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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
June 30, 2016
Or
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from
to
Commission file number 001-13619
BROWN & BROWN, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida
59-0864469
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
220 South Ridgewood Avenue,
Daytona Beach, FL
32114
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (386) 252-9601
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes
ý
No
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes
ý
No
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
¨
Non-accelerated filer
¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes
¨
No
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The number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.10 par value, outstanding as of
August 2, 2016
was
139,811,085
.
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BROWN & BROWN, INC.
INDEX
PAGE
NO.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited):
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
7
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
19
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
35
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
35
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
36
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
36
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
36
Item 6.
Exhibits
37
SIGNATURE
38
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Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Brown & Brown, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (collectively, “we,” “Brown & Brown” or the “Company”), makes “forward-looking statements” within the “safe harbor” provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, throughout this report and in the documents we incorporate by reference into this report. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimate,” “plan” and “continue” or similar words. We have based these statements on our current expectations about potential future events. Although we believe the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the reports, statements, information and announcements incorporated by reference into this report are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our knowledge of our business, a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements, whether oral or written, made by us or on our behalf. Many of these factors have previously been identified in filings or statements made by us or on our behalf. Important factors which could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this report include but are not limited to the following items, in addition to those matters described in Part I, Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”:
•
Future prospects;
•
Material adverse changes in economic conditions in the markets we serve and in the general economy;
•
Downward commercial property and casualty premium pressures;
•
Future regulatory actions and conditions in the states in which we conduct our business;
•
The occurrence of adverse economic conditions, an adverse regulatory climate, or a disaster in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Washington, because a significant portion of business written by us is for customers located in these states;
•
Our ability to attract, retain and enhance qualified personnel;
•
Competition from others in or entering into the insurance agency, wholesale brokerage, insurance programs and service business;
•
The integration of our operations with those of businesses or assets we have acquired or may acquire in the future and the failure to realize the expected benefits of such integration;
•
Risks that could negatively affect our acquisition strategy, including continuing consolidation among insurance intermediaries and the increasing presence of private equity investors driving up valuations;
•
Exposure units, and premium rates set by insurance companies which have traditionally varied and are difficult to predict;
•
Our ability to forecast liquidity needs through at least the end of 2016;
•
Our ability to renew or replace expiring leases;
•
Outcomes of existing or future legal proceedings and governmental investigations;
•
Policy cancellations and renewal terms, which can be unpredictable;
•
Potential changes to the tax rate that would affect the value of deferred tax assets and liabilities and the impact on income available for investment or distributable to shareholders;
•
The inherent uncertainty in making estimates, judgments, and assumptions in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”);
•
Our ability to effectively apply technology in providing improved value for our customers as well as applying effective internal controls and efficiencies in operations; and
•
Other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in our public announcements and Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
Assumptions as to any of the foregoing and all statements are not based on historical fact, but rather reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events. Forward-looking statements that we make or that are made by others on our behalf are based on a knowledge of our business and the environment in which we operate, but because of the factors listed above, among others, actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements. Consequently, these cautionary statements qualify all of the forward-looking statements we make herein. We cannot assure you that the results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that those results or developments will result in the expected consequences for us or affect us, our business or our operations in the way we expect. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. We assume no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements.
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 — Financial Statements (Unaudited)
BROWN & BROWN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)
For the three months
ended June 30,
For the six months
ended June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
REVENUES
Commissions and fees
$
445,662
$
417,244
$
867,997
$
821,025
Investment income
502
260
920
480
Other income, net
354
1,943
1,774
2,240
Total revenues
446,518
419,447
870,691
823,745
EXPENSES
Employee compensation and benefits
231,102
217,601
455,161
429,263
Other operating expenses
66,291
64,377
129,896
125,470
Gain on disposal
(810
)
(348
)
(2,854
)
(605
)
Amortization
21,610
21,623
43,220
43,248
Depreciation
5,354
5,237
10,672
10,420
Interest
9,837
9,671
19,734
19,522
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables
4,057
372
3,236
1,735
Total expenses
337,441
318,533
659,065
629,053
Income before income taxes
109,077
100,914
211,626
194,692
Income taxes
42,827
39,909
83,306
76,736
Net income
$
66,250
$
61,005
$
128,320
$
117,956
Net income per share:
Basic
$
0.47
$
0.43
$
0.92
$
0.83
Diluted
$
0.47
$
0.43
$
0.91
$
0.82
Dividends declared per share
$
0.12
$
0.11
$
0.25
$
0.22
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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BROWN & BROWN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)
June 30,
2016
December 31,
2015
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
453,939
$
443,420
Restricted cash and investments
277,646
229,753
Short-term investments
16,077
13,734
Premiums, commissions and fees receivable
472,227
433,885
Reinsurance recoverable
60,812
31,968
Prepaid reinsurance premiums
298,907
309,643
Deferred income taxes
15,552
24,635
Other current assets
52,107
50,351
Total current assets
1,647,267
1,537,389
Fixed assets, net
80,488
81,753
Goodwill
2,665,347
2,586,683
Amortizable intangible assets, net
745,352
744,680
Investments
22,992
18,092
Other assets
45,431
35,882
Total assets
$
5,206,877
$
5,004,479
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Premiums payable to insurance companies
$
667,180
$
574,736
Losses and loss adjustment reserve
60,812
31,968
Unearned premiums
298,907
309,643
Premium deposits and credits due customers
95,147
83,098
Accounts payable
91,594
63,910
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
163,523
192,067
Current portion of long-term debt
80,492
73,125
Total current liabilities
1,457,655
1,328,547
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
1,045,004
1,071,618
Deferred income taxes, net
371,099
360,949
Other liabilities
80,872
93,589
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock, par value $0.10 per share; authorized 280,000 shares; issued 147,694 shares and outstanding 139,900 shares at 2016, issued 146,415 shares and outstanding 138,985 shares at 2015
14,769
14,642
Additional paid-in capital
445,901
426,498
Treasury stock, at cost 7,794 and 7,430 shares at 2016 and 2015, respectively
(250,025
)
(238,775
)
Retained earnings
2,041,602
1,947,411
Total shareholders’ equity
2,252,247
2,149,776
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
5,206,877
$
5,004,479
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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BROWN & BROWN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(UNAUDITED)
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2016
2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
128,320
$
117,956
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization
43,220
43,248
Depreciation
10,672
10,420
Non-cash stock-based compensation
6,674
12,459
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables
3,236
1,735
Deferred income taxes
15,907
10,745
Amortization of debt discount
79
79
Amortization and disposal of deferred financing costs
807
804
Accretion of discounts, investment
47
—
Income tax benefit from exercise of shares from the stock benefit plans
(6,816
)
(1,827
)
Net gain on sales of investments, fixed assets and customer accounts
(2,700
)
(478
)
Payments on acquisition earn-outs in excess of original estimated payables
(3,550
)
(2,778
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect from acquisitions and divestitures:
Restricted cash and investments (increase) decrease
(47,893
)
13,876
Premiums, commissions and fees receivable (increase) decrease
(34,099
)
11,109
Reinsurance recoverables (increase)
(28,844
)
(66,174
)
Prepaid reinsurance premiums decrease
10,736
18,008
Other assets (increase)
(11,272
)
(20,872
)
Premiums payable to insurance companies increase
90,068
36,851
Premium deposits and credits due customers increase
12,049
2,211
Losses and loss adjustment reserve increase
28,844
66,174
Unearned premiums (decrease)
(10,736
)
(18,008
)
Accounts payable increase
34,156
16,375
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (decrease)
(29,765
)
(21,935
)
Other liabilities (decrease)
(18,346
)
(2,594
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
190,794
227,384
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to fixed assets
(8,944
)
(8,597
)
Payments for businesses acquired, net of cash acquired
(107,290
)
(105,056
)
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets and customer accounts
3,291
3,998
Purchases and proceeds from sales of investments
(7,026
)
(913
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(119,969
)
(110,568
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on acquisition earn-outs
(7,012
)
(11,261
)
Payments on long-term debt
(20,625
)
(31,875
)
Income tax benefit from exercise of shares from the stock benefit plans
6,816
1,827
Issuances of common stock for employee stock benefit plans
916
500
Repurchase stock benefit plan shares for employees to fund tax withholdings
(6,273
)
(2,168
)
Purchase of treasury stock
(11,250
)
(85,000
)
Settlement (Prepayment) of accelerated share repurchase program
11,250
(15,000
)
Cash dividends paid
(34,128
)
(31,280
)
Net cash (used in) financing activities
(60,306
)
(174,257
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
10,519
(57,441
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
443,420
470,048
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
453,939
$
412,607
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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BROWN & BROWN, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1· Nature of Operations
Brown & Brown, Inc., a Florida corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Brown & Brown” or the “Company”) is a diversified insurance agency, wholesale brokerage, insurance programs and services organization that markets and sells to its customers, insurance products and services, primarily in the property and casualty area. Brown & Brown’s business is divided into
four
reportable segments: the Retail Segment provides a broad range of insurance products and services to commercial, public entity, professional and individual customers; the National Programs Segment, acting as a managing general agent (“MGA”), provides professional liability and related package products for certain professionals, a range of insurance products for individuals, flood coverage, and targeted products and services designated for specific industries, trade groups, governmental entities and market niches, all of which are delivered through nationwide networks of independent agents, and Brown & Brown retail agents; the Wholesale Brokerage Segment markets and sells excess and surplus commercial insurance, primarily through independent agents and brokers, as well as Brown & Brown Retail offices; and the Services Segment provides insurance-related services, including third-party claims administration and comprehensive medical utilization management services in both the workers’ compensation and all-lines liability arenas, as well as Medicare Set-aside services, Social Security disability and Medicare benefits advocacy services, and claims adjusting services. In addition, as the result of our acquisition of The Wright Insurance Group, LLC (“Wright”) in May 2014, we own a flood insurance carrier, Wright National Flood Insurance Company (“Wright Flood”), that is a Wright subsidiary. Wright Flood’s business consists of policies written pursuant to the National Flood Insurance Program, the program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), and several excess flood insurance policies, all of which are fully reinsured.
NOTE 2· Basis of Financial Reporting
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2015
.
The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs". The guidance requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability, consistent with debt discounts, and not recorded as a separate asset. The reason for the change is to align the treatment of debt issuance costs and debt discounts so that both reduce the carrying value of the liability. In August 2015, the FASB clarified that its guidance does not apply to line-of credit arrangements. This guidance requires retrospective application and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the guidance on January 1, 2016, as required. As a result, the Company retrospectively applied the guidance to the 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet by reclassifying
$8.3 million
from other assets to long term debt.
The Company has condensed the presentation of non-cash stock based compensation into the employee compensation and benefits line. The non-cash stock based compensation shown in the 2015 Consolidated Statement of Income was
$15.5 million
for the full year.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, "Principal Versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross Versus Net)" ("ASU 2016-08") to clarify certain aspects of the principal-versus-agent guidance included in the new revenue standard ASU 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASU 2014-09"). The FASB issued the ASU in response to concerns identified by stakeholders, including those related to (1) determining the appropriate unit of account under the revenue standard’s principal-versus-agent guidance and (2) applying the indicators of whether an entity is a principal or an agent in accordance with the revenue standard’s control principle. ASU 2016-08 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2018. The impact of ASU 2016-08 is currently being evaluated along with ASU 2014-09.
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In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share Based Payment Accounting" ("ASU 2016-09"), which amends guidance issued in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of the ASU on its consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”), which provides guidance for accounting for leases. Under ASU 2016-02, the Company will be required to recognize the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by leased assets. ASU 2016-02 will take effect for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating its leases against the requirements of this pronouncement with the primary effect of adopting the new standard being the requirement to record assets and obligations for operating leases with original terms greater than twelve months.
In November 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” (“ASU 2015-17”), which simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes by requiring deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as a single non-current item on the balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 with early adoption permitted as of the beginning of any interim or annual reporting period. The Company plans to adopt ASU 2015-17 in the first quarter of 2017. This is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements other than reclassifying current deferred tax assets and liabilities to non-current in the balance sheet.
