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HCI Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results

HCI

TAMPA, Fla., March 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), an InsurTech company with operations in insurance, software development and real estate, reported results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019.

Fourth Quarter 2019 - Financial Results

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2019 totaled $6.4 million or $0.82 diluted earnings per share compared with a net loss of $8.5 million or $0.95 loss per share in the fourth quarter of 2018. Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the quarter was $5.9 million or $0.76 diluted earnings per share compared with a loss of $4.2 million or $0.48 loss per share in the fourth quarter of 2018. The company has included in this press release an explanation of adjusted net income as well as a reconciliation to GAAP net income and earnings per share calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (known as “GAAP”).

Consolidated gross written premiums of $66.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 52.8% from $43.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, reflecting the rapid growth of TypTap Insurance Company, HCI’s technology-driven insurance subsidiary. TypTap gross written premiums grew to $24.0 million in the fourth quarter compared with $4.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Consolidated gross premiums earned of $90.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 5.8% from $85.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Losses and loss adjustment expenses were $28.9 million compared with $42.1 million in the same period in 2018. The decrease was primarily due to the pre-tax losses of $16.5 million attributable to Hurricane Michael from the fourth quarter of 2018.

Policy acquisition expenses were $11.8 million compared to $9.8 million in the same quarter of 2018. The increase relates to premium growth in TypTap.

Interest expense was $2.9 million compared to $4.6 million in the same period in 2018. The decrease was primarily due to the repayment of the 3.875% Convertible Senior Notes in March of 2019.

Full Year 2019 - Financial Results

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2019 totaled $26.6 million or $3.31 diluted earnings per share compared with $17.7 million or $2.34 diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2018. The increase was primarily due to an increase in net premiums earned, a net increase in income from our investment portfolio, a decrease in loss expense and a decrease in interest expense, offset by an increase in general and administrative personnel expenses and an increase in policy acquisition expenses.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $20.6 million or $2.57 diluted earnings per share compared with $25.3 million or $3.23 diluted earnings per share in the same period of 2018. An explanation of this non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliations to the applicable GAAP numbers accompany this press release.

Consolidated gross written premiums for the full year increased 8.5% to $365.0 million in 2019 from $336.5 million in 2018 and gross premiums earned for the year decreased 0.3% to $342.1 million from $343.1 million in 2018.

Premiums ceded were $125.8 million or 36.8% of gross premiums earned compared with $129.6 million or 37.8% of gross premiums earned during the same period in 2018.

Net premiums earned increased to $216.3 million from $213.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Losses and loss adjustment expenses for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were $107.5 million and $109.3 million, respectively. Storm related loss expenses were lower in 2019 than in 2018 as were loss expenses related to reserve strengthening. These decreases were offset somewhat by higher loss expenses in TypTap due to the growth in gross premium earned.

Interest expense was $13.1 million compared with $18.1 million in the same period in 2018. The decrease primarily resulted from the repayment of the 3.875% Convertible Senior Notes in March 2019.

Book value per share, defined as shareholders’ equity divided by common shares outstanding at the end of the period, was $23.90 at December 31, 2019 compared with $21.71 at December 31, 2018.

Management Commentary

“Our premium growth in the fourth quarter, driven by TypTap, evidences the effectiveness of our internally-developed underwriting and policy production software,” said Paresh Patel, HCI Group’s chairman and chief executive officer. “While we are pleased with our revenue growth, we remain focused on generating profits and shareholder returns.”

Conference Call

HCI Group will hold a conference call later today, March 5, 2020, to discuss these financial results. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh Patel and Chief Financial Officer Mark Harmsworth will host the call starting at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time. A question and answer session will follow management's presentation.

Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of the company's website at www.hcigroup.com.

Listen-only toll-free number: (844) 602-0380

Listen-only international number: (862) 298-0970

Please call the conference telephone number 10 minutes before the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Investor Relations at (949) 574-3860.

