Greenlight Re Announces Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (GLRE) reported a net loss of $0.1 million, or $0.00 per share, for Q2 2020, a significant drop from a net income of $15.3 million or $0.42 per share in Q2 2019. Gross written premiums fell to $116.7 million, down from $152.3 million in the prior year, leading to a net underwriting loss of $1.3 million. Despite challenges from COVID-19, which impacted results by $6.0 million, fully diluted book value per share increased by 1.5% to $11.81, aided by share repurchases. The company remains cautiously optimistic about pricing increases across various business lines.
- Fully diluted book value per share increased by 1.5% to $11.81.
- Share repurchases contributed to growth in book value per share.
- Underwriting results showed a combined ratio of 100.0% for H1 2020, down from 108.3% in H1 2019.
- Net loss of $0.1 million in Q2 2020 compared to a net income of $15.3 million in Q2 2019.
- Gross written premiums decreased by 23.4% year-over-year.
- Investment loss of $29.7 million for H1 2020, with a loss of 7.8% in the Investment Portfolio.
Net loss of
Fully diluted book value per share increased to
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GLRE) (“Greenlight Re” or the “Company”) today reported a net loss of
Simon Burton, Chief Executive Officer of Greenlight Re, stated, “We have been pleased with our stability and performance in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the reinsurance industry and the global economy. Additionally, our repurchases of common stock enabled us to deliver solid growth in book value per share during the quarter. Looking ahead to the rest of 2020 and into 2021, we are well positioned to take advantage of broad pricing increases that we are seeing across multiple lines of business.”
David Einhorn, Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated, “We reported a small investment gain during the second quarter, and believe our investment portfolio is well positioned for the current market uncertainty. We are cognizant that the financial markets remain volatile and as such we continue to be conservatively positioned.”
Underwriting and investment results
Second Quarter 2020
Gross written premiums in the second quarter of 2020 were
Net written premiums decreased
Net premiums earned were
The Company incurred a net underwriting loss of
COVID-19 losses contributed 5.5 percentage points to the combined ratio resulting in a combined ratio for the second quarter of 2020 of
Greenlight Re’s total investment income during the second quarter of 2020 was
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Gross written premiums were
Net premiums earned were
The combined ratio for the first half of 2020 was
The Company incurred an investment loss of
Other items
On July 22, 2020 AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) of Greenlight Reinsurance, Ltd. and Greenlight Reinsurance Ireland, Designated Activity Company.
The Company repurchased 1.16 million shares during the second quarter of 2020 at an average price of
Conference Call
Greenlight Re will hold a live conference call to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. The conference call title is Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Call.
To participate in the Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Call, please dial in to the conference call at:
U.S. toll free 1-888-336-7152
International 1-412-902-4178
Telephone participants may avoid any delays by pre-registering for the call using the following link to receive a special dial-in number and PIN.
Conference Call registration link: http://dpregister.com/10144936
The conference call can also be accessed via webcast at:
https://services.choruscall.com/links/glre200806.html
A telephone replay of the call will be available from 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on August 6, 2020 until 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on August 13, 2020. The replay of the call may be accessed by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (U.S. toll free) or 1-412-317-0088 (international), access code 10144936. An audio file of the call will also be available on the Company’s website, www.greenlightre.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In presenting the Company’s results, management has included financial measures that are not calculated under standards or rules that comprise accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Such measures, including fully diluted book value per share and net underwriting income (loss), are referred to as non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures may be defined or calculated differently by other companies. Management believes these measures allow for a more complete understanding of the underlying business. These measures are used to monitor our results and should not be viewed as a substitute for those determined in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of such measures to the most comparable GAAP figures are included in the attached financial information in accordance with Regulation G.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in the U.S. Federal securities laws. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made on behalf of the Company. These risks and uncertainties include the impact of general economic conditions and conditions affecting the insurance and reinsurance industry, the adequacy of our reserves, our ability to assess underwriting risk, trends in rates for property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, competition, investment market fluctuations, trends in insured and paid losses, catastrophes, regulatory and legal uncertainties and other factors described in our Form 10-K and Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on April 29, 2020. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as provided by law.
About Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd.
Established in 2004, Greenlight Re (www.greenlightre.com) is a NASDAQ listed company with specialist property and casualty reinsurance companies based in the Cayman Islands and Ireland. Greenlight Re provides risk management products and services to the insurance, reinsurance and other risk marketplaces. The Company focuses on delivering risk solutions to clients and brokers by whom Greenlight Re's expertise, analytics and customer service offerings are demanded. With an emphasis on deriving superior returns from both sides of the balance sheet, Greenlight Re manages its assets according to a value-oriented equity-focused strategy that supports the goal of long-term growth in book value per share.
Contact:
Investor Relations:
Adam Prior
The Equity Group Inc.
(212) 836-9606
IR@greenlightre.ky
| GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share and share amounts) | |||||||
| June 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | ||||||
| (unaudited) | (audited) | ||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Investments | |||||||
| Investment in related party investment fund | $ | 177,658 | $ | 240,056 | |||
| Other investments | 22,045 | 16,384 | |||||
| Total investments | 199,703 | 256,440 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,318 | 25,813 | |||||
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 731,292 | 742,093 | |||||
| Reinsurance balances receivable (net of allowance for expected credit losses of | 251,163 | 230,384 | |||||
| Loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable (net of allowance for expected credit losses of | 20,225 | 27,531 | |||||
| Deferred acquisition costs | 49,227 | 49,665 | |||||
| Unearned premiums ceded | 165 | 901 | |||||
| Notes receivable (net of allowance for expected credit losses of | 18,842 | 20,202 | |||||
| Other assets | 1,521 | 2,164 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,279,456 | $ | 1,355,193 | |||
| Liabilities and equity | |||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||
| Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves | $ | 467,655 | $ | 470,588 | |||
| Unearned premium reserves | 185,378 | 179,460 | |||||
| Reinsurance balances payable | 94,217 | 122,665 | |||||
| Funds withheld | 4,644 | 4,958 | |||||
| Other liabilities | 3,021 | 6,825 | |||||
| Convertible senior notes payable | 94,637 | 93,514 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 849,552 | 878,010 | |||||
| Shareholders' equity | |||||||
| Preferred share capital (par value | — | — | |||||
| Ordinary share capital (Class A: par value | 3,627 | 3,699 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 497,559 | 503,547 | |||||
| Retained earnings (deficit) | (71,282 | ) | (30,063 | ) | |||
| Total shareholders' equity | 429,904 | 477,183 | |||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 1,279,456 | $ | 1,355,193 | |||
| GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share and share amounts) | |||||||||||||||
| Three months ended June 30 | Six months ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||||||
| Gross premiums written | $ | 116,689 | $ | 152,340 | $ | 226,476 | $ | 314,900 | |||||||
| Gross premiums ceded | (132 | ) | (23,141 | ) | (810 | ) | (44,542 | ) | |||||||
| Net premiums written | 116,557 | 129,199 | 225,666 | 270,358 | |||||||||||
| Change in net unearned premium reserves | (8,143 | ) | (8,758 | ) | (6,231 | ) | (24,555 | ) | |||||||
| Net premiums earned | 108,414 | 120,441 | 219,435 | 245,803 | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) from investment in related party investment fund [net of related party expenses of | 1,609 | 14,405 | (40,517 | ) | 45,161 | ||||||||||