In August 2014, FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”), which addresses management’s responsibility in evaluating whether there is substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect to early adopt this guidance, and it believes the adoption of this guidance will not have an impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In May 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-09, which provides guidance for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of non-financial assets, and supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and most industry-specific guidance. The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which a company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under the current guidance. These may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2018, after FASB voted to delay the effective date by one year. At that time, the Company may adopt the new standard under the full retrospective approach or the modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating its revenue streams against the requirements of this pronouncement.
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NOTE 3· Net Income Per Share
Basic EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares (including participating securities) issued and outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding plus equivalent shares, assuming the exercise of stock options. The dilutive effect of stock options is computed by application of the treasury-stock method. The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
For the three months
ended June 30,
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)
2016
2015
2016
2015
Net income
$
66,250
$
61,005
$
128,320
$
117,956
Net income attributable to unvested awarded performance stock
(1,896
)
(1,439
)
(3,337
)
(2,802
)
Net income attributable to common shares
$
64,354
$
59,566
$
124,983
$
115,154
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic
139,998
140,839
139,395
141,803
Less unvested awarded performance stock included in weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic
(4,006
)
(3,321
)
(3,625
)
(3,369
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share
135,992
137,518
135,770
138,434
Dilutive effect of stock options
1,589
2,310
1,490
2,213
Weighted average number of shares outstanding – diluted
137,581
139,828
137,260
140,647
Net income per share:
Basic
$
0.47
$
0.43
$
0.92
$
0.83
Diluted
$
0.47
$
0.43
$
0.91
$
0.82
NOTE 4· Business Combinations
During the
six months ended June 30, 2016
, Brown & Brown acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of
four
insurance intermediaries and all of the stock of
one
insurance intermediary. Additionally, miscellaneous adjustments were recorded to the purchase price allocation of certain prior acquisitions completed within the last twelve months as permitted by Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805 —
Business Combinations
(“ASC 805”). Such adjustments are presented in the "Other" category within the following two tables. All of these businesses were acquired primarily to expand Brown & Brown’s core business and to attract and hire high-quality individuals. The recorded purchase price for all acquisitions consummated after January 1, 2009 included an estimation of the fair value of liabilities associated with any potential earn-out provisions. Subsequent changes in the fair value of earn-out obligations will be recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income when incurred.
The fair value of earn-out obligations is based on the present value of the expected future payments to be made to the sellers of the acquired businesses in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective purchase agreements. In determining fair value, the acquired business’s future performance is estimated using financial projections developed by management for the acquired business and reflects market participant assumptions regarding revenue growth and/or profitability. The expected future payments are estimated on the basis of the earn-out formula and performance targets specified in each purchase agreement compared to the associated financial projections. These payments are then discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted rate that takes into consideration the likelihood that the forecasted earn-out payments will be made.
Based on the acquisition date and the complexity of the underlying valuation work, certain amounts included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements may be provisional and thus subject to further adjustments within the permitted measurement period, as defined in ASC 805. For the
six months ended June 30, 2016
, several adjustments were made within the permitted measurement period that resulted in a decrease in the aggregate purchase price of the affected acquisitions of
$917,497
relating to the assumption of certain liabilities. These measurement period adjustments have been reflected as current period adjustments in the
six months ended June 30, 2016
in accordance with the guidance in ASU 2015-16 "Business Combinations". The measurement period adjustments impacted goodwill, with no effect on earnings or cash in the current period.
Cash paid for acquisitions was $
109.4 million
and $
105.1 million
in the
six
-month periods ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, respectively. We completed
five
acquisitions (excluding book of business purchases) in the
six
-month period ended
June 30, 2016
. We also completed
seven
acquisitions (excluding book of business purchases) in the
six
-month period ended
June 30, 2015
.
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The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation made as of the date of each acquisition for current year acquisitions and adjustments made during the measurement period for prior year acquisitions. The purchase price allocation for Social Security Advocates for the Disabled ("SSAD") and Morstan General Agency, Inc. ("Morstan") are provisional as they are based on initial valuations. The primary areas of the preliminary purchase price allocations for SSAD and Morstan that are not yet finalized relate to the fair value of certain tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, assets and liabilities related to income taxes and residual goodwill. During the measurement periods, the Company will adjust assets or liabilities if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have resulted in the recognition of those assets and liabilities as of that date. With the Company's adoption of ASU No. 2015-16 in the first fiscal quarter of 2016, these adjustments will be made in the period in which the amounts are determined and the current period income effect of such adjustments will be calculated as if the adjustments had been completed as of the acquisition date.
(in thousands)
Name
Business
Segment
Effective
Date of
Acquisition
Cash
Paid
Note Payable
Other
Payable
Recorded
Earn-Out
Payable
Net Assets
Acquired
Maximum
Potential Earn-
Out Payable
Social Security Advocates for the Disabled (SSAD)
Services
February 1, 2016
$
32,526
$
492
$
—
$
971
$
33,989
$
3,000
Morstan General Agency, Inc. (Morstan)
Wholesale
June 1, 2016
66,050
—
10,200
1,885
78,135
5,000
Other
Various
Various
10,808
—
300
(463
)
10,645
3,864
Total
$
109,384
$
492
$
10,500
$
2,393
$
122,769
$
11,864
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the aggregate assets and liabilities acquired as of the date of each acquisition.
(in thousands)
SSAD
Morstan
Other
Total
Cash
$
2,094
$
—
$
—
$
2,094
Other current assets
1,042
2,482
753
4,277
Fixed assets
307
300
42
649
Goodwill
22,321
49,954
6,389
78,664
Purchased customer accounts
13,069
26,775
4,291
44,135
Non-compete agreements
72
39
73
184
Total assets acquired
38,905
79,550
11,548
130,003
Other current liabilities
(1,686
)
(1,415
)
(903
)
(4,004
)
Deferred income tax, net
(3,230
)
—
—
(3,230
)
Total liabilities assumed
(4,916
)
(1,415
)
(903
)
(7,234
)
Net assets acquired
$
33,989
$
78,135
$
10,645
$
122,769
The weighted average useful lives for the acquired amortizable intangible assets are as follows: purchased customer accounts,
15 years
; and non-compete agreements,
5 years
.
Goodwill of
$78,664,000
, which is net of any opening balance sheet adjustments within the allowable measurement period, was allocated to the Retail, National Programs, Wholesale Brokerage and Service Segments in the amounts of
$6,366,000
,
$(1,000)
,
$49,978,000
and
$22,321,000
, respectively. Of the total goodwill of
$78,664,000
,
$54,920,000
is currently deductible for income tax purposes and
$21,351,000
is non-deductible. The remaining
$2,393,000
relates to the recorded earn-out payables and will not be deductible until it is earned and paid.
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For the acquisitions completed during 2016, the results of operations since the acquisition dates have been combined with those of the Company. The total revenues from the acquisitions completed through
June 30, 2016
, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2016
, were
$6,342,000
and
$8,870,000
, respectively. The income before income taxes, including the intercompany cost of capital charge, from the acquisitions completed through
June 30, 2016
, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2016
, were
$830,000
and
$1,400,000
. If the acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning of the respective periods, the Company’s results of operations would be as shown in the following table. These unaudited pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the actual results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisitions actually been made at the beginning of the respective periods.
(UNAUDITED)
For the three months
ended June 30,
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)
2016
2015
2016
2015
Total revenues
$
452,240
$
432,324
$
885,956
$
848,183
Income before income taxes
$
110,064
$
103,442
$
214,403
$
199,568
Net income
$
66,849
$
62,533
$
130,004
$
120,910
Net income per share:
Basic
$
0.48
$
0.44
$
0.93
$
0.85
Diluted
$
0.47
$
0.44
$
0.92
$
0.84
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic
135,992
137,518
135,770
138,434
Diluted
137,581
139,828
137,260
140,647
As of
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, the fair values of the estimated acquisition earn-out payables were re-evaluated and measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) as defined in ASC 820-
Fair Value Measurement
. The resulting additions, payments, and net changes, as well as the interest expense accretion on the estimated acquisition earn-out payables, for the
three and six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, were as follows:
For the three months
ended June 30,
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2016
2015
2016
2015
Balance as of the beginning of the period
$
69,095
$
77,709
$
78,387
$
75,283
Additions to estimated acquisition earn-out payables
1,787
21,480
2,393
27,134
Payments for estimated acquisition earn-out payables
(1,485
)
(9,448
)
(10,562
)
(14,039
)
Subtotal
69,397
89,741
70,218
88,378
Net change in earnings from estimated acquisition earn-out payables:
Change in fair value on estimated acquisition earn-out payables
3,385
(342
)
1,822
334
Interest expense accretion
672
714
1,414
1,401
Net change in earnings from estimated acquisition earn-out payables
4,057
372
3,236
1,735
Balance as of June 30,
$
73,454
$
90,113
$
73,454
$
90,113
Of the
$73.5
million estimated acquisition earn-out payables as of
June 30, 2016
,
$38.7
million was recorded as accounts payable and
$34.8
million was recorded as other non-current liabilities. Included within the additions to estimated acquisition earn-out payables are any adjustments to opening balance sheet items within the allowable measurement period, which may therefore differ from previously reported amounts.
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NOTE 5· Goodwill
Goodwill is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair value-based test. The Company completed its most recent annual assessment as of November 30, 2015, and identified no impairment as a result of the evaluation.
The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
are as follows:
(in thousands)
Retail
National
Programs
Wholesale
Brokerage
Services
Total
Balance as of January 1, 2016
$
1,345,636
$
901,866
$
226,961
$
112,220
$
2,586,683
Goodwill of acquired businesses
6,366
(1
)
49,978
22,321
78,664
Goodwill of transferred businesses
571
(571
)
—
—
—
Balance as of June 30, 2016
$
1,352,573
$
901,294
$
276,939
$
134,541
$
2,665,347
NOTE 6· Amortizable Intangible Assets
Amortizable intangible assets at
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
consisted of the following:
June 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Value
Weighted
Average
Life
(Years)(1)
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Value
Weighted
Average
Life
(Years)
(1)
Purchased customer accounts
$
1,442,512
$
(699,252
)
$
743,260
15.0
$
1,398,986
$
(656,799
)
$
742,187
15.0
Non-compete agreements
29,624
(27,532
)
2,092
6.8
29,440
(26,947
)
2,493
6.8
Total
$
1,472,136
$
(726,784
)
$
745,352
$
1,428,426
$
(683,746
)
$
744,680
(1)
Weighted average life calculated as of the date of acquisition.
Amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the years ending
December 31, 2016
,
2017
,
2018
,
2019
and
2020
is estimated to be
$86.6 million
,
$84.6 million
,
$79.3 million
,
$74.8 million
, and
$67.4 million
, respectively.
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NOTE 7· Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt at
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
consisted of the following:
(in thousands)
June 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Current portion of long-term debt:
Current portion of 5-year term loan facility expires 2019
$
55,000
$
48,125
5.660% senior notes, Series C, semi-annual interest payments, balloon due 2016
25,000
25,000
Short term promissory note
492
—
Total current portion of long-term debt
80,492
73,125
Long-term debt:
Note agreements:
4.500% senior notes, Series E, quarterly interest payments, balloon due 2018
100,000
100,000
4.200% senior notes, semi-annual interest payments, balloon due 2024
498,707
498,628
Total notes
598,707
598,628
Credit agreements:
5-year term-loan facility, periodic interest and principal payments, LIBOR plus up to 1.75%, expires May 20, 2019
453,750
481,250
5-year revolving-loan facility, periodic interest payments, currently LIBOR plus up to 1.50%, plus commitment fees up to 0.25%, expires May 20, 2019
—
—
Revolving credit loan, quarterly interest payments, LIBOR plus up to 1.40% and availability fee up to 0.25%, terminated March 14, 2016
—
—
Total credit agreements
453,750
481,250
Debt issuance costs (contra)
(7,453
)
(8,260
)
Total long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
1,045,004
1,071,618
Current portion of long-term debt
80,492
73,125
Total debt
$
1,125,496
$
1,144,743
On December 22, 2006, the Company entered into a Master Shelf and Note Purchase Agreement (the “Master Agreement”) with a national insurance company (the “Purchaser”). The initial issuance of notes under the Master Agreement occurred on December 22, 2006, through the issuance of
$25.0 million
in Series C Senior Notes due December 22, 2016, with a fixed interest rate of
5.66%
per year. On February 1, 2008,
$25.0 million
in Series D Senior Notes due January 15, 2015, with a fixed interest rate of
5.37%
per year, were issued. On September 15, 2011, and pursuant to a Confirmation of Acceptance (the “Confirmation”), dated January 21, 2011, in connection with the Master Agreement,
$100.0 million
in Series E Senior Notes were issued and are due September 15, 2018, with a fixed interest rate of
4.50%
per year. The Series E Senior Notes were issued for the sole purpose of retiring existing senior notes. On January 15, 2015 the Series D Notes were redeemed at maturity using cash proceeds to pay off the principal of
$25.0 million
plus any remaining accrued interest. As of
June 30, 2016
, there was an outstanding debt balance issued under the provisions of the Master Agreement of
$125.0 million
.
