Earnings Release
Cigna Reports Strong Second Quarter 2017 Results, Raises Outlook
•Shareholders’ net income for the second quarter was $813 million, or $3.15 per share
•Adjusted income from operations(1) in the second quarter was $750 million, or $2.91 per share
•Global medical customer base(2) is projected to grow in the range of 500,000 to 600,000 lives in 2017
•Adjusted income from operations(1,3) is now projected to be in the range of $2.50 billion to $2.58 billion in 2017, or $9.75 to $10.05 per share(4), which represents per share growth of 20% to 24% over 2016
Cigna Corporation (CI) today reported second quarter 2017 results
with strong performance across the company’s Global Health Care, Global
Supplemental Benefits and Group Disability & Life segments.
"Our strong second quarter results and significant growth across our
diversified portfolio of businesses demonstrate the focused execution of
our strategy," said David M. Cordani, President and Chief Executive
Officer. "We continue to drive differentiated value for our customers,
clients and partners, and innovate in a rapidly changing and dynamic
environment."
Total revenues in the quarter were $10.3 billion, an increase of 4% over
second quarter 2016, driven by continued growth in Cigna’s targeted
customer segments.
For the second quarter of 2017, shareholders’ net income was $813
million, or $3.15 per share, compared with $510 million, or $1.97 per
share, for the second quarter of 2016.
Cigna’s adjusted income from operations(1) for the second
quarter of 2017 was $750 million, or $2.91 per share, compared with $515
million, or $1.98 per share, for the second quarter of 2016. This
reflects significantly increased earnings contributions from each of our
business segments.
Reconciliations of shareholders’ net income to adjusted income from
operations(1) are provided on the following page, and on
Exhibit 2 of this earnings release.
CONSOLIDATED HIGHLIGHTS
The following table includes highlights of results and reconciliations
of consolidated operating revenues(5) to total revenues and
adjusted income from operations(1) to shareholders’ net income:
Consolidated Financial Results (dollars in millions, customers in
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
Total Revenues
$ 10,318
$ 9,960
$ 10,385
$
20,703
Net Realized Investment Gains
(51)
(67)
(46)
(97)
Consolidated Operating Revenues(5)
$ 10,267
$ 9,893
$ 10,339
$
20,606
Consolidated Earnings, net of taxes
Shareholders’ Net Income
$
813
$
510
$
598
$
1,411
Net Realized Investment Gains
(34)
(44)
(31)
(65)
Amortization of Other Acquired Intangible Assets
18
23
20
38
Special Items(1)
(47)
26
132
85
Adjusted Income from Operations(1)
$
750
$
515
$
719
$
1,469
Shareholders’ Net Income, per share
$
3.15
$
1.97
$
2.30
$
5.45
Adjusted Income from Operations(1), per share
$
2.91
$
1.98
$
2.77
$
5.67
•
Second quarter 2017 shareholders’ net income included a special item(1)
benefit of $47 million after-tax, or $0.18 per share, associated with
the terminated merger agreement with Anthem, compared with a special
item(1) charge in second quarter 2016 of $26 million
after-tax, or $0.10 per share, for merger-related transaction costs.
The second quarter 2017 special item benefit(1) was driven by
a merger-related income tax benefit, net of transaction costs.
•
Cash and marketable investments at the parent company were $2.2
billion at June 30, 2017 and $2.8 billion at December 31, 2016.
•
Year to date, as of August 3, 2017, the Company repurchased 7.7
million shares of common stock for approximately $1.25 billion.
HIGHLIGHTS OF SEGMENT RESULTS
See Exhibit 2 for a reconciliation of adjusted income (loss) from
operations(1) to shareholders’ net income.
Global Health Care
This segment includes Cigna’s Commercial and Government businesses that
deliver medical and specialty health care products and services to
domestic and multi-national clients and customers using guaranteed cost,
retrospectively experience-rated and administrative services only
("ASO") funding arrangements. Specialty health care includes behavioral,
dental, disease and medical management, stop loss and pharmacy-related
products and services.
