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Equitable(EQH) - 2022 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2022-11-02 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ——————————————— FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-38469 ———————————————— Equitable Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) D ...
Equitable(EQH) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-06 17:22
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-GAAP operating earnings for Q2 2022 were $526 million or $1.31 per share, a 4% decrease from Q1 2022, primarily due to lower fees from reduced account values and assets under management [10] - GAAP net income for the quarter was reported at $1.7 billion, driven by non-economic accounting treatment of GAAP liabilities [19] - Assets under management (AUM) at the end of the quarter were $754 billion, reflecting a 13% decrease year-over-year due to market movements, although positive net flows from retirement and wealth management businesses partially offset this decline [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Individual Retirement segment achieved record sales, contributing to net inflows of $1.3 billion in core Retirement products, a 52% increase, marking the highest since the IPO [14] - AllianceBernstein (AB) reported modest net outflows but saw positive flows of $1.3 billion within the institutional business, with a 2% fee rate improvement year-over-year [15] - The company completed the acquisition of CarVal Investors, which raised an additional $2 billion in assets under management since the announcement [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The S&P 500 index fell more than 20% in the first half of 2022, impacting both equity and bond values significantly [12] - Despite market challenges, the company maintained a strong RBC ratio of 440% at quarter-end, indicating robust capital management [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on maximizing economic value to generate distributable cash flows, reaffirming a cash flow guidance of $1.6 billion for the year [30] - Economic reserving and fair value hedging programs are highlighted as unique strategies that protect the balance sheet and ensure consistent cash returns to shareholders [30] - The company aims to mitigate the remaining $1 billion of redundant reserves associated with Regulation 213 by year-end [29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate challenging market conditions, emphasizing the effectiveness of their hedging program [40] - The company remains focused on executing its capital return objectives while being mindful of potential headwinds impacting fee-based earnings [20] - Management noted that the favorable mortality experience was linked to a significant decline in U.S. COVID deaths, which positively impacted their results [46] Other Important Information - The company returned $295 million of capital in the quarter, including $220 million in share repurchases, maintaining a consistent payout ratio of 50% to 60% [28] - The company has achieved $141 million of the $180 million target for general account rebalancing, with expectations to complete this ahead of schedule [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: RBC ending at 440% and capital generation - Management explained that the robust RBC ratio reflects the effectiveness of the economic hedging program, which protected statutory capital against adverse market movements [33] Question: Parameters around $2 billion higher reserve for Reg. 213 - Management confirmed that they are on track to resolve the remaining $1 billion redundant reserves by year-end and do not foresee additional reserve increases under current market conditions [34][35] Question: General account repositioning and NII upside - Management indicated that they have achieved $141 million of the targeted $180 million in NII upside and expect to finish ahead of schedule due to higher rates and spreads [37] Question: M&A thoughts post-CarVal deal - Management stated that while they are open to inorganic growth opportunities, their strategy does not depend on acquisitions, focusing instead on organic growth [44][45] Question: Favorable mortality and COVID impact - Management noted that favorable mortality was primarily due to a decline in U.S. COVID deaths, with ongoing monitoring of trends [46][68] Question: Cash flow guidance and market impacts - Management reiterated that the $1.6 billion cash flow guidance remains unchanged despite market challenges, attributing this to strong upstreaming from the retirement company [49] Question: Buybacks and capital return strategy - Management confirmed their commitment to maintaining buybacks at a consistent pace, supported by a strong cash flow and effective hedging strategies [52]
Equitable(EQH) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2022-08-06 17:21
Financial Performance - Equitable Holdings' Non-GAAP operating earnings were $526 million, or $1.31 per share, a sequential decrease of 4% on a per share basis[7] - Adjusted for notable items, Non-GAAP operating earnings were $531 million, or $1.33 per share, down 10% year-over-year on a comparable per share basis[15] - Total AUM decreased 13% year-over-year, driven by market performance and net inflows over the prior twelve months[15] - The company returned $0.3 billion of capital in the quarter[7] - Upstreamed a $930 million dividend from insurance subsidiary to HoldCo in July, above the $750 million guidance[7] Capital and Balance Sheet - The combined RBC ratio was approximately 440%, exceeding the target range of 375-400%[7, 24] - The holding company had $1.3 billion in cash as of the quarter end[7] - The investment portfolio is 96% investment grade with an average credit rating of A3[7, 24] Business Segments - Retirement inflows supported $754 billion in AUM[7] - CarVal acquisition closed with $2 billion funds raised since announcement[7] - Individual Retirement operating earnings, less notable items, decreased primarily due to lower fee income attributed to lower account values and lower NII from lower alternative income and prepayments[29] - Investment Management and Research (AB) operating earnings, less notable items, decreased 20% due to lower base and performance fees on lower average AUM[35] - Protection Solutions operating earnings, less notable items, increased 84% due to lower PFBL accrual, partially offset by lower NII from lower alternative income and prepayments[41]
Equitable(EQH) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-03 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ——————————————— FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-38469 ———————————————— Equitable Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delawa ...
Equitable(EQH) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2022-05-16 10:07
| --- | --- | |---------------------------------------------------------|-------| | | | | | | | Equitable Holdings First Quarter 2022 Earnings Results | | | May 10, 2022 | | Note Regarding Forward-Looking and Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "seeks," "aims," "plans," "assumes," "estimates," "projects," "should," "would," " ...
Equitable(EQH) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-05-14 21:57
Equitable Holdings Inc. (NYSE:EQH) Q1 2022 Results Conference Call May 10, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Isil Muderrisoglu - Head, IR Mark Pearson - President and CEO Robin Raju - CFO Nick Lane - President, Equitable Financial Bill Siemers - Interim CFO, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, AllianceBernstein Conference Call Participants Ryan Krueger - KBW Tom Gallagher - Evercore ISI Andrew Kligerman - Credit Suisse Nigel Dally - Morgan Stanley Suneet Kamath - Jefferies Tracy Benguigui - Barclays ...
Equitable(EQH) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-09 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ——————————————— FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-38469 ———————————————— Equitable Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaw ...
Equitable(EQH) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-02-21 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ——————————————— FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-38469 ———————————————— Equitable Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 9 ...
Equitable(EQH) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2022-02-11 17:35
| --- | --- | |----------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | | | | | | | Equitable Holdings Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2021 Earnings | | | Results | | | February 11, 2022 | | Note Regarding Forward-Looking and Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "seeks," "aims," "plans," "assumes," "estimates," ...
Equitable(EQH) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-02-11 17:33
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EQH) Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call February 11, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Isil Muderrisoglu - Head of Investor Relations Mark Pearson - President and Chief Executive Officer Robin Raju - Chief Financial Officer Nick Lane - President of Equitable Financial Conference Call Participants Elyse Greenspan - Wells Fargo Ryan Krueger - KBW Tom Gallagher - Evercore Andrew Kligerman - Credit Suisse Tracy Benguigui - Barclays Alex Scott - Goldman Sachs Jimmy Bhullar - J.P. ...