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CURRENT REPORT | ||
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 8, 2012 | ||
Presidential Life Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | ||
Delaware 000-05486 13-2652144 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) | ||
69 Lydecker Street Nyack, New York 10960 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) | ||
(845) 358-2300 | ||
Registrants telephone number, including area code | ||
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 8, 2012, Presidential Life Corporation (the Company) issued a press release announcing the Companys financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2012. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) that is furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In addition, the information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) that is furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference into such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release entitled Presidential Life Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2012 Results issued by Presidential Life Corporation on August 8, 2012.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: August 8, 2012 |
| By: | /s/ Donald L. Barnes |
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| Name: | Donald L. Barnes | ||
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| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
99.1
Press Release entitled Presidential Life Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2012 Results issued by Presidential Life Corporation on August 8, 2012.
99.1
Presidential Life Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2012 Results
- Reports second quarter 2012 EPS of $0.11 compared to $0.47 for the second quarter of 2011
Nyack, N.Y. (August 8, 2012) Presidential Life Corporation (Presidential Life or the Company) (NASDAQ: PLFE) today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012. Presidential Life, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Presidential Life Insurance Company, is engaged in the sale of individual fixed deferred and immediate annuities, life insurance and accident and health insurance products.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $6.9 million or $0.23 per share, compared with net income of $21.3 million or $0.72 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Second quarter 2012 net income was $3.1 million or $0.11 per share, compared with net income of $13.8 million or $0.47 per share for the comparable quarter in 2011. Income before income taxes was $4.7 million and $21.1 million for the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $16.4 million. The decline in income before income taxes of $16.4 million is principally due to a decrease in net realized investment gains of $15.1 million, a decrease in net investment income of $2.2 million, and an increase in general expenses of $1.3 million partially offset by decreases in other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) losses of $1.7 million and the change in policy acquisition costs of $1.1 million. Income taxes were $1.6 million and $7.3 million for the second quarter of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a decline of $5.7 million.
Total revenues in the second quarter of 2012 were $60.4 million, a decrease of 18.7% or $13.9 million from $74.3 million in the second quarter 2011. Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were $117.1 million, a decrease of 15.9% or $22.1 million from $139.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease in revenues of $13.9 million for the second quarter was principally attributable to the aforementioned decline in net realized investment gains of $15.1 million.
As we announced on July 13, 2012, Presidential Life entered into an agreement with Athene Holding Ltd. to be acquired at $14 per common share. In the intervening months leading to the closing of this transaction, management will be focusing its efforts on a smooth transition so that Presidential Life continues to deliver the high quality of service to its customers that our employees have taken pride in providing for over 40 years, said Donald Barnes, Vice Chairman of the Board, CEO and President.
Key Items for the Second Quarter Results
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Our investment spread margin1 totaled 0.70% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 2.06% for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The decline primarily relates to the effect of lower net realized investment gains and higher OTTI losses in the first six months of 2012 relative to 2011. Net realized investment gains and OTTI losses tend to fluctuate from period-to-period as a result of changing economic conditions.
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Total annuity sales2 were $19.0 million and $20.1 million in the second quarters 2012 of 2011, respectively, a decrease of $1.1 million or 5.7% compared to 2011 levels as the low interest rate environment continues to challenge sales of fixed annuity products.
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Deferred annuity surrenders were $20.6 million in the second quarter of 2012 compared to $27.2 million for the same period in 2011, a 24.3% decrease, representing average surrender rates of 1.03% and 1.33% for the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively.
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Our capital base remains strong at June 30, 2012 with our estimated Risk-Based Capital ratio3 at 527% compared with 556% at December 31, 2011.
Discussion of Second Quarter 2012 and Year-to-Date Financial and Operating Results
As previously discussed, total revenues were $60.4 million and $74.3 million in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $13.9 million or 18.7%, and were $117.1 million and $139.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, a decrease of $22.1 million or 15.9%. The decreases from the prior periods were largely attributable to a decline in net realized investment gains of $15.1 million for the quarter and $17.5 million year-to-date as there was a gain from one hedge fund redemption of $10.6 million in the second quarter of 2011.
Total insurance revenues were $7.9 million and $7.5 million in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period increase of $0.4 million or 6.1%, and were $16.8 million and $13.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period increase of $3.4 million or 25.9%. Immediate annuity considerations with life contingencies were $3.8 million and $3.0 million in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period increase of $0.8 million or 26.0%, and were $8.5 million and $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period increase of $4.1 million or 94.3%. Life insurance and accident and health premiums were $4.1 million and $4.4 million in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $0.3 million or 7.5%, and were $8.3 million and $9.0 million for the six ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $0.7 million or 7.6%.
Sales of deferred annuities and immediate annuities without life contingencies were $15.2 million and $17.1 million in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $1.9 million or 11.3%, and were $32.2 million and $29.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period increase of $2.7 million or 9.4%. The year-to-date increase was primarily due to a successful sales effort with recent retirees of a targeted company during 2012.