Financial Results (dollars in millions, customers in thousands):
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
Premiums and Fees
$
7,179
$
6,943
$
7,339
$
14,518
Adjusted Income from Operations(1)
$
591
$
486
$
610
$
1,201
Adjusted Margin, After-Tax(6)
7.3%
6.2%
7.4%
7.4%
June 30,
March 31,
December 31,
Customers:
2017
2016
2017
2016
Commercial
15,163
14,543
15,232
14,631
Medical(2)
15,654
15,141
15,734
15,197
Behavioral Care(7)
26,014
25,312
26,006
25,790
Dental
15,760
14,880
15,788
14,981
Pharmacy
8,902
8,302
8,910
8,461
Medicare Part D
823
1,037
853
972
•
Global Health Care delivered strong results in the second quarter,
reflecting consistent performance in well-positioned growth businesses.
•
Second quarter 2017 premiums and fees increased 3% relative to second
quarter 2016, driven by customer growth and specialty contributions in
our Commercial business, partially offset by enrollment reductions as
expected in our Government business.
•
The medical customer base(2) at the end of the second quarter
2017 totaled 15.7 million, an increase of 457,000 customers year to
date, driven by organic growth in all of our Commercial market
segments.
•
Second quarter 2017 adjusted income from operations(1) and
adjusted margin, after-tax(6) reflect strong medical and
specialty results, continued effective medical cost management,
favorable prior year reserve development and operating expense
discipline.
•
Adjusted income from operations(1) for second quarter 2017
and first quarter 2017 included favorable prior year reserve
development on an after-tax basis of $36 million and $61 million,
respectively. Second quarter of 2016 did not have a meaningful amount
of net prior year development.
•
The Total Commercial medical care ratio(8) ("MCR") of 78.7%
for second quarter 2017 reflects strong performance and effective
medical cost management, as well as favorable prior year development,
and the impact of the health insurance tax moratorium.
•
The Total Government MCR(8) of 86.1% for second quarter 2017
reflects solid performance in our Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part
D businesses.
•
The second quarter 2017 Global Health Care operating expense ratio(8)
of 19.9% reflects the impact of the health insurance tax moratorium,
business mix changes and continued effective expense management.
•
Global Health Care net medical costs payable(9) was
approximately $2.59 billion at June 30, 2017 and $2.26 billion at
December 31, 2016.
Global Supplemental Benefits
This segment includes Cigna’s global individual supplemental health,
life and accident insurance business, primarily in Asia, and Medicare
supplement coverage in the United States.
Financial Results (dollars in millions, policies in thousands):
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
Premiums and Fees(10)
$
914
$
800
$
869
$
1,783
Adjusted Income from Operations(1)
$
105
$
83
$
74
$
179
Adjusted Margin, After-Tax(6)
11.0%
9.9%
8.1%
9.6%
June 30,
March 31,
December 31,
Policies(10)
13,058
11,965
12,611
12,151
•
Global Supplemental Benefits results continue to reflect the value
created by affordable and personalized solutions delivered directly to
individual consumers through a diversified set of distribution
channels.
•
Second quarter 2017 premiums and fees(10) grew 14% over
second quarter 2016, reflecting continued business growth.
•
Second quarter 2017 adjusted income from operations(1) and
adjusted margin, after-tax(6) reflect business growth,
favorable claims experience, particularly in South Korea, and
effective operating expense management.
Group Disability and Life
This segment includes Cigna’s group disability, life and accident
insurance operations.
Financial Results (dollars in millions):
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
Premiums and Fees
$ 1,022
$
1,012
$ 1,031
$
2,053
Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations(1)
$
83
$
(12)
$
68
$
151
Adjusted Margin, After-Tax(6)
7.5%
(1.1%)
6.1%
6.8%
•
Group Disability and Life results reflect the value created for our
customers and clients through differentiated solutions that enhance
health, productivity and sense of security.
•
Second quarter 2017 premiums and fees are generally in-line with
second quarter 2016.
•
Second quarter 2017 adjusted income from operations(1) and
adjusted margin, after-tax(6) reflect further improvement in
disability performance and continued stable life results.
Corporate & Other Operations
Adjusted loss from operations(1) for Cigna’s remaining
operations is presented below:
Financial Results (dollars in millions):
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
Corporate & Other Operations
$ (29)
$ (42)
$ (33)
$
(62)
•
Second quarter 2017 adjusted loss from operations(1)improved
relative to second quarter 2016 primarily due to favorability in
corporate income taxes.
