Group 1 - Security National Financial Corporation (SNFCA) will be included in the Russell 3000 Index effective June 30, 2025, following the annual reconstitutions of the Russell indexes [1][2] - The Russell 3000 Index captures the 4,000 largest US stocks ranked by total market capitalization, and membership lasts for one year, leading to automatic inclusion in either the Russell 1000 or Russell 2000 Index [2] - The inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index is seen as a validation of Security National's efforts to provide strong returns and stability for investors, as stated by the company's President and Chairman [3] Group 2 - FTSE Russell, the provider of the Russell indexes, emphasizes the importance of adapting to the evolving US economy and plans to transition to a semi-annual reconstitution frequency starting in 2026 [4] - FTSE Russell manages a significant amount of assets, with approximately $10.6 trillion benchmarked against the Russell US indexes as of June 2024 [3] - FTSE Russell is a global leader in index provision, with around $18.1 trillion benchmarked to its indexes, covering 98% of the investable market globally [6]

Company Overview - Aegon is an international financial services holding company focused on investment, protection, and retirement solutions [8][9] - The company operates fully owned businesses in the United States and the United Kingdom, along with global asset management and joint ventures in various countries [8][9] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Aegon reported a 4% increase in operating capital generation (OCG) to EUR 267 million, driven by business growth despite unfavorable mortality experience in the US [7] - The company’s cash capital at Holding was EUR 1.6 billion, indicating 68% completion of an ongoing EUR 150 million share buyback program as of March 31, 2025 [7] - Aegon announced a new EUR 200 million share buyback program, expected to be completed by the end of 2025, as part of a strategy to reduce cash capital at Holding to around EUR 1.0 billion by the end of 2026 [3][7] Business Segments - Aegon’s US operations saw strengthened distribution capabilities and increased individual new life sales through Transamerica [2] - The UK Workplace business generated strong net inflows, while international joint ventures reported higher sales [2] - Asset management third-party net flows remained positive, although there were net outflows in US mid-sized retirement plans and the UK Adviser platform [7] Market Outlook - Despite an uncertain macroeconomic environment, Aegon expects to meet its 2025 financial targets, supported by well-capitalized businesses and significant excess liquidity at the Holding [3] - The solvency ratio under the Bermuda framework, applicable from January 2028, is expected to be broadly similar to the current solvency ratio [7]

Brighthouse Financial (BHF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 09, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Dana Amante - Head, Investor RelationsEric Steigerwalt - President & CEOEdward Spehar - Executive VP & CFODavid Rosenbaum - Executive VP and Head of Product & UnderwritingJohn Rosenthal - Executive VP & Chief Investment OfficerElyse Greenspan - Managing DirectorWilma Burdis - DirectorRyan Krueger - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Wes Carmichael - Senior AnalystJohn Barnidge - Managing Director & Se ...

Brighthouse Financial (BHF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 09, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Brighthouse Financial's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. My name is Michelle, and I will be your coordinator today. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. We will facilitate a question and answer session towards the end of the conference call. In fairness to all participants, please limit yourself to one question and one follow-up ...

Core Insights - Brighthouse Financial (BHF) reported quarterly earnings of $4.17 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.72 per share, and showing a decrease from $4.25 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -11.65% [1] - The company posted revenues of $2.16 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, which was 6.20% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but an increase from $2.05 billion year-over-year [2] - Brighthouse Financial shares have increased by approximately 21.6% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a -4.3% decline in the S&P 500 [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $5.06 on revenues of $2.29 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $19.82 on revenues of $9.16 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Brighthouse Financial is mixed, leading to a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Insurance - Life Insurance industry, to which Brighthouse Financial belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated total revenue of $2.7 billion in the first quarter, with adjusted net earnings of $213 million or $0.78 per diluted share, compared to $206 million or $0.76 per share in the prior year [14][15][17] - Adjusted pretax title earnings were $211 million, with an adjusted pretax title margin of 11.7%, an increase of 100 basis points from 10.7% in the prior year [5][17] - Net earnings were reported at $83 million, including net recognized losses of $287 million, compared to net earnings of $248 million with $275 million of net recognized gains in the prior year [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The title segment generated $1.8 billion in total revenue, up from $1.6 billion in the prior year, with direct premiums increasing by 16% and agency premiums by 15% [16][17] - The F and G segment's assets under management (AUM) grew to $67.4 billion, a 16% increase year-over-year, driven by strong indexed annuity sales [11][19] - F and G's gross sales were $2.9 billion, down 17% compared to the prior year, primarily due to lower MYGA sales, but net sales retained were $2.2 billion [19][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total orders opened averaged 5,600 per day in the first quarter, with a slight decrease to 5,800 per day in April, down 5% from March [9] - Daily refinance orders opened were 1,300 in the first quarter, up 33% year-over-year, while purchase orders opened were down 3% in April due to mortgage rate volatility [6][7][9] - Commercial revenue reached $293 million, up 23% year-over-year, marking the second-best commercial first quarter in history [8][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a dynamic capital allocation strategy, returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases while investing in technology and growth [6][10] - The management emphasized the importance of technology investments, including AI capabilities, to enhance operational efficiency and productivity [10] - The company aims to maintain its ownership stake in F and G above 80% to preserve options for potential future spin-offs [12][46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate various economic scenarios, highlighting a proven track record of managing business trends [9] - The outlook for the remainder of 2025 remains cautiously optimistic, with expectations for modestly better purchase activity and continued strength in commercial orders [56] - Management noted that while there are near-term headwinds affecting margins, the long-term growth potential for F and G remains strong [21][39] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 390,000 shares at an average price of $63.42 per share during the first quarter, viewing repurchases as opportunistic [23] - The consolidated debt outstanding was $4.4 billion, with a debt to capitalization ratio in line with long-term targets [22] - The InHERE digital transaction platform has been fully rolled out, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency [72] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about April purchase orders and interest rates - Management noted that April purchase orders were down 3% year-over-year, with little variation week to week, but improved towards the end of the month [28] Question: Commercial open order activity in April - Total commercial orders were up 4% year-over-year, with national orders up 15% and local orders down 3% [29] Question: Expectations for quarterly investment income - The expected investment income was adjusted to $85-$90 million, driven by anticipated Fed funds rate cuts [30][31] Question: Buyback cadence for the remainder of the year - Management indicated a regular cadence for buybacks, with expectations for stronger activity than in the first quarter [36] Question: Headwinds affecting F and G's spreads - Management discussed pressures on spreads starting to abate, with strong sales in April and a focus on deploying cash at attractive rates [39] Question: Decision to invest in F and G's capital raise - The investment was driven by growth opportunities in F and G and the desire to maintain an ownership stake above 80% [46] Question: Opportunities in M&A activity - Management expects more M&A activity in the title sector compared to the previous year, with a focus on smaller transactions [48] Question: Regulatory changes impact on the title business - Management noted minimal impact from federal regulations and discussed a recent 10% rate reduction in Texas [64][68]

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