Net investment income was $46.7 million and $48.9 in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $2.2 million or 4.4%, and was $93.2 million and $98.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $5.1 million or 5.2%. Excluding the return on the Companys limited partnership investments and other realized gains, the investment yields for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were 5.66% and 5.96%, respectively.
Net realized investment gains, including OTTI, were $3.6 million and $16.9 million in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period reduction of $13.3 million, and were $2.8 million and $21.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $19.0 million. The year-to-date decrease in net realized gains was due to $12.4 million of decreases in net realized investment gains within our limited partnership portfolio, primarily due to a gain from one hedge fund redemption of $10.6 million in the second quarter 2011, a decrease in net realized investment gains within our bond and stock portfolios of $4.6 million, $1.5 million increase in realized losses related to other-than-temporary impairments and a greater decrease in the fair value of payor swaptions of $0.5 million.
Interest credited and benefits paid and accrued to policyholders were $45.6 million and $43.1 million in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period increase of $2.5 million or 5.9%, and were $89.5 million and $88.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period increase of $1.5 million or 1.7%. The increases are principally due to the increase in liabilities for immediate annuities with life contingencies in 2012 compared to 2011 related to the increase in sales of this product in 2012.
Commissions to agents, net were $1.0 million and $1.2 in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $0.2 million or 17.1%, and were $2.4 million and $2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Commission expense declined slightly in the second quarter 2012 relative to 2011 due to lower annuity sales compared to the previous year. The net expense from changes in the deferred policy acquisition costs was $0.9 million and $2.0 in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $1.1 million or 54.9%, and was $1.2 million and $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $2.0 million or 61.1%, principally related to lower amortization of DAC on annuity sales due to lower realized gains. Deferred costs were reduced by $0.4 million for the first six months of 2012 relative to 2011 primarily due to a reduction in deferred costs resulting from the prospective adoption of a new accounting principle in 2012 that reduced the scope of deferrable costs to those directly linked to successful sales efforts.
General expenses and taxes were $8.2 million and $6.9 million in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period increase of $1.3 million or 19.3%, and were $13.5 million and $13.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period increase of $0.4 million or 3.0%. The second quarter increase was primarily due to higher non-recurring charges in 2012 relative to 2011. With respect to second quarter 2012, transaction costs incurred in connection with the sale of the Company were approximately $2.7 million. With respect to the second quarter 2011, non-recurring charges included severance costs and legal and accounting expenses associated with Companys financial restatements.
The Company recorded income tax expenses of $1.6 million and $7.3 million in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $5.7 million. Income tax expense was $3.5 million and $11.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, a period-over-period decrease of $7.7 million. The decrease in income tax expense for 2012 relative to 2011 was primarily due to lower pre-tax income. In addition, the effective tax rate was 33.6% and 34.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, a decline of 0.9%.
Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, quotations from management, statements about our future plans and business strategy, and expected or anticipated future events or performance.
These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including economic, competitive, legal and other factors. Accordingly, there is no assurance that our plans, strategy and expectations will be realized. Actual future events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements.
About Presidential Life
Presidential Life Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Presidential Life Insurance Company, is a provider of fixed deferred and immediate annuities, life insurance and accident & health insurance products to financial service professionals and their clients. Headquartered in Nyack, New York, the Company was founded in 1969 and markets its products in 50 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit our website www.presidentiallife.com.
Contacts
Presidential Life Corporation Donald Barnes President and Chief Executive Officer (845) 358-2300 ext. 250 | Presidential Life Corporation P.B. (Pete) Pheffer Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (845) 358-2300 ext. 205 |
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PRESIDENTIAL LIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
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ASSETS: | (Unaudited) |
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Investments: |
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| Available for sale at market (Amortized cost |
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| of $3,202,170 and $3,206,884 respectively) | $ | 3,572,710 |
| $ | 3,520,755 |
| Common stocks (Cost of $748 and |
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| $748, respectively) |
| 1,382 |
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| 1,302 |
| Derivative instruments, at fair value |
| 2,210 |
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| 3,358 | |
| Real estate |
| 415 |
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| 415 | |
| Policy loans |
| 19,225 |
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| 18,442 | |
| Short-term investments |
| 115,312 |
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| 61,233 | |
| Limited Partnerships |
| 176,890 |
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| 166,923 | |
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| Total Investments | $ | 3,888,144 |
| $ | 3,772,428 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| 5,276 |
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| 47,110 | ||
Accrued investment income |
| 46,944 |
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| 47,289 | ||
Deferred policy acquisition costs |
| 39,128 |
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| 41,746 | ||
Furniture and equipment, net |
| 1,578 |
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Amounts due from reinsurers |
| 19,575 |
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Amounts due from investment transactions |
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Federal income taxes recoverable |
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Other assets |
| 1,417 |
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| 1,649 | ||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 4,004,745 |
| $ | 3,954,283 | ||
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: |
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Liabilities: |
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Policy Liabilities: |
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| Policyholders' account balances | $ | 2,305,505 |
| $ | 2,323,364 | |
| Annuity |
| 624,771 |
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| 634,397 | |
