant, le bénéfice net ajusté a augmenté à 356 millions de dollars (1,30 dollar par action) contre 333 millions de dollars (1,23 dollar par action) l'année précédente. Le segment des titres a maintenu une forte performance avec une contribution de 244 millions de dollars, tandis que le segment F&G a progressé à 135 millions de dollars contre 102 millions de dollars. Les revenus totaux ont atteint 3,6 milliards de dollars, avec des revenus du segment des titres s'élevant à 2,1 milliards de dollars et F&G atteignant des actifs sous gestion record de 62,9 milliards de dollars. L'entreprise a maintenu une marge de titre ajustée avant impôt de 15,9 %, leader du secteur.

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) meldete für das dritte Quartal 2024 einen Nettoertrag von 266 Millionen Dollar (0,97 Dollar pro Aktie), was einen Rückgang gegenüber 426 Millionen Dollar (1,57 Dollar pro Aktie) im dritten Quartal 2023 darstellt. Die bereinigten Nettogewinne stiegen jedoch von 333 Millionen Dollar (1,23 Dollar pro Aktie) im Vorjahr auf 356 Millionen Dollar (1,30 Dollar pro Aktie). Das Titelsegment zeigte eine starke Leistung mit einem Beitrag von 244 Millionen Dollar, während das F&G-Segment auf 135 Millionen Dollar von 102 Millionen Dollar angewachsen ist. Der Gesamtumsatz erreichte 3,6 Milliarden Dollar, wobei das Titelsegment 2,1 Milliarden Dollar und F&G einen Rekordbestand an verwalteten Vermögenswerten von 62,9 Milliarden Dollar erzielte. Das Unternehmen wies eine branchenführende bereinigte Steuer-anteilige Titelspanne von 15,9 % auf.

Positive
  • Adjusted net earnings increased to $356M ($1.30 per share) from $333M ($1.23 per share) YoY
  • F&G Segment gross sales grew 39% YoY to $3.9B
  • Record assets under management of $62.9B, up 20% YoY
  • Title Segment revenue increased 12% to $2.1B
  • Strong adjusted pre-tax title margin of 15.9%
Negative
  • Net earnings decreased to $266M from $426M YoY
  • Net earnings per share declined to $0.97 from $1.57 YoY
  • Slight decline in adjusted pre-tax title margin from 16.2% to 15.9% YoY

Insights

FNF's Q3 2024 results demonstrate resilience in challenging market conditions. Adjusted net earnings of $356 million ($1.30 per share) show a 5.7% increase from Q3 2023. The Title segment maintained strong performance with an industry-leading adjusted pre-tax margin of 15.9%, while F&G's record AUM of $62.9 billion and 39% sales growth highlight successful diversification.

Key positives include F&G's 84% retail sales growth and Title segment's 12% revenue increase. However, the decline in net earnings from $426 million to $266 million due to mark-to-market effects warrants attention. The company's strong balance sheet with $822 million in liquid assets provides stability for the $0.48 quarterly dividend.

Despite high interest rates impacting the real estate market, FNF's multi-channel strategy is proving effective. The 46% increase in refinance orders signals potential market recovery, while commercial revenue growth of 10% demonstrates business resilience. F&G's expansion in retail annuities is particularly well-timed, capitalizing on consumer demand for guaranteed returns in uncertain markets.

The company's strategic positioning through talent recruitment, acquisitions and technology investments during market headwinds indicates strong long-term growth potential. The diversification between Title and F&G segments provides earnings stability, with F&G now contributing 39% of earnings year-to-date.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) ("FNF" or the "Company"), a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries and a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients through its majority-owned, publicly traded subsidiary F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE:FG) ("F&G"), today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Net earnings attributable to common shareholders for the third quarter were $266 million, or $0.97 per diluted share (per share), compared to $426 million, or $1.57 per share, for the third quarter of 2023. Net earnings attributable to common shareholders include mark-to-market effects and non-recurring items; all of which are excluded from adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders.

Adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders (adjusted net earnings) for the third quarter were $356 million, or $1.30 per share, compared to $333 million, or $1.23 per share, for the third quarter of 2023.