On July 1, 2013, in conjunction with the acquisition of Beecher Carlson Holdings, Inc., the Company entered into a revolving loan agreement (the “Wells Fargo Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. that provided for a
$50.0 million
revolving line of credit (the “Wells Fargo Revolver”). The maturity date for the Wells Fargo Revolver is
December 31, 2016
, at which time all outstanding principal and unpaid interest will be due. On April 16, 2014, in connection with the signing of the Credit Facility (as defined below) an amendment to the agreement was established to reduce the total revolving loan commitment from
$50.0 million
to
$25.0 million
. The Wells Fargo Revolver may be increased by up to
$50.0 million
(bringing the total amount available to
$75.0 million
). The calculation of interest and fees for the Wells Fargo Agreement is generally based on the Company’s funded debt-to-EBITDA ratio. Interest is charged at a rate equal to
1.00%
to
1.40%
above LIBOR or
1.00%
below the Base Rate, each as more fully described in the Wells Fargo Agreement. Fees include an up-front fee, an availability fee of
0.175%
to
0.25%
, and a letter of credit margin fee of
1.00%
to
1.40%
. The obligations under the Wells Fargo Revolver are unsecured and the Wells Fargo Agreement includes various covenants, limitations and events of default that are customary for similar facilities for similar borrowers. On March 14, 2016, the Wells Fargo Revolver was terminated before its maturity date as mentioned above with no fees incurred. There were
no
borrowings against the Wells Fargo Revolver as of
June 30, 2016
and December 31, 2015.
On April 17, 2014, the Company entered into a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and certain other banks as co-syndication agents and co-documentation agents (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement in the amount of
$1,350.0 million
provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) in the initial amount of
$800.0 million
and unsecured term loans in the initial amount of
$550.0 million
, either or both of which may, subject to lenders’ discretion, potentially be increased by up to
$500.0 million
. The Credit Facility was funded on May 20, 2014 in conjunction with the closing of the Wright acquisition, with the
$550.0
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million
term loan being funded as well as a drawdown of
$375.0 million
on the revolving loan facility. Use of these proceeds was to retire existing term loan debt and to facilitate the closing of the Wright acquisition as well as other acquisitions. The Credit Facility terminates on May 20, 2019, but either or both of the revolving credit facility and the term loans may be extended for
two
additional
one
-year periods at the Company’s request and at the discretion of the respective lenders. Interest and facility fees in respect to the Credit Facility are based on the better of the Company’s net debt leverage ratio or a non-credit enhanced senior unsecured long-term debt rating. Based on the Company’s net debt leverage ratio, the rates of interest charged on the term loan are
1.00%
to
1.75%
, and the revolving loan is
0.85%
to
1.50%
above the adjusted LIBOR rate for outstanding amounts drawn. There are fees included in the facility which include a facility fee based on the revolving credit commitments of the lenders (whether used or unused) at a rate of
0.15%
to
0.25%
and letter of credit fees based on the amounts of outstanding secured or unsecured letters of credit. The Credit Facility includes various covenants, limitations and events of default customary for similar facilities for similarly rated borrowers. As of
June 30, 2016
and December 31, 2015, there was an outstanding debt balance issued under the provisions of the Credit Facility in total of
$508.8 million
and
$529.4 million
respectively, with
no
borrowings outstanding relative to the revolving loan. Per the terms of the agreement, a scheduled principal payment of
$13.8 million
is due on September 30, 2016.
On September 18, 2014, the Company issued
$500.0 million
of
4.200%
unsecured senior notes due in
2024
. The senior notes were given investment grade ratings of BBB-/Baa3 with a stable outlook. The notes are subject to certain covenant restrictions and regulations which are customary for credit rated obligations. At the time of funding, the proceeds were offered at a discount of the original note amount which also excluded an underwriting fee discount. The net proceeds received from the issuance were used to repay the outstanding balance of
$475.0 million
on the revolving Credit Facility and for other general corporate purposes. As of
June 30, 2016
and December 31, 2015, there was an outstanding debt balance of
$500.0 million
exclusive of the associated discount balance.
The Master Agreement and the Credit Agreement all require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios and comply with certain other covenants. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of
June 30, 2016
and December 31, 2015.
The 30-day Adjusted LIBOR Rate as of
June 30, 2016
was
0.50%
.
NOTE 8· Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities
Our Restricted Cash balance is composed of funds held in separate premium trust accounts as required by state law or, in some cases, pursuant to agreements with our carrier partners. In the second quarter of 2015, certain balances that had previously been reported as held in restricted premium trust accounts were reclassified as non-restricted as they were not restricted by state law or by contractual agreement with a carrier. The resulting impact of this change is a reduction during the second quarter of 2015 of approximately $41 million in the balance reported on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as Restricted Cash and Investments and a corresponding increase in the balance reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents. While these balances are not restricted, they do represent premium payments from customers to be paid to insurance carriers and this change should not be viewed as a source of operating cash.
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2016
2015
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
$
18,770
$
18,766
Income taxes
$
71,466
$
67,457
Brown & Brown’s significant non-cash investing and financing activities are summarized as follows:
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2016
2015
Other payable issued for purchased customer accounts
$
10,500
$
905
Estimated acquisition earn-out payables and related charges
$
2,393
$
27,134
Notes payable issued or assumed for purchased customer accounts
$
492
$
—
Notes received on the sale of fixed assets and customer accounts
$
—
$
544
NOTE 9· Legal and Regulatory Proceedings
The Company is involved in numerous pending or threatened proceedings by or against Brown & Brown, Inc. or one or more of its subsidiaries that arise in the ordinary course of business. The damages that may be claimed against the Company in these various proceedings are in some cases substantial, including in certain instances claims for punitive or extraordinary damages. Some of these claims and lawsuits have been resolved, others are in the process of being resolved and others are still in the investigation or discovery phase. The Company will continue to respond appropriately to these claims and lawsuits and to vigorously protect its interests.
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We continue to assess certain litigation and claims to determine the amounts, if any, that management believes will be paid as a result of such claims and litigation and, therefore, additional losses may be accrued and paid in the future, which could adversely impact the Company’s operating results, cash flows and overall liquidity. The Company maintains third-party insurance policies to provide coverage for certain legal claims, in an effort to mitigate its overall exposure to unanticipated claims or adverse decisions. However, as (i) one or more of the Company’s insurance carriers could take the position that portions of these claims are not covered by the Company’s insurance, (ii) to the extent that payments are made to resolve claims and lawsuits, applicable insurance policy limits are eroded and (iii) the claims and lawsuits relating to these matters are continuing to develop, it is possible that future results of operations or cash flows for any particular quarterly or annual period could be materially affected by unfavorable resolutions of these matters. Based on the AM Best Company ratings of these third-party insurers, management does not believe there is a substantial risk of an insurer’s material nonperformance related to any current insured claims.
On the basis of current information, the availability of insurance and legal advice, in management’s opinion, the Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, operations and/or cash flows.
NOTE 10· Segment Information
Brown & Brown’s business is divided into
four
reportable segments: (1) the Retail Segment, which provides a broad range of insurance products and services to commercial, public and quasi-public entities, and to professional and individual customers; (2) the National Programs Segment, which acts as a MGA, provides professional liability and related package products for certain professionals, a range of insurance products for individuals, flood coverage, and targeted products and services designated for specific industries, trade groups, governmental entities and market niches, all of which are delivered through nationwide networks of independent agents, and Brown & Brown retail agents; (3) the Wholesale Brokerage Segment, which markets and sells excess and surplus commercial and personal lines insurance, primarily through independent agents and brokers, as well as Brown & Brown retail agents; and (4) the Services Segment, which provides insurance-related services, including third-party claims administration and comprehensive medical utilization management services in both the workers’ compensation and all-lines liability arenas, as well as Medicare Set-aside services, Social Security disability and Medicare benefits advocacy services and claims adjusting services.
Brown & Brown conducts all of its operations within the United States of America, except for a wholesale brokerage operation based in London, England, and retail operations in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. These operations earned
$3.7 million
and
$3.4 million
of total revenues for the
three months ended June 30, 2016
and
2015
, respectively. These operations earned
$6.5 million
and
$6.1 million
of total revenues for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
and
2015
, respectively. Long-lived assets held outside of the United States as of
June 30, 2016
and
2015
were not material.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2015
. The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based upon revenues and income before income taxes. Inter-segment revenues are eliminated.
Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is shown in the following table. The “Other” column includes any income and expenses not allocated to reportable segments, corporate-related items, including the inter-company interest expense charge to the reporting segment, and the elimination of inter-segment activities.
For the three months ended June 30, 2016
(in thousands)
Retail
National
Programs
Wholesale
Brokerage
Services
Other
Total
Total revenues
$
234,560
$
108,820
$
61,287
$
41,752
$
99
$
446,518
Investment income
$
7
$
239
$
1
$
83
$
172
$
502
Amortization
$
10,893
$
6,982
$
2,591
$
1,140
$
4
$
21,610
Depreciation
$
1,616
$
2,007
$
488
$
472
$
771
$
5,354
Interest expense
$
9,986
$
11,461
$
685
$
1,327
$
(13,622
)
$
9,837
Income before income taxes
$
49,150
$
22,245
$
16,287
$
6,906
$
14,489
$
109,077
Total assets
$
3,593,733
$
2,556,293
$
1,018,689
$
327,957
$
(2,289,795
)
$
5,206,877
Capital expenditures
$
2,172
$
1,314
$
322
$
276
$
608
$
4,692
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For the three months ended June 30, 2015
(in thousands)
Retail
National
Programs
Wholesale
Brokerage
Services
Other
Total
Total revenues
$
222,721
$
103,056
$
55,417
$
38,360
$
(107
)
$
419,447
Investment income
$
21
$
56
$
73
$
1
$
109
$
260
Amortization
$
11,185
$
6,975
$
2,432
$
1,022
$
9
$
21,623
Depreciation
$
1,634
$
1,756
$
561
$
529
$
757
$
5,237
Interest expense
$
10,562
$
13,953
$
216
$
1,596
$
(16,656
)
$
9,671
Income before income taxes
$
48,455
$
13,810
$
16,390
$
5,538
$
16,721
$
100,914
Total assets
$
3,423,263
$
2,516,430
$
865,000
$
283,996
$
(2,067,852
)
$
5,020,837
Capital expenditures
$
1,349
$
1,761
$
1,211
$
301
$
248
$
4,870
For the six months ended June 30, 2016
(in thousands)
Retail
National
Programs
Wholesale
Brokerage
Services
Other
Total
Total revenues
$
466,748
$
209,890
$
114,701
$
78,320
$
1,032
$
870,691
Investment income
$
28
$
487
$
4
$
147
$
254
$
920
Amortization
$
21,882
$
14,090
$
5,033
$
2,205
$
10
$
43,220
Depreciation
$
3,253
$
3,936
$
984
$
959
$
1,540
$
10,672
Interest expense
$
20,389
$
24,051
$
932
$
2,563
$
(28,201
)
$
19,734
Income before income taxes
$
99,602
$
36,048
$
30,849
$
11,958
$
33,169
$
211,626
Total assets
$
3,593,733
$
2,556,293
$
1,018,689
$
327,957
$
(2,289,795
)
$
5,206,877
Capital expenditures
$
3,221
$
3,246
$
914
$
481
$
1,082
$
8,944
For the six months ended June 30, 2015
(in thousands)
Retail
National
Programs
Wholesale
Brokerage
Services
Other
Total
Total revenues
$
441,065
$
202,611
$
107,245
$
73,148
$
(324
)
$
823,745
Investment income
$
43
$
101
$
145
$
1
$
190
$
480
Amortization
$
22,119
$
14,210
$
4,855
$
2,045
$
19
$
43,248
Depreciation
$
3,276
$
3,522
$
1,124
$
1,059
$
1,439
$
10,420
Interest expense
$
20,720
$
28,908
$
445
$
3,195
$
(33,746
)
$
19,522
Income before income taxes
$
95,464
$
23,286
$
30,874
$
10,040
$
35,028
$
194,692
Total assets
$
3,423,263
$
2,516,430
$
865,000
$
283,996
$
(2,067,852
)
$
5,020,837
Capital expenditures
$
2,773
$
3,250
$
1,662
$
541
$
371
$
8,597
NOTE 11· Investments
At
June 30, 2016
, the Company’s amortized cost and fair values of fixed maturity securities are summarized as follows:
(in thousands)
Cost
Gross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. Government agencies and Municipals
$
21,806
$
190
$
—
$
21,996
Corporate debt
3,371
41
—
3,412
Short duration fixed income fund
484
12
—
496
Total
$
25,661
$
243
$
—
$
25,904
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For securities in a loss position, the following table shows the investments’ gross unrealized loss and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of
June 30, 2016
:
Less than 12 Months
12 Months or More
Total
(in thousands)
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. Government agencies and Municipals
$
241
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
241
$
—
Corporate debt
382
—
160
—
542
—
Total
$
623
$
—
$
160
$
—
$
783
$
—
The unrealized losses from corporate issuers were caused by interest rate increases. At
June 30, 2016
, the Company had
5
securities in an unrealized loss position. The corporate securities are highly rated securities with no indicators of potential impairment. Based on the ability and intent of the Company to hold these investments until recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the bonds were not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired at
June 30, 2016
.
