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10 Oct 2019, 03:49 GMT+10
Company consummates transaction with a strong, like-minded partner to reduce outstanding debt and exit bankruptcy
BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 9, 2019 / Emergent Capital, Inc. (OTCQX:EMGC) ('Emergent' or the 'Company'), today announced its financial results for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2019.
Management Commentary
'During the third quarter, we closed a transformative transaction that provided Emergent with the necessary financing to exit a restrictive and unsustainable credit facility with a difficult lender that obstructed our ability to realize the value of our significant portfolio of life settlement policies and endangered our ability to continue to operate,' said Pat Curry, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. 'The drastic measures we took to protect our assets were necessary, and as a result of our efforts, we have secured a strong, like-minded partner, significantly reduced our debt and emerged in a better position to realize value from our portfolio of policies by being able to finally manage and optimize the portfolio itself.'
'With a continuing ownership interest in a well-seasoned portfolio of 568 life insurance policies that have a face value of approximately $2.7 billion we see a significant opportunity to generate long-term value for shareholders,' Curry added. 'We are aggressively exploring cost cutting initiatives to further reduce our costs and expenses to maximize returns. As part of this we will leverage contracted distributions from our lender that provide consistent cash flow to Emergent to offset unpredictable and inherently lumpy distributions from maturing policies.'
Curry concluded, 'The strong performance of our portfolio has been overshadowed by the challenges and impediments put forth by our former lender. With a new partner in place, these issues are now behind us and Emergent is free of distraction to focus on maximizing value for all shareholders.'
Notice of Financial Reporting Changes
The Board of Directors changed the Company's fiscal year end from December 31 to November 30. As a result, the reported third quarter covers the period from June 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. To aid investors, the results of the third quarter of 2019 are being presented to the directly comparable period last year, but are not comparable to the results previously filed with the SEC in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on November 16, 2018, for the third quarter of 2018 which covers July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018.
Given the Chapter 11 case of Lamington Road Designated Activity Company ('Lamington'), Lamington and its subsidiaries' (White Eagle Asset Portfolio, LP ('White Eagle'), White Eagle General Partner, LLC ('WEGP') and Lamington Road Bermuda Limited) results were excluded from the Company's consolidated results from December 1, 2018 to August 16, 2019 therefore, our 2019 results are not comparable with 2018. Subsequent to the quarter end, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order and a final decree closing the White Eagle Chapter 11 Case. The Lamington and WEGP case were not yet dismissed as of the date of this earnings release. However, management took the position that given that all third-party claims had been satisfied in the case, consolidation of Lamington and WEGP as of August 17, 2019 was appropriate.
Third Quarter 2019 Highlights
Consolidated Results
Income from continuing operations for the three months ended August 31, 2019 (the '2019 Period') was $86.9 million compared to $5.6 million for the three months ended August 31, 2018 (the '2018 Period') and was significantly impacted by the deconsolidation of Lamington and related subsidiaries which resulted in approximately $96.7 million in gain, the amount is reflected in current earnings as change in fair value of investment in deconsolidated subsidiaries. The amount is associated with gains incurred by Lamington for the period up to August 16, 2019 in considering the proceeds received through the transactions for the subscription agreement, the actual payoff of the White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility and all other third party claims.
Income for the 2018 Period mainly includes net gain on maturity of $7.1 million which is attributable to three policies maturity. There were no maturities for the consolidated entities for the 2019 Period.
Total expense from continuing operations for the 2019 Period was approximately $6.7 million compared to approximately $4.8 million for the 2018 Period. Expense includes interest expense of approximately $2.8 million for the 2019 Period and includes approximately $1.3 million on the 5% Convertible Notes, $1.5 million on the 8.5% Senior Secured Notes and $22,000 on the 8.5% Convertible Notes.
Deconsolidated Subsidiaries Results
Total income for the deconsolidated subsidiaries was $50.0 million and was comprised, of gain on sale of life settlement of approximately $21.3 million associated with the sale of the assets in White Eagle. Our deconsolidated subsidiaries had six life insurance policies with face amounts totaling $31.8 million in maturity, the net gain of which was $20.0 million and is recorded as a change in fair value of life settlements in the deconsolidated statements of operations for the quarter ended August 31, 2019. Proceeds from maturities totaling $60.2 million were received during the quarter ended August 31, 2019, offset by a change in fair value of life settlements loss of approximately $13.0 million.