  • The Title Segment contributed $244 million, in line with $245 million for the third quarter of 2023
  • The F&G Segment contributed $135 million, compared to $102 million for the third quarter of 2023, including alternative investment returns below our long-term expectations of $35 million and net significant income items of $16 million. Please see "Segment Financial Results" for F&G under "Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information" for further explanation
  • The Corporate Segment had adjusted net earnings of $3 million before eliminating $26 million of dividend income from F&G in the consolidated financial statements, compared to $8 million for the third quarter of 2023 before eliminating $22 million of dividend income from F&G in the consolidated financial statements

Company Highlights

  • Strong Title Segment revenue and margin; continue to successfully navigate current market: For the Title Segment, total revenue of $2.1 billion for the quarter, a 12% increase over $1.9 billion in the third quarter of 2023. Total revenue, excluding recognized gains and losses, of $2.0 billion for the third quarter, a 6% increase over $1.9 billion in the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted pre-tax title margin was 15.9% for the quarter, compared to 16.2% in the third quarter of 2023
  • F&G Segment robust sales growth across multi-channel platform drove record assets under management: For the F&G Segment, gross sales of $3.9 billion for the third quarter increased 39% over the third quarter of 2023. F&G achieved record assets under management before flow reinsurance of $62.9 billion at the end of the third quarter, an increase of 20% over the third quarter of 2023
  • Sustainable common dividend backed by strong balance sheet: FNF paid common dividends of $0.48 per share for $130 million and ended the third quarter with $822 million in cash and short-term liquid investments at the holding company

William P. Foley, II, Chairman, commented, "Our Title business continues to outperform in the current market and delivered an industry leading adjusted pre-tax title margin of 15.9% for the third quarter.  We are well positioned for a rebound in transactional levels and we continue to build and expand the business for the long-term.  F&G continues to benefit as consumers want to secure the relatively higher interest rates, guaranteed tax deferred growth and principal protection that annuities provide.  As a result, F&G has profitably grown assets under management before flow reinsurance to a record $62.9 billion at the end of the third quarter, driven by gross sales of $3.9 billion, an increase of 39% over the third quarter of 2023 with a record level of retail sales.  The F&G Segment's earnings contribution to FNF was 39% for the first nine months of 2024, providing an important complement to our Title business.  Taken together, our business is performing at a high level reflecting both our momentum and successful execution to deliver strong results."

Summary Financial Results

(In millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Year to Date


September 30, 2024


September 30, 2023

2024


2023

Total revenue

$     3,603


$     2,778

$  10,060


$    8,320

F&G total gross sales1

$     3,878


$     2,781

$  11,793


$    9,070

F&G assets under management (AUM)1

$   52,464


$   47,103

$  52,464


$  47,103

F&G AUM before flow reinsurance1

$   62,875


$   52,577

$  62,875


$  52,577

Total assets

$   94,672


$   74,002

$  94,672


$  74,002

Adjusted pre-tax title margin

15.9 %


16.2 %

14.5 %


14.3 %

Net earnings attributable to common shareholders

$        266


$        426

$       820


$       586

Net earnings per share attributable to common shareholders

$       0.97


$       1.57

$      3.00


$      2.16

Adjusted net earnings1

$        356


$        333

$       900


$       758

Adjusted net earnings per share1

$       1.30


$       1.23

$      3.30


$      2.80

Weighted average common diluted shares

273


271

273


271

Total common shares outstanding

274


272

274


272

 

1 See definition of non-GAAP measures below

Segment Financial Results 

Title Segment
This segment consists of the operations of the Company's title insurance underwriters and related businesses, which provide core title insurance and escrow and other title-related services including loan sub-servicing, valuations, default services, and home warranty.

Mike Nolan, Chief Executive Officer, said, "We continue to successfully navigate the low transactional environment, and delivered adjusted pre-tax earnings in Title of $323 million and an industry leading adjusted pre-tax title margin of 15.9% for the third quarter.  While we saw limited impact in the third quarter from lower mortgage rates, we are poised to capture the upside when mortgage rates trend lower given the scale and efficiencies of our diversified national footprint.  We have continued to invest in our business despite the challenging real estate market -- actively recruiting talent to drive revenue, making strategic acquisitions and investing in technology, all while maintaining industry leading margins.  We firmly believe in the long-term value of the title insurance business, regardless of the cyclical nature of the real estate market."

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

  • Total revenue of $2.1 billion, compared with $1.9 billion in the third quarter of 2023
  • Total revenue, excluding recognized gains and losses, of $2.0 billion, a 6% increase over the third quarter of 2023
    • Direct title premiums of $571 million, a 9% increase over third quarter of 2023
    • Agency title premiums of $789 million, an 8% increase over third quarter of 2023
    • Commercial revenue of $290 million, a 10% increase over third quarter of 2023
  • Purchase orders opened increased 1% on a daily basis over the third quarter of 2023, and purchase orders closed decreased 2% on a daily basis from the third quarter of 2023
  • Refinance orders opened increased 46% on a daily basis and refinance orders closed increased 17% on a daily basis over the third quarter of 2023
  • Commercial orders opened increased 3% and commercial orders closed increased 1% over the third quarter of 2023
  • Total fee per file of $3,708 for the third quarter, a 2% increase over the third quarter of 2023

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

  • Pre-tax title margin of 17.7% and industry leading adjusted pre-tax title margin of 15.9% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 13.2% and 16.2%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2023
  • Pre-tax earnings from continuing operations in Title for the third quarter of $372 million, compared with $248 million for the third quarter of 2023
  • Adjusted pre-tax earnings in Title for the third quarter of $323 million, compared with $311 million for the third quarter of 2023

F&G Segment
This segment consists of operations of FNF's majority-owned subsidiary F&G, a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and funding agreement and pension risk transfer institutional clients.

