Business Wire | Feb 9, 2021 04:15PM EST

Primerica Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Results

Feb. 09, 2021

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 09, 2021--Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI) today announced financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. Total revenues of $598.3 million increased 12% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Net income of $100.1 million increased 7%, while earnings per diluted share of $2.52 increased 13% compared to the same quarter last year. ROE was 22.5% for the current quarter.

Adjusted operating revenues were $594.7 million, increasing 12% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Adjusted net operating income of $97.3 million increased 5%, while diluted adjusted operating earnings per share of $2.45 increased 10% compared to the same quarter last year. ROAE was 23.4% during the fourth quarter of 2020.

During the fourth quarter, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to have a significant impact on the Company's Term Life segment. COVID-19 related death claims were approximately $14 million, net of reinsurance, their highest level since the onset of the pandemic. COVID-19 impacted customer behavior, with strong sales and policy persistency continuing in the quarter. The Investment and Savings Products (ISP) segment benefited from favorable market performance during the fourth quarter driving ending client asset values to a record $82 billion. ISP sales during the quarter continued to shift toward mutual funds and managed accounts and away from annuity products.

"The COVID-19 pandemic caused middle income consumers to clearly understand their need for protection today and investments for tomorrow. The adaptability of our sales force allowed us to meet those needs more than ever before," said Glenn Williams, Chief Executive Officer. "I am very proud of how our Primerica team navigated the unique challenges of 2020 to continue to help clients achieve their financial goals."

Results for the full year ended December 31, 2020 were also heavily impacted by the pandemic. COVID-19 related death claims, net of reinsurance, were approximately $33 million, while issued life policies were up 23% year-over-year with a record $109 billion of face amount issued. Policy persistency also reached record levels during the year. ISP sales for 2020 were a record $7.8 billion, up 4% year-over-year, despite a brief period of disruption following the market correction in March. Term Life and ISP income before taxes increased 16% and 6% year-over-year, respectively. Total revenues of $2.2 billion increased 8% year-over-year, setting a new annual record for the Company. Net income of $386.2 million and earnings per diluted share of $9.57 increased 5% and 11%, respectively, and also represent new records.

Fourth Quarter Distribution & Segment Results

Distribution Results

Q4 2020 Q4 2019 % Change

Life-Licensed Sales Force ^(1) 134,907 130,522 3 %

Recruits 80,599 60,466 33 %

New Life-Licensed Representatives 12,119 11,073 9 %

Life Insurance Policies Issued 87,307 71,469 22 %

Life Productivity^ (2) 0.21 0.18 *

ISP Product Sales ($ billions) $ 2.07 $ 1.98 4 %

Average Client Asset Values ($ $ 76.09 $ 68.24 12 % billions)

Closed U.S. Mortgage Volume ($ million $ 203.8 $ 18.1 * brokered)

________________________(1)

End of period

(2)

Life productivity equals policies issued divided by the average number of life insurance licensed representatives per month

*

Not calculated

________________________(1) End of period

(2) Life productivity equals policies issued divided by the average number of life insurance licensed representatives per month

* Not calculated

Segment Results

Q4 2020

Q4 2019

% Change

($ in thousands)

Adjusted Operating Revenues:

Term Life Insurance

$

368,992

$

318,992

16

%

Investment and Savings Products

193,316

182,698

6

%

Corporate and Other Distributed Products (1)

32,412

29,250

11

%

Total adjusted operating revenues (1)

$

594,720

$

530,940

12

%

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) before

income taxes:

Term Life Insurance

$

89,440

$

81,995

9

%

Investment and Savings Products

56,714

52,991

7

%

Corporate and Other Distributed Products (1)

(18,124

)

(13,861

)

31

%

Total adjusted operating income before

income taxes (1)

$

128,030

$

121,125

6

%

Segment Results

Q4 2020 Q4 2019 % Change

($ in thousands)

Adjusted Operating Revenues:

Term Life Insurance $ 368,992 $ 318,992 16 %

Investment and Savings Products 193,316 182,698 6 %

Corporate and Other Distributed 32,412 29,250 11 % Products ^(1)

Total adjusted operating revenues ^(1) $ 594,720 $ 530,940 12 %



Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)before

income taxes:

Term Life Insurance $ 89,440 $ 81,995 9 %

Investment and Savings Products 56,714 52,991 7 %

Corporate and Other Distributed (18,124 ) (13,861 ) 31 % Products ^(1)

Total adjusted operating income before $ 128,030 $ 121,125 6 % income taxes ^(1)

________________________(1)

See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section and the Adjusted Operating Results reconciliation tables at the end of this release for additional information.

