Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 - American Overseas Group Limited Announces Net Income Of $0.7 Million and Operating Income of $0.7 Million For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
American Overseas Group Limited reported Q1 2022 consolidated net income of $0.7 million ($15.06 per diluted share), down from $1.0 million ($20.81 per diluted share) in Q1 2021. Book value per weighted share decreased to $850.78 from $1,055.01. Operating income fell to $0.7 million ($15.30 per diluted share) compared to $0.9 million ($19.99 per diluted share) a year earlier. Net earned premiums rose slightly to $5.1 million, while gross written premiums increased from $103.9 million to $108.1 million. Loss adjustment expenses surged, reflecting higher costs due to frequency and severity.
- Gross written premiums increased by $4.2 million to $108.1 million.
- Net earned property and casualty premiums rose to $5.1 million.
- Net income available to common shareholders decreased from $1.0 million to $0.7 million.
- Book value per weighted share declined from $1,055.01 to $850.78.
- Operating income dropped from $0.9 million to $0.7 million.
- Loss and loss adjustment expenses as a percentage of earned premium increased from 54.6% to 64.2%.
- Operating and acquisition expenses rose by $0.4 million to $4.7 million.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Overseas Group Limited (BSX: AORE.BH) (Pink Sheets: AOREF.PK) (“AOG” or the “Company”) today reported consolidated net income available to common shareholders of
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company had an operating income of
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, net earned property and casualty premiums increased
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, operating and acquisition expenses increased
As part of its ongoing capital management efforts, the Company will continue to redirect excess capital within the group to debt reduction unless other compelling opportunities present themselves.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements that may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, without limitation, the Company's expectations respecting the volatility of its insured portfolio, losses, loss reserves and loss development, the adequacy and availability of its liquidity and capital resources, its current run off strategy, its strategy for writing other reinsurance businesses and its expense reduction measures. These statements are based on current expectations and the current views of the economic and operating environment and are not guarantees of future performance. A number of risks and uncertainties, including economic competitive conditions, could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company believes that the following non-GAAP financial measure included in this press release serve to supplement GAAP information and is meaningful to investors.
Operating income (loss): The Company believes operating income (loss) is a useful measure because it measures income from operations, unaffected by non-operating items such as realized investment gains or losses. Operating income (loss) is typically used by research analysts and rating agencies in their analysis of the Company.
Information About the Company
American Overseas Group Limited is an insurance holding company incorporated in Bermuda and a tax resident of the United Kingdom. Its operating subsidiaries provide specialty property/casualty insurance, reinsurance and insurance management services. More information can be found at www.aoreltd.com.
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American Overseas Group Limited | ||||||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
As at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | ||||||||
(dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Investments: | ||||||||
Fixed-maturity securities held as available for sale, at fair value | $ | 105,900 | $ | 102,678 | ||||
Equity investments held as available for sale, at fair value | 3,553 | 3,781 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 33,360 | 31,908 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 2,267 | 4,440 | ||||||
Accrued investment income | 491 | 553 | ||||||
Premiums receivable | 94,764 | 76,626 | ||||||
Deferred insurance premiums | 117,167 | 108,904 | ||||||
Reinsurance balances receivable, net | 228,978 | 223,982 | ||||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 4,918 | 4,588 | ||||||
Intangible assets | 4,800 | 4,800 | ||||||
Goodwill | 33,050 | 33,050 | ||||||
Other assets | 4,534 | 3,166 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 633,782 | $ | 598,476 | ||||
Liabilities and Equity | ||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||
Loss and loss expense reserve | $ | 215,168 | $ | 215,642 | ||||
Deferred commission income | 3,439 | 3,210 | ||||||
Unearned premiums | 122,021 | 113,423 | ||||||
Ceded premium payable | 95,616 | 82,059 | ||||||
