National Western Life Group, Inc. Announces 2023 Third Quarter Earnings
- The third quarter 2023 consolidated net earnings of National Western Life Group, Inc. (NWLI) saw a significant increase to $64.7 million, compared to $35.2 million in the same period last year, reflecting a positive trend in financial performance.
- The Company's reported results reflect the liability accounting required under the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts (LDTI) accounting standard effective in 2023, demonstrating compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- The agreement to join Prosperity Life Group's organization through acquisition indicates strategic growth and expansion opportunities for National Western Life Group, Inc. (NWLI), which may positively impact its market position and shareholder value.
- None.
In the quarters ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company reported pretax earnings of
The Company's reported results reflect the liability accounting required under the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts ("LDTI") accounting standard effective in 2023. The Company's pretax earnings include a benefit of
Commenting on the reported results, Mr. Moody noted, "In addition to reporting our financial results, it has been a very active and productive period for the Company as evidenced by our October 8th agreement to join Prosperity Life Group's organization through acquisition. While we continue to conduct our business operations in the normal course, we look forward to the merger being finalized in the first half of 2024 and combining resources with Prosperity Life Group's existing strong platform."
National Western Life Group, Inc. is the parent organization of National Western Life Insurance Company, which is the parent organization of Ozark National Life Insurance Company, both stock life insurance companies in aggregate offering a broad portfolio of individual universal life, whole life and term insurance plans, as well as annuity products. At September 30, 2023, the Company maintained consolidated total assets of
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains statements which are or may be viewed as forward-looking within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 2005. Forward-looking statements relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments, and are subject to assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties also include, (1) the timing of completion of the proposed merger (the "Proposed Transaction") contemplated by the Company's October 8, 2023 merger agreement (the "Merger Agreement") with S. USA Life Insurance Company, Inc. ("S.USA") and its direct wholly owned subsidiary ("PGH Merger Inc.") is uncertain; (2) the conditions to the closing of the Proposed Transaction may not be satisfied; (3) regulatory approvals required for the Proposed Transaction may not be obtained, or required regulatory approvals may delay the Proposed Transaction or result in the imposition of conditions that could have a material adverse effect on the Company or S.USA or cause certain conditions to the closing to not be satisfied, which could result in the termination of the Merger Agreement; (4) the business of the Company or S.USA could suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the Proposed Transaction; (5) events, changes or other circumstances could occur that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement; and there are risks related to disruption of management's attention from the ongoing business operations of the Company or S.USA due to the Proposed Transaction; (6) the announcement or pendency of the Proposed Transaction could affect the relationships of the Company or S.USA with its clients, and operating results and business generally, including our ability to retain and attract employees; (7) the outcome of any legal proceedings initiated against the Company or S.USA following the announcement of the Proposed Transaction could adversely affect the Company or S.USA, including their ability to consummate the Proposed Transaction; and (8) the Company or S.USA mat be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors as well as management's response to any of the factors described in this paragraph. The foregoing review of important factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included herein and elsewhere, including the risk factors included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other documents of the Company on file with the SEC. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update, correct or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company and/or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this section.
Summary of Consolidated Financial Results (Unaudited) | ||||||||
(In thousands except per share data) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
Revenues: | ||||||||
Revenues, excluding investment and index option gains (losses) | $ | 150,462 | 153,962 | 464,259 | 481,558 | |||
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on index options | (19,655) | (12,550) | 5,246 | (89,173) | ||||
Realized gains on investments | 25,883 | 745 | 25,976 | 6,305 | ||||
Total revenues | 156,690 | 142,157 | 495,481 | 398,690 | ||||
Benefits and expenses: | ||||||||
Life and other policy benefits | 26,557 | 27,768 | 83,435 | 87,481 | ||||
Policy benefit remeasurement (gains) and losses | 8,360 | 9,827 | 8,360 | 9,827 | ||||
Market risk benefits expense | (29,439) | (33,571) | 6,733 | (150,069) | ||||
Amortization of deferred transaction costs | 20,326 | 21,613 | 63,600 | 67,549 | ||||
Universal life and annuity contract interest | (10,417) | 42,235 | 52,742 | 2,466 | ||||
Other operating expenses | 42,430 | 29,387 | 129,556 | 92,290 | ||||
Total benefits and expenses | 57,817 | 97,259 | 344,426 | 109,544 | ||||
Earnings before income taxes | 98,873 | 44,898 | 151,055 | 289,146 | ||||
Income tax expense | 34,148 | 9,710 | 44,392 | 59,869 | ||||
Net earnings | $ | 64,725 | 35,188 | 106,663 | 229,277 | |||
Net earnings attributable to Class A shares | $ | 62,895 | 34,193 | 103,647 | 222,793 | |||
Diluted Earnings Per Class A Share | $ | 18.30 | 9.95 | 30.17 | 64.84 | |||
Diluted Weighted Average Class A Shares | 3,436 | 3,436 | 3,436 | 3,436 | ||||
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Book value per share | $ | 617.16 | 602.56 | |||||
Less: Per share impact of accumulated other | (146.23) | (131.52) | ||||||
Book value per share, excluding accumulated other | $ | 763.39 | 734.08 |
* | Book value per share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure. Accumulated other |
Investor Relations Contact:
Brian M. Pribyl - Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(512) 836-1010
bpribyl@nwlic.com
www.nwlgi.com
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