A replay of the call will be available by telephone after 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day as the call and via the Investor Information section of the HCI Group website at www.hcigroup.com through June 5, 2020.

Toll-free replay number: (877) 481-4010
International replay number: (919) 882-2331
Replay ID: 58630

About HCI Group, Inc.

HCI Group, Inc. is an InsurTech company with operations in insurance, software development and real estate. HCI’s leading insurance operation, TypTap Insurance Company, is a rapidly growing, technology-driven insurance company, which provides homeowners’ insurance and flood insurance primarily in Florida. TypTap’s operations are powered in large part by insurance-related information technology developed by HCI’s software subsidiary, Exzeo USA, Inc. HCI’s largest subsidiary, Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc., provides homeowners’ insurance primarily in Florida. HCI’s real estate subsidiary, Greenleaf Capital, LLC, owns and operates multiple properties in Florida, including office buildings, retail centers and marinas.

The company's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "HCI" and are included in the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 Index. HCI Group, Inc. regularly publishes financial and other information in the Investor Information section of the company’s website. For more information about HCI Group and its subsidiaries, visit www.hcigroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "confident," "prospects" and "project" and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions, but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. For example, the estimation of reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses is an inherently imprecise process involving many assumptions and considerable management judgment. Some of these risks and uncertainties are identified in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should any risks or uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on the company's business, financial condition and results of operations. HCI Group, Inc. disclaims all obligations to update any forward-looking statements.

Company Contact:
Rachel Swansiger, Esq.
HCI Group, Inc.
Tel (813) 405-3206
rswansiger@hcigroup.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Matt Glover
Gateway Investor Relations
Tel (949) 574-3860
HCI@gatewayir.com

Media Contact:
Amber Brinkley
Kippen Communications
Tel (727) 466-7695
amber@kippencommunications.com


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HCI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollar amounts in thousands)

At December 31, 2019 At December 31, 2018
Assets
Fixed-maturity securities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $199,954 and $184,670, respectively) $ 202,839 $ 182,723
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: $31,863 and $45,671, respectively) 35,285 41,143
Short-term investments, at fair value 491 66,479
Limited partnership investments, at equity 28,346 32,293
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture, at equity 762 845
Assets held for sale 9,810
Real estate investments 73,763 54,490
Total investments 341,486 387,783
Cash and cash equivalents 229,218 239,458
Restricted cash 700 700
Accrued interest and dividends receivable 1,616 1,792
Income taxes receivable 1,040 971
Premiums receivable 20,255 16,667
Prepaid reinsurance premiums 17,983 17,932
Reinsurance recoverable:
Paid losses and loss adjustment expenses 16,155 11,151
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses 116,523 112,760
Deferred policy acquisition costs 21,663 16,507
Property and equipment, net 14,698 13,338
Intangible assets, net 4,192 4,800
Other assets 17,080 9,004
Total assets $ 802,609 $ 832,863
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 214,697 $ 207,586
Unearned premiums 181,163 157,729
Advance premiums 5,589 6,192
Assumed reinsurance balances payable 76 14
Accrued expenses 10,059 6,483
Deferred income taxes, net 4,008 1,068
Revolving credit facility 9,750
Long-term debt 163,695 250,150
Other liabilities 28,029 22,200
Total liabilities 617,066 651,422
Stockholders’ equity:
7% Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock (no par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized,
no shares issued and outstanding)
Series B junior participating preferred stock (no par value, 400,000 shares authorized,
no shares issued or outstanding)
Preferred stock (no par value, 18,100,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
or outstanding)
Common stock, (no par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 7,764,564 and 8,356,730
shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
Additional paid-in capital
Retained income 183,365 182,894
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes 2,178 (1,453 )
Total stockholders’ equity 185,543 181,441
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 802,609 $ 832,863