Chris Blunt, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We have profitably grown assets under management before flow reinsurance to a record $62.9 billion at the end of the third quarter.  Gross sales of $3.9 billion increased 39% over the third quarter of 2023, boosted by record retail sales of $3.5 billion, nearly double the prior year quarter.  Our retail sales continue to surge driven by favorable market conditions and a strong demand for retirement savings products, and we are seeing a healthy PRT pipeline with some significant early wins in the fourth quarter.  I am confident in our ability to expand our margin, even in a lower rate environment, and we will continue to benefit from our accretive flow reinsurance and owned distribution strategies, setting F&G apart.  Our great results through the first nine months of the year have positioned us well for the remainder of the year and we continue to make strong progress toward our Investor Day targets."

Third Quarter 2024

  • Robust profitable gross sales: Gross sales of $3.9 billion for the third quarter, an increase of 39% over the third quarter of 2023, primarily driven by record retail sales
  • Record Retail channel sales of $3.5 billion for the third quarter, an increase of 84% over the third quarter of 2023, driven by favorable market conditions and strong demand for retirement savings products
  • Institutional market sales of nearly $0.4 billion of pension risk transfer for the third quarter, compared to $0.9 billion of pension risk transfer and funding agreements for third quarter of 2023; institutional sales are opportunistic and volumes vary quarter to quarter
  • Net sales of $2.4 billion for the third quarter, an increase of 4% over the third quarter of 2023
  • Record AUM before flow reinsurance of $62.9 billion at the end of the third quarter increased 20% over the third quarter of 2023. This included record AUM of $52.5 billion, an increase of 11% from the third quarter of 2023, driven by retained new business flows and net debt and equity proceeds over the past twelve months
  • Net loss attributable to common shareholders for F&G Segment of $5 million for the third quarter due to unfavorable mark-to-market movement, compared to net earnings of $259 million for the third quarter of 2023 which included favorable mark-to-market movement
  • Adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders for F&G Segment of $135 million for the third quarter, compared to $102 million for the third quarter of 2023
    • F&G's adjusted net earnings reflect alternatives investment portfolio short-term mark-to-market movement that differs from long-term return expectation. The third quarter of 2024 includes short term investment income from alternative investments and $16 million of net significant income items, whereas the third quarter of 2023 included short term investment income from alternative investments and no significant income or expense items
    • As compared to the prior year quarter, adjusted net earnings reflect asset growth, margin diversification from accretive flow reinsurance fees and owned distribution margin, disciplined expense management and higher interest expense due to planned capital market activity
    • Please see "Segment Financial Results" for F&G under "Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information" for further explanation

Conference Call
We will host a call with investors and analysts to discuss FNF's third quarter 2024 results on Thursday, November 7, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.  A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Events and Multimedia page of the FNF Investor Relations website at fnf.com.  The conference call replay will be available via webcast through the FNF Investor Relations website at fnf.com.

About Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries.  FNF is the nation's largest title insurance company through its title insurance underwriters - Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Alamo Title and National Title of New York - that collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States.  More information about FNF can be found at fnf.com. 

About F&G
F&G is part of the FNF family of companies. F&G is committed to helping Americans turn their aspirations into reality. F&G is a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, please visit fglife.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is the term used to refer to the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting. GAAP includes the standards, conventions, and rules accountants follow in recording and summarizing transactions and in the preparation of financial statements. In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, this earnings release includes non-GAAP financial measures, which the Company believes are useful to help investors better understand its financial performance, competitive position and prospects for the future. These non-GAAP measures include adjusted net earnings per share, adjusted pre-tax title earnings, adjusted pre-tax title earnings as a percentage of adjusted title revenue (adjusted pre-tax title margin), adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders (adjusted net earnings), assets under management (AUM), average assets under management (AAUM) and sales. 

Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in certain instances to provide additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods.  Our non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other organizations because other organizations may not calculate such non-GAAP measures in the same manner as we do.

The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation of or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.  By disclosing these non-GAAP financial measures, FNF believes it offers investors a greater understanding of, and an enhanced level of transparency into, the means by which the Company's management operates the Company.