At
December 31, 2015
, the Company’s amortized cost and fair values of fixed maturity securities are summarized as follows:
(in thousands)
Cost
Gross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. Government agencies and Municipals
$
11,876
$
6
$
(26
)
$
11,856
Foreign government
50
—
—
50
Corporate debt
4,505
7
(16
)
4,496
Short duration fixed income fund
1,663
27
—
1,690
Total
$
18,094
$
40
$
(42
)
$
18,092
The following table shows the investments’ gross unrealized loss and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of
December 31, 2015
:
Less than 12 Months
12 Months or More
Total
(in thousands)
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. Government agencies and Municipals
$
8,998
$
(26
)
$
—
$
—
$
8,998
$
(26
)
Foreign Government
50
—
—
—
50
—
Corporate debt
2,731
(14
)
284
(2
)
3,015
(16
)
Total
$
11,779
$
(40
)
$
284
$
(2
)
$
12,063
$
(42
)
The unrealized losses in the Company's investments in U.S. Treasury Securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies and bonds from corporate issuers were caused by interest rate increases. At
December 31, 2015
, the Company had
35
securities in an unrealized loss position. The contractual cash flows of the U.S. Treasury Securities and obligations of the U.S. Government agencies investments are either guaranteed by the U.S. Government or an agency of the U.S. Government. Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. The corporate securities are highly rated securities with no indicators of potential impairment. Based on the ability and intent of the Company to hold these investments until recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the bonds were not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired at
December 31, 2015
.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the fixed maturity securities at
June 30, 2016
by contractual maturity are set forth below:
(in thousands)
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Years to maturity:
Due in one year or less
$
2,910
$
2,912
Due after one year through five years
22,421
22,638
Due after five years through ten years
330
354
Total
$
25,661
$
25,904
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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the fixed maturity securities at
December 31, 2015
by contractual maturity are set forth below:
(in thousands)
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Years to maturity:
Due in one year or less
$
5,726
$
5,722
Due after one year through five years
12,038
12,041
Due after five years through ten years
330
329
Total
$
18,094
$
18,092
The expected maturities in the foregoing table may differ from the contractual maturities because certain borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalty.
At June 30, 2016, including the
$2.9 million
from above in maturities of less than one year, the Company held a balance of $13.2 million in other short-term investments on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Proceeds from the sales and maturity of the Company’s investment in fixed maturity securities were
$4.6 million
. This along with maturing time deposits and the utilization of funds from a money-market investment account of $4.8 million yielded total cash proceeds from the sale of investments of $9.4 million in the period of
January 1, 2016
to
June 30, 2016
. These proceeds were used to purchase additional fixed maturity securities. The gains and losses realized on those sales for the period from January 1, 2016 to
June 30, 2016
were
insignificant
.
Realized gains and losses are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, with the cost of securities sold determined on a specific identification basis.
At
June 30, 2016
, investments with a fair value of approximately
$4.0 million
were on deposit with state insurance departments to satisfy regulatory requirements.
NOTE 12· Reinsurance
Although the reinsurers are liable to the Company for amounts reinsured, our subsidiary, Wright Flood remains primarily liable to its policyholders for the full amount of the policies written whether or not the reinsurers meet their obligations to the Company when they become due. The effects of reinsurance on premiums written and earned are as follows:
Period from January 1, 2016 to
June 30, 2016
(in thousands)
Written
Earned
Direct premiums
$
286,425
$
297,160
Ceded premiums
286,416
297,151
Net premiums
$
9
$
9
All premiums written by Wright Flood under the National Flood Insurance Program are
100%
ceded to FEMA, for which Wright Flood received a
30.9%
expense allowance from January 1, 2016 through
June 30, 2016
. For the period from January 1,
2016
through
June 30, 2016
, the Company ceded
$285.7 million
of written premiums.
Effective April 1, 2014, Wright Flood is also a party to a quota share agreement whereby it cedes
100%
of its gross excess flood premiums, which excludes fees, to Arch Reinsurance Company and receives a
30.5%
commission. Wright Flood ceded
$0.7 million
for the period from January 1,
2016
through
June 30, 2016
. No loss data exists on this agreement.
Wright Flood also ceded
100%
of the Homeowners, Private Passenger Auto Liability, and Other Liability Occurrence to Stillwater Insurance Company, formerly known as Fidelity National Insurance Company. This business is in runoff. Therefore, only loss data still exists on this business. As of
June 30, 2016
, ceded unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses for Homeowners, Private Passenger Auto Liability and Other Liability Occurrence was
$8,698
,
$8,400
and
$0
, respectively. The incurred but not reported balance was
$10,335
for Homeowners,
$14,383
for Private Passenger Auto Liability and
$8,456
for Other Liability Occurrence.
As of
June 30, 2016
the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet contained reinsurance recoverable of
$60.8 million
and prepaid reinsurance premiums of
$298.9 million
. There was
no
net activity in the reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense during the period January 1, 2016 through
June 30, 2016
, as Wright Flood's direct premiums written were
100%
ceded to
two
reinsurers. The balance of the reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense, excluding related reinsurance recoverable, as of
June 30, 2016
was
$60.8 million
.
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NOTE 13· Statutory Financial Information
Wright Flood maintains capital in excess of the minimum statutory amount of
$7.5 million
as required by regulatory authorities. The unaudited statutory capital and surplus of Wright Flood was
$20.7 million
at
June 30, 2016
. For the period from January 1,
2016
through
June 30, 2016
, Wright Flood generated statutory net income of
$5.5 million
.
NOTE 14· Subsidiary Dividend Restrictions
Under the insurance regulations of Texas, the maximum amount of ordinary dividends that Wright Flood can pay to shareholders in a rolling twelve month period is limited to the greater of
10%
of statutory adjusted capital and surplus as shown on Wright Flood’s last annual statement on file with the superintendent of the Texas Department of Insurance or
100%
of adjusted net income. There was no dividend payout in 2015 and the maximum dividend payout that may be made in 2016 without prior approval is
$4.1 million
.
NOTE 15· Shareholders’ Equity
On November 11, 2015, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (“ASR”) with an investment bank to purchase an aggregate
$75 million
of the Company’s common stock. The Company received an initial delivery of
1,985,981
shares of the Company’s common stock with a fair market value of approximately
$63.75 million
. On January 6, 2016 this agreement was completed by the investment bank with the delivery of
363,209
shares of the Company’s common stock.
On March 5, 2015, the Company entered into an ASR with an investment bank to purchase an aggregate
$100.0 million
of the Company’s common stock. As part of the ASR, the Company received an initial delivery of
2,667,992
shares of the Company’s common stock with a fair market value of approximately
$85.0 million
. On August 6, 2015, the Company was notified by its investment bank that the March 5, 2015 ASR agreement between the Company and the investment bank had been completed in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The investment bank delivered to the Company an additional
391,637
shares of the Company’s common stock for a total of
3,059,629
shares repurchased under the agreement. The delivery of the remaining
391,637
shares occurred on August 11, 2015. At the conclusion of this contract the Company had authorization for
$50 million
of share repurchases under the original Board authorization.
On July 20, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional
$400 million
of the Company’s outstanding common stock. After completion of the ASR on January 6, 2016, the Company has approval to repurchase up to
$375 million
, in the aggregate, of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Since beginning share repurchases in 2014, the Company has repurchased
7,793,579
shares of the Company's common stock at an aggregate cost of
$250 million
.
Under the authorization from the Company’s Board of Directors, shares may be purchased from time to time, at the Company’s discretion and subject to the availability of stock, market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, the Company’s financial performance and other potential factors. These purchases may be carried out through open market purchases, block trades, accelerated share repurchase plans of up to
$100 million
each (unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors), negotiated private transactions or pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
ITEM 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion updates the MD&A contained in the Company's annual report on From 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, and the two discussions should be read together.
GENERAL
Company Overview —
Second Quarter
of
2016
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes to those Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, please see “Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures” below, regarding important information on non-GAAP financial measures contained in our discussion and analysis.
We are a diversified insurance agency, wholesale brokerage, insurance programs and services organization headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. As an insurance intermediary, our principal sources of revenue are commissions paid by insurance companies and, to a lesser extent, fees paid directly by customers. Commission revenues generally represent a percentage of the premium paid by an insured and are affected by fluctuations in both premium rate levels charged by insurance companies and the insureds’ underlying “insurable exposure units,” which are units that insurance companies use to measure or express insurance exposed to risk (such as property values, or sales and payroll levels) to determine what premium to charge the insured. Insurance companies establish these premium rates based upon many factors, including loss experience, risk profile, and reinsurance rates paid by such insurance companies, none of which we control.
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The volume of business from new and existing customers, fluctuations in insurable exposure units, changes in premium rate levels, and changes in general economic and competitive conditions all affect our revenues. For example, level rates of inflation or a general decline in economic activity could limit increases in the values of insurable exposure units. Conversely, the increasing costs of litigation settlements and awards have caused some customers to seek higher levels of insurance coverage. Historically, our revenues have typically grown as a result of our focus on net new business growth and acquisitions. We foster a strong, decentralized sales and service culture with the goal of consistent, sustained growth over the long term.
The term “core commissions and fees” excludes profit-sharing contingent commissions and guaranteed supplemental commissions, and therefore represents the revenues earned directly from specific insurance policies sold, and specific fee-based services rendered. The term “core organic commissions and fees” is our core commissions and fees less (i) the core commissions and fees earned for the first twelve months by newly-acquired operations and (ii) divested business (core commissions and fees generated from offices, books of business or niches sold or terminated during the comparable period). “Core organic commissions and fees”, a non-GAAP measure, are reported in this manner in order to express the current year’s core commissions and fees on a comparable basis with the prior year’s core commissions and fees. The resulting net change reflects the aggregate changes attributable to (i) net new and lost accounts, (ii) net changes in our clients’ exposure units, and (iii) net changes in insurance premium rates or the commission rate paid to us by our carrier partners.
We also earn “profit-sharing contingent commissions,” which are profit-sharing commissions based primarily on underwriting results, but which may also reflect considerations for volume, growth and/or retention. These commissions are primarily received in the first and second quarters of each year, based on the aforementioned considerations for the prior year(s). Over the last three years, profit-sharing contingent commissions have averaged approximately 4.0% of the previous year’s total commissions and fees revenue. Profit-sharing contingent commissions are included in our total commissions and fees in the Consolidated Statement of Income in the year received.
