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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.
AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of bbb+ to Athene Holding Ltd.'s $500 million, 3.45% senior unsecured notes, due May 15, 2052. The outlook for this rating is stable, with all other ratings for Athene remaining unchanged. The funds will support general corporate needs, including growth opportunities, and are indicative of improved capital levels along with stable financial leverage and interest coverage metrics.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced the purchase of group annuity contracts to transfer approximately $1 billion of pension obligations for certain U.S. retirees. This transfer, expected to complete soon, aims to strengthen Alcoa's balance sheet and mitigate pension plan obligation volatility. Athene Holding, Ltd. (NYSE: ATH) will manage payments for 11,200 participants, with no changes to benefits. However, a non-cash settlement charge of approximately $565 million (or $2.96 per share) will impact the 2021 fourth quarter earnings. Post-transfer, U.S. pension plans will be over 95% funded.
Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH) announced a special general meeting for shareholders on December 21, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET to approve its merger with Apollo Global Management. The record date for participation is November 4, 2021. The merger is anticipated to close in January 2022, pending approvals from shareholders, regulatory authorities, and other customary conditions. Athene, with $224.4 billion in assets as of September 30, 2021, focuses on providing retirement services and financial security solutions.
Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH) reported record financial results for Q3 2021, with nearly $12 billion in gross organic inflows, surpassing the total for all of 2020. This achievement contributed to an adjusted book value that has consistently grown at a compound rate of 17% annually since inception. CEO Jim Belardi highlighted the company's trajectory towards its best profit year, aided by a merger with Apollo Global Management scheduled for January. As of September 30, 2021, Athene's total assets stood at $224.4 billion.
Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH) has announced its lead investment in the merger of Wheels, Inc. and Donlen, LLC, aiming to enhance mobility solutions for diverse fleet sizes. The newly formed entity will manage approximately $5 billion in assets and is expected to receive an investment-grade rating. Shlomo Crandus has been appointed CEO, with representatives from both companies on the management team. This merger is part of Athene's strategy to invest in firms with robust fundamentals, enabling enhanced capital deployment and best-in-class customer service.
Newfi, a technology-driven mortgage lender, has confirmed a definitive agreement to sell a majority interest to Athene from Warburg Pincus. The investment will be managed by Apollo. This deal aims to enhance Newfi's capabilities in the non-agency mortgage space and comes during a period of record earnings growth. Founder Steve Abreu will continue to lead the company, which boasts over $6 billion in originations. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2022, pending regulatory approvals.
Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH) will release its third quarter 2021 financial results on November 3, 2021, before market opening. The complete news release, financial supplement, and earnings presentation will be accessible on their website.
Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the financials.
Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH) declared preferred stock dividends for Q3 2021, payable on September 30, 2021. Holders of record as of September 15, 2021, will receive dividends for Series A, B, C, and D non-cumulative preference shares. Key dividends include $396.875 for Series A, $351.5625 for Series B, $398.4375 for Series C, and $304.6875 for Series D, corresponding to depositary shares of $0.396875, $0.3515625, $0.3984375, and $0.3046875 respectively.
Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH) announced strong second-quarter 2021 financial results, showcasing a 32% year-over-year increase in adjusted book value per share. The CEO noted impressive asset management and strong organic growth, coupled with gains from an investment in Apollo. As the merger with Apollo approaches completion in January, management expresses confidence in the company's future. Athene has total assets of $215.5 billion as of June 30, 2021. For further details, visit their investor relations page.
Athene Holding Ltd. (ATH) announced the completion of a $4.9 billion pension risk transfer (PRT) transaction with Lockheed Martin (LMT). This deal, covering approximately 18,000 participants, marks Athene's largest PRT transaction to date. Athene's subsidiaries will manage the annuity benefits, providing income security to retirees. This transaction highlights Athene's strong position in the pension risk transfer market and reflects the growing trend among companies to mitigate pension liabilities. Since entering the market, Athene has completed over $19 billion in transactions.