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Dec 31, 2021

Unum Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Unum Group reported fourth quarter results, reflecting the impact of COVID-related mortality, premium income growth, and strong returns in alternative invested assets.

Key Takeaways

Unum Group reported a net income of $159.7 million for Q4 2021, compared to $135.4 million for Q4 2020. Adjusted operating income was $182.0 million, compared to $235.3 million in the prior year quarter. The company saw premium growth and favorable investment returns, but claims experience was elevated due to COVID-19.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $159.7 million ($0.78 per diluted common share); after-tax adjusted operating income was $182.0 million ($0.89 per diluted common share).

Results reflect impact of high COVID-related mortality and infection levels, growth in premium income, and continued strong returns in alternative invested asset portfolio.

The company had a strong balance sheet and liquidity with holding company cash of $1.5 billion and a weighted average risk-based capital ratio of approximately 395 percent.

Capital deployment expanded with the repurchase of $50 million of shares, in addition to stable dividends.

Total Revenue
$2.98B
Previous year: $4.27B
-30.3%
EPS
$0.89
Previous year: $1.15
-22.6%
Shares Outstanding
202.5M
Gross Profit
$11.7B
Previous year: $13.1B
-11.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.52B
Previous year: $1.51B
+0.2%
Free Cash Flow
$360M
Previous year: -$701M
-151.4%
Total Assets
$70.1B
Previous year: $70.6B
-0.7%

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Forward Guidance

The Company anticipates hosting a conference call on February 25, 2022 to provide its outlook for 2022. Details will be provided closer to the event.

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