Certain insurance companies offer guaranteed fixed-base agreements, referred to as “Guaranteed Supplemental Commissions” (“GSCs”) in lieu of profit-sharing contingent commissions. Since GSCs are not subject to the uncertainty of loss ratios, they are accrued throughout the year based on actual premiums written. For the twelve-month period ending
December 31, 2015
, we had earned $10.0 million of GSCs, of which $7.6 million remained accrued at December 31, 2015, the balance of which is typically collected over the first and second quarter. For the three-month periods ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, we earned and accrued $2.8 million and $2.2 million, respectively, and for the
six
-month periods ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, we earned and accrued $6.0 million and $5.6 million, respectively, from GSCs.
Fee revenues relate to fees negotiated in lieu of commissions, which are recognized as services are rendered. Fee revenues have historically been generated primarily by: (1) our Services Segment, which provides insurance-related services, including third-party claims administration and comprehensive medical utilization management services in both the workers’ compensation and all-lines liability arenas, as well as Medicare Set-aside services, Social Security disability and Medicare benefits advocacy services, and claims adjusting services, and (2) our National Programs and Wholesale Brokerage Segments, which earn fees primarily for the issuance of insurance policies on behalf of insurance companies, and to a lesser extent (3) our Retail Segment in our large-account customer base. These services are provided over a period of time, typically one year. Fee revenues, on a consolidated basis, as a percentage of our total commissions and fees, represented 30.6% in
2015
, 30.6% in
2014
and 26.6% in
2013
.
Additionally, our profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
increased
by
$4.4 million
compared to the
second
quarter of
2015
, primarily in our National Programs Segment.
For the
three and six
-month periods ended
June 30, 2016
, our consolidated internal revenue growth rate was
2.6%
and
2.0%
, respectively. Additionally, each of our four segments recorded positive internal revenue growth for the
three and six
months ended
June 30, 2016
. In the event that the gradual increases in insurable exposure units that occurred in the past few years continues through 2016 and premium rate changes are similar with 2015, we believe we will continue to see positive quarterly internal revenue growth rates in 2016.
Historically, investment income has consisted primarily of interest earnings on operating cash as well as on premiums and advance premiums collected and held in a fiduciary capacity before being remitted to insurance companies. Our policy is to invest available funds in high-quality, short-term fixed income investment securities. Investment income also includes gains and losses realized from the sale of investments. Other income primarily reflects legal settlements and other miscellaneous income and for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
decreased
by
$1.6 million
primarily as a result of a legal settlement recognized in the
second
quarter of
2015
.
Income before income taxes for the three month period ended
June 30, 2016
increased
from the
second
quarter of
2015
by
$8.2 million
, primarily as a result of acquisitions completed in the past twelve months and profits from net new business partially offset by the change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables.
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Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures
In the discussion and analysis of our results of operations, in addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, we provide information regarding core commissions and fees, core organic commissions and fees, and our internal growth rate, which is the growth rate of our core organic commissions and fees. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to the GAAP information provided in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Tabular reconciliations of this supplemental non-GAAP financial information to our most comparable GAAP information are contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We present such non-GAAP supplemental financial information, as we believe such information provides additional meaningful methods of evaluating certain aspects of our operating performance from period to period on a basis that may not be otherwise apparent on a GAAP basis. This supplemental financial information should be considered in addition to, not in lieu of, our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Acquisitions
Part of our continuing business strategy is to attract high-quality insurance intermediaries to join our operations. From 1993 through the
second
quarter of
2016
, we acquired
477
insurance intermediary operations, excluding acquired books of business (customer accounts).
Critical Accounting Policies
We have had no changes to our Critical Accounting Policies. We believe that of our significant accounting and reporting policies, the more critical policies include our accounting for revenue recognition, business combinations and purchase price allocations, intangible asset impairments and reserves for litigation. In particular, the accounting for these areas requires significant use of judgment by management. Different assumptions in the application of these policies could result in material changes in our consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations. Refer to Note 1 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2015
on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission for details regarding our critical and significant accounting policies.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE
THREE AND SIX
MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
2016
AND
2015
The following discussion and analysis regarding results of operations and liquidity and capital resources should be considered in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes.
Financial information relating to our Condensed Consolidated Financial results for the
three and six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
is as follows:
For the three months
ended June 30,
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)
2016
2015
%
Change
2016
2015
%
Change
REVENUES
Core commissions and fees
$
435,462
$
411,435
5.8
%
$
823,706
$
781,905
5.3
%
Profit-sharing contingent commissions
7,358
3,573
105.9
%
38,339
33,528
14.3
%
Guaranteed supplemental commissions
2,842
2,236
27.1
%
5,952
5,592
6.4
%
Investment income
502
260
93.1
%
920
480
91.7
%
Other income, net
354
1,943
(81.8
)%
1,774
2,240
(20.8
)%
Total revenues
446,518
419,447
6.5
%
870,691
823,745
5.7
%
EXPENSES
Employee compensation and benefits
231,102
217,601
6.2
%
455,161
429,263
6.0
%
Other operating expenses
66,291
64,377
3.0
%
129,896
125,470
3.5
%
(Gain) loss on disposal
(810
)
(348
)
132.8
%
(2,854
)
(605
)
NMF
Amortization
21,610
21,623
(0.1
)%
43,220
43,248
(0.1
)%
Depreciation
5,354
5,237
2.2
%
10,672
10,420
2.4
%
Interest
9,837
9,671
1.7
%
19,734
19,522
1.1
%
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables
4,057
372
NMF
3,236
1,735
86.5
%
Total expenses
337,441
318,533
5.9
%
659,065
629,053
4.8
%
Income before income taxes
109,077
100,914
8.1
%
211,626
194,692
8.7
%
Income taxes
42,827
39,909
7.3
%
83,306
76,736
8.6
%
NET INCOME
$
66,250
$
61,005
8.6
%
$
128,320
$
117,956
8.8
%
Net internal growth rate – core organic commissions and fees
2.6
%
1.9
%
2.0
%
2.8
%
Employee compensation and benefits ratio
51.8
%
51.9
%
52.3
%
52.1
%
Other operating expenses ratio
14.8
%
15.3
%
14.9
%
15.2
%
Capital expenditures
$
4,692
$
4,870
$
8,944
$
8,597
Total assets at June 30
$
5,206,877
$
5,020,837
NMF = Not a meaningful figure
Commissions and Fees
Commissions and fees, including profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs, for the
three months ended June 30, 2016
increased
$28.4 million
to
$445.6 million
, or
6.8%
over the same period in
2015
. Core commissions and fees revenue for the
second
quarter of
2016
increased
$24.0 million
, of which approximately
$15.9 million
represented core commissions and fees from agencies acquired since
2015
that had no comparable revenues in the same period of
2015
. After accounting for divested business of
$2.5 million
, the remaining net increase of $10.6 million represented net new business, which reflects a growth rate of
2.6%
for core organic commissions and fees. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs for the
second
quarter of
2016
increased
by
$4.4 million
, or
75.6%
, compared to the same period in
2015
. The net
increase
of
$4.4 million
in the
second
quarter was mainly driven by an increase in profit-sharing contingent commissions in the National Programs Segment.
For the
six months ended June 30, 2016
commissions and fees, including profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs,
increased
$47.0 million
to
868.0 million
, or
5.7%
over the same period in
2015
. Core commissions and fees revenue for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
increased
$41.8 million
, of which approximately
$30.2 million
represented core commissions and fees from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of
2015
. After accounting for divested business of
$3.8 million
, the remaining net increase of
$15.4
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million
represented net new business, which reflects an internal growth rate of
2.0%
for core organic commissions and fees. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
increased
by
$5.2 million
, or
13.2%
, compared to the same period in
2015
. The net
increase
of
$5.2 million
in the first
six months
of
2016
was mainly driven by an increase in profit-sharing contingent commissions in the National Programs and Retail Segments.
Investment Income
Investment income for the
three months ended June 30, 2016
increased
$0.2 million
, or
93.1%
, over the same period in
2015
. Investment income for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
increased
$0.4 million
, or
91.7%
, over the same period in
2015
. This increase was related to higher average invested cash balances and additional interest income driven by cash management activities to earn a higher yield.
Other Income, net
Other income for the
three months ended June 30, 2016
was
$0.4 million
, compared with
$1.9 million
in the same period in
2015
. Other income consists primarily of legal settlements and other miscellaneous income. The $1.5 million decrease for the
three months ended June 30, 2016
from the comparable period in
2015
was primarily due to a legal settlement realized in the prior year.
Other income for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
was
$1.8 million
, compared with
$2.2 million
in the same period in
2015
. The
$0.4 million
decrease for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
from the comparable period in
2015
was primarily due to a $1.0 million benefit received from Company-owned life insurance, offset by a legal settlement realized in the prior year.
Employee Compensation and Benefits
Employee compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of total revenues decreased 10bps to
51.8%
for the
three months ended June 30, 2016
, from
51.9%
for the
three months ended June 30,
2015
. Employee compensation and benefits for the
second
quarter of
2016
increased
, approximately
6.2%
, or
$13.5 million
, over the same period in
2015
. This net increase included
$4.7 million
of compensation costs related to stand-alone acquisitions that had no comparable costs in the same period of
2015
. Therefore, employee compensation and benefits expense attributable to those offices that existed in the same three-month period ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
increased by
$8.8 million
or 4.1%. The employee compensation and benefits expense net increases for these offices were primarily related to (i) an increase in staff salaries attributable to investments and higher volumes in portion of our business and (ii) increased producer commissions due to increased revenue and (iii) a decrease in non-cash stock-based compensation which partially offset the overall increase.
Employee compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of total revenues increased to
52.3%
for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
, from
52.1%
for the
six months ended June 30, 2015
. Employee compensation and benefits for the first half of
2016
increased
, approximately
6.0%
, or
$25.9 million
, over the same period in
2015
. This increase included
$10.2 million
of compensation costs related to acquisitions that had no comparable costs in the same period of
2015
. Therefore, employee compensation and benefits expense attributable to those offices that existed in the same
six
-month period ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
increased by
$15.7 million
or 3.7%. The employee compensation and benefits expense increases for these offices were primarily related to (i) an increase in staff salaries attributable to investments and higher volumes in portions of our business; (ii) increased producer commissions due to increased operating profit and revenue; and (iii) a decrease in non-cash stock-based compensation which partially offset the overall increase.
Other Operating Expenses
As a percentage of total revenues, other operating expenses represented
14.8%
in the
second
quarter of
2016
, versus
15.3%
reported in the
second
quarter of
2015
. Other operating expenses for the
second
quarter of
2016
increased
$1.9 million
, or
3.0%
, over the same period of
2015
, of which
$1.7 million
was related to acquisitions that had no comparable costs in the same period of
2015
. The other operating expenses for those offices that existed in both three-month periods ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, respectively,
increased
by
$0.2 million
, which was primarily attributable to (i) increased expenses associated with information technology services and consulting; (ii) an increase in office rent from establishing new offices; which was partially offset by (iii) a credit of approximately $2.8 million associated with premium tax refunds and savings from our strategic purchasing initiatives.
Other operating expenses represented
14.9%
of total revenues for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
, versus
15.2%
for the
six months ended June 30, 2015
. Other operating expenses for the first half of
2016
increased
$4.4 million
, or
3.5%
, over the same period of
2015
, of which
$3.6 million
was related to acquisitions that had no comparable costs in the same period of
2015
. The other operating expenses for those offices that existed in both of the
six months ended June 30, 2016
and
2015
, respectively,
increased
by
$0.8 million
, which was primarily attributable to information technology services, consulting expenses and office rent offset by a decrease in legal expense and tax refunds and savings from our strategic purchasing initiatives.
Gain on Disposal
Gain on disposal for the
second
quarter of
2016
increased
$0.5 million
over the
second
quarter of
2015
. Gain on disposal for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
increased
$2.2 million
over the
six months ended June 30, 2015
. The change in the gain on disposal for the
three and six
months ended
June 30, 2016
was due to activity associated with book of business sales. Although we are not in the business of selling
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customer accounts, we periodically sell an office or a book of business (one or more customer accounts) because we believe doing so is in the Company’s best interest.