Any non-GAAP measures should be considered in context with the GAAP financial presentation and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP net earnings, net earnings attributable to common shareholders, net earnings per share, or any other measures derived in accordance with GAAP as measures of operating performance or liquidity. Further, FNF's non-GAAP measures may be calculated differently from similarly titled measures of other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are provided below.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our expectations, hopes, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The risks and uncertainties which forward-looking statements are subject to include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic, business, political crisis, war and pandemic conditions, including ongoing geopolitical conflicts; weakness or adverse changes in the level of real estate activity, which may be caused by, among other things, high or increasing interest rates, a limited supply of mortgage funding or a weak U.S. economy; our potential inability to find suitable acquisition candidates; our dependence on distributions from our title insurance underwriters as a main source of cash flow; significant competition that F&G and our operating subsidiaries face; compliance with extensive government regulation of our operating subsidiaries, including regulation of title insurance and services and privacy and data protection laws; systems damage, failures, interruptions, cyberattacks and intrusions, or unauthorized data disclosures; and other risks detailed in the "Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information," "Risk Factors" and other sections of FNF's Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.

THIRD QUARTER SEGMENT INFORMATION

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)



Consolidated


Title


F&G


Corporate and
Other


Elimination

Three Months Ended






September 30, 2024






Direct title premiums


$            571


$            571


$             —


$                  —


$                  —

Agency title premiums


789


789




Escrow, title related and other fees


1,159


581


526


52


Total title and escrow


2,519


1,941


526


52













Interest and investment income


815


92


712


37


(26)

Recognized gains and losses, net


269


63


206



Total revenue


3,603


2,096


1,444


89


(26)












Personnel costs


810


688


80


42


Agent commissions


612


612




Other operating expenses


396


328


45


23


Benefits & other policy reserve changes


1,095



1,095



Market risk benefit (gains) losses


71



71



Depreciation and amortization


189


35


147


7


Provision for title claim losses


61


61




Interest expense


56



36


20


Total expenses


3,290


1,724


1,474


92













Pre-tax earnings (loss)


$            313


$            372


$           (30)


$                   (3)


$                (26)












  Income tax expense (benefit)


44


73


(25)


(4)


  Earnings (loss) from equity investments


2


2




  Non-controlling interests


5


5















Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders


$            266


$            296


$              (5)


$                    1


$                (26)












EPS attributable to common shareholders - basic


$           0.98




















EPS attributable to common shareholders - diluted


$           0.97




















Weighted average shares - basic


272









Weighted average shares - diluted


273









 

FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.

THIRD QUARTER SEGMENT INFORMATION

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)



Consolidated


Title


F&G


Corporate and
Other


Elimination

Three Months Ended






September 30, 2024






Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders


$                266


$                296


$              (5)


$                    1


$                (26)












Pre-tax earnings (loss)


$                313


$                372


$           (30)


$                   (3)


$                (26)












 Non-GAAP Adjustments











  Recognized (gains) and losses, net


(17)


(63)


46



  Market related liability adjustments


145



145



  Purchase price amortization


39


14


22


3













Adjusted pre-tax earnings (loss)


$                480


$                323


$           183


$                  —


$                (26)












Total non-GAAP, pre-tax adjustments


$                167


$                (49)


$           213


$                    3


$                  —

  Income taxes on non-GAAP adjustments


(33)


12


(44)


(1)


  Non-controlling interest on non-GAAP adjustments


(29)



(29)



  Deferred tax asset valuation allowance


(15)


(15)




Total non-GAAP adjustments


$                  90


$                (52)


$           140


$                    2


$                  —












Adjusted net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders


$                356


$                244


$           135


$                    3


$                (26)












Adjusted EPS attributable to common shareholders - diluted


$               1.30









 

FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.

THIRD QUARTER SEGMENT INFORMATION

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)



Consolidated


Title


F&G


Corporate and
Other


Elimination

Three Months Ended






September 30, 2023






Direct title premiums


$            524


$            524


$             —


$                  —


$                  —

Agency title premiums


728


728




Escrow, title related and other fees


1,196


577


582


37


Total title and escrow


2,448


1,829


582


37













Interest and investment income


686


92


578


38


(22)

Recognized gains and losses, net


(356)


(46)


(309)


(1)


Total revenue


2,778


1,875


851


74


(22)












Personnel costs


734


654


58


22


Agent commissions


564


564




Other operating expenses


380


313


38


29


Benefits & other policy reserve changes


292



292



Market risk benefit (gains) losses


(49)



(49)



Depreciation and amortization


153


39


108


6


Provision for title claim losses


57


57




Interest expense


44



24


20


Total expenses


2,175


1,627


471


77













Pre-tax earnings (loss)


$            603


$            248


$           380


$                   (3)


$                (22)












  Income tax expense (benefit)


141


73


74


(6)


  Earnings from equity investments


15


15




  Non-controlling interests


51


5


47


(1)













Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders


$            426


$            185


$           259


$                    4


$                (22)












EPS attributable to common shareholders - basic


$           1.58




















EPS attributable to common shareholders - diluted


$           1.57




















Weighted average shares - basic


270









Weighted average shares - diluted


271









 

FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.

