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Athene Holding Ltd. (ATH) appears frequently in financial and corporate news as a retirement-focused financial services and insurance company and as a subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc. News releases highlight Athene’s role as a retirement services or retirement solutions company that concentrates on financial security for individuals and on corporate retirement-related solutions.
Company news often centers on capital markets activity and preferred stock actions. Athene regularly announces dividends on its non-cumulative preferred stock series, including Series A, B, C, D and E, represented by depositary shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange under symbols such as ATHPrA, ATHPrB, ATHPrC, ATHPrD and ATHPrE. The company has also reported the redemption of an entire series of preferred stock and the associated depositary shares, as well as offerings of senior notes and junior subordinated debentures intended for general corporate purposes and capital contributions to insurance subsidiaries.
Another recurring news theme is Athene’s reinsurance and international activity. A notable example is the announcement of a block reinsurance transaction with Sony Life Insurance Co. Ltd. in Japan, where Athene reinsures an in-force block of U.S. dollar denominated whole life insurance policies and works with another reinsurer to retrocede mortality risk. The company’s communications describe multiple reinsurance transactions with Japanese insurers, reflecting Athene’s presence in the Japanese retirement and insurance market.
News items also cover strategic and leadership developments, such as key leadership appointments aligned with a multi-year growth plan, and investor communications including fixed income investor calls and retirement services business updates. These updates, often coordinated with Apollo’s earnings calls and presentations, provide information on Athene’s business trends, new business origination, investment portfolio and capital.
Investors and observers following ATH-related news can therefore expect coverage of preferred stock dividends and redemptions, debt offerings, reinsurance transactions, retirement system insights, leadership changes, and Apollo-hosted calls that include Athene’s financial results and business commentary.
Athene Holding Ltd. has set pricing terms for cash offers to purchase two series of senior secured medium term notes. The Series 2022-6 Offer targets $500 million of 3.205% notes due March 2027, while the Series 2020-5 Offer focuses on $650 million of 2.450% notes due August 2027. The offers, which expire at 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2022, are part of Athene's strategy to manage its financial liabilities. Investors can expect accrued interest on accepted notes. Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley are managing the offers.
Athene Holding Ltd. announced the commencement of two separate offers to purchase senior secured medium term notes. The Series 2022-6 Offer aims to acquire $500 million of 3.205% notes due 2027, while the Series 2020-5 Offer targets $650 million of 2.450% notes, also due 2027. This initiative reflects Athene's strong credit metrics and recent upgrades in credit ratings from Fitch to A+ and Moody's A1. The offers will expire on September 12, 2022, with settlement anticipated on September 13, 2022.
Athene Holding Ltd. has declared dividends for its preferred stock, to be paid on September 30, 2022. The dividends include $396.875 per share for Series A, $351.5625 for Series B, $398.4375 for Series C, and $304.6875 for Series D. Holders of depositary shares will receive proportionate amounts. All payments are for the quarter ending in September 2022, with record dates set for September 15, 2022. Athene, a financial services leader, manages total assets of $234.3 billion.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced the purchase of group annuity contracts from Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH), transferring approximately $4.3 billion of pension obligations for 13,600 U.S. retirees. The transaction will not require additional funding and will have no impact on the benefits received by retirees. However, a $1.5 billion non-cash settlement charge is expected in Q2 2022, resulting from accelerated recognition of actuarial losses. The company will revise its financial outlook during its upcoming earnings release.
LeasePlan Corporation has announced a strategic acquisition agreement with Wheels Donlen's parent company, supported by Athene. This deal aims to unify LeasePlan USA with Wheels Donlen to enhance fleet management solutions. With a combined asset base of $246 billion from Athene, the merger is set to strengthen market position and investment capacity, particularly in electric vehicles and digital technologies. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2022, contingent upon regulatory approvals, ensuring continuity and global service delivery to clients.
Athene Holding Ltd. announced preferred stock dividends for its non-cumulative preference shares, payable on June 30, 2022, to holders of record as of June 15, 2022. The quarterly dividends are as follows: $396.875 per share for Series A, $351.5625 for Series B, $398.4375 for Series C, and $304.6875 for Series D. These amounts correspond to $0.396875, $0.3515625, $0.3984375, and $0.3046875 per depositary share, respectively. Athene specializes in retirement services and reported total assets of $246.1 billion as of March 31, 2022.
Athene Holding Ltd. announced the appointment of Rebecca H. Tadikonda as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, effective May 18, 2022. This newly created role aims to enhance the company's growth through strategic initiatives. CEO Grant Kvalheim expressed excitement about her extensive experience in driving strategic growth, having previously worked at MetLife and Bain & Company. Athene, with total assets of $246.1 billion as of March 31, 2022, is expanding its commitment to innovation in the retirement services market.
Athene Holding Ltd. has declared dividends on its non-cumulative preference shares, payable on March 30, 2022, to holders of record as of March 15, 2022. The dividends are as follows: $396.875 per share for Series A; $351.5625 for Series B; $398.4375 for Series C; and $304.6875 for Series D. This reflects the company’s commitment to providing returns to its shareholders. Athene operates with total assets of $235.1 billion as of December 31, 2021, focusing on financial security for customers.
Athene Holding Ltd. reported strong financial results for Q4 and the full year 2021, with inflows surpassing $9 billion in the fourth quarter and a record $37 billion for the year, reflecting a 34% increase from 2020. Full-year adjusted operating earnings reached $2.3 billion, a 124% year-over-year increase. The adjusted book value rose to $73.84 per share, up 30% from last year. Following the merger with Apollo on January 1, 2022, Athene is poised for continued growth and success in the retirement services sector.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced the acquisition of additional group annuity contracts, enhancing its balance sheet and mitigating pension plan volatility. The new contracts will facilitate the transfer of approximately $500 million in pension obligations for U.S. retirees, complementing a previous $1 billion annuitization. Athene will assume obligations for about 2,600 participants, with no expected changes in benefits. A non-cash charge of $285 million for this action will be recorded in Q4 2021, totaling $850 million for the quarter.