2017 OUTLOOK
Cigna’s outlook for full year 2017 consolidated adjusted income from
operations(1,3) is in the range of $2.50 billion to $2.58
billion, or $9.75 to $10.05 per share. Cigna’s outlook excludes the
impact of additional prior year reserve development and potential
effects of any future capital deployment.(4)
(dollars in millions, except where noted and per share amounts)
Projection for Full-Year Ending
Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations(1,3)
Global Health Care
$
2,100 to 2,140
Global Supplemental Benefits
$
310 to 330
Group Disability and Life
$
260 to 280
Ongoing Businesses
$
2,670 to 2,750
Corporate & Other Operations
$
(170)
Consolidated Adjusted Income from Operations(1,3)
$
2,500 to 2,580
Consolidated Adjusted Income from Operations, per share(1,3,4)
$
9.75 to 10.05
2017 Operating Metrics and Ratios Outlook
Total Revenue Growth
3% to 4%
Full Year Total Commercial Medical Care Ratio(8)
80.5% to 81.5%
Full Year Total Government Medical Care Ratio(8)
84.5% to 85.5%
Full Year Global Health Care Operating Expense Ratio(8)
20.5% to 21.5%
Global Medical Customer Growth(2)
500,000 to 600,000 customers
The foregoing statements represent the Company’s current estimates of
Cigna’s 2017 consolidated and segment adjusted income from operations(1,3)
and other key metrics as of the date of this release. Actual results may
differ materially depending on a number of factors. Investors are urged
to read the Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
included in this release. Management does not assume any obligation to
update these estimates.
This quarterly earnings release and the Quarterly Financial Supplement
are available on Cigna’s website in the Investor Relations section (http://www.cigna.com/aboutcigna/investors).
Management will be hosting a conference call to review second quarter
2017 results and discuss full year 2017 outlook beginning today at 8:00
a.m. EDT. A link to the conference call is available in the Investor
Relations section of Cigna’s website located at http://www.cigna.com/cignadotcom/aboutcigna/investors/events/index.page.
The call-in numbers for the conference call are as follows:
Live Call (888) 324-8113 (Domestic) (517) 308-9070
(International) Passcode: 8042017
Replay (800) 839-1117 (Domestic) (203) 369-3355 (International)
It is strongly suggested you dial in to the conference call by 7:45 a.m.
EDT.
1.
Adjusted income (loss) from operations is defined as
shareholders’ net income (loss) excluding the following after-tax
adjustments: net realized investment results, net amortization of
other acquired intangible assets and special items. Special items
are identified in Exhibit 2 of this earnings release.
Adjusted income (loss) from operations is a measure of
profitability used by Cigna’s management because it presents the
underlying results of operations of Cigna’s businesses and permits
analysis of trends in underlying revenue, expenses and
shareholders’ net income. This consolidated measure is not
determined in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States (GAAP) and should not be viewed as a
substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measure,
shareholders’ net income. See Exhibits 1 and 2 for a
reconciliation of adjusted income from operations to shareholders’
2.
Global medical customers include individuals who meet any one
of the following criteria: are covered under a medical insurance
policy, managed care arrangement, or service agreement issued by
Cigna; have access to Cigna’s provider network for covered
services under their medical plan; or have medical claims and
services that are administered by Cigna.
3.
Management is not able to provide a reconciliation to
shareholders’ net income (loss) on a forward-looking basis because
we are unable to predict, without unreasonable effort, certain
components thereof including (i) future net realized investment
results and (ii) future special items. These items are inherently
uncertain and depend on various factors, many of which are beyond
our control. As such, any associated estimate and its impact on
shareholders’ net income could vary materially.
4.
The Company’s outlook excludes the potential effects of any
share repurchases or business combinations that may occur after
the date of this earnings release.
5.
The measure "consolidated operating revenues" is not determined
in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed as a substitute
for the most directly comparable GAAP measure, "total revenues."
We define consolidated operating revenues as total revenues
excluding realized investment results. We exclude realized
investment results from this measure because our portfolio
managers may sell investments based on factors largely unrelated
to the underlying business purposes of each segment. As a result,
gains or losses created in this process may not be indicative of
past or future underlying performance of the business. See Exhibit
1 for a reconciliation of consolidated operating revenues to total
6.
Adjusted margin, after-tax, is calculated by dividing adjusted
income (loss) from operations by operating revenues for each
7.
Prior period behavioral care customers have been revised to
conform to current presentation.
8.
