Financial Performance - Jackson Financial Inc reported GAAP earnings of $65 million, or $092 per diluted common share[8, 9] - Adjusted Operating Earnings were $433 million, or $616 per diluted common share[9] - The company returned $210 million of capital to common shareholders through dividends and repurchases[9] - Free cash flow was $216 million, representing cash distributed to JFI net of JFI expenses[10] Capital and Liquidity - Jackson National Life Insurance Company (JNL) estimated risk-based capital (RBC) ratio was 579%[9] - Holding company cash and highly liquid securities exceeded $750 million[14] - After-Tax Statutory Capital Generation was $579 million[51] Sales and Business Segments - Retail annuity sales increased by 22% compared to the second quarter of 2025[11] - Record RILA sales reached $21 billion, a 49% increase from the second quarter of 2025 and a 28% increase from the third quarter of 2024[31] - PPM America's assets under management (AUM) increased by 18% compared to the third quarter of 2024[31]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted net income reached $1.4 billion, or $2.17 per share, representing a 17% year-over-year increase [3] - Fee-related earnings (FRE) were $652 million, up 23% year-over-year, with management fee growth of 22% [4] - Spread-related earnings (SRE) excluding notables were $846 million, with an estimated Q4 SRE of approximately $880 million, leading to a projected full-year SRE of $3,475 million, an 8% year-over-year growth [4][39] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Asset management generated record inflows of $82 billion, with $59 billion from asset management and $23 billion from retirement services [5] - Average origination for the quarter was $75 billion, with a stable average spread of 350 basis points over Treasuries [5][25] - The retirement services segment saw $23 billion in gross inflows, with year-to-date inflows totaling $69 billion [18][34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Record assets under management (AUM) reached $908 billion, a 24% increase year-over-year [36] - The annuity market has significantly expanded, driven by a growing retiree population and demand for guaranteed income [18][34] - The origination volume for the last 12 months exceeded $270 billion, up more than 40% compared to the prior period [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capitalizing on three strong fundamentals: financing the global industrial renaissance, addressing the retirement crisis, and providing alternatives to public markets [6][7] - The strategy includes expanding origination capabilities and enhancing product offerings across various markets, including insurance and traditional asset management [8][30] - The company anticipates a 20%+ growth in FRE for 2026, driven by existing business momentum and new initiatives [42][43] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing demand for private assets and the ability to navigate current market conditions [10][11] - The outlook for asset management is bright, with expectations of continued innovation and growth in various segments [16][42] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong origination pipeline to support future growth [24][41] Other Important Information - The company closed the acquisition of Bridge, which is expected to contribute approximately $300 million in annual fee-related revenues [37] - The company executed over $350 million in share repurchases during the quarter, reflecting opportunistic capital management [45] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion around origination targets and outlook - Management indicated that while origination activity has exceeded expectations, it would be premature to adjust the five-year origination targets at this time [48][49] Question: Wealth market trajectory and product pipeline - Management noted that the wealth market is on pace with previous targets, and the expansion of the product suite is expected to drive future growth [51][52][53] Question: Concerns regarding private letter ratings in insurance - Management refuted concerns about systemic risks related to private letter ratings, emphasizing Athene's strong credit quality and diversified ratings [58][59][63]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Record Fee Related Earnings (FRE) of $627 million, a 22% year-over-year increase [7] - Management fee growth of 21% year-over-year [7] - Record Asset Under Management (AUM) of $840 billion, a 22% year-over-year increase [54] - Strong inflows of $61 billion across the firm, with record organic inflows of $49 billion [48] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Asset Management: AUM increased by 22% year-over-year to $840 billion, with fee-generating AUM growing 22% to $638 billion [54] - Retirement Services: $21 billion of inflows in Q2, the second highest on record [57] - Credit business: Core opportunistic credit returned 9% over the latest twelve months, with a 23% quarter-over-quarter increase [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong demand for retirement services products driven by demographic trends [15] - Inflows from Athene reached $21 billion, the second highest result on record [51] - Significant origination