| Net investment income | 3,934 | 4,386 | 10,771 | 5,953 | |||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 788 | 1,117 | 1,001 | 2,186 | |||||||||||
| Total revenues | 114,745 | 140,349 | 190,690 | 299,103 | |||||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||||||||
| Net loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred | 89,194 | 78,476 | 164,891 | 201,341 | |||||||||||
| Acquisition costs | 17,903 | 37,172 | 49,642 | 58,698 | |||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 6,149 | 7,919 | 12,943 | 14,759 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | 1,562 | 1,562 | 3,123 | 3,106 | |||||||||||
| Total expenses | 114,808 | 125,129 | 230,599 | 277,904 | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income tax | (63 | ) | 15,220 | (39,909 | ) | 21,199 | |||||||||
| Income tax (expense) benefit | 0 | 94 | (424 | ) | 21 | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (63 | ) | $ | 15,314 | $ | (40,333 | ) | $ | 21,220 | |||||
| Earnings (loss) per share | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.42 | $ | (1.12 | ) | $ | 0.59 | ||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.42 | $ | (1.12 | ) | $ | 0.58 | ||||||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the determination of earnings and loss per share | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 35,776,736 | 36,100,665 | 35,958,965 | 36,037,177 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 35,776,736 | 36,829,963 | 35,958,965 | 36,592,318 | |||||||||||
The following table provides the ratios categorized as Property, Casualty and Other:
| Six months ended June 30 | Six months ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property | Casualty | Other | Total | Property | Casualty | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss ratio | 68.1 | % | 71.6 | % | 87.4 | % | 75.1 | % | 67.1 | % | 89.1 | % | 67.1 | % | 81.9 | % | |||||||
| Acquisition cost ratio | 20.2 | 28.0 | 10.9 | 22.6 | 18.2 | 22.1 | 36.0 | 23.9 | |||||||||||||||
| Composite ratio | 88.3 | % | 99.6 | % | 98.3 | % | 97.7 | % | 85.3 | % | 111.2 | % | 103.1 | % | 105.8 | % | |||||||
| Underwriting expense ratio | 2.3 | 2.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Combined ratio | 100.0 | % | 108.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.
NON-GAAP MEASURES AND RECONCILIATION
Basic Book Value Per Share and Fully Diluted Book Value Per Share
We believe that long-term growth in fully diluted book value per share is the most relevant measure of our financial performance because it provides management and investors a yardstick by which to monitor the shareholder value generated. In addition, fully diluted book value per share may be useful to our investors, shareholders and other interested parties to form a basis of comparison with other companies within the property and casualty reinsurance industry.
Basic book value per share is calculated on the basis of ending shareholders' equity and aggregate of Class A and Class B Ordinary shares issued and outstanding, as well as all unvested restricted shares. Fully diluted book value per share is considered a non-GAAP financial measure and represents basic book value per share combined with any dilutive impact of in-the-money stock options and RSUs issued and outstanding as of any period end. In addition, the fully diluted book value per share includes the dilutive effect, if any, of ordinary shares to be issued upon conversion of the convertible notes. Basic book value per share and fully diluted book value per share should not be viewed as substitutes for the comparable U.S. GAAP measures.
Our primary financial goal is to increase fully diluted book value per share over the long term.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures basic and fully diluted book value per share to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure.
