ERIE, Pa., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE) today announced financial results for the quarter and six months ending June 30, 2021. Net income was $79.0 million, or $1.51 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2021, compared to $82.0 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2020. Net income was $152.6 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2021, compared to $141.3 million, or $2.70 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2020.
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2Q and First Half 2021 | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | 2Q'21 | 2Q'20 | 1H21 | 1H20 | ||||||||||
Operating income | $ | 85,065 | $ | 91,189 | $ | 161,160 | $ | 176,880 | ||||||
Investment income | 16,418 | 11,553 | 34,406 | 2,358 | ||||||||||
Interest and other expense, net | 1,587 | 260 | 3,115 | 629 | ||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 99,896 | 102,482 | 192,451 | 178,609 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense | 20,867 | 20,505 | 39,856 | 37,306 | ||||||||||
Net income | $ | 79,029 | $ | 81,977 | $ | 152,595 | $ | 141,303 | ||||||
2Q 2021 Highlights |
Operating income before taxes decreased $6.1 million, or 6.7 percent, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020.
Income from investments before taxes totaled $16.4 million in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $11.6 million in the second quarter of 2020. Net investment income was $13.7 million in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $5.0 million in the second quarter of 2020. Included in net investment income is $6.2 million of limited partnership earnings in the second quarter of 2021 and $2.3 million of limited partnership losses in the second quarter of 2020. Net realized gains on investments were $2.8 million in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $6.5 million in the second quarter of 2020.
First Half 2021 Highlights |
Operating income before taxes decreased $15.7 million, or 8.9 percent, in the first six months of 2021 compared to the first six months of 2020.
Income from investments before taxes totaled $34.4 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to $2.4 million in the first six months of 2020. Net investment income was $30.7 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to $9.7 million in the first six months of 2020. Included in net investment income is $15.2 million of limited partnership earnings in the first six months of 2021 and $6.0 million of limited partnership losses in the first six months of 2020. Net realized gains on investments were $3.6 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to net realized losses of $4.3 million in the first six months of 2020.
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Erie Insurance GroupAccording to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 12th largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written. Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 16th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, ERIE has more than 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia.
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Statements of Operations | ||||||||||||||||
(dollars in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Operating revenue | ||||||||||||||||
Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services | $ | 502,271 | $ | 483,795 | $ | 957,989 | $ | 927,545 | ||||||||
Management fee revenue - administrative services | 14,667 | 14,813 | 29,514 | 29,584 | ||||||||||||
Administrative services reimbursement revenue | 157,190 | 151,965 | 310,723 | 303,519 | ||||||||||||
Service agreement revenue | 5,902 | 6,446 | 11,981 | 13,108 | ||||||||||||
Total operating revenue | 680,030 | 657,019 | 1,310,207 | 1,273,756 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services | 437,775 | 413,865 | 838,324 | 793,357 | ||||||||||||
Cost of operations - administrative services | 157,190 | 151,965 | 310,723 | 303,519 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 594,965 | 565,830 | 1,149,047 | 1,096,876 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 85,065 | 91,189 | 161,160 | 176,880 | ||||||||||||
Investment income | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 13,650 | 5,044 | 30,747 | 9,708 | ||||||||||||
Net realized investment gains (losses) | 2,769 | 6,526 | 3,573 | (4,280) | ||||||||||||
Net impairment (losses) recoveries recognized in earnings | (1) | (17) | 86 | (3,070) | ||||||||||||
Total investment income | 16,418 | 11,553 | 34,406 | 2,358 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 1,039 | 2 | 2,048 | 5 | ||||||||||||
Other expense | 548 | 258 | 1,067 | 624 | ||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 99,896 | 102,482 | 192,451 | 178,609 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 20,867 | 20,505 | 39,856 | 37,306 | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 79,029 | $ | 81,977 | $ | 152,595 | $ | 141,303 | ||||||||
Net income per share | ||||||||||||||||
Class A common stock – basic | $ | 1.70 | $ | 1.76 | $ | 3.28 | $ | 3.03 | ||||||||
Class A common stock – diluted | $ | 1.51 | $ | 1.57 | $ | 2.92 | $ | 2.70 | ||||||||
Class B common stock – basic and diluted | $ | 255 | $ | 264 | $ | 491 | $ | 455 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic | ||||||||||||||||
Class A common stock | 46,188,289 | 46,187,808 | 46,188,573 | 46,188,299 | ||||||||||||
Class B common stock | 2,542 | 2,542 | 2,542 | 2,542 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted | ||||||||||||||||
Class A common stock | 52,302,370 | 52,302,981 | 52,309,163 | 52,313,667 | ||||||||||||
Class B common stock | 2,542 | 2,542 | 2,542 | 2,542 | ||||||||||||
Dividends declared per share | ||||||||||||||||
Class A common stock | $ | 1.035 | $ | 0.965 | $ | 2.070 | $ | 1.930 | ||||||||
Class B common stock | $ | 155.25 | $ | 144.75 | $ | 310.50 | $ | 289.50 |
Erie Indemnity Company | |||||||||
Statements of Financial Position | |||||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||
June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||
Assets | |||||||||
Current assets: | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 156,038 | $ | 161,240 | |||||
Available-for-sale securities | 20,856 | 17,697 | |||||||
Equity securities | 207 | 19 | |||||||
Receivables from Erie Insurance Exchange and affiliates, net | 504,013 | 494,637 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 59,574 | 52,561 | |||||||
Accrued investment income | 6,121 | 6,146 | |||||||
Total current assets | 746,809 | 732,300 | |||||||
Available-for-sale securities, net | 915,942 | 910,539 | |||||||
Equity securities | 93,798 | 94,071 | |||||||
Fixed assets, net | 280,402 | 265,341 | |||||||
Agent loans, net | 60,070 | 62,449 | |||||||
Deferred income taxes, net | 17,971 | 12,341 | |||||||
Other assets | 48,652 | 40,081 | |||||||
Total assets | $ | 2,163,644 | $ | 2,117,122 | |||||
Liabilities and shareholders' equity | |||||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||||
Commissions payable | $ | 284,234 | $ | 262,338 | |||||
Agent bonuses | 62,694 | 110,158 | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 150,346 | 150,706 | |||||||
Dividends payable | 48,200 | 48,200 | |||||||
Contract liability | 35,742 | 36,917 | |||||||
Deferred executive compensation | 8,581 | 17,319 | |||||||
Current portion of long-term borrowings | 2,064 | 2,031 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 591,861 | 627,669 | |||||||
Defined benefit pension plans | 184,111 | 164,346 | |||||||
Long-term borrowings | 92,795 | 93,833 | |||||||
Contract liability | 18,135 | 18,878 | |||||||
Deferred executive compensation | 13,773 | 14,904 | |||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 17,867 | 9,444 | |||||||
Total liabilities | 918,542 | 929,074 | |||||||
Shareholders' equity | 1,245,102 | 1,188,048 | |||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 2,163,644 | $ | 2,117,122 | |||||
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