Life Insurance Licensed Sales ForceAt the end of the year, the Company had 134,907 independent life-licensed representatives, which represents a 3% increase year-over-year. Special COVID-19 licensing measures enacted by various states added 3,597 licenses that were issued on a temporary basis and 2,508 licenses with extended renewal dates. The Company estimates that approximately 4,200 individuals included in the year-end number will either not pursue the steps necessary to obtain a permanent license or will not renew an expiring license.

Recruiting activity remained robust with 80,599 new recruits added in the fourth quarter of 2020, a 33% increase year-over-year. The licensing process remains challenged; however, gradual improvements led to a total of 12,119 new licenses during the quarter, including 1,668 temporary licenses issued by the states under their special COVID-19 policies, and represented a 9% increase compared to the prior year's fourth quarter.

Term Life InsuranceDemand for protection products continued to positively impact sales during the fourth quarter. The Company issued 87,307 new life insurance policies during the period, a 22% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Productivity for the quarter, defined as policies issued per life insurance licensed representative per month, was 0.21 compared to 0.18 in the prior year period.

Revenues of $369.0 million during the fourth quarter increased 16% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, while pre-tax income of $89.4 million increased 9% year-over-year. Higher sales, along with favorable persistency throughout the year, moved the growth rate in adjusted direct premiums up to 15% year-over-year and added $7 million to pre-tax income for the quarter. Strong persistency also led to $23 million less DAC amortization and $13 million higher benefit reserve increases being recognized year-over-year. COVID-19 related death claims, net of reinsurance, during the quarter were estimated to be $14 million. As typically done in the fourth quarter, actuarial assumptions were locked in for 2020 business, resulting in a $5.5 million increase in benefit reserves due to lower long-term interest rate assumptions.

Investment and Savings ProductsDuring the fourth quarter, investment product sales were $2.1 billion, a 4% increase year-over-year. Sales of mutual funds and managed accounts were both up 17%, while annuities declined 15% as the income benefits on these products become less attractive. Net client inflows of $642 million during the quarter continued to compare very favorably to the prior year period due to a combination of strong sales and low client redemptions. Average client asset values were $76.1 billion, an increase of 12% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019.

Revenues of $193.3 million during the fourth quarter increased 6% compared to the same quarter in 2019, while pre-tax income of $56.7 million increased 7%. Despite a 5% increase in revenue generating sales, associated revenues were flat year-over-year as the mix of products sold continued to weigh more heavily toward mutual funds, which have a lower sales-based commission rate compared to annuities. Asset-based revenues increased 11% year-over-year, in line with the increase in average client asset values. Sales-based and asset-based commissions were largely correlated to associated revenues. Results also reflected a $1 million reduction in Canadian segregated fund DAC amortization due to favorable market performance and lower redemptions.

Corporate and Other Distributed ProductsDuring the fourth quarter of 2020, the segment recorded an operating loss before taxes of $18.1 million compared to $13.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Consolidated net investment income was largely unchanged year-over-year as growth in the size of the investment portfolio was largely offset by lower interest rates. However, on a segment basis, net investment income allocated to the C&O segment was down $2.2 million as we continue to allocate a larger portion of net investment income to the Term Life segment in support of the growing block of business. The newly launched the U.S. mortgage distribution business added $3.7 million of revenues and about $1.0 million of pre-tax income to the segment's results. Benefits and claims were $2.1 million higher year-over-year, largely due to a reserve adjustment on a closed block of business to reflect the sustained low interest rate environment.

TaxesThe fourth quarter effective income tax rate was 24.0% compared to 23.4% in the fourth quarter of 2019. The rate increase was largely driven by higher state income taxes and Canadian earnings partially offset by higher exposure reserve releases in the current year period.

CapitalDuring the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company repurchased 115,433 shares of common stock for $13.4 million, bringing the annual total to $231.4 million. The Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $300 million of the Company's common stock through June 2022 and approved an 18% increase in stockholder dividends to $0.47 per share, payable on March 15, 2021, to stockholders of record on February 22, 2021.

Primerica has a strong balance sheet and continues to be well-capitalized to meet future needs. Primerica Life Insurance Company's statutory risk-based capital (RBC) ratio was estimated to be approximately 400% as of December 31, 2020.

Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresIn addition to reporting financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company presents certain non-GAAP financial measures. Specifically, the Company presents adjusted direct premiums, other ceded premiums, adjusted operating revenues, adjusted operating income before income taxes, adjusted net operating income, adjusted stockholders' equity and diluted adjusted operating earnings per share. Adjusted direct premiums and other ceded premiums are net of amounts ceded under coinsurance transactions that were executed concurrent with our initial public offering (the "IPO coinsurance transactions") for all periods presented. We exclude amounts ceded under the IPO coinsurance transactions in measuring adjusted direct premiums and other ceded premiums to present meaningful comparisons of the actual premiums economically maintained by the Company. Amounts ceded under the IPO coinsurance transactions will continue to decline over time as policies terminate within this block of business. Adjusted operating revenues, adjusted operating income before income taxes, adjusted net operating income and diluted adjusted operating earnings per share exclude the impact of realized investment gains (losses) and fair value mark-to-market ("MTM") investment adjustments, including credit impairments, for all periods presented. We exclude realized investment gains (losses), including credit impairments, and MTM investment adjustments in measuring these non-GAAP financial measures to eliminate period-over-period fluctuations that may obscure comparisons of operating results due to items such as the timing of recognizing gains (losses) and market pricing variations prior to an invested asset's maturity or sale that are not directly associated with the Company's insurance operations. Adjusted stockholders' equity excludes the impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for all periods presented. We exclude unrealized investment gains (losses) in measuring adjusted stockholders' equity as unrealized gains (losses) from the Company's available-for-sale securities are largely caused by market movements in interest rates and credit spreads that do not necessarily correlate with the cash flows we will ultimately realize when an available-for-sale security matures or is sold.

Our definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the definitions of similar measures used by other companies. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company's performance. Furthermore, management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures may provide users with additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results of prior periods as they are expected to be reflective of the core ongoing business. These measures have limitations, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results as reported under GAAP. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are attached to this release.

Earnings Webcast InformationPrimerica will hold a webcast on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:00 am EST, to discuss the quarter's results. To access the webcast, go to http://investors.primerica.com at least 15 minutes prior to the event to register, download and install any necessary software. A replay of the call will be available for approximately 30 days on Primerica's website, http://investors.primerica.com. This release and a detailed financial supplement will be posted on Primerica's website.

Forward-Looking StatementsExcept for historical information contained in this press release, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements contain known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from anticipated or projected results. Those risks and uncertainties include, among others, our failure to continue to attract and license new recruits, retain sales representatives or license or maintain the licensing of sales representatives; new laws or regulations that could apply to our distribution model, which could require us to modify our distribution structure; changes to the independent contractor status of sales representatives; our or sales representatives' violation of or non-compliance with laws and regulations; any failure to protect the confidentiality of client information; differences between our actual experience and our expectations regarding mortality or persistency as reflected in the pricing for our insurance policies; changes in federal, state and provincial legislation or regulation that affects our insurance, investment product, and mortgage businesses; our failure to meet regulatory capital ratios or other minimum capital and surplus requirements; a significant downgrade by a ratings organization; the failure of our reinsurers or reserve financing counterparties to perform their obligations; the failure of our investment products to remain competitive with other investment options or the loss of our relationship with one or more of the companies whose investment products we provide; litigation and regulatory investigations and actions concerning us or sales representatives; heightened standards of conduct or more stringent licensing requirements for sales representatives; inadequate policies and procedures regarding suitability review of client transactions; revocation of our subsidiary's status as a non-bank custodian; economic down cycles that impact our business, financial condition and results of operations; major public health pandemics, epidemics or outbreaks or other catastrophic events; the failure of our information technology systems, breach of our information security, failure of our business continuity plan or the loss of the Internet; the effects of credit deterioration and interest rate fluctuations on our invested asset portfolio and other assets; incorrectly valuing our investments; changes in accounting standards may impact how we record and report our financial condition and results of operations; the inability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make distributions; litigation and regulatory investigations and actions; a significant change in the competitive environment in which we operate; the loss of key personnel or sales force leaders; any acquisition or investment in businesses that do not perform as we expect or are difficult to integrate; and fluctuations in the market price of our common stock or Canadian currency exchange rates. These and other risks and uncertainties affecting us are more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available in the "Investor Relations" section of our website at http://investors.primerica.com. Primerica assumes no duty to update its forward-looking statements as of any future date.

About Primerica, Inc.Primerica, Inc., headquartered in Duluth, GA, is a leading provider of financial services to middle-income households in the United States and Canada. Primerica educates clients about how to better prepare for a more secure financial future by assessing their needs and providing appropriate solutions through term life insurance, underwritten by the Company , and mutual funds, annuities and other financial products, distributed primarily on behalf of third parties. Primerica insured over 5.5 million lives and had approximately 2.6 million client investment accounts at December 31, 2020. Through its insurance company subsidiaries, Primerica was the #2 issuer of Term Life insurance coverage in North America in 2019. Primerica stock is included in the S&P MidCap 400 and the Russell 1000 stock indices and is traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PRI".

________________________ See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section and the Adjusted Operating(1) Results reconciliation tables at the end of this release for additional information.



