Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Underlying net income reached CAD 1.1 billion, contributing to underlying earnings per share growth of 17% year-over-year and underlying return on equity of 19.1% [4][14] - Total company reported net income was CAD 722 million, 34% lower than underlying net income, primarily due to market-related impacts [16] - Full-year underlying earnings growth was 9%, with underlying EPS growth at 12% and a dividend payout ratio of 47% [12][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Asset management and wealth underlying earnings were CAD 534 million, up 10% year-over-year, driven by lower credit losses and higher fee income [14] - Group Health and Protection underlying earnings increased by 16% year-over-year to CAD 308 million, with strong performance in the U.S. medical stop-loss business [15] - Individual protection underlying net income rose 17% to CAD 362 million, driven by business growth and favorable mortality experience [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Asia, protection sales grew by 50% year-over-year, with standout markets being Hong Kong and Indonesia, where sales more than doubled and grew by 43% respectively [7][25] - U.S. Group Health and Protection sales increased by 45% year-over-year, primarily driven by record medical stop-loss sales [24] - MFS reported net outflows of approximately CAD 18.2 billion, with retail outflows of CAD 9.8 billion and institutional outflows of CAD 8.5 billion [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a balanced and diversified growth strategy, with a commitment to digital transformation and enhancing client experiences [10][11] - Plans to complete the buyouts of BGO and Crescent Capital in the first half of 2026, which will deepen ownership in high-performing businesses [20] - The introduction of a management equity plan for SLC aims to motivate and retain talent in the alternative asset management space [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength of the business mix and disciplined execution of long-term strategies, despite a complex operating environment [13] - The company anticipates continued growth in 2026, supported by strong organic capital generation and an industry-leading LICAT ratio of 157% [28] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining pricing discipline in the stop-loss business and the positive impact of a hardening market [35] Other Important Information - The company achieved Great Place to Work recertification in nine countries, emphasizing its commitment to culture and employee satisfaction [11] - The asset management platform ended the year with CAD 1.2 trillion of third-party assets under management and administration [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Stop-loss experience and future improvements - Management noted a modest improvement in the loss ratio and expressed optimism heading into 2026, maintaining pricing discipline [32] Question: Sales growth in stop-loss and dental products - Management confirmed that sales growth reflects seasonality and pricing discipline, with a large Medicaid contract returning in 2026 [33] Question: Excess capital and buyback strategy - Management emphasized a disciplined approach to capital deployment, prioritizing organic investments and completing private asset affiliate purchases before resuming share buybacks [46][70] Question: Strategy in the stop-loss market amid competition - Management highlighted their scale and capabilities as key advantages, allowing them to grow in a hardening market while maintaining low loss ratios [54][56] Question: Growth expectations in Asia - Management expects continued good performance in Hong Kong and growth opportunities in Indonesia, despite tough comparisons [66]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - AMG reported full-year economic earnings per share of $26.05, a 22% increase year over year, driven by strong organic growth and capital allocation strategy [4][27] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $378 million, growing 34% year over year, while full-year Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.1 billion, up 11% from 2024 [25][26] - Economic earnings per share for the fourth quarter were $9.48, reflecting a 45% year-over-year growth [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - AMG's affiliates generated approximately $29 billion in annual net client cash flows, representing an organic growth rate of 4% [4] - The company added approximately $97 billion in alternative assets under management (AUM), a 35% increase, with $74 billion in net inflows from existing affiliates and $23 billion from new partnerships [5][11] - Fee-related earnings grew 20% year over year for the fourth quarter and 8% for the full year, driven by investment performance and organic growth [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - AMG's alternative AUM reached $373 billion, contributing approximately 60% of EBITDA on a run rate basis [9] - In liquid alternatives, AMG posted record net inflows of $51 billion for the year, representing a 36% annualized organic growth rate [17] - Private markets affiliates raised $24 billion in total for the year, with an annualized organic growth rate of 18% [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - AMG's strategy focuses on expanding its footprint in private markets and liquid alternatives, with a commitment to high-quality affiliate partnerships [6][12] - The company aims to continue investing in areas of secular growth and product innovation to enhance affiliate success and drive organic growth [12][36] - AMG plans to repurchase at least $400 million in shares in 2026, reflecting its commitment to returning capital to shareholders while pursuing growth investments [35] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term prospects of the business, highlighting the strong momentum entering 2026 [13][36] - The company anticipates ongoing growth from existing affiliates, particularly AQR and Pantheon, which are expected to contribute significantly to earnings [30][31] - AMG's reputation and capital flexibility are at an all-time high, positioning the company well for future opportunities [13] Other Important Information - AMG repurchased approximately $700 million of its shares in 2025, representing 11% of shares outstanding [5][24] - The company announced a new partnership with Highbrook and a follow-on investment in Garda, both expected to be accretive to earnings in 2026 [7][35] - AMG's global wealth AUM now totals over $100 billion, growing organically at more than 100% in 2025 [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for AQR in 2026 - Management noted that AQR is expected to be a more meaningful contributor in 2026, with strong organic growth and diverse flows across various strategies [38][66] Question: Pipeline for Private Markets in 2026 - Management highlighted Pantheon’s expertise in secondaries and the ongoing innovation in private markets products, which are expected to drive growth [47][49] Question: Growth in Global Wealth Management - Management acknowledged significant growth in the U.S. wealth management platform while also recognizing