| June 30, 2020 | March 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | September 30, 2019 | June 30, 2019 | |||||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands, except per share and share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Numerator for basic and fully diluted book value per share: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total equity (U.S. GAAP) (numerator for basic book value per share) | $ | 429,904 | $ | 436,899 | $ | 477,183 | $ | 506,543 | $ | 500,738 | |||||||||
| Add: Proceeds from in-the-money stock options issued and outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Numerator for fully diluted book value per share | $ | 429,904 | $ | 436,899 | $ | 477,183 | $ | 506,543 | $ | 500,738 | |||||||||
| Denominator for basic and fully diluted book value per share: (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ordinary shares issued and outstanding (denominator for basic book value per share) | 36,272,585 | 37,434,244 | 36,994,110 | 36,994,110 | 36,793,162 | ||||||||||||||
| Add: In-the-money stock options and RSUs issued and outstanding | 116,722 | 116,722 | 63,582 | 63,582 | 87,747 | ||||||||||||||
| Denominator for fully diluted book value per share | 36,389,307 | 37,550,966 | 37,057,692 | 37,057,692 | 36,880,909 | ||||||||||||||
| Basic book value per share | $ | 11.85 | $ | 11.67 | $ | 12.90 | $ | 13.69 | $ | 13.61 | |||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in basic book value per share ($) | $ | 0.18 | $ | (1.23 | ) | $ | (0.79 | ) | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.42 | |||||||
| Increase (decrease) in basic book value per share (%) | 1.5 | % | (9.5 | )% | (5.8 | )% | 0.6 | % | 3.2 | % | |||||||||
| Fully diluted book value per share | $ | 11.81 | $ | 11.63 | $ | 12.88 | $ | 13.67 | $ | 13.58 | |||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in fully diluted book value per share ($) | $ | 0.18 | $ | (1.25 | ) | $ | (0.79 | ) | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.42 | |||||||
| Increase (decrease) in fully diluted book value per share (%) | 1.5 | % | (9.7 | )% | (5.9 | )% | 0.7 | % | 3.2 | % | |||||||||
(1) All unvested restricted shares, including those with performance conditions, are included in the “basic” and “fully diluted” denominators. As of June 30, 2020, the number of unvested restricted shares with performance conditions was 501,989 (as of March 31, 2020: 501,989, December, 31, 2019: 356,900, September 30, 2019: 356,900, June 30, 2019: 120,605).
Net Underwriting Income (Loss)
One way that we evaluate the Company’s underwriting performance is through the measurement of net underwriting income (loss). We do not use premiums written as a measure of performance. Net underwriting income (loss) is a performance measure used by management as it measures the fundamentals underlying the Company’s underwriting operations. We believe that the use of net underwriting income (loss) enables investors and other users of the Company’s financial information to analyze our performance in a manner similar to how management analyzes performance. Management also believes that this measure follows industry practice and allows the users of financial information to compare the Company’s performance with its those of our industry peer group.
Net underwriting income (loss) is considered a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes items used in the calculation of net income before taxes under U.S. GAAP. Net underwriting income (loss) is calculated as net premiums earned, plus other income (expense) relating to deposit-accounted contracts, less net loss and loss adjustment expenses, less acquisition costs, and less underwriting expenses. The measure excludes, on a recurring basis: (1) investment income (loss); (2) other income (expense) not related to underwriting, including foreign exchange gains or losses and adjustments to the allowance for expected credit losses; (3) corporate general and administrative expenses; (4) interest expense and (5) income taxes. We exclude total investment related income or loss and foreign exchange gains or losses as we believe these items are influenced by market conditions and other factors not related to underwriting decisions. We exclude corporate expenses because these expenses are generally fixed and not incremental to or directly related to our underwriting operations. We believe all of these amounts are largely independent of our underwriting process and including them could hinder the analysis of trends in our underwriting operations. Net underwriting income (loss) should not be viewed as a substitute for U.S. GAAP net income.
The reconciliations of net underwriting income (loss) to income (loss) before income taxes (the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure) on a consolidated basis is shown below:
| Three months ended June 30 | Six months ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income tax | $ | (63 | ) | $ | 15,220 | $ | (39,909 | ) | $ | 21,199 | |||||
| Add (subtract): | |||||||||||||||
| Investment related (income) loss | (5,543 | ) | (18,791 | ) | 29,746 | (51,114 | ) | ||||||||
| Other non-underwriting (income) expense | (143 | ) | (126 | ) | 251 | (195 | ) | ||||||||
| Corporate expenses | 2,881 | 3,657 | 6,739 | 6,691 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | 1,562 | 1,562 | 3,123 | 3,106 | |||||||||||
| Net underwriting income (loss) | $ | (1,306 | ) | $ | 1,522 | $ | (50 | ) | $ | (20,313 | ) | ||||
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