Life Insurance Licensed Sales ForceAt the end of the year, the Company had 134,907 independent life-licensed representatives, which represents a 3% increase year-over-year. Special COVID-19 licensing measures enacted by various states added 3,597 licenses that were issued on a temporary basis and 2,508 licenses with extended renewal dates. The Company estimates that approximately 4,200 individuals included in the year-end number will either not pursue the steps necessary to obtain a permanent license or will not renew an expiring license.

Recruiting activity remained robust with 80,599 new recruits added in the fourth quarter of 2020, a 33% increase year-over-year. The licensing process remains challenged; however, gradual improvements led to a total of 12,119 new licenses during the quarter, including 1,668 temporary licenses issued by the states under their special COVID-19 policies, and represented a 9% increase compared to the prior year's fourth quarter.

Term Life InsuranceDemand for protection products continued to positively impact sales during the fourth quarter. The Company issued 87,307 new life insurance policies during the period, a 22% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Productivity for the quarter, defined as policies issued per life insurance licensed representative per month, was 0.21 compared to 0.18 in the prior year period.

Revenues of $369.0 million during the fourth quarter increased 16% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, while pre-tax income of $89.4 million increased 9% year-over-year. Higher sales, along with favorable persistency throughout the year, moved the growth rate in adjusted direct premiums up to 15% year-over-year and added $7 million to pre-tax income for the quarter. Strong persistency also led to $23 million less DAC amortization and $13 million higher benefit reserve increases being recognized year-over-year. COVID-19 related death claims, net of reinsurance, during the quarter were estimated to be $14 million. As typically done in the fourth quarter, actuarial assumptions were locked in for 2020 business, resulting in a $5.5 million increase in benefit reserves due to lower long-term interest rate assumptions.

Investment and Savings ProductsDuring the fourth quarter, investment product sales were $2.1 billion, a 4% increase year-over-year. Sales of mutual funds and managed accounts were both up 17%, while annuities declined 15% as the income benefits on these products become less attractive. Net client inflows of $642 million during the quarter continued to compare very favorably to the prior year period due to a combination of strong sales and low client redemptions. Average client asset values were $76.1 billion, an increase of 12% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019.

Revenues of $193.3 million during the fourth quarter increased 6% compared to the same quarter in 2019, while pre-tax income of $56.7 million increased 7%. Despite a 5% increase in revenue generating sales, associated revenues were flat year-over-year as the mix of products sold continued to weigh more heavily toward mutual funds, which have a lower sales-based commission rate compared to annuities. Asset-based revenues increased 11% year-over-year, in line with the increase in average client asset values. Sales-based and asset-based commissions were largely correlated to associated revenues. Results also reflected a $1 million reduction in Canadian segregated fund DAC amortization due to favorable market performance and lower redemptions.

Corporate and Other Distributed ProductsDuring the fourth quarter of 2020, the segment recorded an operating loss before taxes of $18.1 million compared to $13.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Consolidated net investment income was largely unchanged year-over-year as growth in the size of the investment portfolio was largely offset by lower interest rates. However, on a segment basis, net investment income allocated to the C&O segment was down $2.2 million as we continue to allocate a larger portion of net investment income to the Term Life segment in support of the growing block of business. The newly launched the U.S. mortgage distribution business added $3.7 million of revenues and about $1.0 million of pre-tax income to the segment's results. Benefits and claims were $2.1 million higher year-over-year, largely due to a reserve adjustment on a closed block of business to reflect the sustained low interest rate environment.

TaxesThe fourth quarter effective income tax rate was 24.0% compared to 23.4% in the fourth quarter of 2019. The rate increase was largely driven by higher state income taxes and Canadian earnings partially offset by higher exposure reserve releases in the current year period.

CapitalDuring the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company repurchased 115,433 shares of common stock for $13.4 million, bringing the annual total to $231.4 million. The Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $300 million of the Company's common stock through June 2022 and approved an 18% increase in stockholder dividends to $0.47 per share, payable on March 15, 2021, to stockholders of record on February 22, 2021.

Primerica has a strong balance sheet and continues to be well-capitalized to meet future needs. Primerica Life Insurance Company's statutory risk-based capital (RBC) ratio was estimated to be approximately 400% as of December 31, 2020.

Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresIn addition to reporting financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company presents certain non-GAAP financial measures. Specifically, the Company presents adjusted direct premiums, other ceded premiums, adjusted operating revenues, adjusted operating income before income taxes, adjusted net operating income, adjusted stockholders' equity and diluted adjusted operating earnings per share. Adjusted direct premiums and other ceded premiums are net of amounts ceded under coinsurance transactions that were executed concurrent with our initial public offering (the "IPO coinsurance transactions") for all periods presented. We exclude amounts ceded under the IPO coinsurance transactions in measuring adjusted direct premiums and other ceded premiums to present meaningful comparisons of the actual premiums economically maintained by the Company. Amounts ceded under the IPO coinsurance transactions will continue to decline over time as policies terminate within this block of business. Adjusted operating revenues, adjusted operating income before income taxes, adjusted net operating income and diluted adjusted operating earnings per share exclude the impact of realized investment gains (losses) and fair value mark-to-market ("MTM") investment adjustments, including credit impairments, for all periods presented. We exclude realized investment gains (losses), including credit impairments, and MTM investment adjustments in measuring these non-GAAP financial measures to eliminate period-over-period fluctuations that may obscure comparisons of operating results due to items such as the timing of recognizing gains (losses) and market pricing variations prior to an invested asset's maturity or sale that are not directly associated with the Company's insurance operations. Adjusted stockholders' equity excludes the impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for all periods presented. We exclude unrealized investment gains (losses) in measuring adjusted stockholders' equity as unrealized gains (losses) from the Company's available-for-sale securities are largely caused by market movements in interest rates and credit spreads that do not necessarily correlate with the cash flows we will ultimately realize when an available-for-sale security matures or is sold.

Our definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the definitions of similar measures used by other companies. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company's performance. Furthermore, management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures may provide users with additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results of prior periods as they are expected to be reflective of the core ongoing business. These measures have limitations, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results as reported under GAAP. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are attached to this release.

Earnings Webcast InformationPrimerica will hold a webcast on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:00 am EST, to discuss the quarter's results. To access the webcast, go to http://investors.primerica.com at least 15 minutes prior to the event to register, download and install any necessary software. A replay of the call will be available for approximately 30 days on Primerica's website, http://investors.primerica.com. This release and a detailed financial supplement will be posted on Primerica's website.

Forward-Looking StatementsExcept for historical information contained in this press release, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements contain known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from anticipated or projected results. Those risks and uncertainties include, among others, our failure to continue to attract and license new recruits, retain sales representatives or license or maintain the licensing of sales representatives; new laws or regulations that could apply to our distribution model, which could require us to modify our distribution structure; changes to the independent contractor status of sales representatives; our or sales representatives' violation of or non-compliance with laws and regulations; any failure to protect the confidentiality of client information; differences between our actual experience and our expectations regarding mortality or persistency as reflected in the pricing for our insurance policies; changes in federal, state and provincial legislation or regulation that affects our insurance, investment product, and mortgage businesses; our failure to meet regulatory capital ratios or other minimum capital and surplus requirements; a significant downgrade by a ratings organization; the failure of our reinsurers or reserve financing counterparties to perform their obligations; the failure of our investment products to remain competitive with other investment options or the loss of our relationship with one or more of the companies whose investment products we provide; litigation and regulatory investigations and actions concerning us or sales representatives; heightened standards of conduct or more stringent licensing requirements for sales representatives; inadequate policies and procedures regarding suitability review of client transactions; revocation of our subsidiary's status as a non-bank custodian; economic down cycles that impact our business, financial condition and results of operations; major public health pandemics, epidemics or outbreaks or other catastrophic events; the failure of our information technology systems, breach of our information security, failure of our business continuity plan or the loss of the Internet; the effects of credit deterioration and interest rate fluctuations on our invested asset portfolio and other assets; incorrectly valuing our investments; changes in accounting standards may impact how we record and report our financial condition and results of operations; the inability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make distributions; litigation and regulatory investigations and actions; a significant change in the competitive environment in which we operate; the loss of key personnel or sales force leaders; any acquisition or investment in businesses that do not perform as we expect or are difficult to integrate; and fluctuations in the market price of our common stock or Canadian currency exchange rates. These and other risks and uncertainties affecting us are more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available in the "Investor Relations" section of our website at http://investors.primerica.com. Primerica assumes no duty to update its forward-looking statements as of any future date.

About Primerica, Inc.Primerica, Inc., headquartered in Duluth, GA, is a leading provider of financial services to middle-income households in the United States and Canada. Primerica educates clients about how to better prepare for a more secure financial future by assessing their needs and providing appropriate solutions through term life insurance, underwritten by the Company , and mutual funds, annuities and other financial products, distributed primarily on behalf of third parties. Primerica insured over 5.5 million lives and had approximately 2.6 million client investment accounts at December 31, 2020. Through its insurance company subsidiaries, Primerica was the #2 issuer of Term Life insurance coverage in North America in 2019. Primerica stock is included in the S&P MidCap 400 and the Russell 1000 stock indices and is traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PRI".

PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets



(Unaudited)

December 31, December 31, 2020 2019

(In thousands)

Assets

Investments:

Fixed-maturity securities available-for-sale, $ 2,464,611 $ 2,356,996 at fair value

Fixed-maturity security held-to-maturity, at 1,346,350 1,184,370 amortized cost

Equity securities, at fair value 38,023 40,684

Trading securities, at fair value 16,300 43,233

Policy loans 30,199 32,927

Total investments 3,895,483 3,658,210

Cash and cash equivalents 547,569 256,876

Accrued investment income 17,618 17,361

Reinsurance recoverables 4,273,904 4,169,823

Deferred policy acquisition costs, net 2,629,644 2,325,750

Agent balances, due premiums and other 259,448 227,100 receivables

Intangible assets, net 45,275 45,275

Income taxes 73,290 70,492

Operating lease right-of-use assets 46,567 47,265

Other assets 456,967 384,634

Separate account assets 2,659,520 2,485,745

Total assets $ 14,905,285 $ 13,688,531



Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Liabilities:

Future policy benefits $ 6,790,557 $ 6,446,569

Unearned and advance premiums 17,136 15,470

Policy claims and other benefits payable 519,711 339,954

Other policyholders' funds 447,765 388,663

Notes payable 374,415 374,037

Surplus note 1,345,772 1,183,728

Income taxes 223,496 209,221

Operating lease liabilities 52,806 53,487

Other liabilities 566,068 510,443

Payable under securities lending 72,154 28,723

Separate account liabilities 2,659,520 2,485,745

Total liabilities 13,069,400 12,036,040



Stockholders' equity:

Common stock 393 412

Paid-in capital - -

Retained earnings 1,705,786 1,593,281

Accumulated other comprehensive income 129,706 58,798 (loss), net of income tax

Total stockholders' equity 1,835,885 1,652,491

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 14,905,285 $ 13,688,531

PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

Three months ended December 31,

2020

2019

(In thousands, except per-share amounts)

Revenues:

Direct premiums

$

750,818

$

697,060

Ceded premiums

(397,676

)

(390,364

)

Net premiums

353,142

306,696

Commissions and fees

204,112

188,302

Net investment income

22,731

22,418

Realized investment gains (losses)

2,650

766

Other, net

15,695

13,778

Total revenues

598,330

531,960

Benefits and expenses:

Benefits and claims

180,945

127,784

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

53,342

67,279

Sales commissions

102,588

94,238

Insurance expenses

49,546

45,991

Insurance commissions

9,263

6,624

Interest expense

7,225

7,222

Other operating expenses

63,781

60,677

Total benefits and expenses

466,690

409,815

Income before income taxes

131,640

122,145

Income taxes

31,556

28,588

Net income

$

100,084

$

93,557

Earnings per share:

Basic earnings per share

$

2.53

$

2.25

Diluted earnings per share

$

2.52

$

2.24

Weighted-average shares used in computing earnings per share:

Basic

39,421

41,471

Diluted

39,554

41,614

PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)



Three months ended December 31,

2020 2019

(In thousands, except per-share amounts)

Revenues:

Direct premiums $ 750,818 $ 697,060

Ceded premiums (397,676 ) (390,364 )

Net premiums 353,142 306,696

Commissions and fees 204,112 188,302

Net investment income 22,731 22,418

Realized investment gains (losses) 2,650 766

Other, net 15,695 13,778

Total revenues 598,330 531,960



Benefits and expenses:

Benefits and claims 180,945 127,784

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition 53,342 67,279 costs

Sales commissions 102,588 94,238

Insurance expenses 49,546 45,991

Insurance commissions 9,263 6,624

Interest expense 7,225 7,222

Other operating expenses 63,781 60,677

Total benefits and expenses 466,690 409,815

Income before income taxes 131,640 122,145

Income taxes 31,556 28,588

Net income $ 100,084 $ 93,557



Earnings per share:

Basic earnings per share $ 2.53 $ 2.25

Diluted earnings per share $ 2.52 $ 2.24



Weighted-average shares used in computing earnings per share:

Basic 39,421 41,471

Diluted 39,554 41,614

PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

Year ended December 31,

2020

2019

(In thousands, except per-share amounts)

Revenues:

Direct premiums

$

2,907,149

$

2,753,866

Ceded premiums

(1,580,766

)

(1,569,729

)

Net premiums

1,326,383

1,184,137

Commissions and fees

751,271

713,804

Net investment income

83,814

94,073

Realized investment gains (losses)

(4,996

)

4,965

Other, net

61,069

55,525

Total revenues

2,217,541

2,052,504

Benefits and expenses:

Benefits and claims

615,569

493,820

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

224,321

254,552

Sales commissions

376,636

357,198

Insurance expenses

188,117

178,817

Insurance commissions

32,134

25,051

Interest expense

28,839

28,811

Other operating expenses

245,195

237,144

Total benefits and expenses

1,710,811

1,575,393

Income before income taxes

506,730

477,111

Income taxes

120,566

110,720

Net income

$

386,164

$

366,391

Earnings per share:

