Genworth Financial Announces First Quarter 2023 Results

Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

“I am pleased with our performance as we continue to execute our strategy. Genworth’s recent achievements enable us to further refine our priorities to maximize long-term shareholder value by allocating capital from Enact, launching our CareScout services business, and stabilizing LTC through our multi-year rate action plan. As we continue to execute on our priorities, we will be well-positioned to continue returning capital to shareholders.” – Tom McInerney, President & CEO

Consolidated GAAP Financial Highlights

• Effective January 1, 2023 the company changed its operating segments to better align with how it currently manages the business. Financial information has been updated for all periods
• On January 1, 2023 the company adopted new GAAP accounting guidance that significantly changed the recognition and measurement of long-duration insurance contracts, commonly known as long-duration targeted improvements (LDTI). The accounting change impacted the Long-Term Care Insurance and Life and Annuities segments. There was no impact to the Enact segment, Corporate and Other or statutory accounting. All prior periods have been re-presented to reflect this accounting change
• Net income was driven by Enact, which had very strong operating performance resulting from favorable loss performance
• Net investment losses, net of taxes, decreased net income by $9 million in the current quarter, compared with net investment gains in the prior year. Changes in fair value of market risk benefits, net of taxes and other adjustments, decreased net income by $11 million in the current quarter compared with an increase of $43 million in the prior year
• Adjusted operating income reflects Enact’s very strong operating performance, partially offset by losses in LTC, Life and Annuities, and Corporate and Other
• Net investment income was $787 million in the quarter, an increase from $764 million in the prior year due to higher yields and income from limited partnerships
• Current quarter reported and core yields⁶ were 4.86 percent and 4.84 percent, an increase of 19 and 23 basis points, respectively, from the prior year
• The effective tax rate on income from continuing operations was approximately 29.3 percent in the current quarter, primarily reflecting a higher tax rate of 35 percent on certain forward starting swap gains, consistent with prior quarters

Enact

• Adjusted operating income reflected a pre-tax benefit of $11 million from incurred losses driven by a pre-tax reserve release of $70 million, primarily from favorable cure performance on COVID-19 delinquencies. The prior year results included a $50 million pre-tax reserve release, primarily related to 2020 COVID-19 delinquencies
• Net investment income was $46 million pre-tax in the current quarter, up from $35 million pre-tax in the prior year from rising interest rates and higher average invested assets
• Primary insurance in-force increased nine percent versus the prior year to $253 billion, driven by new insurance written (NIW) and continued high persistency
• Primary NIW was down 30 percent versus the prior year, primarily from lower originations as a result of elevated interest rates
• New delinquencies increased 10 percent to 9,599 from 8,724 in the prior year, primarily from the aging of large, new books

• Government-sponsored enterprises’ restrictions on Enact were removed on March 1, 2023 after Genworth successfully satisfied associated financial metric conditions
• Enact’s estimated PMIERs sufficiency ratio was 164 percent, $2,098 million above requirements, and down one point from year-end 2022
• Enact announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.16 per share

Long-Term Care Insurance

• Premiums related to IFAs of $240 million pre-tax, up $30 million versus the prior year
• Higher net investment income of $26 million pre-tax versus the prior year, primarily from limited partnerships, bank loans and higher investment yields, partially offset by lower income from U.S. Government Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities
• Current quarter results reflected an unfavorable quarterly assumption update related to the implementation timing of certain IFAs
• Results also reflected higher new claims and benefit utilization compared to the prior year. Terminations were also elevated versus expectations, although lower than the prior year

Life and Annuities

Life Insurance

• Current quarter results impacted by unfavorable mortality experience, though improved versus the prior year as COVID-19 impacts subsided in 2023
• Results in the prior year included a $25 million pre-tax legal settlement accrual

Annuities

• Fixed annuities results reflected higher fixed payout annuity mortality versus the prior year, offset by lower net spreads primarily related to block runoff
• Variable annuities reported higher adjusted operating income from favorable impacts of the aging of the block, partially offset by lower fee income driven by lower account value

U.S. Life Insurance Companies Statutory Results and RBC

• Statutory pre-tax income estimated at $192 million for the current quarter, driven by:
  • LTC, which benefited from premium increases and benefit reductions from IFAs, including the impacts from a legal settlement, although lower than the prior year, but was partially offset by unfavorable new claims growth
  • Improved mortality in life insurance and prior year included the settlement accrual of $25 million pre-tax
  • Net favorable impacts from equity market and interest rate movements related to variable annuity products
• The U.S life insurance companies estimate quarter-end RBC to be 295 percent, up from 291 percent in the prior quarter primarily from the strong statutory earnings.

