Genworth Financial, Inc. - GNW STOCK NEWS

Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) will release its third quarter earnings on November 4, 2020, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for November 5, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Investors can access the earnings release and financial supplement on the company's website. The call will be available via telephone and webcast, with a replay accessible until November 20, 2020. The update will also address the ongoing transaction with China Oceanwide Holdings Group.

Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) and China Oceanwide Holdings have made significant strides in securing a $1.8 billion financing deal for Genworth's acquisition. Despite progress, logistical challenges due to the global pandemic have delayed final agreements, leading to a 16th extension of their merger agreement, now set to November 30, 2020. Oceanwide must provide satisfactory evidence of funding by October 31, or Genworth can terminate the agreement. Regulatory approvals are mostly in place, but complications remain, adding uncertainty to the deal's completion.

Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) is progressing towards closing its merger with China Oceanwide Holdings by September 30, 2020. The company has scheduled its 2020 Annual Meeting for December 10, 2020, if the merger isn’t finalized by that date. Both parties are working on financing and have received necessary U.S. regulatory approvals but must confirm with the Delaware Department of Insurance. Key dates include stockholder eligibility to vote on October 16, 2020. The company emphasizes that failure to finalize the merger may adversely affect its business and stock price.

Genworth Mortgage Insurance reported a decline in first-time homebuyer activity for Q2 2020, with 539,000 homes purchased, down 4.6% year-over-year. The annualized rate for first-time buyers fell to 1.86 million, the lowest since 2016. Despite this, first-time buyers constituted 40% of single-family sales. Mortgage rates dropped to 3.36%, aiding affordability. Moreover, a record 83% of first-time buyers utilized low-down payment mortgages. A recovery was noted in May and June, evidenced by a 55% increase in rate locks, although some states reported fewer buyers compared to last year.

Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) and China Oceanwide Holdings have announced progress on their pending $2.7 billion merger. The agreement has been extended to September 30, 2020, while Oceanwide provided satisfactory updates on its funding progress. Genworth's Board decided against terminating the merger, citing encouraging developments despite pandemic-related challenges. Regulatory approvals are in place, though further clearances are needed. Oceanwide remains committed to integrating long-term care insurance expertise into the Asian market.

Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) announced the completion of a $750 million private offering of 6.500% senior notes due 2025 by its subsidiary, Genworth Mortgage Holdings, Inc. The notes are not guaranteed by Genworth Financial or its subsidiaries. Initially, GMHI will retain $300 million of the proceeds, while the rest will help reduce debt maturities at Genworth Holdings, Inc. The offering was made to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. Persons under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act, without registration.

Genworth Financial announced that its subsidiary, Genworth Mortgage Holdings, priced a private offering of $750 million in 6.500% senior notes due 2025. The offering is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and is targeted to qualified institutional buyers. GMHI plans to retain $300 million of the net proceeds, while the remainder will be used to reduce upcoming debt maturities. The offering is set to close on August 21, 2020, subject to customary conditions.

Genworth Financial's subsidiary, Genworth Mortgage Holdings, Inc. (GMHI), intends to offer $750 million in senior notes due 2025 in a private offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act. GMHI plans to retain $300 million of net proceeds, with the remainder allocated to its parent company to reduce upcoming debt obligations. The offering is limited to qualified institutional buyers and is not guaranteed by Genworth or its subsidiaries, posing potential risks to investors.

Genworth Financial reported a net loss of $441 million for Q2 2020, compared to a net income of $168 million in Q2 2019. The adjusted operating loss was $21 million, down from $178 million year-over-year. The company reached a settlement with AXA resulting in a £100 million payment and a total after-tax loss of $516 million. Despite a strong mortgage origination market, new delinquencies surged due to COVID-19, with a loss ratio of 94%. The merger agreement with China Oceanwide was extended to September 30, 2020, as funding delays were reported.