Payable to general agents | 16,263 | 7,121 | ||||||
Funds withheld | 109,958 | 104,257 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 14,078 | 12,420 | ||||||
Notes payable | 16,521 | 16,521 | ||||||
Non-owned interest in VIE | 300 | 300 | ||||||
Interest payable | 451 | 451 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 593,814 | 555,404 | ||||||
Shareholders' Equity: | ||||||||
Common shares | 4,698 | 4,698 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 189,179 | 189,179 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (2,687 | ) | 1,124 | |||||
Retained deficit | (157,275 | ) | (157,982 | ) | ||||
Total Shareholders' Equity | 33,915 | 37,019 | ||||||
Non-controlling interest of preferred shares of subsidiaries | 6,053 | 6,053 | ||||||
Total Equity | 39,968 | 43,072 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Equity | $ | 633,782 | $ | 598,476 | ||||
See Notes to March 31, 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements available on American Overseas Group Ltd. Website at www.aoreltd.com | ||||||||
American Overseas Group Limited | ||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||
Three Months ended March 31, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Revenues | ||||||||
Net premiums earned | $ | 5,088 | $ | 4,985 | ||||
Fee income | 3,295 | 3,286 | ||||||
Net investment (expense) income | (69 | ) | 97 | |||||
Net realized (losses) gains on investments | (11 | ) | 39 | |||||
Other income | 841 | 33 | ||||||
Total revenues | 9,144 | 8,440 | ||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Losses and loss adjustment expenses | 3,266 | 2,724 | ||||||
Acquisition expenses | 1,698 | 1,776 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 3,021 | 2,485 | ||||||
Other expense | - | - | ||||||
Interest expense | 451 | 451 | ||||||
Total expenses | 8,436 | 7,436 | ||||||
Net income available to common shareholders | $ | 708 | $ | 1,004 | ||||
Income tax (expense) | - | (26 | ) | |||||
Net income before dividends | 708 | 978 | ||||||
Dividends on preference shares of subsidiary | - | - | ||||||
Net income available to common shareholders | $ | 708 | $ | 978 | ||||
Net income per common share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 15.06 | $ | 20.81 | ||||
Diluted | 15.06 | 20.81 | ||||||
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic | 46,979 | 46,979 | ||||||
Diluted | 46,979 | 46,979 | ||||||
See Notes to March 31, 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements available on American Overseas Group Ltd. Website at www.aoreltd.com | ||||||||
AMERICAN OVERSEAS GROUP LTD. | ||||||||||
NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT | ||||||||||
(dollars in thousands) | Three months ended March 31, 2022 | |||||||||
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders | Net Realized (Gain)/Loss on Sales of Investments | Operating Income | ||||||||
Property and casualty: | ||||||||||
Net premiums earned | $ | 5,088 | $ | 5,088 | ||||||
Losses and loss adjustment expenses | (3,266 | ) | (3,266 | ) | ||||||
Acquisition expenses | (1,698 | ) | (1,698 | ) | ||||||
Property/Casualty Underwriting Income | 124 | 124 | ||||||||
Fee income | 3,295 | 3,295 | ||||||||
Other income, net of other expense | 804 | 804 | ||||||||
Operating expenses | (2,728 | ) | (2,728 | ) | ||||||
Property and casualty | 1,495 | - | 1,495 | |||||||
Corporate and Investing | ||||||||||
Net investment income | (69 | ) | (69 | ) | ||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) | (11 | ) | 11 | - | ||||||
Operating expenses | (293 | ) | (293 | ) | ||||||
Interest expense | (451 | ) | (451 | ) | ||||||
Other income, net of other expense | 37 | 37 | ||||||||
Income tax | - | - | ||||||||
Corporate and investing | (787 | ) | 11 | (776 | ) | |||||
Group total | $ | 708 | $ | 11 | $ | 719 | ||||
AMERICAN OVERSEAS GROUP LTD. | ||||||||||
NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT | ||||||||||
(dollars in thousands) | Three months ended March 31, 2021 | |||||||||
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders | Net Realized (Gain)/Loss on Sales of Investments | Operating Income | ||||||||
Property and casualty: | ||||||||||
Net premiums earned | $ | 4,986 | $ | 4,986 | ||||||
Losses and loss adjustment expenses | (2,724 | ) | (2,724 | ) | ||||||
Acquisition expenses | (1,776 | ) | (1,776 | ) | ||||||
Property/Casualty Underwriting Income | 486 | 486 | ||||||||
Fee income | 3,286 | 3,286 | ||||||||
Operating expenses | (2,277 | ) | (2,277 | ) | ||||||
Property and casualty | 1,495 | - | 1,495 | |||||||
Corporate and Investing | ||||||||||
Net investment income | 97 | 97 | ||||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) | 39 | (39 | ) | - | ||||||
Operating expenses | (209 | ) | (209 | ) | ||||||
Interest expense | (451 | ) | (451 | ) | ||||||
Other income, net of other expense | 33 | 33 | ||||||||
Income tax | (26 | ) | (26 | ) | ||||||
Corporate and investing | (517 | ) | (39 | ) | (556 | ) | ||||
Group total | $ | 978 | $ | (39 | ) | $ | 939 |