THIRD QUARTER SEGMENT INFORMATION

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)



Consolidated


Title


F&G


Corporate and
Other


Elimination

Three Months Ended






September 30, 2023






Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders


$                426


$                185


$                259


$                    4


$                (22)












Pre-tax earnings (loss)


$                603


$                248


$                380


$                   (3)


$                (22)












Non-GAAP Adjustments











  Recognized (gains) and losses, net


43


46


(4)


1


  Market related liability adjustments


(237)



(237)



  Purchase price amortization


26


17


5


4


  Transaction costs


1



1














Adjusted pre-tax earnings (loss)


$                436


$                311


$                145


$                    2


$                (22)












Total non-GAAP, pre-tax adjustments


$              (167)


$                  63


$              (235)


$                    5


$                  —

  Income taxes on non-GAAP adjustments


33


(15)


49


(1)


  Non-controlling interest on non-GAAP adjustments


29



29



  Deferred tax asset valuation allowance


12


12




Total non-GAAP adjustments


$                (93)


$                  60


$              (157)


$                    4


$                  —












Adjusted net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders


$                333


$                245


$                102


$                    8


$                (22)












Adjusted EPS attributable to common shareholders - diluted


$               1.23




















 

FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.

YTD SEGMENT INFORMATION

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)














Consolidated


Title


F&G


Corporate and
Other


Elimination

Nine Months Ended






September 30, 2024






Direct title premiums


$        1,575


$         1,575


$          —


$               —


$                  —

Agency title premiums


2,166


2,166




Escrow, title related and other fees


3,555


1,636


1,772


147


Total title and escrow


7,296


5,377


1,772


147













Interest and investment income


2,308


262


2,012


114


(80)

Recognized gains and losses, net


456


51


401


4


Total revenue


10,060


5,690


4,185


265


(80)












Personnel costs


2,316


1,986


215


115


Agent commissions


1,681


1,681




Other operating expenses


1,152


924


149


79


Benefits & other policy reserve changes


2,864



2,864



Market risk benefit (gains) losses


80



80



Depreciation and amortization


545


106


417


22


Provision for title claim losses


168


168




Interest expense


152



94


58


Total expenses


8,958


4,865


3,819


274













Pre-tax earnings (loss) from continuing operations


$        1,102


$            825


$       366


$               (9)


$                (80)












  Income tax expense (benefit)


223


190


51


(18)


  Earnings (loss) from equity investments


4


4




  Non-controlling interests


63


12


51














Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders


$           820


$            627


$       264


$                 9


$                (80)












EPS attributable to common shareholders - basic


$          3.03




















EPS attributable to common shareholders - diluted


$          3.00




















Weighted average shares - basic


271









Weighted average shares - diluted


273









 

FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.

YTD SEGMENT INFORMATION

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)














Consolidated


Title


F&G


Corporate and
Other


Elimination

Nine Months Ended






September 30, 2024






Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders


$                820


$                627


$           264


$                    9


$                (80)












Pre-tax earnings (loss)


$             1,102


$                825


$           366


$                   (9)


$                (80)












Non-GAAP Adjustments











  Recognized (gains) and losses, net


5


(51)


60


(4)


  Market related liability adjustments


19



19



  Purchase price amortization


115


44


63


8


  Transaction costs


(2)



(3)


1













Adjusted pre-tax earnings (loss)


$             1,239


$                818


$           505


$                   (4)


$                (80)












Total non-GAAP, pre-tax adjustments


$                137


$                   (7)


$           139


$                    5


$                  —

  Income taxes on non-GAAP adjustments


(26)


2


(27)


(1)


  Deferred tax asset valuation allowance


(7)


(7)




  Non-controlling interest on non-GAAP adjustments


(24)



(24)



Total non-GAAP adjustments


$                  80


$                (12)


$             88


$                    4


$                  —












Adjusted net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders


$                900


$                615


$           352


$                  13


$                (80)












Adjusted EPS attributable to common shareholders - diluted


$               3.30









 

FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.

YTD SEGMENT INFORMATION

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)







F&G





Nine Months Ended


Consolidated


Title



Corporate and
Other


Elimination

September 30, 2023






Direct title premiums


$        1,493


$        1,493


$                  —


$                  —


$                  —

Agency title premiums


1,991


1,991




Escrow, title related and other fees 


3,288


1,629


1,523


136


Total title and escrow


6,772


5,113


1,523


136













Interest and investment income


1,915


252


1,622


84


(43)

Recognized gains and losses, net


(367)


(74)


(257)


(36)


Total revenue


8,320


5,291


2,888


184


(43)












Personnel costs


2,166


1,908


167


91


Agent commissions


1,534


1,534




Other operating expenses


1,134


939


107


88


Benefits & other policy reserve changes


1,921



1,921



Market risk benefit (gains) losses


(20)



(20)



Depreciation and amortization


438


115


302


21


Provision for title claim losses


157


157




Interest expense


129



71


58


Total expenses


7,459


4,653


2,548


258













Pre-tax earnings (loss)


$            861


$            638


$                340


$                (74)


$                (43)












  Income tax expense (benefit)


245


165


99


(19)


  Earnings from equity investments


16


16




  Non-controlling interests


46


11


36


(1)













Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders


$            586


$            478


$                205


$                (54)


$                (43)












EPS attributable to common shareholders - basic


$           2.17









EPS attributable to common shareholders - diluted


$           2.16




















Weighted average shares - basic


270









Weighted average shares - diluted


271









 

FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.