Basic earnings per share

$

9.60

$

8.65

Diluted earnings per share

$

9.57

$

8.62

Shares used in computing earnings per share:

Basic

40,065

42,181

Diluted

40,185

42,314

PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)



Year ended December 31,

2020 2019

(In thousands, except per-share amounts)

Revenues:

Direct premiums $ 2,907,149 $ 2,753,866

Ceded premiums (1,580,766 ) (1,569,729 )

Net premiums 1,326,383 1,184,137

Commissions and fees 751,271 713,804

Net investment income 83,814 94,073

Realized investment gains (losses) (4,996 ) 4,965

Other, net 61,069 55,525

Total revenues 2,217,541 2,052,504



Benefits and expenses:

Benefits and claims 615,569 493,820

Amortization of deferred policy 224,321 254,552 acquisition costs

Sales commissions 376,636 357,198

Insurance expenses 188,117 178,817

Insurance commissions 32,134 25,051

Interest expense 28,839 28,811

Other operating expenses 245,195 237,144

Total benefits and expenses 1,710,811 1,575,393

Income before income taxes 506,730 477,111

Income taxes 120,566 110,720

Net income $ 386,164 $ 366,391



Earnings per share:

Basic earnings per share $ 9.60 $ 8.65

Diluted earnings per share $ 9.57 $ 8.62



Shares used in computing earnings per share:

Basic 40,065 42,181

Diluted 40,185 42,314

PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Adjusted Operating Results Reconciliation

(Unaudited - in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three months ended December 31,

2020

2019

% Change

Total revenues

$

598,330

$

531,960

12

%

Less: Realized investment gains (losses)

2,650

766

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included in NII

960

254

Adjusted operating revenues

$

594,720

$

530,940

12

%

Income before income taxes

$

131,640

$

122,145

8

%

Less: Realized investment gains (losses)

2,650

766

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included in NII

960

254

Adjusted operating income before income taxes

$

128,030

$

121,125

6

%

Net income

$

100,084

$

93,557

7

%

Less: Realized investment gains (losses)

2,650

766

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included in NII

960

254

Less: Tax impact of preceding items

(865

)

(239

)

Adjusted net operating income

$

97,339

$

92,776

5

%

Diluted earnings per share (1)

$

2.52

$

2.24

13

%

Less: Net after-tax impact of operating adjustments

0.07

0.02

Diluted adjusted operating earnings per share (1)

$

2.45

$

2.22

10

%

PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Adjusted Operating Results Reconciliation

(Unaudited - in thousands, except per share amounts)



Three months ended December 31,

2020 2019 % Change

Total revenues $ 598,330 $ 531,960 12 %

Less: Realized investment gains 2,650 766 (losses)

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included 960 254 in NII

Adjusted operating revenues $ 594,720 $ 530,940 12 %



Income before income taxes $ 131,640 $ 122,145 8 %

Less: Realized investment gains 2,650 766 (losses)

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included 960 254 in NII

Adjusted operating income before $ 128,030 $ 121,125 6 %income taxes



Net income $ 100,084 $ 93,557 7 %

Less: Realized investment gains 2,650 766 (losses)

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included 960 254 in NII

Less: Tax impact of preceding items (865 ) (239 )

Adjusted net operating income $ 97,339 $ 92,776 5 %



Diluted earnings per share ^(1) $ 2.52 $ 2.24 13 %

Less: Net after-tax impact of 0.07 0.02 operating adjustments

Diluted adjusted operating earnings $ 2.45 $ 2.22 10 %per share ^(1)

________________________(1)

Percentage change in earnings per share is calculated prior to rounding per share amounts.

________________________(1) Percentage change in earnings per share is calculated prior to rounding per share amounts.

PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Adjusted Operating Results Reconciliation

(Unaudited - in thousands, except per share amounts)

Year ended December 31,

2020

2019

% Change

Total revenues

$

2,217,541

$

2,052,504

8

%

Less: Realized investment gains (losses)

(4,996

)

4,965

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included in net investment income (NII)

(1,995

)

5,382

Adjusted operating revenues

$

2,224,532

$

2,042,157

9

%

Income before income taxes

$

506,730

$

477,111

6

%

Less: Realized investment gains (losses)

(4,996

)

4,965

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included in NII

(1,995

)

5,382

Adjusted operating income before income taxes

$

513,721

$

466,764

10

%

Net income

$

386,164

$

366,391

5

%

Less: Realized investment gains (losses)

(4,996

)

4,965

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included in NII

(1,995

)

5,382

Less: Tax impact of preceding items

1,571

(2,387

)