Corporate and Other

• The current quarter adjusted operating loss of $18 million was higher versus the prior year’s adjusted operating loss of $12 million due to expenses related to the company’s new growth initiatives with its CareScout business and higher interest expense driven by the floating rate, subordinated debt

Holding Company Cash and Liquid Assets

• Cash and liquid assets of $233 million remained above the company’s cash target of two-times annual debt service
• Cash inflows during the quarter consisted of $48 million from intercompany taxes and $37 million from Enact capital returns, which included a $19 million quarterly dividend and $18 million in share repurchase proceeds
• Current quarter cash outflows included $70 million primarily related to employee benefit payments, which are reimbursed by the subsidiary businesses, $68 million in share repurchases and the repurchase of $11 million principal of the company’s 2034 debt obligation

Returns to Shareholders

• The company repurchased $68 million of its common stock at an average price of $6.08 per share in the first quarter of 2023
• Subsequent to the first quarter of 2023, the company repurchased an additional $50 million of its common stock at an average price of $5.48 per share in April 2023

About Genworth Financial

Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune 500 company focused on empowering families to navigate the aging journey with confidence, now and in the future. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth provides guidance, products, and services that help people understand their caregiving options and fund their long-term care needs. Genworth is also the parent company of publicly traded Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT), a leading U.S. mortgage insurance provider. For more information on Genworth, visit genworth.com, and for more information on Enact Holdings, Inc. visit enactmi.com.

Conference Call And Financial Supplement Information

Investors are encouraged to read this press release, summary presentation and financial supplement, which are now posted on the company’s website, http://investor.genworth.com.

Genworth will conduct a conference call on May 4, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its first quarter results, which will be accessible via:

• Telephone: 888-208-1820 or 323-794-2110 (outside the U.S.); conference ID # 9246072; or
• Webcast: https://investor.genworth.com/news-events/ir-calendar

Allow at least 15 minutes prior to the call time to register for the call. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company’s website for one year.

Prior to Genworth’s conference call, Enact will hold a conference call on May 4, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its results from the first quarter, which will be accessible via:

• Telephone: Click here to obtain a dial-in number and unique PIN for Enact’s live question and answer session; or
• Webcast: http://ir.enactmi.com/news-and-events/events

Allow at least 15 minutes prior to the call time to register for the call.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

This press release includes the non-GAAP financial measures entitled "adjusted operating income (loss)" and "adjusted operating income (loss) per share." Adjusted operating income (loss) per share is derived from adjusted operating income (loss). The chief operating decision maker evaluates segment performance and allocates resources on the basis of adjusted operating income (loss). The company defines adjusted operating income (loss) as income (loss) from continuing operations excluding the after-tax effects of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests, net investment gains (losses), changes in fair value of market risk benefits attributable to interest rates, equity markets and associated hedges, gains (losses) on the sale of businesses, gains (losses) on the early extinguishment of debt, restructuring costs and infrequent or unusual non-operating items. A component of the company’s net investment gains (losses) is the result of estimated future credit losses, the size and timing of which can vary significantly depending on market credit cycles. In addition, the size and timing of other investment gains (losses) can be subject to the company’s discretion and are influenced by market opportunities, as well as asset-liability matching considerations. The company excludes net investment gains (losses), changes in fair value of market risk benefits attributable to interest rates, equity markets and associated hedges, gains (losses) on the sale of businesses, gains (losses) on the early extinguishment of debt, restructuring costs and infrequent or unusual non-operating items from adjusted operating income (loss) because, in the company’s opinion, they are not indicative of overall operating performance.