YTD SEGMENT INFORMATION

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)



Consolidated


Title


F&G


Corporate and
Other


Elimination

Nine Months Ended






September 30, 2023






Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders


$                586


$                478


$           205


$                (54)


$                (43)












Pre-tax earnings (loss)


$                861


$                638


$           340


$                (74)


$                (43)












Non-GAAP Adjustments











  Recognized (gains) and losses, net


210


74


100


36


  Market related liability adjustments


(95)



(95)



  Purchase price amortization


81


54


16


11


  Transaction costs


8



3


5













Adjusted pre-tax earnings (loss)


$             1,065


$                766


$           364


$                (22)


$                (43)












Total non-GAAP, pre-tax adjustments


$                204


$                128


$             24


$                  52


$                  —

  Income taxes on non-GAAP adjustments


(48)


(31)


(5)


(12)


  Deferred tax asset valuation allowance


19


11



8


  Non-controlling interest on non-GAAP adjustments


(3)



(3)



Total non-GAAP adjustments


$                172


$                108


$             16


$                  48


$                  —












Adjusted net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders


$                758


$                586


$           221


$                   (6)


$                (43)












Adjusted EPS attributable to common shareholders - diluted


$               2.80









 

FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.

SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

(In millions)




September 30,
2024


December 31,
2023



(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)

Cash and investment portfolio



$         67,957



$         58,816

Goodwill



5,272



4,830

Title plant



422



418

Total assets



94,672



80,614

Notes payable



4,186



3,887

Reserve for title claim losses



1,720



1,770

Secured trust deposits



766



731

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings



(1,423)



(2,119)

Non-controlling interests



820



552

Total equity and non-controlling interests



8,902



7,460

Total equity attributable to common shareholders



8,082



6,908

 

Non-GAAP Measures and Other Information

Title Segment

The table below reconciles pre-tax title earnings to adjusted pre-tax title earnings.


Three Months Ended



Nine Months Ended

(Dollars in millions)

September 30,
2024

September 30,
2023



September 30,
2024

September 30,
2023

Pre-tax earnings

$                   372

$                    248



$                   825

$                   638

Non-GAAP adjustments before taxes







  Recognized (gains) and losses, net

(63)

46



(51)

74

  Purchase price amortization

14

17



44

54

Total non-GAAP adjustments

(49)

63



(7)

128

Adjusted pre-tax earnings

$                   323

$                    311



$                   818

$                   766

Adjusted pre-tax margin

15.9 %

16.2 %



14.5 %

14.3 %

 

FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.

QUARTERLY OPERATING STATISTICS

(Unaudited)




Q3 2024


Q2 2024


Q1 2024


Q4 2023


Q3 2023


Q2 2023


Q1 2023


Q4 2022

Quarterly Opened Orders ('000's except % data)

Total opened orders*


352


344


315


257


318


347


308


266

Total opened orders per day*


5.5


5.5


5.1


4.1


5.0


5.4


5.0


4.3

Purchase % of opened orders


73 %


80 %


79 %


78 %


80 %


79 %


78 %


76 %

Refinance % of opened orders


27 %


20 %


21 %


22 %


20 %


21 %


22 %


24 %

Total closed orders*


232


229


186


192


224


233


188


216

Total closed orders per day*


3.6


3.6


3.0


3.1


3.6


3.6


3.0


3.5

Purchase % of closed orders


77 %


81 %


79 %


80 %


80 %


81 %


78 %


76 %

Refinance % of closed orders


23 %


19 %


21 %


20 %


20 %


19 %


22 %


24 %


















Commercial (millions, except orders in '000's)

