IHC Independence Holding Company

American Independence Corp. (Nasdaq:AMIC) today reported 2009 fourth-quarter and annual results. This press release contains both GAAP and non-GAAP financial information for which reconciliations can be found at the end of this release.

Financial Results

Net income (loss) increased to $0.5 million ($.06 per share, diluted), for the three months ended December 31, 2009, compared to $(1.2) million ($(.14) per share), for the three months ended December 31, 2008. Net income was $2.6 million ($.31 per share, diluted), for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $1.0 million ($.11 per share, diluted), for the year ended December 31, 2008.

The Company's operating income1 for the three months ended December 31, 2009 was $0.9 million ($.10 per share, diluted), as compared to $0.8 million ($.09 per share, diluted) for the three months ended December 31, 2008. Operating income was $4.3 million ($.51 per share, diluted) for the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to $5.0 million ($.59 per share, diluted) for the year ended December 31, 2008. 

Revenues decreased to $25.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009, compared to revenues of $25.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. Revenues decreased to $104.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to revenues of $113.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. 

Chief Executive Officer's Comments

Roy Thung, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our financial condition is strong as we begin 2010.  Our insurance company's statutory surplus at December 31, 2009 is at an all-time high, and we have grown our book value to $10.46 per share at December 31, 2009 from $9.75 per share at December 31, 2008 and our investment portfolio is rated on average AA.  The Company recorded improved loss ratios in both fully insured medical and medical stop-loss for 2009 compared to 2008 and we expect continued improvement in both lines in 2010.  Finally, IHC acquired shares of AMIC common stock in the first quarter of 2010 which brought its total ownership of AMIC to over 50%. The acquisition furthers our joint goal of creating efficiencies by integrating the back office operations of our MGUs and marketing companies."

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company provides non-GAAP financial measures to complement its consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP: (i) Operating income is net income excluding non-cash charges related to the amortization of intangible assets recorded in purchase accounting, net realized investment gains (losses), net income attributable to the non-controlling interest, and the federal income tax charge related to deferred taxes due to its federal net operating loss carryforwards, and (ii) Operating income per share is operating income (loss) on a per share basis. These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to supplement the user's overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance and its prospects for the future. Specifically, the Company believes the non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and investors by identifying certain expenses that, when excluded from the GAAP results, may provide additional understanding of the Company's core operating results or business performance. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to supersede or replace the Company's GAAP results. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP results to the GAAP results is provided in the "Reconciliation of GAAP Income from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Operating Income from Continuing Operations" schedule below. 

About American Independence Corp.

AMIC, through Independence American Insurance Company and its other subsidiaries, offers health insurance solutions to individuals and employer groups. AMIC provides to the individual and self-employed markets health insurance and related products, which are distributed through its subsidiaries, Independent Producers of America, LLC and healthinsurance.org, LLC. AMIC markets medical stop-loss through managing general underwriters, including Marlton Risk Group LLC and Risk Assessment Strategies, Inc.

Certain statements in this news release may be considered forward-looking statements, such as statements relating to management's views with respect to future events and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience or from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic conditions in the markets in which AMIC operates, new federal or state governmental regulation, AMIC's ability to effectively operate, integrate and leverage any past or future strategic acquisition, and other factors which can be found in AMIC's other news releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

1Operating income is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as net income excluding non-cash charges related to the amortization of certain intangible assets recorded in purchase accounting, net realized investment losses, losses from discontinued operations and the federal income tax charge related to deferred taxes. The Company believes that the presentation of operating income may offer a better understanding of the core operating results of the Company. A reconciliation of net income to operating income is presented as an attachment to this press release.

 

AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE CORP.

FOURTH QUARTER REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2009

(In thousands except per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended

December 31,

Year Ended

December 31,

 

2009

2008

2009

2008

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums earned

$20,452 

$23,138 

$85,515 

$96,984 

MGU and agency income

3,925 

3,964 

15,311 

14,539 

Net investment income

663 

975 

2,924 

3,583 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

41 

(2,010)

275 

(1,896)

Total other-than-temporary impairment losses

-- 

(337)

 --

(1,006)

Other income (loss)

(5)

168 

202 

1,108 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

25,076 

25,898 

104,247 

113,312 

 

 

 

 

 

Insurance benefits, claims and reserves

14,857 

16,858 

59,658 

70,114 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

9,070 

10,428 

39,109 

40,263 

Amortization and depreciation

213 

208 

842 

793 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

24,140 

27,494 

99,609 

111,170 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income tax

936 

(1,596)

4,638 

2,142 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

304 

(600)

1,472 

631 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

632 

(996)

3,166 

1,511 

Loss on disposition of discontinued operations, net of tax

-- 

(75)

-- 

(75)

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

632 

(1,071)

3,166 

1,436 

Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest

(111)

(150)

(554)

(471)

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to American Independence Corp.

$521 

$(1,221)

$2,612 

$965 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic income (loss) per common share:

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to American

 Independence Corp. common stockholders

$.06 

$(.13)

$.31 

$.12 

Loss from discontinued operations attributable to American 

Independence Corp. common stockholders

-- 

(.01)

-- 

(.01)

Net income (loss) attributable to American Independence Corp.

 common stockholders

$.06 

$(.14)

$.31 

$.11 

Weighted-average shares outstanding

8,506 

8,504 

8,505 

8,504 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted income (loss) per common share:

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to American

 Independence Corp. common stockholders

$.06 

$(.13)

$.31 

$.12 

Loss from discontinued operations attributable to American

 Independence Corp. common stockholders

-- 

(.01)

-- 

(.01)

Net income (loss) attributable to American Independence Corp.

 common stockholders

$.06 

$(.14)

$.31 

$.11 

Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding

8,506 

8,504 

8,505 

8,504 

As of December 31, 2009 there were 8,506,489 common shares outstanding, net of treasury shares.

 

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO NON-GAAP

OPERATING INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

(In thousands except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Three Months Ended

December 31,

Year Ended

December 31,

 

2009

2008

2009

2008

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

$632 

$(996)

$3,166 

$1,511 

Amortization of intangible assets related to purchase accounting

34 

35 

135 

110 

Net realized investment (gains) losses

(41)

2,010 

(275)

1,896 

Total other-than-temporary impairment losses

-- 

337 

-- 

1,006 

Federal income tax charge (benefit) related to deferred taxes for operating income

263 

(595)

1,311 

497 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Income from continuing operations

$888 

$791 

$4,337 

$5,020 

 

 

 

 

 

Non - GAAP Basic Income Per Common Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Income from continuing operations 

 

$.10 

$.09 

$.51 

$.59 

 

 

 

 

 

Non - GAAP Diluted Income Per Common Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Operating Income from continuing operations

 

$.10 

$.09 

$.51 

$.59 

CONTACT: American Independence Corp.

David T. Kettig

(212) 355-4141 Ext. 3047

www.americanindependencecorp.com