Adjusted net operating income

$

391,584

$

358,431

9

%

Diluted earnings per share (1)

$

9.57

$

8.62

11

%

Less: Net after-tax impact of operating adjustments

(0.13

)

0.19

Diluted adjusted operating earnings per share (1)

$

9.70

$

8.43

15

%

PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Adjusted Operating Results Reconciliation

(Unaudited - in thousands, except per share amounts)



Year ended December 31,

2020 2019 % Change

Total revenues $ 2,217,541 $ 2,052,504 8 %

Less: Realized investment gains (4,996 ) 4,965 (losses)

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included (1,995 ) 5,382 in net investment income (NII)

Adjusted operating revenues $ 2,224,532 $ 2,042,157 9 %



Income before income taxes $ 506,730 $ 477,111 6 %

Less: Realized investment gains (4,996 ) 4,965 (losses)

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included (1,995 ) 5,382 in NII

Adjusted operating income before $ 513,721 $ 466,764 10 %income taxes



Net income $ 386,164 $ 366,391 5 %

Less: Realized investment gains (4,996 ) 4,965 (losses)

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included (1,995 ) 5,382 in NII

Less: Tax impact of preceding items 1,571 (2,387 )

Adjusted net operating income $ 391,584 $ 358,431 9 %



Diluted earnings per share ^(1) $ 9.57 $ 8.62 11 %

Less: Net after-tax impact of (0.13 ) 0.19 operating adjustments

Diluted adjusted operating earnings $ 9.70 $ 8.43 15 %per share ^(1)

________________________(1)

Percentage change in earnings per share is calculated prior to rounding per share amounts.

________________________(1) Percentage change in earnings per share is calculated prior to rounding per share amounts.

TERM LIFE INSURANCE SEGMENT

Adjusted Premiums Reconciliation

(Unaudited - in thousands)

Three months ended December 31,

2020

2019

% Change

Direct premiums

$

745,559

$

691,546

8

%

Less: Premiums ceded to IPO coinsurers

253,039

264,786

Adjusted direct premiums

$

492,520

$

426,760

15

%

Ceded premiums

$

(395,767

)

$

(388,237

)

Less: Premiums ceded to IPO coinsurers

(253,039

)

(264,786

)

Other ceded premiums

$

(142,728

)

$

(123,451

)

Net premiums

$

349,792

$

303,309

15

%

TERM LIFE INSURANCE SEGMENT

Adjusted Premiums Reconciliation

(Unaudited - in thousands)



Three months ended December 31,

2020 2019 % Change

Direct premiums $ 745,559 $ 691,546 8 %

Less: Premiums ceded to IPO 253,039 264,786 coinsurers

Adjusted direct premiums $ 492,520 $ 426,760 15 %



Ceded premiums $ (395,767 ) $ (388,237 )

Less: Premiums ceded to IPO (253,039 ) (264,786 ) coinsurers

Other ceded premiums $ (142,728 ) $ (123,451 )



Net premiums $ 349,792 $ 303,309 15 %



CORPORATE AND OTHER DISTRIBUTED PRODUCTS SEGMENT

Adjusted Operating Results Reconciliation

(Unaudited - in thousands)

Three months ended December 31,

2020

2019

% Change

Total revenues

$

36,022

$

30,270

19

%

Less: Realized investment gains (losses)

2,650

766

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included in NII

960

254

Adjusted operating revenues

$

32,412

$

29,250

11

%

Loss before income taxes

$

(14,514

)

$

(12,841

)

13

%

Less: Realized investment gains (losses)

2,650

766

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included in NII

960

254

Adjusted operating loss before income taxes

$

(18,124

)

$

(13,861

)

31

%

CORPORATE AND OTHER DISTRIBUTED PRODUCTS SEGMENT

Adjusted Operating Results Reconciliation

(Unaudited - in thousands)



Three months ended December 31,

2020 2019 % Change

Total revenues $ 36,022 $ 30,270 19 %

Less: Realized investment gains 2,650 766 (losses)

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included 960 254 in NII

Adjusted operating revenues $ 32,412 $ 29,250 11 %



Loss before income taxes $ (14,514 ) $ (12,841 ) 13 %

Less: Realized investment gains 2,650 766 (losses)

Less: 10% deposit asset MTM included 960 254 in NII

Adjusted operating loss before $ (18,124 ) $ (13,861 ) 31 %income taxes

PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Adjusted Stockholders' Equity Reconciliation

(Unaudited - in thousands)

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

% Change

Stockholders' equity

$

1,835,885

$

1,652,491

11

%

Less: Unrealized net investment gains (losses) recorded in stockholders' equity, net of income tax

128,128

64,563

Adjusted stockholders' equity

$

1,707,757

$

1,587,928

8

%

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