Total commercial revenue


$      290


$       273


$      238


$       294


$      263


$       263


$      241


$       344

Total commercial opened orders


50.8


50.7


48.7


43.7


49.1


50.2


48.5


44.9

Total commercial closed orders


25.9


25.7


24.3


26.3


25.6


27.7


24.7


30.5


















National commercial revenue


$      151


$       145


$      123


$       164


$      131


$       132


$      123


$       177

National commercial opened orders


21.9


21.4


19.4


18.2


19.2


19.5


18.8


17.8

National commercial closed orders


10.4


9.8


9.2


10.1


9.4


10.1


8.7


11.9


















Total Fee Per File

Fee per file


$   3,708


$    3,759


$   3,555


$    3,806


$   3,618


$    3,598


$    3,446


$    3,649

Residential fee per file


$   2,881


$    2,995


$   2,746


$    2,889


$   2,861


$    2,897


$    2,601


$    2,542

Total commercial fee per file


$ 11,200


$  10,600


$   9,800


$  11,200


$ 10,300


$    9,500


$    9,800


$  11,300

National commercial fee per file


$ 14,500


$  14,800


$ 13,400


$  16,300


$ 14,000


$  13,000


$  14,100


$  14,900


















Total Staffing

Total field operations employees


10,400


10,300


10,000


9,900


10,400


10,600


10,400


10,700


















Actual title claims paid ($ millions)


$        64


$         70


$        70


$         64


$        69


$         67


$         62


$         79

 

Title Segment (continued) 

FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.

MONTHLY TITLE ORDER STATISTICS





Direct Orders Opened *



Direct Orders Closed *

Month


 / (% Purchase)


 / (% Purchase)

July 2024



115,000

78 %



79,000

80 %

August 2024



117,000

73 %



79,000

78 %

September 2024



120,000

68 %



74,000

74 %








Third Quarter 2024



352,000

73 %



232,000

77 %











Direct Orders Opened *



Direct Orders Closed *

Month


 / (% Purchase)



 / (% Purchase)

July 2023



107,000

80 %



74,000

81 %

August 2023



114,000

79 %



80,000

80 %

September 2023



97,000

79 %



70,000

80 %








Third Quarter 2023



318,000

80 %



224,000

80 %

* Includes an immaterial number of non-purchase and non-refinance orders

 F&G Segment

The table below reconciles net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders to adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders.  The F&G Segment is reported net of noncontrolling minority interest.


Three Months Ended



Nine Months Ended

(Dollars in millions)

September 30,
2024


September 30,
2023



September 30,
2024


September 30,
2023

Net earnings attributable to common shareholders

$                   (5)


$                 259



$                264


$                 205

Non-GAAP adjustments(1):









Recognized (gains) losses, net

46


(4)



60


100

Market related liability adjustments

145


(237)



19


(95)

Purchase price amortization

22


5



63


16

Transaction costs


1



(3)


3

Income taxes on non-GAAP adjustments

(44)


49



(27)


(5)

Non-controlling interest on non-GAAP adjustments

(29)


29



(24)


(3)

Adjusted net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders(1)

$                 135


$                 102



$                352


$                 221

  • Adjusted net earnings of $135 million for the third quarter of 2024 include $111 million, or $0.40 per share, of investment income from alternative investments, $18 million, or $0.07 per share, of CLO redemption gains and bond prepay income, and $12 million, or $0.04 per share, of tax valuation allowance benefit; partially offset by $14 million, or $0.05 per share, of net expense from actuarial assumption updates. Alternative investments investment income based on management's long-term expected return of approximately 10% was $146 million, or $0.53 per share.
  • Adjusted net earnings of $102 million for the third quarter of 2023 included $97 million, or $0.36 per share, of investment income from alternative investments. Alternative investments investment income based on management's long-term expected return of approximately 10% was $121 million, or $0.45 per share.
  • Adjusted net earnings of $352 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 include $317 million, or $1.16 per share, of investment income from alternative investments, $26 million or $0.10 per share of CLO redemption gains and bond prepay income, and $12 million, or $0.04 per share of tax valuation allowance benefit; partially offset by $27 million, or $0.10 per share, of net expense from actuarial assumption and model updates. Alternative investments investment income based on management's long-term expected return of approximately 10% was $413 million, or $1.51 per share.
  • Adjusted net earnings of $221 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 included $249 million, or $0.92 per share, of investment income from alternative investments and $4 million, or $0.01 per share, of bond prepay income, partially offset by $31 million, or $0.11 per share, tax valuation allowance expense. Alternative investments investment income based on management's long-term expected return of approximately 10% was $348 million, or $1.28 per share.

 

Footnotes:

1.

Non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Measures section below for additional information.

The table below provides a summary of sales highlights.



Three Months Ended



Nine Months Ended

(In millions)


September 30,
2024


September 30,
2023



September 30,
2024


September 30,
2023

Total annuity sales


$              3,502


$             1,858



$              9,389


$               6,870

Indexed universal life sales


39


38



125


117

Funding agreements (FABN/FHLB)



415



1,020


871

Pension risk transfer


337


470



1,259


1,212

Gross sales(1)


$              3,878


$             2,781



$            11,793


$               9,070

Sales attributable to flow reinsurance to third parties


(1,492)


(513)



(3,660)


(2,381)

Net Sales(1)


$              2,386


$             2,268



$              8,133


$               6,689

 

Footnotes:

1.

Non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Measures section below for additional information.