Operating ratios are defined as follows:
?
Total Commercial medical care ratio represents medical costs as
a percentage of premiums for all commercial risk products,
including medical, pharmacy, dental, stop loss and behavioral
products provided through guaranteed cost or experience-rated
funding arrangements in both the United States and internationally.
?
Total Government medical care ratio represents medical costs as
a percentage of premiums for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D,
?
Global Health Care operating expense ratio represents operating
expenses excluding acquisition related amortization expense as a
percentage of operating revenue in the Global Health Care segment.
9.
Global Health Care medical costs payable are presented net of
reinsurance and other recoverables. The gross Global Health Care
medical costs payable balance was $2.85 billion as of June 30,
2017 and $2.53 billion as of December 31, 2016.
10.
Cigna owns a 50% noncontrolling interest in its China joint
venture. Cigna’s 50% share of the joint venture’s earnings is
reported in Other Revenues using the equity method of accounting
under GAAP. As such, the premiums and fees and policy counts for
the Global Supplemental Benefits segment do not include the China
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release, and oral statements made with respect to information
contained in this release, may contain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are based on Cigna’s current expectations and
projections about future trends, events and uncertainties. These
statements are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements may
include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted
income (loss) from operations outlook for 2017, on both a consolidated
and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical
customer growth, each over year end 2016; projected growth beyond 2017;
projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost
trends; future financial or operating performance, including our ability
to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and
clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational
initiatives; economic, regulatory or competitive environments,
particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these
areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for
future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; and
other statements regarding Cigna’s future beliefs, expectations, plans,
intentions, financial condition or performance. You may identify
forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "believe,"
"expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict,"
"potential," "may," "should," "will" or other words or expressions of
similar meaning, although not all forward-looking statements contain
such terms.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, both
known and unknown, that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. Such
risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to
achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives;
our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively
and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals
and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our
operations and processes, including those in our disability business;
our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions
and realize the expected benefits of such transactions; the substantial
level of government regulation over our business and the potential
effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or
regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits,
investigations, actions and/or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties
surrounding participation in government-sponsored programs such as
Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology
and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political
conditions including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism,
natural disasters or pandemics; uncertainty as to the outcome of the
litigation between Cigna and Anthem, Inc. with respect to the
termination of the merger agreement, the reverse termination fee and/or
contract and non-contract damages for claims each party has filed
against the other, including the risk that a court finds that Cigna has
not complied with its obligations under the merger agreement, is not
entitled to receive the reverse termination fee or is liable for breach
of the merger agreement; as well as more specific risks and
uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10-K and
subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K available on the Investor
Relations section of www.cigna.com.
You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which
speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future
performance or results, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and
assumptions that are difficult to predict or quantify. Cigna undertakes
no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as
may be required by law.
COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS (unaudited)
Exhibit 1
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
Premiums
$
8,010
$
7,654
$
16,113
$
15,400
Net investment income
308
294
611
566
Mail order pharmacy revenues
757
748
1,467
1,445
Consolidated operating revenues
10,267
9,893
20,606
19,809
Net realized investment gains (losses)
51
67
97
35
Total revenues
$
10,318
$
9,960
$
20,703
$
19,844
SHAREHOLDERS’ NET INCOME (LOSS)
Shareholders’ net income
$
813
$
510
$
1,411
$
1,029
After-tax adjustments to reconcile to adjusted income from
Realized investment (gains) losses
(34)
(44)
(65)
(23)
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets, net
18
23
38
48
Adjusted income from operations (1)
$
750
$
515
$
1,469
$
1,116
Adjusted income (loss) from operations by
Global Health Care
$
591
$
486
$
1,201
$
1,030
Global Supplemental Benefits
105
83
179
150
Group Disability and Life
83
(12)
151
3
Ongoing Operations
779
557
1,531
1,183
Corporate and Other
(29)
(42)
(62)
(67)
Total adjusted income from operations
$
750
$
515
$
1,469
$
1,116
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
Shareholders’ net income
$
3.15
$
1.97
$
5.45
$
3.97
After-tax adjustments to reconcile to adjusted income from
Realized investment (gains) losses
(0.13)
(0.18)
(0.25)
(0.09)
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets, net
0.07
0.09
0.15
0.18
Special items
(0.18)
0.10
0.32
0.24
Adjusted income from operations (1)
$
2.91
$
1.98
$
5.67
$
4.30
Weighted average shares (in thousands)
258,061
259,500
258,913
259,473
Common shares outstanding (in thousands)
252,859
256,558
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY at June 30,
$
14,546
$
13,356
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY PER SHARE at June 30,
$
57.53
$
52.06
(1) Adjusted income (loss) from operations is defined as
shareholders’ net income (loss) excluding the following after-tax
adjustments: realized investment results; net amortization of other
acquired intangible assets; and special items (identified and
quantified on Exhibit 2).
