GWG Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter Financial Results

MINNEAPOLIS, May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GWG Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWGH) ("GWG" or the "Company"), a specialty finance company and leader in the life insurance secondary market today announced financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2015.

Highlights

• Reports basic earnings of $0.62 per share for the first quarter of 2015
• Recognized $29.4 million of gross policy benefits in 2015 through May 11, 2015
• Reports $46.7 million of gross policy benefits recognized in the twelve months ending March 31, 2015
• Reports senior credit facility three-year renewal extension with enhanced terms
• Reports total liquidity position of $92.7 million – cash, insurance receivables plus senior lending facility availability – at May 11, 2015
• Reports significant expansion of the network of financial advisors offering the Company's products and services

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

Total net income attributable to common shareholders was $3.6 million or $0.62 and $0.46 per basic and fully diluted share, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to a net loss of $2.0 million, or $0.44 per basic and fully diluted share, for the same period in 2014. The weighted average basic and fully diluted shares outstanding for the quarter was 5.8 million and 7.9 million, respectively.

Gross revenue for the quarter increased 205% versus the same period in 2014 to $16.8 million driven by the recognition of $28.6 million gross policy benefits in the period. Total expenses for the quarter ending March 31, 2015 were $11.0 million versus $8.4 million for the same period one year ago. The increase was driven mainly by interest expense relating to the Company's L Bond offering.

"Overall, the performance in the first quarter of 2015 was what we would expect to occur due to the continued growth and maturation of the Company's portfolio of life insurance policies," said Bill Acheson, GWG Holdings, Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer. Acheson continued, "The Company's financial and liquidity condition is very strong and positions GWG to take advantage of the incredible growth opportunity in providing compelling value to seniors who no longer want, need or can afford their life insurance."

"GWG's strategy of partnering with independent financial advisors to bring value added financial solutions to the marketplace is paying off," said Jon Sabes, GWG Holdings, Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer. "We have a unique suite of products and services designed to serve the huge and growing need for post-retirement financial services and we have the distribution capability of a nationwide network of trusted, independent financial advisors who deliver these products and services in a transparent, thoughtful, valued-added approach," continued Mr. Sabes.

"The benefits of the Company's products and services – whether the unique performance of our non-correlated fixed income investment offerings or the unmatched consumer value proposition of a senior life settlement transaction – are gaining recognition across the financial marketplace," stated Michael Freedman, GWG Holdings, Inc.'s President. "GWG is uniquely positioned to help the fastest growing demographic in the United States to address their most pressing financial needs and we have the business model and financial resources to continue to execute," continued Mr. Freedman.

Life Insurance Portfolio Highlights

 

 

For the dates set forth below, the following table illustrates the total amount of face value of policy benefits owned, the trailing twelve months of life insurance policy benefits recognized and premiums paid on our portfolio. The trailing 12-month benefits/premium coverage ratio indicates the ratio of policy benefits recognized to premiums paid over the trailing 12-month period from our portfolio of life insurance policies.

 

 

About GWG Holdings, Inc.

GWG Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWGH) is a specialty finance company and leader in the life insurance secondary market. GWG, through its subsidiaries, purchases life insurance policies from seniors who no longer want, need or can afford their policies. Since 2006, GWG has purchased more than $1.7 billion in life insurance policy benefits and paid seniors over $283 million for their policies – approximately $266 million more than the surrender or lapse value offered by insurance carriers. GWG's strategy is to originate and manage a diverse portfolio life insurance policies that generate yields that exceed the costs to finance the policies (in aggregate). GWG finances the purchase and maintenance of a portfolio of policies primarily through a fixed income alternative investment product that is offered through independent broker-dealers and registered investment advisors nationwide. GWG's goal is to generate financial returns for GWG's investors and shareholders while providing valuable post-retirement financial solutions to seniors.

For more information about GWG, email [email protected] or visit www.gwglife.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenue, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate,"  "believe,"  "estimate,"  "expect,"  "intend,"  "may,"  "plan,"  "would," "target" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about our estimates regarding future revenue and financial performance, our ability to avail ourselves of market opportunities, the efficacy of our business model, our ability to successfully execute on our business model and our understanding of the recognition of our investment product and service offerings to investors and insured persons, respectively. We may not actually achieve the expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements we make. More information about potential factors that could affect our business and financial results is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically including our registration statement on Form S-1 filed on March 13, 2015 and May 5, 2015, and any amendments and post-effective amendments thereto. Additional information will also be set forth in our future quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, annual reports on Form 10-K and other filings that we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not intend, and undertake no duty, to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein.

 

 

 

 

 

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