DEFINITIONS  

The following represents the definitions of non-GAAP measures used by the Company.

Adjusted Net Earnings attributable to common shareholders

Adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders is a non-GAAP economic measure we use to evaluate financial performance each period. Adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders is calculated by adjusting net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders to eliminate:

i. Recognized (gains) and losses, net: the impact of net investment gains/losses, including changes in allowance for expected credit losses and other than temporary impairment ("OTTI") losses, recognized in operations; and the effects of changes in fair value of the reinsurance related embedded derivative and other derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forwards;

ii. Market related liability adjustments: the impacts related to changes in the fair value, including both realized and unrealized gains and losses, of index product related derivatives and embedded derivatives, net of hedging cost; the impact of initial pension risk transfer deferred profit liability losses, including amortization from previously deferred pension risk transfer deferred profit liability losses; and the changes in the fair value of market risk benefits by deferring current period changes and amortizing that amount over the life of the market risk benefit;

iii. Purchase price amortization: the impacts related to the amortization of certain intangibles (internally developed software, trademarks and value of distribution asset and the change in fair value of liabilities recognized as a result of acquisition activities);

iv. Transaction costs: the impacts related to acquisition, integration and merger related items;

v. Certain income tax adjustments: the impacts related to unusual tax items that do not reflect our core operating performance such as the establishment or reversal of significant deferred tax asset valuation allowances in our Title and Corporate and Other segments;

vi. Other "non-recurring," "infrequent" or "unusual items":  Management excludes certain items determined to be "non-recurring," "infrequent" or "unusual" from adjusted net earnings when incurred if it is determined these expenses are not a reflection of the core business and when the nature of the item is such that it is not reasonably likely to recur within two years and/or there was not a similar item in the preceding two years;

vii. Non-controlling interest on non-GAAP adjustments: the portion of the non-GAAP adjustments attributable to the equity interest of entities that FNF does not wholly own; and

viii. Income taxes: the income tax impact related to the above-mentioned adjustments is measured using an effective tax rate, as appropriate by tax jurisdiction

While these adjustments are an integral part of the overall performance of F&G, market conditions and/or the non-operating nature of these items can overshadow the underlying performance of the core business. Accordingly, management considers this to be a useful measure internally and to investors and analysts in analyzing the trends of our operations. Adjusted net earnings should not be used as a substitute for net earnings (loss). However, we believe the adjustments made to net earnings (loss) in order to derive adjusted net earnings provide an understanding of our overall results of operations.

Assets Under Management (AUM)

AUM is comprised of the following components and is reported net of reinsurance assets ceded in accordance with GAAP:

i. total invested assets at amortized cost, excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates, owned distribution and derivatives;

ii. investments in unconsolidated affiliates at carrying value;

iii. related party loans and investments;

iv. accrued investment income;

v. the net payable/receivable for the purchase/sale of investments; and

vi. cash and cash equivalents excluding derivative collateral at the end of the period.

Management considers this non-GAAP financial measure to be useful internally and to investors and analysts when assessing the size of our investment portfolio that is retained.

AUM before Flow Reinsurance

AUM before Flow Reinsurance is comprised of components consistent with AUM, but also includes flow reinsured assets.

Management considers this non-GAAP financial measure to be useful internally and to investors and analysts when assessing the size of our investment portfolio including reinsured assets.

Average Assets Under Management (AAUM)

AAUM is calculated as AUM at the beginning of the period and the end of each month in the period, divided by the total number of months in the period plus one.

Management considers this non-GAAP financial measure to be useful internally and to investors and analysts when assessing the rate of return on retained assets.

Sales 

Annuity, IUL, funding agreement and non-life contingent PRT sales are not derived from any specific GAAP income statement accounts or line items and should not be viewed as a substitute for any financial measure determined in accordance with GAAP. Sales from these products are recorded as deposit liabilities (i.e., contractholder funds) within the Company's consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Life contingent PRT sales are recorded as premiums in revenues within the consolidated financial statements. Management believes that presentation of sales, as measured for management purposes, enhances the understanding of our business and helps depict longer term trends that may not be apparent in the results of operations due to the timing of sales and revenue recognition.

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FAQ

What was FNF's net earnings per share in Q3 2024?

FNF reported net earnings of $0.97 per share in Q3 2024, compared to $1.57 per share in Q3 2023.

How much did FNF's F&G Segment sales grow in Q3 2024?

F&G Segment gross sales grew 39% year-over-year to $3.9 billion in Q3 2024.

What was FNF's Title Segment revenue in Q3 2024?

FNF's Title Segment revenue was $2.1 billion in Q3 2024, a 12% increase from Q3 2023.

What was FNF's adjusted pre-tax title margin in Q3 2024?

FNF's adjusted pre-tax title margin was 15.9% in Q3 2024, compared to 16.2% in Q3 2023.

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