While some of these items may be significant components of net income (loss) in accordance with GAAP, the company believes that adjusted operating income (loss) and measures that are derived from or incorporate adjusted operating income (loss), including adjusted operating income (loss) per share on a basic and diluted basis, are appropriate measures that are useful to investors because they identify the income (loss) attributable to the ongoing operations of the business. Management also uses adjusted operating income (loss) as a basis for determining awards and compensation for senior management and to evaluate performance on a basis comparable to that used by analysts. However, the items excluded from adjusted operating income (loss) have occurred in the past and could, and in some cases will, recur in the future. Adjusted operating income (loss) and adjusted operating income (loss) per share on a basic and diluted basis are not substitutes for net income (loss) or net income (loss) per share on a basic and diluted basis determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the company’s definition of adjusted operating income (loss) may differ from the definitions used by other companies.

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to adjusted operating income (loss) assume a 21 percent tax rate and are net of the portion attributable to noncontrolling interests. Changes in fair value of market risk benefits attributable to interest rates, equity markets and associated hedges are also adjusted for changes in reserves, attributed fees and benefit payments.

The tables at the end of this press release provide a reconciliation of net income available to Genworth Financial, Inc.'s common stockholders to adjusted operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 and reflect adjusted operating income (loss) as determined in accordance with accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

This press release includes the non-GAAP financial measure entitled "core yield" as a measure of investment yield. The company defines core yield as the investment yield adjusted for items that do not reflect the underlying performance of the investment portfolio. Management believes that analysis of core yield enhances understanding of the investment yield of the company. However, core yield is not a substitute for investment yield determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the company's definition of core yield may differ from the definitions used by other companies. A reconciliation of reported GAAP yield to core yield is included in a table at the end of this press release.

Re-segmentation

Beginning in the first quarter of 2023, the company changed its operating segments to better align with how it manages the business. All prior period information has been re-presented to reflect the reorganized segment reporting structure. Under the new structure, the company has the following three operating segments: Enact (mortgage insurance), Long-Term Care Insurance and Life and Annuities (which includes life insurance, fixed annuities and variable annuities). In addition, the company also has Corporate and Other, which includes debt financing expenses that are incurred at the Genworth Holdings level, unallocated corporate income and expenses, eliminations of inter-segment transactions and the results of other businesses that are reported outside of the operating segments, such as certain international businesses and discontinued operations. Corporate and Other also includes start-up results related to fee-based services, care support and advice, clinical assessments and consulting offered by CareScout LLC (CareScout), to advance the company’s senior care growth initiatives.

Long-duration targeted improvements

On January 1, 2023, the company also adopted new GAAP accounting guidance that significantly changed the recognition and measurement of long-duration insurance contracts, commonly known as LDTI. This accounting guidance impacted the company’s LTC, life insurance and annuity products and was applied as of January 1, 2021. While the new guidance has had a significant impact on existing GAAP financial statements and disclosures, it does not impact the cash flows or underlying economics of the business, business strategy, statutory net income (loss) or RBC of the U.S. life insurance companies, and it does not have an impact on the Enact segment, Corporate and Other or management of capital. All prior period information has been re-presented to reflect the adoption of LDTI.

All financial information in this press release is based on the company's implementation of LDTI and is currently unaudited. The information in this document is being provided on an unaudited basis to assist investors and others in evaluating the impact of LDTI on the company's financial position and results of operations. It is possible that the final audited financial results may differ, perhaps materially, from the information included in this press release.

Statutory Accounting Data

The company presents certain supplemental statutory data for GLIC and its consolidating life insurance subsidiaries that has been prepared on the basis of statutory accounting principles (SAP). GLIC and its consolidating life insurance subsidiaries file financial statements with state insurance regulatory authorities and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners that are prepared using SAP, an accounting basis either prescribed or permitted by such authorities. Due to differences in methodology between SAP and GAAP, the values for assets, liabilities and equity reflected in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP are materially different from those reflected in financial statements prepared under SAP. This supplemental statutory data should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP or used in lieu of GAAP.