RECONCILIATION OF SHAREHOLDERS’ NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED
Exhibit 2
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Diluted
Global
Group
Corporate
Earnings
Global
Supplemental
Disability
and
Per Share
Consolidated
Health Care
Benefits
and Life
Other
Three Months Ended,
2Q17
2Q16
1Q17
2Q17
2Q16
1Q17
2Q17
2Q16
1Q17
2Q17
2Q16
1Q17
2Q17
2Q16
1Q17
2Q17
2Q16
1Q17
Shareholders’ net income (loss)
$
3.15
$
1.97
$
2.30
$
813
$
510
$
598
$
599
$
487
$
544
$
101
$ 78
$
77
$
97
$
3
$
59
$
16
$
(58 )
$
(82 )
After-tax adjustments to reconcile to adjusted income (loss) from
Realized investment (gains) losses
(0.13 )
(0.18 )
(0.12 )
(34 )
(44 )
(31 )
(22 )
(19 )
(16 )
-
-
(9 )
(14 )
(15 )
(6 )
2
(10 )
-
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets, net
0.07
0.09
0.08
18
23
20
14
18
14
4
5
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
Long-term care guaranty fund assessment
Merger-related transaction costs (1)
(0.18 )
0.10
0.19
(47 )
26
49
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(47 )
26
49
Adjusted income (loss) from operations
$
2.91
$
1.98
$
2.77
$
750
$
515
$
719
$
591
$
486
$
610
$
105
$ 83
$
74
$
83
$
(12 )
$
68
$
(29 )
$
(42 )
$
(33 )
Weighted average shares (in thousands)
258,061
259,500
259,774
$
-
$
-
$
129
$
-
$
-
$
106
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
23
$
-
$
-
$
-
Long-term care guaranty fund assessment
Merger-related transaction costs (1)
16
34
63
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
16
34
63
Total
$
16
$
34
$
192
$
-
$
-
$
106
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
23
$
16
$
34
$
63
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Diluted
Global
Group
Corporate
Earnings
Global
Supplemental
Disability
and
Six Months Ended June 30,
Per Share
Consolidated
Health Care
Benefits
and Life
Other
2017
2016
2017
2016
2017
2016
2017
2016
2017
2016
2017
2016
Shareholders’ net income (loss)
$
5.45
$
3.97
$
1,411
$
1,029
$
1,143
$
1,001
$
178
$
137
$
156
$
16
$
(66 )
$ (125
)
After-tax adjustments to reconcile to adjusted income (loss) from
Realized investment (gains) losses
(0.25 )
(0.09 )
(65 )
(23 )
(38 )
(7 )
(9 )
1
(20 )
(13 )
2
(4 )
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets, net
0.15
0.18
38
48
28
36
10
12
-
-
-
-
Long-term care guaranty fund assessment
0.32
-
83
-
68
-
-
-
15
-
-
-
Merger-related transaction costs (1)
-
0.24
2
62
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
62
Adjusted income (loss) from operations
$
5.67
$
4.30
$
1,469
$
1,116
$
1,201
$
1,030
$
179
$
150
$
151
$
3
$
(62 )
$
(67 )
Weighted average shares (in thousands)
258,913
259,473
Common shares outstanding as of June 30, (in thousands)
252,859
256,558
Long-term care guaranty fund assessment
$
129
$
-
$
106
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
23
$
-
$
-
$
-
Merger-related transaction costs (1)
79
74
-
-
-
-
-
-
79
74
Total
$
208
$
74
$
106
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
23
$
-
$
79
$
74
(1)
For additional information related to a one-time tax benefit of
approximately $60 million recorded in the second quarter of 2017,
please refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in
Cigna’s Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2017 expected to
be filed on August 4, 2017.
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