activity in Europe, with a focus on infrastructure investments [43] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Focus on origination and maintaining high-quality spread in a competitive environment [18][19] - Expansion into the UK market through strategic partnerships and acquisitions [24][79] - Emphasis on innovation in product offerings to meet evolving market demands [34][35] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the business's health and growth potential despite current market challenges [64][67] - Anticipation of continued strong performance in the Retirement Services segment due to favorable demographic trends [15][57] - Expectation of significant opportunities in private credit and infrastructure financing [45][46] Other Important Information - The company is on track to achieve higher margins over time as it scales its operations [57] - The acquisition of Bridge Investment Group is expected to close in early September, with modest FRE contributions anticipated for 2025 [59] Q&A Session Summary Question: Credit spread dynamics and impact on insurance business - Management noted that while credit spreads have tightened, they are originating new business at historical rates of return, maintaining profitability [63][64] Question: Potential FRE impacts from Athora PIC acquisition - Management expects the transaction to be accretive to Athora's valuation and FRE over time, creating a significant origination ecosystem in the UK market [74][76] Question: Scalability of ABC following ADS success - Management indicated strong early approvals for ABC and believes it can follow the success of ADS, leveraging their first-mover advantage [82][84] Question: Drivers of recent origination and deployment growth - Management highlighted the power of their integrated origination platform and the ability to provide diverse financing solutions as key drivers of growth [86][90] Question: Outlook for inflows in Retirement Services - Management emphasized the development of stable value products as a growth area for Athene's business [94][96]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Record Fee Related Earnings (FRE) of $627 million, a 22% year-over-year increase [6][54] - Management fee growth of 21% year-over-year [6] - Record Asset Under Management (AUM) of $840 billion, a 22% year-over-year increase [54] - Strong inflows of $61 billion across the firm, with record AUM [7][49] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Credit business performed well with core opportunistic credit returning 9% over the latest twelve months and 23% quarter-over-quarter [8] - Private equity business showed strong performance with Fund 10 net IRR at 23% and Fund 9 at 16.6% [9][10] - Retirement Services saw $21 billion of inflows, marking the second strongest organic quarter [14][58] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Significant demand for retirement services products driven by demographic trends [14][22] - Inflows from Athene reached $21 billion, with strong performance in fixed index annuities [52] - The annuity market has expanded significantly compared to previous years [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Focus on origination and maintaining high-quality spread in a competitive environment [17][33] - Expansion into European markets with strategic investments and partnerships [24][43] - Emphasis on innovation in product offerings to meet evolving market demands [35][98] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the business's health and future growth potential despite current market challenges [66][68] - Anticipation of regulatory changes that could enhance market opportunities, particularly in the UK [81] - Management highlighted the importance of adapting to market conditions and innovating to maintain competitive advantage [67][68] Other Important Information - The company is on track to exceed its 2025 goals with strong momentum across all metrics [54][56] - The acquisition of Bridge Investment Group is expected to close in early September, with anticipated contributions to FRE in 2026 [59] Q&A Session Summary Question: Credit spread dynamics and impact on insurance business - Management noted that while credit spreads have tightened, they are successfully pivoting origination to maintain spreads and profitability [62][64] - The business is healthy, and as previous high-profit business runs off, a meaningful increase in SRE is expected [65][66] Question: Potential FRE impacts from Athora PIC acquisition - Management expects the transaction to be accretive to Athora's valuation and FRE over time, creating a significant origination ecosystem in the UK [76][78] Question: Scalability of ABC following ADS success - Management indicated strong early approvals and a clear path for ABC to follow ADS's success, leveraging their origination capabilities [84][86] Question: Drivers of recent earnings power and throughput - The integrated toolbox approach and increased leverage in direct lending have significantly accelerated origination capabilities [88][90] Question: Outlook for inflows in Retirement Services - Management is focusing on developing capabilities in stable value products, which are expected to drive growth in the future [94][96]