Genworth Finl Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) and China Oceanwide Holdings have received re-approval from China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) for their transaction, allowing Oceanwide to pursue final regulatory steps. The companies are working on an extension of their merger agreement until December 31, 2020, giving Oceanwide time to secure necessary approvals and complete funding. While U.S. regulatory approvals are mostly in place, pending actions include currency clearance and further confirmations from relevant agencies. The deal aims to enhance long-term care insurance offerings in China.

Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) announced an extension of its merger agreement with China Oceanwide Holdings to November 30, 2020. For Q3 2020, Genworth reported net income of $418 million ($0.82/share), a significant increase from $18 million ($0.04/share) in Q3 2019. Adjusted operating income rose to $132 million from $123 million year-over-year. The U.S. Mortgage Insurance segment generated adjusted operating income of $141 million, boosted by lower new delinquencies. However, the U.S. Life Insurance segment faced challenges with a loss of $69 million. Total cash and liquid assets reached $814 million.

Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) and China Oceanwide Holdings Group provided an update on their pending transaction. Oceanwide is set to finalize $1.8 billion financing in November, enabling the $5.43 per share acquisition. The goal is to close by November 30, 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. All U.S. regulatory approvals are secured, but Oceanwide still requires clearance for currency conversion from Chinese regulators. Both companies remain optimistic about the transaction, given the progress made amid public health challenges.

Genworth Mortgage Insurance, a segment of Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW), has secured $349.6 million in excess of loss reinsurance coverage from Triangle Re 2020-1 Ltd. This is for a portfolio of mortgage insurance policies issued between January and August 2020. Triangle Re issued five classes of mortgage insurance-linked notes (ILNs) to fund this coverage, which is independent of Genworth's subsidiaries. This transaction, the second ILN issuance by Genworth MI, continues their robust credit risk transfer program, which has yielded over $2.4 billion in reinsurance coverage in five years.

Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) will release its third quarter earnings on November 4, 2020, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for November 5, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Investors can access the earnings release and financial supplement on the company's website. The call will be available via telephone and webcast, with a replay accessible until November 20, 2020. The update will also address the ongoing transaction with China Oceanwide Holdings Group.

Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) and China Oceanwide Holdings have made significant strides in securing a $1.8 billion financing deal for Genworth's acquisition. Despite progress, logistical challenges due to the global pandemic have delayed final agreements, leading to a 16th extension of their merger agreement, now set to November 30, 2020. Oceanwide must provide satisfactory evidence of funding by October 31, or Genworth can terminate the agreement. Regulatory approvals are mostly in place, but complications remain, adding uncertainty to the deal's completion.

Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) is progressing towards closing its merger with China Oceanwide Holdings by September 30, 2020. The company has scheduled its 2020 Annual Meeting for December 10, 2020, if the merger isn’t finalized by that date. Both parties are working on financing and have received necessary U.S. regulatory approvals but must confirm with the Delaware Department of Insurance. Key dates include stockholder eligibility to vote on October 16, 2020. The company emphasizes that failure to finalize the merger may adversely affect its business and stock price.

Genworth Mortgage Insurance reported a decline in first-time homebuyer activity for Q2 2020, with 539,000 homes purchased, down 4.6% year-over-year. The annualized rate for first-time buyers fell to 1.86 million, the lowest since 2016. Despite this, first-time buyers constituted 40% of single-family sales. Mortgage rates dropped to 3.36%, aiding affordability. Moreover, a record 83% of first-time buyers utilized low-down payment mortgages. A recovery was noted in May and June, evidenced by a 55% increase in rate locks, although some states reported fewer buyers compared to last year.

Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) and China Oceanwide Holdings have announced progress on their pending $2.7 billion merger. The agreement has been extended to September 30, 2020, while Oceanwide provided satisfactory updates on its funding progress. Genworth's Board decided against terminating the merger, citing encouraging developments despite pandemic-related challenges. Regulatory approvals are in place, though further clearances are needed. Oceanwide remains committed to integrating long-term care insurance expertise into the Asian market.