This supplemental statutory data includes company action level RBC ratios for GLIC and its consolidating life insurance subsidiaries as well as combined statutory pre-tax earnings from the principal U.S. life insurance companies, GLIC, GLAIC and GLICNY. Statutory pre-tax earnings represent the net gain from operations before dividends to policyholders, refunds to members and federal income taxes and before realized capital gains or (losses). The combined product level statutory pre-tax earnings are grouped on a consistent basis as those provided on page six of the statutory Annual Statements. Management uses and provides this supplemental statutory data because it believes it provides a useful measure of among other things the adequacy of capital. Management uses this data to measure against its policy to manage the U.S. life insurance companies with internally generated capital.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “will” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the company’s future business and financial performance. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements the company makes relating to potential dividends or share repurchases; future return of capital by Enact Holdings, Inc. (Enact Holdings), including share repurchases, and quarterly and special dividends; the cumulative amount of rate action benefits required for the company’s long-term care insurance business to achieve economic break-even status; future financial performance and condition of the company’s businesses; liquidity and future strategic investments, including new senior care services and products; future business and financial performance of CareScout; as well as statements the company makes regarding the potential of a recession or the re-emergence of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).

Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements due to global political, economic, inflation, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors and risks, including but not limited to, the following:

• the company’s inability to successfully execute its strategic plans;
• failure by the company to achieve economic break-even on or stabilize its legacy long-term care insurance in-force block, including as a result of the inability to achieve desired levels of in-force rate actions and/or the timing of its future premium rate increases and associated benefit reductions taking longer to achieve than originally assumed; other regulatory actions negatively impacting the company’s life insurance businesses and/or the inability to establish new long-term care insurance business;
• inaccuracies or changes in estimates, assumptions, methodologies, valuations, projections and/or models, which result in inadequate reserves or other adverse results (including as a result of any changes in connection with quarterly, annual or other reviews);
• the impact on holding company liquidity caused by any inability to receive dividends or other returns of capital from Enact Holdings, and limited sources of capital and financing;
• adverse changes to the structure, or requirements of Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) or the U.S. mortgage insurance market; an increase in the number of loans insured through federal government mortgage insurance programs, including those offered by the Federal Housing Administration; the inability of Enact Holdings and/or its U.S. mortgage insurance subsidiaries to continue to meet the requirements mandated by PMIERs (or any adverse changes thereto), inability to meet minimum statutory capital requirements of applicable regulators or the mortgage insurer eligibility requirements of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac;
• changes in economic, market and political conditions including as a result of high inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, displacement related to COVID-19 and elevated interest rates, including actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve to increase interest rates to combat inflation and slow economic growth, which could heighten the risk of a future recession; unanticipated financial events such as the recent closures and disruption experienced by the banking sector, which could lead to market-wide liquidity problems and other significant market disruption resulting in losses, defaults or credit rating downgrades of other financial institutions; deterioration in economic conditions, a recession or a decline in home prices, all of which could be driven by many potential factors, including inflation, may adversely affect Enact Holdings’ loss experience and/or business levels; political and economic instability or changes in government policies, and fluctuations in international securities markets;
• rating downgrades or potential downgrades in liquidity, financial strength and credit ratings; counterparty credit risks; defaults by counterparties to reinsurance arrangements or derivative instruments; defaults or other events impacting the value of invested assets;
• changes in tax rates or tax laws, or changes in accounting and reporting standards (including new accounting guidance the company adopted on January 1, 2023 related to long-duration insurance contracts);
• litigation and regulatory investigations or other actions, including commercial and contractual disputes with counterparties;
• the company’s inability to achieve anticipated business performance and financial results from CareScout and its senior care growth initiatives through fee-based services, advice, consulting and products;
• the inability to retain, attract and motivate qualified employees or senior management;
• the occurrence of natural or man-made disasters, including geopolitical tensions and war (including the Russian invasion of Ukraine), a public health emergency, including pandemics, climate change or cybersecurity breaches; and
• other factors described in the risk factors contained in Item 1A of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2023.

The company provides additional information regarding these risks and uncertainties in its Annual Report on Form 10-K. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Accordingly, for the foregoing reasons, the company cautions you against relying on any forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

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