opportunities for growth outside the U.S. [57][60] Question: Performance Fees Outlook - Management indicated that AQR was a double-digit contributor to EBITDA in 2025 and is expected to grow further in 2026, with a stable and predictable earning stream from performance fees [64][68]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - AMG reported full-year economic earnings per share of $26.05, a 22% increase year-over-year, driven by strong organic growth and capital allocation strategy [4][27] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $378 million, growing 34% year-over-year, while full-year Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.1 billion, up 11% from 2024 [25][26] - Economic earnings per share for the fourth quarter were $9.48, reflecting a 45% year-over-year growth [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - AMG's affiliates generated approximately $29 billion in annual net client cash flows, representing an organic growth rate of 4% [4] - The company added approximately $97 billion in alternative assets under management (AUM), a 35% increase, with $74 billion in net inflows from existing affiliates and $23 billion from new partnerships [5][11] - Fee-related earnings grew 20% year-over-year for the fourth quarter and 8% for the full year, driven by investment performance and organic growth [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - AMG's private markets affiliates raised $9 billion in the fourth quarter, bringing full-year fundraising to $24 billion, representing an 18% annualized organic growth rate [18] - In liquid alternatives, AMG posted record net inflows of $15 billion in the fourth quarter and $51 billion for the full year, reflecting a 36% annualized organic growth rate [17] - The company experienced net outflows of approximately $12 billion in equities for the quarter and $45 billion for the year, indicating industry headwinds [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - AMG's strategy focuses on expanding its footprint in private markets and liquid alternatives, with a commitment to invest in high-quality affiliates and innovative product development [12][19] - The company aims to enhance its U.S. wealth platform, which has reached approximately $8 billion in alternative AUM, and continues to innovate in product offerings [21][22] - AMG plans to repurchase at least $400 million in shares in 2026, reflecting its commitment to return capital to shareholders while pursuing growth investments [35] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term prospects of the business, highlighting the strong momentum in alternatives and the ongoing demand for liquid alternative strategies [12][16] - The company anticipates continued growth from existing affiliates, particularly AQR and Pantheon, which are expected to contribute significantly to earnings in 2026 [30][66] - AMG's reputation and capital flexibility are at an all-time high, positioning the company for further success in the coming years [13] Other Important Information - AMG repurchased approximately $700 million of its shares in 2025, representing 11% of shares outstanding [5] - The company has committed over $1 billion in capital across five new investments, indicating a strong pipeline for growth [6][33] - The departure of Tom Wojcik, the CFO, was acknowledged, with management expressing confidence in the leadership team's ability to continue executing the company's strategy [14][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for AQR in 2026 - Management noted that AQR is expected to be a more meaningful contributor in 2026, with strong organic growth and diverse flows across various strategies [38][40] Question: Pipeline for Private Markets in 2026 - Management highlighted Pantheon's expertise in secondaries and the ongoing innovation in private markets products, which are expected to drive organic growth [47][49] Question: Global Wealth Management Growth - Management discussed the significant growth in the U.S. wealth management platform and the potential for growth in international markets, emphasizing a holistic approach to wealth distribution [58][61] Question: Performance Fees Outlook - Management indicated that AQR contributed a double-digit percentage to EBITDA in 2025 and is expected to exceed 20% in 2026, with a stable and predictable earning stream from performance fees [64][66]

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Core Insights - Voya Financial reported strong performance in 2025, generating $775 million in cash, significantly up from the previous year, and achieving record results in its Retirement and Investment Management segments, totaling $1 trillion in assets [5][6] - The company is entering 2026 with momentum, focusing on cash generation, strong commercial performance, and improved profitability in employee benefits [6] Revenue and Earnings - Voya set targets of $200 million in revenue growth and $75 million in earnings, significantly exceeding these goals, with retention rates around 90% [1] - The retirement business achieved close to a 40% margin in 2025, surpassing the guided range of 35% to 39%, with $28 billion in organic flows and an additional $60 billion from the OneAmerica transaction, totaling nearly $90 billion in asset growth [2] Capital Management - The company plans to direct $300 million towards share repurchases in the first half of the year, with approximately $400 million in excess capital expected by year-end [3][4] - Management emphasized balance sheet strength and flexibility in capital deployment, indicating that share repurchases do not preclude future acquisitions [3][4] Wealth Management Strategy - Voya's wealth management initiative is an expansion of existing business, generating about $200 million in revenue from retirement-related activities, which constitutes roughly 10% of the retirement business [7] - The company aims to serve the "mass affluent" participant base, leveraging its existing audience of retirement plan participants to minimize lead-generation costs [8] Investment Management Growth - Voya's investment management segment has outpaced industry growth with steady margin improvement, targeting 2% organic growth long-term [12] - A partnership with Blue Owl is set to launch a Multi-Manager Target-Date Fund in the first half of 2026, enhancing Voya's product offerings [12] Employee Benefits Performance - Employee benefits improved significantly, with pre-tax adjusted operating earnings rising from $40 million in 2024 to over $150 million in 2025, with expectations for further improvement in 2026 [14] - Voya achieved substantial rate increases, with a 21% increase on the January 2025 block and a 24% increase on the January 2026 block, maintaining premium stability year over year [15] Market Position and Future Outlook - Voya is positioned as a top-five provider in the retirement recordkeeping market, which is undergoing consolidation, with the top 10 providers controlling about 80% of assets [6] - The company anticipates continued elevated volatility in the healthcare sector, while focusing on growing cash generation and returning capital to shareholders [17]

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