Amortization
Amortization expense for the
second
quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016
remained flat
over
2015
.
Depreciation
Depreciation expense for the
second
quarter of
2016
increased
$0.1 million
, or
2.2%
, compared to the
second
quarter of
2015
. Depreciation expense for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
increased
$0.3 million
, or
2.4%
, over the
six months ended June 30, 2015
. These changes were due primarily to the addition of fixed assets resulting from acquisitions completed since the first half of 2015, net of assets which became fully depreciated.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the
second
quarter of
2016
increased
$0.2 million
, or
1.7%
, compared to the
second
quarter of
2015
. Interest expense for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
increased
$0.2 million
, or
1.1%
, over the
six months ended June 30, 2015
. The increases were due to increases in the floating interest rate of our Credit Facility term loan. The impact of any increase in interest rates from the comparable period has been offset by the scheduled amortized principal payments on the Credit Facility term loan which has reduced the Company's average debt balance.
Change in Estimated Acquisition Earn-Out Payables
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805-
Business Combinations
is the authoritative guidance requiring an acquiring entity to recognize 100% of the fair value of acquired assets, including goodwill, and assumed liabilities (with only limited exceptions) upon initially obtaining control of an acquired entity. Additionally, the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements (such as earn-out purchase price arrangements) at the acquisition date must be included in the purchase price consideration. As a result, the recorded purchase prices for all acquisitions consummated after January 1, 2009 include an estimation of the fair value of liabilities associated with any potential earn-out provisions. Subsequent changes in these earn-out obligations are required to be recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income when incurred or reasonably estimated. Estimations of potential earn-out obligations are typically based upon future earnings of the acquired operations or entities, usually for periods ranging from one to three years.
The net charge or credit to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the period is the combination of the net change in the estimated acquisition earn-out payables balance, and the interest expense imputed on the outstanding balance of the estimated acquisition earn-out payables.
As of
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, the fair values of the estimated acquisition earn-out payables were re-evaluated and measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) as defined in ASC 820-
Fair Value Measurement
. The resulting net changes, as well as the interest expense accretion on the estimated acquisition earn-out payables, for the
three and six
month periods ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
were as follows:
For the three months
ended June 30,
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2016
2015
2016
2015
Change in fair value of estimated acquisition earn-out payables
$
3,385
$
(342
)
$
1,822
$
334
Interest expense accretion
672
714
1,414
1,401
Net change in earnings from estimated acquisition earn-out payables
$
4,057
$
372
$
3,236
$
1,735
For the
three months ended June 30, 2016
and
2015
, the fair value of estimated earn-out payables was re-evaluated and increased by
$3.4 million
and decreased by
$0.3 million
, respectively, which resulted in charges and credits to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. For the
six months ended June 30, 2016
and
2015
, the fair value of estimated earn-out payables was re-evaluated and increased by
$1.8 million
and
$0.3 million
, respectively, which resulted in charges to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.
As of
June 30, 2016
, the estimated acquisition earn-out payables equaled
$73.5 million
, of which
$38.7 million
was recorded as accounts payable and
$34.8 million
was recorded as other non-current liability.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate on income from operations for the
three months ended June 30, 2016
and
2015
was
39.3%
and
39.6%
, respectively. The effective tax rate on income from operations for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
and
2015
was
39.4%
for both periods.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — SEGMENT INFORMATION
As discussed in Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, we operate four reportable segments: Retail, National Programs, Wholesale Brokerage, and Services. On a segmented basis, increases in amortization, depreciation and interest expenses generally result from completed acquisitions within a given segment in a particular year. Likewise, other income in each segment reflects net gains primarily from legal settlements and miscellaneous income. As such, in evaluating the operational efficiency of a segment, management emphasizes the net internal growth rate of core commissions and fees revenue, the ratio of total employee compensation and benefits to total revenues, and the ratio of other operating expenses to total revenues.
The internal growth rates for our core organic commissions and fees for the
three months ended June 30, 2016
, by segment, are as follows:
2016
For the three months
ended June 30,
Total Net
Change
Total Net
Growth %
Less
Acquisition
Revenues
Internal
Net
Growth $
Internal
Net
Growth %
(in thousands, except percentages)
2016
2015
Retail
(1)
$
230,528
$
216,908
$
13,620
6.3
%
$
9,743
$
3,877
1.8
%
National Programs
104,128
101,475
2,653
2.6
%
414
2,239
2.2
%
Wholesale Brokerage
59,136
53,894
5,242
9.7
%
3,129
2,113
3.9
%
Services
41,670
36,715
4,955
13.5
%
2,624
2,331
6.3
%
Total core commissions and fees
$
435,462
$
408,992
$
26,470
6.5
%
$
15,910
$
10,560
2.6
%
The reconciliation of the above internal growth schedule to the total commissions and fees included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the
three months ended June 30, 2016
, and
2015
, is as follows:
For the three months
ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2016
2015
Total core commissions and fees
$
435,462
$
408,992
Profit-sharing contingent commissions
7,358
3,573
Guaranteed supplemental commissions
2,842
2,236
Divested business
—
2,443
Total commissions and fees
$
445,662
$
417,244
The internal growth rates for our core organic commissions and fees for the
three months ended June 30,
2015
, by segment, are as follows:
2015
For the three months
ended June 30,
Total Net
Change
Total Net
Growth %
Less
Acquisition
Revenues
Internal
Net
Growth $
Internal
Net
Growth %
(in thousands, except percentages)
2015
2014
Retail
(1)
$
217,529
$
208,077
$
9,452
4.5
%
$
7,977
$
1,475
0.7
%
National Programs
101,653
90,435
11,218
12.4
%
10,708
510
0.6
%
Wholesale Brokerage
53,894
50,813
3,081
6.1
%
506
2,575
5.1
%
Services
38,359
35,586
2,773
7.8
%
—
2,773
7.8
%
Total core commissions and fees
$
411,435
$
384,911
$
26,524
6.9
%
$
19,191
$
7,333
1.9
%
The reconciliation of the above internal growth schedule to the total commissions and fees included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the
three months ended June 30,
2015
and
2014
, is as follows:
For the three months
ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2015
2014
Total core commissions and fees
$
411,435
$
384,911
Profit-sharing contingent commissions
3,573
2,756
Guaranteed supplemental commissions
2,236
2,084
Divested business
—
4,939
Total commissions and fees
$
417,244
$
394,690
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The internal growth rates for our core organic commissions and fees for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
, by segment, are as follows:
2016
For the six months
ended June 30,
Total Net
Change
Total Net
Growth %
Less
Acquisition
Revenues
Internal
Net
Growth $
Internal
Net
Growth %
(in thousands, except percentages)
2016
2015
Retail
(1)
$
438,826
$
412,756
$
26,070
6.3
%
$
20,832
$
5,238
1.3
%
National Programs
199,685
194,237
$
5,448
2.8
%
1,680
$
3,768
1.9
%
Wholesale Brokerage
107,022
99,954
$
7,068
7.1
%
3,383
$
3,685
3.7
%
Services
78,173
71,164
$
7,009
9.8
%
4,273
$
2,736
3.8
%
Total core commissions and fees
$
823,706
$
778,111
$
45,595
5.9
%
$
30,168
$
15,427
2.0
%
The reconciliation of the above internal growth schedule to the total commissions and fees included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
, and
2015
, is as follows:
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2016
2015
Total core commissions and fees
$
823,706
$
778,111
Profit-sharing contingent commissions
38,339
33,528
Guaranteed supplemental commissions
5,952
5,592
Divested business
—
3,794
Total commissions and fees
$
867,997
$
821,025
The internal growth rates for our core organic commissions and fees for the
six months ended June 30,
2015
, by segment, are as follows:
2015
For the six months
ended June 30,
Total Net
Change
Total Net
Growth %
Less
Acquisition
Revenues
Internal
Net
Growth $
Internal
Net
Growth %
(in thousands, except percentages)
2015
2014
Retail
(1)
$
413,881
$
391,356
$
22,525
5.8
%
$
18,140
$
4,385
1.1
%
National Programs
194,907
155,455
39,452
25.4
%
36,106
3,346
2.2
%
Wholesale Brokerage
99,954
93,302
6,652
7.1
%
991
5,661
6.1
%
Services
73,163
67,096
6,067
9.0
%
—
6,067
9.0
%
Total core commissions and fees
$
781,905
$
707,209
$
74,696
10.6
%
$
55,237
$
19,459
2.8
%
The reconciliation of the above internal growth schedule to the total commissions and fees included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the
six months ended June 30,
2015
and
2014
, is as follows:
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2015
2014
Total core commissions and fees
$
781,905
$
707,209
Profit-sharing contingent commissions
33,528
34,504
Guaranteed supplemental commissions
5,592
5,016
Divested business
—
9,968
Total commissions and fees
$
821,025
$
756,697
(1)
The Retail Segment includes commissions and fees reported in the “Other” column of the Segment Information in Note 10 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which includes corporate and consolidation items.
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Retail Segment
The Retail Segment provides a broad range of insurance products and services to commercial, public and quasi-public, professional and individual insured customers. Approximately
87.8%
of the Retail Segment’s commissions and fees revenue is commission-based. Because most of our other operating expenses are not correlated to changes in commissions on insurance premiums, a significant portion of any fluctuation in the commissions we receive, net of related producer compensation, will result in a similar fluctuation in our income before income taxes, unless we make incremental investments in the organization.
Financial information relating to our Retail Segment for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2016
and
2015
is as follows:
For the three months
ended June 30,
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)
2016
2015
%
Change
2016
2015
%
Change
REVENUES
Core commissions and fees
$
230,783
$
217,745
6.0
%
$
439,322
$
414,387
6.0
%
Profit-sharing contingent commissions
1,374
1,015
35.4
%
22,136
19,843
11.6
%
Guaranteed supplemental commissions
2,345
1,839
27.5
%
4,972
4,638
7.2
%
Investment income
7
21
(66.7
)%
28
43
(34.9
)%
Other income, net
51
2,101
(97.6
)%
290
2,154
(86.5
)%
Total revenues
234,560
222,721
5.3
%
466,748
441,065
5.8
%
EXPENSES
Employee compensation and benefits
121,897
115,307
5.7
%
245,934
228,526
7.6
%
Other operating expenses
37,850
35,666
6.1
%
75,424
70,695
6.7
%
(Gain) loss on disposal
(810
)
(339
)
138.9
%
(2,854
)
(678
)
NMF
Amortization
10,893
11,185
(2.6
)%
21,882
22,119
(1.1
)%
Depreciation
1,616
1,634
(1.1
)%
3,253
3,276
(0.7
)%
Interest
9,986
10,562
(5.5
)%
20,389
20,720
(1.6
)%
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables
3,978
251
NMF
3,118
943
NMF
Total expenses
185,410
174,266
6.4
%
367,146
345,601
6.2
%
Income before income taxes
$
49,150
$
48,455
1.4
%
$
99,602
$
95,464
4.3
%
Net internal growth rate – core organic commissions and fees
1.8
%
0.7
%
1.3
%
1.1
%
Employee compensation and benefits ratio
52.0
%
51.8
%
52.7
%
51.8
%
Other operating expenses ratio
16.1
%
16.0
%
16.2
%
16.0
%
Capital expenditures
$
2,172
$
1,349
$
3,221
$
2,773
Total assets at June 30
$
3,593,733
$
3,423,263
NMF = Not a meaningful figure
The Retail Segment’s total revenue during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
increased
5.3%
, or
$11.8 million
, over the same period in
2015
, to
$234.6 million
. The
$13.0 million
increase
in core commissions and fees revenue was driven by the following: (i) approximately
$9.7 million
related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2015; (ii)
$3.9 million
related to net new business; and (iii) an offsetting decrease of $0.6 million related to commissions and fees revenue from business divested in
2015
and
2016
. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs for the
second
quarter of
2016
increased
30.3%
, or
$0.9 million
, from the same period in
2015
, to
$3.7 million
. The Retail Segment’s internal growth rate for core organic commissions and fees revenue was
1.8%
for the
second
quarter of
2016
and was driven by revenue from net new business written during the preceding twelve months, which was impacted by some exposure unit growth, modest increases in commercial auto rates, and partially offset by continued reductions in property insurance premium rates, particularly in catastrophe prone areas. There was a $2.1 million reduction in other income relating to a 2015 legal settlement.
