GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Oct. 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (Nasdaq:GLRE) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. Greenlight Re reported net income of $56.5 million for the third quarter of 2013 compared to net income of $46.1 million for the same period in 2012. Fully diluted net income per share was $1.50 compared to net income per share of $1.23 for the same period in 2012.
Fully diluted adjusted book value per share was $25.70 as of September 30, 2013, a 9.0% increase from $23.57 per share as of September 30, 2012.
"We are pleased with the positive results from both our underwriting and investing operations during the quarter," said Bart Hedges, Chief Executive Officer of Greenlight Re. "Our underwriting portfolio continues to grow in sectors of the market which we find attractive; while the overall reinsurance market remains highly competitive, we are finding segments which we believe have favorable risk adjusted returns."
Financial and operating highlights for Greenlight Re for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013 include:
- Gross written premiums in the third quarter of 2013 were $148.8 million, compared to $67.6 million in the third quarter of 2012; net earned premiums were $163.9 million, an increase from $116.6 million reported in the prior-year period.
- Underwriting income of $16.0 million was reported for the third quarter of 2013, compared to an underwriting loss of $43.9 million for the third quarter of 2012.
- The combined ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was 96.8% compared to 114.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
- A net investment gain of 4.0% on Greenlight Re's investment portfolio managed by DME Advisors, LP was reported for the third quarter 2013 compared to a net investment gain of 8.8% in the third quarter of 2012. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net investment income was $134.8 million, representing a gain of 12.2%, compared to net investment income of $131.2 million during the comparable period in 2012 when Greenlight Re reported a 12.1% gain.
"During the quarter our long positions dramatically outperformed the market resulting in an adequate return for our investment portfolio," stated David Einhorn, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "I am pleased with the results of our underwriting portfolio as we continue to focus on providing attractive reinsurance solutions to our clients."
Conference Call Details
Greenlight Re will hold a live conference call to discuss its financial results for the third quarter of 2013 on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. The conference call title is Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. Third Quarter 2013 Earnings Call.
| To participate, please dial in to the conference call at: | |
| U.S. toll free | 1-888-317-6016 |
| International | 1-412-317-6016 |
| The conference call can also be accessed via webcast at: | |
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A telephone replay of the call will be available from 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on October 31, 2013 until 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on November 8, 2013. The replay of the call may be accessed by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (U.S. toll free) or 1-412-317-0088 (international), access code 10034312. An audio file of the call will also be available on the Company's website, www.greenlightre.ky.
Regulation G
Fully diluted adjusted book value per share is a non-GAAP measure and represents basic adjusted book value per share combined with the impact from dilution of share based compensation including in-the-money stock options and RSUs as of any period end. Book value is adjusted by subtracting the amount of the non-controlling interest in joint venture from total shareholders' equity to calculate adjusted book value. We believe that long term growth in fully diluted adjusted book value per share is the most relevant measure of our financial performance. In addition, fully diluted adjusted book value per share may be of benefit to our investors, shareholders and other interested parties to form a basis of comparison with other companies within the reinsurance industry.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in the U.S. Federal securities laws. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made on behalf of the Company. These risks and uncertainties include the impact of general economic conditions and conditions affecting the insurance and reinsurance industry, the adequacy of our reserves, our ability to assess underwriting risk, trends in rates for property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, competition, investment market fluctuations, trends in insured and paid losses, catastrophes, regulatory and legal uncertainties and other factors described in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd.
Greenlight Re (www.greenlightre.ky) is a NASDAQ listed company with specialist property and casualty reinsurance companies based in the Cayman Islands and Ireland. Greenlight Re provides a variety of custom-tailored reinsurance solutions to the insurance, risk retention group, captive and financial marketplaces. Established in 2004, Greenlight Re selectively offers customized reinsurance solutions in markets where capacity and alternatives are limited. With a focus on deriving superior returns from both sides of the balance sheet, Greenlight Re's assets are managed according to a value-oriented equity-focused strategy that complements the Company's business goal of long-term growth in book value per share.
| GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD. | ||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
| September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 | ||
| (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share and share amounts) | ||
| September 30, 2013(unaudited) | December 31, 2012(audited) | |
| Assets | ||
| Investments | ||
| Debt instruments, trading, at fair value | $ 12,499 | $ 1,763 |
| Equity securities, trading, at fair value | 1,030,207 | 1,042,715 |
| Other investments, at fair value | 107,246 | 133,450 |
| Total investments | 1,149,952 | 1,177,928 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 83,683 | 21,890 |
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 1,316,584 | 1,206,837 |
| Financial contracts receivable, at fair value | 85,555 | 22,744 |
| Reinsurance balances receivable | 195,064 | 173,221 |
| Loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable | 17,996 | 34,451 |
| Deferred acquisition costs, net | 62,083 | 59,177 |
| Unearned premiums ceded | 3,143 | 3,616 |
| Notes receivable | 15,784 | 19,330 |
| Other assets | 4,048 | 3,559 |
| Total assets | $ 2,933,892 | $ 2,722,753 |
| Liabilities and equity | ||
| Liabilities | ||
| Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value | $ 1,065,072 | $ 908,368 |
| Financial contracts payable, at fair value | 17,962 | 19,637 |
| Due to prime brokers | 239,074 | 326,488 |
| Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves | 325,652 | 356,470 |
| Unearned premium reserves | 191,310 | 188,185 |
| Reinsurance balances payable | 38,922 | 35,292 |
| Funds withheld | 9,469 | 17,415 |
| Other liabilities | 12,018 | 10,488 |
| Performance compensation payable to related party | 33,818 | — |
| Total liabilities | 1,933,297 | 1,862,343 |
| Equity | ||
| Preferred share capital (par value $0.10; authorized, 50,000,000; none issued) | — | — |
| Ordinary share capital (Class A: par value $0.10; authorized, 100,000,000; issued and outstanding, 30,622,458 (2012: 30,447,179): Class B: par value $0.10; authorized, 25,000,000; issued and outstanding, 6,254,949 (2012: 6,254,949)) | 3,688 | 3,670 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 495,610 | 492,469 |
| Retained earnings | 467,338 | 325,569 |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to shareholders | 966,636 | 821,708 |
| Non-controlling interest in joint venture | 33,959 | 38,702 |
| Total equity | 1,000,595 | 860,410 |
| Total liabilities and equity | $ 2,933,892 | $ 2,722,753 |
| GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD. | ||||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||
| For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 | ||||
| (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share and share amounts) | ||||
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Three months ended September 30 |
Nine months ended September 30 |
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| 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Revenues | ||||
| Gross premiums written | $ 148,765 | $ 67,644 | $ 410,927 | $ 303,850 |
| Gross premiums ceded | (2,389) | 30,637 | (925) | 24,244 |
| Net premiums written | 146,376 | 98,281 | 410,002 | 328,094 |
| Change in net unearned premium reserves | 17,515 | 18,276 | (3,640) | 20,065 |
| Net premiums earned | 163,891 | 116,557 | 406,362 | 348,159 |
| Net investment income | 49,448 | 96,450 | 134,834 | 131,161 |
| Other income (expense), net | (1) | 191 | (100) | (256) |
| Total revenues | 213,338 | 213,198 | 541,096 | 479,064 |
| Expenses | ||||
| Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net | 94,366 | 126,624 | 238,989 | 277,268 |
| Acquisition costs, net | 53,521 | 33,820 | 137,753 | 107,751 |
| General and administrative expenses | 7,085 | 4,637 | 16,788 | 13,619 |
| Total expenses | 154,972 | 165,081 | 393,530 | 398,638 |
| Income before income tax expense | 58,366 | 48,117 | 147,566 | 80,426 |
| Income tax expense | (90) | (645) | (540) | (707) |
| Net income including non-controlling interest | 58,276 | 47,472 | 147,026 | 79,719 |
| Income attributable to non-controlling interest in joint venture | (1,740) | (1,335) | (5,257) | (4,518) |
| Net income | $ 56,536 | $ 46,137 | $ 141,769 | $ 75,201 |
| Earnings per share | ||||
| Basic | $ 1.53 | $ 1.26 | $ 3.85 | $ 2.05 |
| Diluted | $ 1.50 | $ 1.23 | $ 3.78 | $ 2.01 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the determination of earnings per share | ||||
| Basic | 36,875,716 | 36,678,653 | 36,820,199 | 36,630,136 |
| Diluted | 37,645,053 | 37,402,725 | 37,541,623 | 37,360,049 |
The following table provides the ratios for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
| Nine months ended September 30 | Nine months ended September 30 | |||||
| 2013 | 2012 | |||||
| Frequency | Severity | Total | Frequency | Severity | Total | |
| Loss ratio | 63.0% | (61.3)% | 58.8% | 80.8% | 52.5% | 79.6% |
| Acquisition cost ratio | 34.5% | 17.9% | 33.9% | 31.6% | 16.4% | 30.9% |
| Composite ratio | 97.5% | (43.4)% | 92.7% | 112.4% | 68.9% | 110.5% |
| Internal expense ratio | 3.5% | 2.8% | ||||
| Corporate expense ratio | 0.6% | 1.1% | ||||
| Combined ratio | 96.8% | 114.4% | ||||