On August 16, 2019, Lamington's capital contribution to White Eagle comprised the fair value of the life settlement assets assigned by the purchaser. The Company performed a fair value calculation to include various factors impacting the waterfall distribution as dictated by the subscription agreement, including but not limited to amounts advanced for the Class D Shares, the funding of the premium reserves on the Company's behalf and the expected return by the Class A Shares which is 11%. The Company determined that the fair value was approximately $138.2 million which resulted in a change in fair value gain of approximately $15.4 million at August 16, 2019.
Our deconsolidated subsidiaries expense was significantly impacted by interest expense of $23.3 million due to the repayment of the White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility, loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $7.4 million associated with the early repayment of the White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility, reorganization cost of $4.8 million, legal fees of $158,000 and professional fees of $659,000, offset by change in fair value gain for the White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility of approximately $26.6 million.
The following table provides a summary of the components of income from the Company's consolidated and deconsolidated life settlements.
Three Months Ended August 31, 2019 | Three Months Ended August 31, 2018 | |||||||
Consolidated | ||||||||
Change in estimated probabilistic cash flows | $ | (1 | ) | $ | 23,027 | |||
Premiums paid during period | (41 | ) | (22,926 | ) | ||||
Change in life expectancy evaluation | - | (3,398 | ) | |||||
Change in discount rate assumptions | - | 1,586 | ||||||
Realized gain on maturities | - | 7,115 | ||||||
Change in fair value of life settlements | $ | (42) | $ | 5,404 | ||||
Deconsolidated | ||||||||
Change in estimated probabilistic cash flows | $ | 17,055 | $ | - | ||||
Premiums paid during period | (18,880 | ) | - | |||||
Change in life expectancy evaluation | (5,189 | ) | - | |||||
Realized gain on maturities | 19,999 | - | ||||||
Change in fair value of life settlements | $ | 12,985 | $ | - | ||||
The Company reported a net income from continuing operations of $80.2 million, or $0.41 per diluted share for the 2019 Period, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $2.3 million, or $(0.01) per diluted share for the 2018 Period.
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2019
Consolidated Results
Total income from continuing operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2019 was $34.1 million compared to $19.7 million for the same period last year. Income was significantly impacted by the deconsolidation of Lamington and related subsidiaries which resulted in approximately $37.9 million in gain, the amount is reflected in current earnings as change in fair value of investment in deconsolidated subsidiaries.
Income for 2018 mainly includes net gain on maturity of approximately $35.1 million which is attributable to the maturity of 15 policies. There were no maturities for the consolidated entities for the 2019 Period.
Total expenses from continuing operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2019 were approximately $14.0 million compared to approximately $24.2 million for the same period last year. Expense for the nine months ended August 31, 2019 was impacted by interest expense of approximately $8.4 million including $3.8 million on the 5% Convertible Notes, $4.5 million on the 8.5% Senior Secured Notes and $93,000 on the 8.5% Convertible Notes.
Total expenses from continuing operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2018 were mainly comprised of interest expense of $23.4 million, including interest on the White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility of $16.7 million, $3.7 million on the 5% Convertible Notes, $2.5 million on the 8.5% Senior Secured Notes and $138,000 on the 8.5% Convertible Notes; offset by a change in the fair value gain for the White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility of $11.7 million.
Deconsolidated Subsidiaries Results
Total income for the deconsolidated subsidiaries for nine months ended August 31, 2019 was $20.6 million and mainly comprised change in fair value of life settlements loss of approximately $16.8 million. Our deconsolidated subsidiaries had 18 life insurance policies with face amounts totaling $100.4 million matured. The net gain of these maturities was $70.3 million and is recorded as a change in fair value of life settlements in the deconsolidated statements of operations for nine months ended August 31, 2019. Proceeds from maturities totaling $92.5 million were received during the nine months ended August 31, 2019.
Our deconsolidated subsidiaries expense was significantly impacted by change in fair value of the White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility of approximately $17.1 million. Other items impacting expenses were interest expense of $28.3 million, reorganization cost of $14.0 million, loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $7.4 million associated with the early repayment of the White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility, administrative services fees of $2.8 million, legal fees of $890,000 and professional fees of 1.5 million.