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Income before income taxes for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
increased
1.4%
, or
$0.7 million
, over the same period in
2015
, to
$49.2 million
. The primary factors affecting this increase were: (i) the net increase in revenue as described above; (ii) total compensation which
increased
by
$6.6 million
or
5.7%
, due primarily to new teammates related to acquisitions completed over the past twelve months, salary inflation, and additional teammates to support revenue growth; (iii) operating expenses which
increased
by
$2.2 million
or
6.1%
, due primarily to information technology services fees, professional fees relating to value added consulting services in support of revenue generation, and rent expense; (iv) a change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables that increased by $3.7 million to $4.0 million; partially offset by (v) a $0.5 million change in the benefit of gains on disposals to $0.8 million associated with book sales within certain profit centers.
The Retail Segment’s total revenue during the
six months ended June 30, 2016
increased
5.8%
, or
$25.7 million
, over the same period in
2015
, to
$466.7 million
. The
$24.9 million
increase
in core commissions and fees revenue was driven by the following: (i) approximately
$20.8 million
related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2015; (ii)
$5.2 million
related to net new business; and (iii) an offsetting decrease of $1.1 million related to commissions and fees revenue from business divested in
2015
and
2016
. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs for the first half of
2016
increased
10.7%
, or
$2.6 million
, from the same period in
2015
, to
$27.1 million
. The Retail Segment’s internal growth rate for core organic commissions and fees revenue was
1.3%
for the first half of
2016
and was driven by revenue from net new business written during the preceding twelve months, some exposure unit growth, and modest increases in commercial auto rates, which was partially offset by continued reductions in property insurance premium rates, particularly in catastrophe prone areas.
Income before income taxes for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
increased
4.3%
, or
$4.1 million
, over the same period in
2015
, to
99.6 million
. The primary factors affecting this increase were: (i) the net increase in revenue as described above; (ii) total compensation
increased
by
$17.4 million
or
7.6%
, due primarily to new teammates related to acquisitions completed over the past twelve months, salary inflation, and additional teammates to support revenue growth; (iii) operating expenses which
increased
by
$4.7 million
or
6.7%
, due primarily to information technology services fees, professional fees relating to value added consulting services in support of revenue generation, and rent expense; (iv) a change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables that increased $2.2 million to $3.1 million; partially offset by (v) a $2.2 million change in the benefit of gains on disposals to $2.9 million associated with book sales within certain profit centers.
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National Programs Segment
The National Programs Segment manages over 50 programs supported by approximately 40 well-capitalized carrier partners. In most cases, the insurance carriers that support the programs have delegated underwriting and, in many instances, claims-handling authority to our programs operations. These programs are generally distributed through a nationwide network of independent agents and Brown & Brown retail agents, and offer targeted products and services designed for specific industries, trade groups, professions, public entities and market niches. The National Programs Segment operations can be grouped into five broad categories: Professional Programs, Arrowhead Insurance Programs, Commercial Programs, Public Entity-Related Programs and the National Flood Program. The National Programs Segment’s revenue is primarily commission-based.
Financial information relating to our National Programs Segment for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2016
and
2015
is as follows:
For the three months
ended June 30,
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)
2016
2015
% Change
2016
2015
%
Change
REVENUES
Core commissions and fees
$
104,128
$
101,653
2.4
%
$
199,685
$
194,907
2.5
%
Profit-sharing contingent commissions
4,410
1,529
188.4
%
9,654
7,546
27.9
%
Guaranteed supplemental commissions
4
2
100.0
%
10
5
100.0
%
Investment income
239
56
NMF
487
101
NMF
Other income, net
39
(184
)
(121.2
)%
54
52
3.8
%
Total revenues
108,820
103,056
5.6
%
209,890
202,611
3.6
%
EXPENSES
Employee compensation and benefits
46,714
45,345
3.0
%
93,408
89,331
4.6
%
Other operating expenses
19,359
21,190
(8.6
)%
38,253
42,845
(10.7
)%
(Gain) loss on disposal
—
(9
)
(100.0
)%
—
458
(100.0
)%
Amortization
6,982
6,975
0.1
%
14,090
14,210
(0.8
)%
Depreciation
2,007
1,756
14.3
%
3,936
3,522
11.8
%
Interest
11,461
13,953
(17.9
)%
24,051
28,908
(16.8
)%
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables
52
36
44.4
%
104
51
103.9
%
Total expenses
86,575
89,246
(3.0
)%
173,842
179,325
(3.1
)%
Income before income taxes
$
22,245
$
13,810
61.1
%
$
36,048
$
23,286
54.8
%
Net internal growth rate – core organic commissions and fees
2.2
%
0.6
%
1.9
%
2.2
%
Employee compensation and benefits ratio
42.9
%
44.0
%
44.5
%
44.1
%
Other operating expenses ratio
17.8
%
20.6
%
18.2
%
21.1
%
Capital expenditures
$
1,314
$
1,761
$
3,246
$
3,250
Total assets at June 30
$
2,556,293
$
2,516,430
NMF = Not a meaningful figure
National Programs revenue for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
increased
5.6%
, or
$5.8 million
, from the same period in
2015
, to
$108.8 million
. The
$2.5 million
net
increase
in core commissions and fees revenue was driven by: (i)
$2.2 million
related to net new business, (ii) approximately
$0.4 million
related to core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2015, and (iii) a decrease of $0.1 million related to commissions and fees revenue recorded in the second quarter of 2015 from businesses since divested. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs were
$4.4 million
for the
second
quarter of
2016
, which was
an increase
of
$2.9 million
from the
second
quarter of
2015
, primarily related to one of our programs becoming eligible for a contingent commission.
The National Programs Segment’s internal growth rate for core commissions and fees revenue was
2.2%
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
. This internal growth rate was mainly due to new business in our lender placed coverage program. Growth in this business was partially offset by certain programs that have been affected by lower premium rates, primarily in our coastal property programs.
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Income before income taxes for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
increased
61.1%
, or
$8.4 million
, from the same period in
2015
, to
$22.2 million
. The increase was driven by the net revenue growth noted above, continued expense management initiatives as we grow and scale our programs, $2.8 million in credits related to premium taxes along with a $2.5 million decrease in the intercompany interest expense charge for acquisitions. We charge our segments an intercompany interest charge associated with the cost of capital for businesses they acquire. This intercompany interest charge is reduced each year according to a fixed amortization schedule.
National Programs revenue for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
increased
3.6%
, or
$7.3 million
, from the same period in
2015
, to
$209.9 million
. The
$4.8 million
increase
in core commissions and fees revenue was driven by: (i)
$3.8 million
related to net new business, (ii) approximately
$1.8 million
related to core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2015, and (iii) a decrease of $0.8 million related to commissions and fees revenue recorded in the first half of 2015 from businesses since divested. Profit-sharing contingent commissions and GSCs were
$9.7 million
for the first half of
2016
, which was
an increase
of
$2.1 million
from the same period in
2015
.
The National Programs Segment’s internal growth rate for core commissions and fees revenue was
1.9%
for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
. This internal growth rate was mainly due to new business in our lender placed coverage program and our non-standard auto programs. Growth in these businesses was partially offset by certain programs that have been affected by lower premium rates.
Income before income taxes for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
increased
54.8%
, or
$12.8 million
, from the same period in
2015
, to
36.0 million
. The increase was driven by the net revenue growth noted above, expense management initiatives as we grow and scale our programs, $5.8 million in credits related to premium taxes along with a $4.9 million decrease in the intercompany interest expense charge for acquisitions. We charge our segments an intercompany interest charge associated with the cost of capital for businesses they acquire. This intercompany interest charge is reduced each year according to a fixed amortization schedule.
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Wholesale Brokerage Segment
The Wholesale Brokerage Segment markets and sells excess and surplus commercial and personal lines insurance, primarily through independent agents and brokers. Like the Retail and National Programs Segments, the Wholesale Brokerage Segment’s revenues are primarily commission-based.
Financial information relating to our Wholesale Brokerage Segment for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2016
and
2015
is as follows:
For the three months
ended June 30,
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)
2016
2015
% Change
2016
2015
% Change
REVENUES
Core commissions and fees
$
59,136
$
53,894
9.7
%
$
107,022
$
99,954
7.1
%
Profit-sharing contingent commissions
1,574
1,029
53.0
%
6,549
6,139
6.7
%
Guaranteed supplemental commissions
493
395
24.8
%
970
949
2.2
%
Investment income
1
73
(98.6
)%
4
145
(97.2
)%
Other income, net
83
26
NMF
156
58
169.0
%
Total revenues
61,287
55,417
10.6
%
114,701
107,245
7.0
%
EXPENSES
Employee compensation and benefits
30,522
27,421
11.3
%
56,912
52,738
7.9
%
Other operating expenses
10,699
8,321
28.6
%
19,966
16,870
18.4
%
(Gain) loss on disposal
—
—
—
%
—
(385
)
(100.0
)%
Amortization
2,591
2,432
6.5
%
5,033
4,855
3.7
%
Depreciation
488
561
(13.0
)%
984
1,124
(12.5
)%
Interest
685
216
NMF
932
445
109.4
%
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables
15
76
(80.3
)%
25
724
(96.5
)%
Total expenses
45,000
39,027
15.3
%
83,852
76,371
9.8
%
Income before income taxes
$
16,287
$
16,390
(0.6
)%
$
30,849
$
30,874
(0.1
)%
Net internal growth rate – core organic commissions and fees
3.9
%
5.1
%
3.7
%
6.1
%
Employee compensation and benefits ratio
49.8
%
49.5
%
49.6
%
49.2
%
Other operating expenses ratio
17.5
%
15.0
%
17.4
%
15.7
%
Capital expenditures
$
322
$
1,211
$
914
$
1,662
Total assets at June 30
$
1,018,689
$
865,000
The Wholesale Brokerage Segment’s total revenues for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
,
increased
10.6%
, or
$5.9 million
, from the same period in
2015
, to
$61.3 million
. The
$5.2 million
net
increase
in core commissions and fees revenue was driven primarily by the following: (i)
$3.1 million
related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2015; and (ii)
$2.1 million
related to net new business. Contingent commissions and GSCs for the
second
quarter of
2016
increased
$0.6 million
compared to the
second
quarter of 2015, to
$2.1 million
. This increase was driven by an increase in premium placed with certain carriers. The Wholesale Brokerage Segment’s internal growth rate for core organic commissions and fees revenue was
3.9%
for the
second
quarter of
2016
, and was driven by net new business and modest increases in exposure units, partially offset by contraction in insurance premium rates for catastrophe prone properties.
Income before income taxes for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
,
decreased
0.6%
, or
$0.1 million
, over the same period in
2015
, to
$16.3 million
, primarily due to the following: (i) the net increase in revenue as described above, offset by; (ii) an increase in employee compensation and benefits of $3.1 million, of which $1.6 million was related to acquisitions that had no comparable compensation and benefits in the same period of 2015 with the remainder related to merit increases and additional teammates to support increased transaction volumes; (iii) a $0.5 million increase associated with movement in foreign currency exchange rates; and (iv) a $2.4 million increase in operating expenses, of which $0.5 million of the increase in operating expenses was related to acquisitions that had no comparable expenses in the same period of 2015.
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The Wholesale Brokerage Segment’s total revenues for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
,
increased
7.0%
, or
$7.5 million
, from the same period in
2015
, to
114.7 million
. The
$7.1 million
net
increase
in core commissions and fees revenue was driven primarily by the following: (i)
$3.7 million
related to net new business; and (ii)
$3.4 million
related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2015. Contingent commissions and GSCs for the first half of
2016
increased
$0.4 million
compared to the first half of 2015, to
$7.5 million
. This increase was driven by an increase in premium placed with certain carriers. The Wholesale Brokerage Segment’s internal growth rate for core organic commissions and fees revenue was
3.7%
for the first half of
2016
, and was driven by net new business and modest increases in exposure units, partially offset by significant contraction in insurance premium rates for catastrophe prone properties.
