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| | | | 1 Fountain Square Chattanooga, TN 37402 www.unum.com |
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| | MEDIA | | Natalie Godwin ngodwin@unum.com |
| INVESTORS | | Tom White 423-294-8996 tawhite@unum.com |
Unum Group Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 Results
•Net income of $159.7 million ($0.78 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2021; after-tax adjusted operating income was $182.0 million ($0.89 per diluted common share).
•Results reflect impact of high COVID-related mortality and infection levels, growth in premium income, and continued strong returns in alternative invested asset portfolio.
•Strong balance sheet and liquidity with holding company cash of $1.5 billion; weighted average risk-based capital ratio of approximately 395 percent.
•In addition to stable dividends, capital deployment expanded with repurchase of $50 million of shares.
•Book value per common share of $56.37 grew 5.6 percent over the year-ago quarter.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 1, 2022) - Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $159.7 million ($0.78 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to net income of $135.4 million ($0.66 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2020.
Included in net income for the fourth quarter of 2021 is the amortization of the after-tax cost of reinsurance of $15.5 million ($0.08 per diluted common share), as well as a net after-tax investment loss on the Company’s investment portfolio of $6.8 million ($0.03 per diluted common share). Included in net income for the fourth quarter of 2020 is the net after-tax gain from the Closed Block individual disability reinsurance transaction of $32.0 million ($0.16 per diluted common share), an after-tax reserve increase related to assumption updates of $133.5 million ($0.66 per diluted common share), and a net after-tax investment gain on the Company’s investment portfolio, excluding the net after-tax realized investment gain associated with the Closed Block individual disability reinsurance transaction, of $1.6 million ($0.01 per diluted common share). Excluding the items above, after-tax adjusted operating income was $182.0 million ($0.89 per diluted common share) in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to $235.3 million ($1.15 per diluted common share) in the fourth quarter of 2020.
“Our business continued to gain momentum in the fourth quarter, with solid premium growth and favorable returns on our investment portfolio. We maintained our strong capital position and entered 2022 well positioned for growth, yet our elevated claims experience is a reminder of the impact COVID continues to have on our world,” said Richard P. McKenney, president and chief executive officer. “During the quarter, we repurchased $50 million of our shares, reflecting our confidence in the strength of our business, as well our commitment to generating value for shareholders. Our purpose remains clear, and our people continue to demonstrate sustained resilience in serving our customers.”
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The following information was filed by Unum Group (UNM) on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 as an 8K 2.02 statement, which is an earnings press release pertaining to results of operations and financial condition. It may be helpful to assess the quality of management by comparing the information in the press release to the information in the accompanying 10-K Annual Report statement of earnings and operation as management may choose to highlight particular information in the press release.