HCI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended Years Ended
December 31, December 31,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Revenue
Gross premiums earned $ 90,165 $ 85,211 342,079 $ 343,065
Premiums ceded (31,467 ) (32,453 ) (125,765 ) (129,643 )
Net premiums earned 58,698 52,758 216,314 213,422
Net investment income 2,517 4,910 13,642 16,581
Net realized investment (losses) gains 281 (337 ) (254 ) 6,183
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) 689 (5,655 ) 7,950 (10,202 )
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses (289 ) (289 ) (80 )
Policy fee income 823 826 3,229 3,389
Other 512 495 1,882 1,999
Total revenue 63,231 52,997 242,474 231,292
Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 28,898 42,101 107,514 109,328
Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses 11,759 9,795 42,497 38,943
General and administrative personnel expenses 7,799 5,004 31,112 25,908
Interest expense 2,927 4,569 13,055 18,096
Other operating expenses 3,072 2,873 12,203 12,115
Total expenses 54,455 64,342 206,381 204,390
Income (loss) before income taxes 8,776 (11,345 ) 36,093 26,902
Income tax expense (benefit) 2,344 (2,879 ) 9,517 9,177
Net income (loss) $ 6,432 $ (8,466 ) $ 26,576 $ 17,725
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.84 $ (0.95 ) 3.32 $ 2.34
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.82 $ (0.95 ) 3.31 $ 2.34
Dividends per share $ 0.40 $ 0.375 1.60 $ 1.475


HCI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

A summary of the numerator and denominator of basic and diluted income per common share calculated in accordance with GAAP is presented below.

Three Months Ended Year Ended
GAAP December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019
Income Shares Per Share Income Shares Per Share
(Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
Net income $ 6,432 $ 26,576
Less: Income attributable to participating securities (334 ) (1,448 )
Basic Earnings Per Share:
Income allocated to common stockholders 6,098 7,389 $ 0.84 25,128 7,580 $ 3.32
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options 11 12
Convertible senior notes 1,921 2,351 8,748 2,646
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Income available to common stockholders and
assumed conversions
$ 8,019 9,751 $ 0.82 $ 33,876 10,238 $ 3.31

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure that removes from net income the effect of unrealized gains or losses on equity securities required to be included in results of operations in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 321. HCI Group believes net income without the effect of volatility in equity prices more accurately depicts operating results. This financial measurement is not recognized in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance. A reconciliation of GAAP Net income to non-GAAP Adjusted net income and GAAP diluted earnings per share to non-GAAP Adjusted diluted earnings per share is provided below.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019
GAAP Net income $ 6,432 $ 26,576
Net unrealized investment (gains) losses $ (689 ) $ (7,950 )
Less: Tax effect at 24.52182% $ 169 $ 1,949
Net adjustment to Net income $ (520 ) $ (6,001 )
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net income $ 5,912 $ 20,575


HCI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

A summary of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted income per common share calculated with the non-GAAP financial measure Adjusted net income is presented below.

Three Months Ended Year Ended
Non-GAAP December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019
Income Shares Per Share Income Shares Per Share
(Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) $ 5,912 $ 20,575
Less: Income attributable to participating securities (306 ) (1,077 )
Basic Earnings Per Share before unrealized
gains/losses on equity securities:
Income allocated to common stockholders 5,606 7,389 $ 0.76 19,498 7,580 $ 2.57
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options 11 12
Convertible senior notes*
Diluted Earnings Per Share before unrealized
gains/losses on equity securities:
Income available to common stockholders and
assumed conversions
$ 5,606 7,400 $ 0.76 $ 19,498 7,592 $ 2.57
*Convertible senior notes for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 were excluded due to anti-dilutive effect.


Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted EPS to non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019
GAAP diluted Earnings Per Share $ 0.82 $ 3.31
Net unrealized investment (gains) losses $ (0.09 ) $ (1.05 )
Less: Tax effect at 24.52182% $ 0.03 $ 0.31
Net adjustment to GAAP diluted EPS $ (0.06 ) $ (0.74 )
Non-GAAP Adjusted diluted EPS $ 0.76 $ 2.57


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