| Life and accident and health |
| 85,698 |
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| 83,855 | |
| Other policy liabilities |
| 19,448 |
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| Total Policy Liabilities | $ | 3,035,422 |
| $ | 3,062,249 |
Deposits on policies to be issued |
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| 490 | ||
General expenses and taxes accrued |
| 5,654 |
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| 2,521 | ||
Federal income taxes payable |
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Deferred federal income taxes, net |
| 104,397 |
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| 82,355 | ||
Amounts due for investment transactions |
| 5,114 |
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Other liabilities |
| 17,546 |
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| Total Liabilities | $ | 3,168,653 |
| $ | 3,166,339 |
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| 29,591,739 and 29,574,697 shares, respectively) | $ | 296 |
| $ | 296 | |
| Additional paid in capital |
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| 7,408 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income |
| 237,642 |
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| 192,815 | |
| Retained earnings |
| 590,661 |
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| Total Shareholders Equity |
| 836,092 |
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| 787,944 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | $ | 4,004,745 |
| $ | 3,954,283 | ||
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REVENUES: | 2012 |
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| Insurance Revenues: |
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| Premiums | $ | 4,110 |
| $ | 4,443 |
| $ | 8,281 |
| $ | 8,961 | |||||
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| Annuity considerations |
| 3,820 |
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| 8,542 |
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| Universal life and investment type policy fee income |
| 815 |
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| Equity in earnings (losses) on limited partnerships |
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| Net investment income |
| 46,722 |
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| 48,885 |
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| Total Other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") losses | $ | (1,000) |
| $ | (5,776) |
| $ | (5,073) |
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| Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings | $ | (1,000) |
| $ | (2,688) |
| $ | (5,073) |
| $ | (3,628) | |||||
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| Net realized capital gains, excluding OTTI losses |
| 4,566 |
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| Other income |
| 862 |
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| TOTAL REVENUES | $ | 60,441 |
| $ | 74,299 |
| $ | 117,105 |
| $ | 139,190 | ||||
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BENEFITS AND EXPENSES: |
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| Death and other life insurance benefits | $ | 4,398 |
| $ | 4,432 |
| $ | 8,697 |
| $ | 8,916 | ||||||
| Annuity benefits |
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| 20,430 |
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| 39,841 |
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| Interest credited to policyholders' account balances |
| 24,618 |
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| 49,166 |
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| Other interest and other charges |
| 284 |
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| 448 |
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| 678 |
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| Decrease in liability for future policy benefits |
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| Commissions to agents, net |
| 1,004 |
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| 1,211 |
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| 2,384 |
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| General expenses and taxes |
| 8,241 |
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| 6,905 |
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| 13,521 |
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| Change in deferred policy acquisition costs |
| 917 |
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| 2,031 |
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| 1,231 |
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| TOTAL BENEFITS AND EXPENSES | $ | 55,761 |
| $ | 53,200 |
| $ | 106,660 |
| $ | 106,699 | ||||
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| Income before income taxes | $ | 4,680 |
| $ | 21,099 |
| $ | 10,445 |
| $ | 32,491 | ||||||
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| Provision (benefit) for income taxes: |
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| Current | $ | 2,947 |
| $ | 3,240 |
| $ | 5,606 |
| $ | 2,290 | |||||
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| 4,038 |
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| 8,919 | |||||
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| $ | 1,567 |
| $ | 7,278 |
| $ | 3,510 |
| $ | 11,209 | ||||
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NET INCOME | $ | 3,113 |
| $ | 13,821 |
| $ | 6,935 |
| $ | 21,282 | |||||||
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (after tax) |
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| Net unrealized investment gains from available for sale securities, net of income tax expense of $24,138 and $18,581, respectively. | $ | 37,301 |
| $ | 20,846 |
| $ | 44,827 |
| $ | 34,508 | ||||||
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ | 37,301 |
| $ | 20,846 |
| $ | 44,827 |
| $ | 34,508 | |||||||
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ | 40,414 |
| $ | 34,667 |
| $ | 51,762 |
| $ | 55,790 | |||||||
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| Earnings per common share, basic | $ | 0.11 |
| $ | 0.47 |
| $ | 0.23 |
| $ | 0.72 | ||||||
| Earnings per common share, diluted | $ | 0.11 |
| $ | 0.47 |
| $ | 0.23 |
| $ | 0.72 | ||||||
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| Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, basic |
| 29,591,739 |
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| 29,574,697 |
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| 29,586,121 |
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| Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, diluted |
| 29,593,383 |
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| 29,576,541 |
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| 29,590,464 |
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Footnotes
1 Defined as the yield on invested assets over the cost of money on annuity liabilities. Yield is inclusive of realized capital gains/ (losses), other-than-temporary-impairments and equity in earnings/(losses) on limited partnerships.
2 In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), sales of deferred annuities and immediate annuities without life contingencies ($15.2 million) are not reported as insurance revenues, but rather as additions to policyholder account balances. In addition, sales of immediate annuities with life contingencies, which are reported as insurance revenues under GAAP, totaled $3.8 million.
3 Risk-Based Capital (RBC) refers to the ratio of adjusted statutory surplus divided by Company Action Level capital that triggers regulatory involvement, as those terms are defined by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).