The following table provides a summary of the components of income from the Company's consolidated and deconsolidated life settlements.
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2019 | Nine Months Ended August 31, 2018 | |||||||
Consolidated | ||||||||
Change in estimated probabilistic cash flows | $ | 81 | $ | 72,991 | ||||
Premiums paid during period | (118 | ) | (67,916 | ) | ||||
Change in life expectancy evaluation | - | (22,476 | ) | |||||
Change in discount rate assumptions | - | 1,586 | ||||||
Realized gain on maturities | - | 35,114 | ||||||
Change in fair value of life settlements | $ | (37) | $ | 19,299 | ||||
Deconsolidated | ||||||||
Change in estimated probabilistic cash flows | $ | 58,124 | $ | - | ||||
Premiums paid during period | (69,827 | ) | - | |||||
Change in life expectancy evaluation | (57,636 | ) | - | |||||
Change in discount rate assumptions | - | - | ||||||
Reversal of prior gains | (17,800 | ) | - | |||||
Realized gain on maturities | 70,298 | - | ||||||
Change in fair value of life settlements | $ | (16,841) | $ | - | ||||
The Company reported net income from continuing operations of $16.9 million, or $0.10 per diluted share for the nine months ended August 31, 2019, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $4.3 million, or $(0.03) per diluted share for the same period last year.
At August 31, 2019, we had approximately $8.8 million of cash and cash equivalents and certificates of deposit of $508,000. Of this amount, approximately $8.8 million was available to pay premiums on two policies for which such expenses will approximate $45,000 in 2019 and other overhead expenses.. The Company had 158,051,803 shares of common stock outstanding, treasury shares of 608,000 and an undiluted book value of $0.28 per share at August 31, 2019.
Life Settlements Portfolio Highlights
As of August 31, 2019, we owned 2 policies with an estimated fair value of $1.3 million compared to 2 policies with an estimated fair value of $1.2 million at November 30, 2018.The weighted average discount rate was 14.92% at each of August 31, 2019 and November 30, 2018.
Of these two policies owned as of August 31, 2019, all were previously premium financed and are valued using discount rates that range from 13.25% to 15.25%.
Investment in Limited Partnership
On August 16, 2019, Lamington's capital contribution to White Eagle was an estimated fair value of approximately $138.9 million. The Company performed a valuation at August 31, 2019 resulting in a value of approximately $132.3 million.
During the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2019, approximately $8.2 million was distributed from the premium/expense reserve account to pay premiums and expenses with the balance of approximately $21.8 million remaining in the account at August 31, 2019.
Approximately $333,000 was due for distribution to the Company to cover the period from August 17, 2019 to August 31, 2019 pursuant to the minimum distributions described above and the amount was received subsequent to the quarter end.
About Emergent Capital, Inc.
Emergent (OTCQX: EMGC) is a specialty finance company that invests in life settlements. More information about Emergent can be found at www.emergentcapital.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain certain 'forward-looking statements' relating to the business of Emergent Capital, Inc. and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are 'forward-looking statements.' These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'believes,' 'expects' or similar expressions, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although Emergent believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Other than as required under the securities laws, Emergent does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Emergent Capital, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended August 31, | Nine Months Ended August 31, | |||||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
Income | ||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of life settlements (Notes 10 & 16) | $ | (42 | ) | $ | 5,404 | $ | (37 | ) | $ | 19,299 | ||||||
Change in fair value of investment in limited partnership | (5,821 | ) | - | (5,821 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Change in fair value of investment in deconsolidated subsidiaries (Notes 4 & 16) | 90,710 | - | 37,941 | - | ||||||||||||
Other income | 2,011 | 153 | 2,028 | 396 | ||||||||||||
Total income | 86,858 | 5,557 | 34,111 | 19,695 | ||||||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 2,832 | 7,979 | 8,370 | 23,398 | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value of White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility (Notes 12 & 16) | - | (7,037 | ) | - | (11,663 | ) | ||||||||||
Personnel costs | 694 | 800 | 1,001 | 2,460 | ||||||||||||
Legal fees | 1,448 | 552 | 2,117 | 3,478 | ||||||||||||
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