Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Reports Record Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2016
Achieved Highest Quarterly Net Income and Diluted EPS in Company History
Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 28, 2016 – Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UVE) today reported record quarterly net income of $33.6 million, an increase of 36.2%, or $8.9 million, over the same quarter in 2015. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.94 for the second quarter of 2016, an increase of 36.2%, or $0.25 per share, over the same quarter in 2015. “Our record second quarter results reflect the strength of our integrated business model and consistent operational execution across the company,” said Sean P. Downes, Universal’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are pleased with our continued geographic expansion efforts, with our recent launch in Alabama marking the thirteenth state of operation for Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company. The early results from our Direct-to-Consumer online platform, Universal DirectSM, that is now available in five states with the recent additions of South Carolina and Indiana have been extremely positive, and we are encouraged by the future prospects of this innovative source of organic business. As we move forward into the second half of the year, we are confident in our positioning and ability to generate profitable growth and value creation for all shareholders.” Second-Quarter 2016 & Recent Highlights
Second-Quarter 2016 Results Net income for the second quarter of 2016 of $33.6 million reflects an improvement in multiple revenue measures. The increase in net earned premiums includes both organic growth in policies in force and the elimination of quota share reinsurance arrangements effective June 2015. Earned premiums, total revenues, net income and diluted EPS were higher than any other quarter in the Company’s history. Stockholders’ equity reached an all-time high of $351.4 million as of June 30, 2016 compared to $293.1 million as of December 31, 2015. Book value per common share also reached an all-time high of $10.02 as June 30, 2016 compared to $8.34 as of December 31, 2015.
Share Repurchases
On June 13, 2016, the Company announced the completion of a $10 million share repurchase program with 527,107 shares repurchased at an average price of $18.93 per share on the open market pursuant to the Board authorized share repurchase program announced on November 19, 2015. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $20 million of its outstanding shares of common stock through December 31, 2017. Pursuant to this program, the Company has repurchased 25,000 shares of its common stock at an average price of $19.42 per share, with $19.5 million remaining to be deployed.
Cash Dividends On April 13, 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock, which was paid on July 5, 2016 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2016.
Conference Call
Members of the Universal management team will host a conference call on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 4:45 PM ET to discuss the second quarter 2016 financial results. Following prepared remarks, management will conduct a question and answer session. The call will be accessible by dialing toll free at (888) 887-7180 or toll at (270) 823-1518 (using the Conference I.D.: 52662993). A live audio webcast of the call will also be accessible on the Universal Insurance website at www.universalinsuranceholdings.com. A replay of the call can be accessed toll free at (855) 859-2056 or toll at (404) 537-3406 (using the Conference I.D.: 52662993), and will be available through August 12, 2016.
About Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc., with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a vertically integrated insurance company performing all aspects of insurance underwriting, distribution and claims. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, is one of the leading writers of homeowners insurance in Florida and is now fully licensed and has commenced operations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Hawaii, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Delaware, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Michigan and Alabama. American Platinum Property and Casualty Insurance Company, also a wholly-owned subsidiary, currently writes homeowners multi-peril insurance on Florida homes valued in excess of $1 million, which are limits and coverages currently not targeted by its affiliate UPCIC. For additional information on the Company, please visit our investor relations website at www.universalinsuranceholdings.com.
Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. Such statements may include commentary on plans, products and lines of business, marketing arrangements, reinsurance programs and other business developments and assumptions relating to the foregoing. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future results could differ materially from those described, and the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements. For further information regarding risk factors that could affect the Company’s operations and future results, refer to the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
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