Income before income taxes for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
,
decreased
0.1%
, over the same period in
2015
, to
30.8 million
, primarily due to the following: (i) the net increase in revenue as described above, offset by; (ii) a gain on a business divested in the first half of 2015 that has no equivalent gain in the first half of 2016; and (iii) an increase in employee compensation and benefits of $4.2 million, of which 1.6 million was related to acquisitions that had no comparable compensation and benefits in the same period of 2015 with the remainder related to merit increases and additional teammates to support increased transaction volumes; (iii) a $3.1 million increase is operating expenses, of which $0.5 million was related to acquisitions that had no comparable expenses in the same period of 2015; and (iv) a decrease of $0.7 million in estimated acquisition earn-out expenses.
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Services Segment
The Services Segment provides insurance-related services, including third-party claims administration and comprehensive medical utilization management services in both the workers’ compensation and all-lines liability arenas. The Services Segment also provides Medicare Set-aside account services, Social Security disability and Medicare benefits advocacy services, and claims adjusting services.
Unlike the other segments, nearly all of the Services Segment’s revenue is generated from fees, which are not significantly affected by fluctuations in general insurance premiums.
Financial information relating to our Services Segment for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2016
and
2015
is as follows:
For the three months
ended June 30,
For the six months
ended June 30,
(in thousands, except percentages)
2016
2015
% Change
2016
2015
% Change
REVENUES
Core commissions and fees
$
41,670
$
38,359
8.6
%
$
78,173
$
73,163
6.8
%
Profit-sharing contingent commissions
—
—
—
%
—
—
—
%
Guaranteed supplemental commissions
—
—
—
%
—
—
—
%
Investment income
83
1
NMF
147
1
NMF
Other income, net
(1
)
—
—
%
—
(16
)
(100.0
)%
Total revenues
41,752
38,360
8.8
%
78,320
73,148
7.1
%
EXPENSES
Employee compensation and benefits
19,631
19,768
(0.7
)%
38,507
39,038
(1.4
)%
Other operating expenses
12,264
9,898
23.9
%
22,139
17,754
24.7
%
(Gain) loss on disposal
—
—
—
%
—
—
—
%
Amortization
1,140
1,022
11.5
%
2,205
2,045
7.8
%
Depreciation
472
529
(10.8
)%
959
1,059
(9.4
)%
Interest
1,327
1,596
(16.9
)%
2,563
3,195
(19.8
)%
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables
12
9
33.3
%
(11
)
17
(164.7
)%
Total expenses
34,846
32,822
6.2
%
66,362
63,108
5.2
%
Income before income taxes
$
6,906
$
5,538
24.7
%
$
11,958
$
10,040
19.1
%
Net internal growth rate – core organic commissions and fees
6.3
%
7.8
%
3.8
%
9.0
%
Employee compensation and benefits ratio
47.0
%
51.5
%
49.2
%
53.4
%
Other operating expenses ratio
29.4
%
25.8
%
28.3
%
24.3
%
Capital expenditures
$
276
$
301
$
481
$
541
Total assets at June 30
$
327,957
$
283,996
NMF = Not a meaningful figure
The Services Segment’s total revenues for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
increased
8.8%
, or
$3.4 million
, over the same period in
2015
, to
$41.8 million
. The
$3.3 million
increase
in core commissions and fees revenue was driven primarily by the following: (i)
$2.6 million
related to the core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2015; (ii)
$2.3 million
related to net new business that was partially offset by (iii) a decrease of $1.6 million related to commissions and fees revenue recorded in the second quarter of 2015 from businesses since divested. The Services Segment’s internal growth rate for core commissions and fees revenue was
6.3%
for the
second
quarter of
2016
. This growth was driven primarily by an increase in weather related claims.
Income before income taxes for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
increased
24.7%
, or
$1.4 million
, over the same period in
2015
, to
$6.9 million
due to a combination of: (i) internal revenue growth noted above, (ii) the continued efficient operating of our businesses; and (iii) partially offset by an increase in Other operating expenses driven by an increase in consulting fees associated with the on-boarding of new clients.
The Services Segment’s total revenues for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
increased
7.1%
, or
$5.2 million
, over the same period in
2015
, to
$78.3 million
. The
$5.0 million
increase
in core commissions and fees revenue was driven by the following: (i) approximately
$4.3 million
related to core commissions and fees revenue from acquisitions that had no comparable revenues in the same period of 2015; (ii)
$2.7 million
related to net new business, that was partially offset by (iii) a decrease of $2.0 million related to commissions and fees revenue
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recorded in the first half of 2015 from businesses since divested. The Services Segment’s internal growth rate for core commissions and fees revenue was
3.8%
for the first half of
2016
. This growth was driven primarily by an increase in weather related claims, partially offset by some decline in our Medicare Set-aside businesses as there were lower referrals processed.
Income before income taxes for the
six months ended June 30, 2016
increased
19.1%
, or
$1.9 million
, over the same period in
2015
, to
12.0 million
due to a combination of: (i) internal revenue growth, as noted above, (ii) the continued efficient operating of our businesses; and (iii) partially offset by an increase in Other operating expenses driven by an increase in consulting fees associated with the on-boarding of new clients.
Other
As discussed in Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the “Other” column in the Segment Information table includes any income and expenses not allocated to reportable segments, and corporate-related items, including the inter-company interest expense charges to reporting segments.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company strives to maintain a conservative balance sheet with regard to debt and liquidity. Our capital requirements to operate as an insurance intermediary are low and we have been able to grow and invest in our business principally through cash that has been generated from operations. We have the ability to access the use of our revolving credit facility, which provides up to $800.0 million in available cash, and we believe that we have access to additional funds, if needed, through the capital markets to obtain further debt financing under the current market conditions. The Company believes that its existing cash, cash equivalents, short-term investment portfolio and funds generated from operations, together with the funds available under the credit facility, will be sufficient to satisfy our normal liquidity needs, including principal payments on our long-term debt, for at least the next twelve months.
Contractual Cash Obligations
As of
June 30, 2016
, our contractual cash obligations were as follows:
Payments Due by Period
(in thousands)
Total
Less Than
1 Year
1-3 Years
4-5 Years
After 5
Years
Long-term debt
$
1,134,250
$
80,500
$
553,750
$
—
$
500,000
Other liabilities
(1)
69,447
23,477
14,605
1,378
29,987
Operating leases
204,316
41,721
71,378
49,619
41,598
Interest obligations
208,620
35,949
63,296
42,000
67,375
Unrecognized tax benefits
679
—
679
—
—
Maximum future acquisition contingency payments
(2)
131,603
44,488
84,486
2,629
—
Total contractual cash obligations
$
1,748,915
$
226,135
$
788,194
$
95,626
$
638,960
(1)
Includes the current portion of other long-term liabilities.
(2)
Includes $73.5 million of current and non-current estimated earn-out payables resulting from acquisitions consummated after January 1, 2009.
Debt
Total debt at
June 30, 2016
was $1,125.5 million, which was a decrease of $19.2 million compared to December 31, 2015. The decrease includes the repayment of $20.6 million in principal, net of the amortization of discounted debt related to our 4.20% Notes due 2024 and debt issuance cost amortization of $0.9 million plus the addition of $0.5 million in a short term note payable related to the recent acquisition of Social Security Advocates for the Disabled, LLC.
As of
June 30, 2016
, the Company satisfied the fourth installment of scheduled quarterly principal payments on the Credit Facility term loan. The Company has satisfied $41.2 million in total principal payments through June 30, 2016. Scheduled quarterly principal payments are expected to be made until maturity. The balance of the Credit Facility term loan is $508.8 million as of June 30, 2016. Of the total amount, $55.0 million is classified as current portion of long-term debt in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as the date of maturity is less than one year.
During 2015, the $25.0 million of 5.66% Notes due December 2016 were classified as current portion of long-term debt in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as the date of maturity is less than one year.
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On March 14, 2016, the Company terminated the Wells Fargo Revolver $25.0 million facility without incurring any fees. The facility was to mature on December 31, 2016. The Company terminated the Wells Fargo Revolver as it maintains flexibility with the Credit Facility revolver capacity and current capital and credit resources available.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Neither we nor our subsidiaries have ever incurred off-balance sheet obligations through the use of, or investment in, off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments or structured finance or special purpose entities organized as corporations, partnerships or limited liability companies or trusts.
For further discussion of our cash management and risk management policies, see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates and equity prices. We are exposed to market risk through our investments, revolving credit line, term loan agreements and international operations.
Our invested assets are held primarily as cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, available-for-sale marketable debt securities, non-marketable debt securities, certificates of deposit, U.S. treasury securities, and professionally managed short duration fixed income funds. Some of these investments are subject to interest rate risk. The fair values of our invested assets at
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, approximated their respective carrying values due to their short-term duration and therefore, such market risk is not considered to be material.
We do not actively invest or trade in equity securities. In addition, we generally dispose of any significant equity securities received in conjunction with an acquisition shortly after the acquisition date.
As of June 30, 2016, we had $508.8 million of borrowings outstanding under our term loan which bears interest on a floating basis tied to the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and therefore subject to changes in the associated interest expense. The effect of an immediate hypothetical 10% change in interest rates would not have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
We are subject to exchange rate risk primarily in our U.K. based wholesale brokerage business that has a cost base principally denominated in British pounds and a revenue base in several other currencies, but principally in U.S. dollars. Based on our foreign currency rate exposure as of
June 30, 2016
an immediate 10% hypothetical change of foreign currency exchange rates would not have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation (the “Evaluation”) required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act (“Disclosure Controls”) as of
June 30, 2016
. Based on the Evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that the design and operation of our Disclosure Controls were effective.
Changes in Internal Controls
There has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the Evaluation that occurred during the quarter ended
June 30, 2016
, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management, including our CEO and CFO, does not expect that our Disclosure Controls and internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control.
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The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, a control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
CEO and CFO Certifications
Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 are the Certifications of the CEO and the CFO, respectively. The Certifications are supplied in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Section 302 Certifications”). This Item 4 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains the information concerning the evaluation referred to in the Section 302 Certifications and this information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.
PART II
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
In Item 3 of Part I of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended
December 31, 2015
, certain information concerning certain legal proceedings and other matters was disclosed. Such information was current as of the date of filing. During the Company’s fiscal quarter ended
June 30, 2016
, no new legal proceedings, or material developments with respect to existing legal proceedings, occurred which require disclosure in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
There were no material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2015
and the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 2016
.
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table provides information about our repurchase of shares of our common stock during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
:
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
(1)
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
Maximum Value that
May Yet be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
(2)
April 1, 2016 to April 30, 2016
126,829
$
35.80
—
$ 375.0 million
May 1, 2016 to May 31, 2016
2,547
35.11
—
375.0 million
June 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016
7,010
36.06
—
375.0 million
Total
136,386
$
35.80
—
$ 375.0 million
(1)
We purchased 136,386 shares during the quarter ended
June 30, 2016
outside of our publicly announced share repurchase program, all of which represent shares surrendered by our teammates in the exercise of stock options under our equity compensation plans or to cover required tax withholdings on the vesting of shares in our equity compensation plans.
(2)
As announced on July 21, 2014, our Board of Directors approved the purchase of up to $200.0 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock of which $150.0 million have been purchased with the last settlement on August 11, 2015. On July 20, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the purchasing of up to an additional $400.0 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. On November 11, 2015, the Company entered into ASR with an investment bank to purchase an aggregate $75.0 million of the Company’s common stock, all of which has been settled with this latest settlement on January 6, 2016 in which the Company received 363,209 shares. After this completion, the Company will now have outstanding approval to purchase up to $375.0 million, in the aggregate, of the Company's outstanding common stock. As of
June 30, 2016
, a total of 7,793,579 shares have been repurchased since the first quarter of 2015.
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ITEM 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this Report:
3.1
Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (adopted April 24, 2003) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3a to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003), and Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3a to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999).
3.2
Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed on March 2, 2012).
10.1
2010 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed May 5, 2016).
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant.
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant.
32.1
Section 1350 Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant.
32.2
Section 1350 Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant.
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BROWN & BROWN, INC.
/s/ R. Andrew Watts
Date: August 5, 2016
R. Andrew Watts
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(duly authorized officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)
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