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Form 8-K AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTME For: Oct 29

October 29, 2020 5:05 PM


Exhibit 99.1
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For more information, contact:
Steven D. Schwartz, Vice President-Investor Relations
(515) 273-3763, sschwartz@american-equity.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 29, 2020
American Equity Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results
Company Highlights
Third quarter 2020 net income available to common stockholders of $661.3 million or $7.17 per diluted common share including notable items
Third quarter 2020 non-GAAP operating loss1 available to common stockholders of $(249.8) million or $(2.72) per diluted common share including notable items
Third quarter 2020 non-GAAP operating income available to common shareholders of $91.1 million or $0.99 per diluted common share excluding notable items
One notable item this quarter, the annual actuarial update, primarily reflective of changes in future expectations regarding low interest rates and option budgets
Book value per share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income with and without net impact of accounting for fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives of $35.97 and $33.39, respectively
Third quarter 2020 annuity sales of $574 million
Policyholder funds under management of $53.0 billion
Third quarter 2020 investment spread of 2.44%
Estimated risk-based capital ratio of 382% excluding approximately $300 million of excess cash at the holding company
Share repurchase activity to begin following earnings release under the Board’s recent $500 million authorization

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (October 29, 2020) - American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (NYSE: AEL), a leading issuer of fixed index annuities (FIAs) today reported third quarter 2020 net income available to common stockholders of $661.3 million, or $7.17 per diluted common share, compared to net income available to common stockholders of $37.4 million, or $0.41 per diluted common share, for third quarter 2019.
Non-GAAP operating loss1 available to common stockholders for the third quarter 2020 was $(249.8) million, or $(2.72) per diluted common share, compared to non-GAAP operating income1 available to common stockholders of $233.4 million, or $2.54 per diluted common share, for third quarter 2019. On a trailing twelve-



month basis, non-GAAP operating return1 on average common stockholders' equity excluding average AOCI1 was 4.3% based on reported results and 15.1% excluding the impact of annual actuarial assumption updates in the third quarter of 2020.
Third quarter 2020 net income was positively affected by $663 million ($7.19 per diluted common share) due to updates to actuarial assumptions utilized in the determination of deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, the liability for future policy benefits to be paid for lifetime income benefit riders, and the valuation of embedded derivatives while non-GAAP operating income was negatively affected by $341 million ($3.70 per diluted common share) from assumption updates. Net income for the third quarter of 2019 was negatively affected by $36 million ($0.40 per common diluted share) while non-GAAP operating income benefited by $124 million ($1.35 per diluted common share) from assumption updates.
The year-over-year decreases in quarterly non-GAAP operating income1 available to common stockholders and non-GAAP operating income1 per share available to common stockholders, excluding the effects from actuarial assumption updates, were primarily attributable to lower investment spread income and a greater increase in the liability for future policy benefits to be paid for lifetime income benefit riders, partially offset by a decline in deferred acquisition cost and deferred sales inducement amortization. Excluding the effects from assumption updates, actual versus modeled experience in the quarter negatively affected amortization of deferred acquisition and sales inducement costs and the increase in the liability for future policy benefits to be paid for lifetime income benefit riders by $10 million and $5 million, respectively.
INVESTMENT SPREAD INCREASES SEQUENTIALLY ON LOWER COST OF MONEY
American Equity’s investment spread was 2.44% for the third quarter of 2020 compared to 2.39% for the second quarter of 2020 and 2.75% for the third quarter of 2019. On a sequential basis, the average yield on invested assets decreased by 2 basis points while the cost of money fell by 7 basis points.
Average yield on invested assets was 4.10% in the third quarter of 2020 compared to 4.12% in the second quarter of 2020. The decrease in investment yield was primarily driven by the decline in short term yields on floating rate instruments in the investment portfolio and retention of a higher level of liquidity in the investment portfolios of the life insurance companies offset by an increase in prepayment income and improved results from mark-to-market investment partnerships. The average yield on invested assets excluding non-trendable items was 4.00% in the third quarter of 2020 compared to 4.17% in the second quarter of 2020. In our analysis of trendable yield for the second quarter, we have excluded the reduction in effective yield resulting from the mark to market investment partnership losses in addition to prepayment income.
The aggregate cost of money for annuity liabilities of 1.66% in the third quarter of 2020 was down 7 basis points from 1.73% in the second quarter of 2020. The cost of money in the third quarter was positively affected by 3 basis points from over-hedging of index-linked credits compared to 1 basis point of hedge loss in the second quarter.
POLICYHOLDER FUNDS UNDER MANAGEMENT RELATIVELY FLAT ON $574 MILLION OF SALES
Policyholder funds under management at September 30, 2020 were $53.0 billion, a $106 million, or 0.2% decrease from June 30, 2020. Third quarter gross and net sales were $574 million and $568 million, respectively, representing decreases of 56% and 53% from third quarter 2019 sales. On a sequential basis, both gross and net



sales increased 3%. Compared to the second quarter of 2020, gross sales at American Equity Life decreased 8% while Eagle Life sales rose 75%.
Commenting on sales, Anant Bhalla, Chief Executive Officer, said: "Gross sales of $574 million is a 3% increase compared to the second quarter of 2020 driven by increased multi-year fixed rate annuity sales at Eagle Life. In the quarter, we refreshed the IncomeShield product and it is very competitive, especially backed by our differentiated asset strategies including those accessible to us through our partnership with Brookfield Asset Management. In September, we introduced a new single premium deferred annuity series at Eagle Life, the Eagle Guarantee Focus. We have 3- and 5- year products that are top-3 for crediting rates in the marketplace. At American Equity Life, we introduced a similar product line, the GuaranteeShield series, a few weeks ago. Our 3-year product is #2 for crediting rates in the independent agent market, and we are already seeing strong application flow."
AMERICAN EQUITY BEGINS IMPLEMENTATION OF AEL 2.0
American Equity recently announced three important strategic partnerships as part of accelerating the implementation of the AEL 2.0 business plan. Each partnership leverages the unique skills of the partners and allows American Equity to use the power of its annuity funding origination capability to enter into unique, differentiated partnerships to unlock shareholder value. These include:
A $100 million growth equity investment in Pretium, a leading alternative asset manager, enabling American Equity to secure unique access to sourcing and servicing of residential real estate assets over their life cycle
A reinsurance and asset management joint venture with Varde Partners and Agam Capital Management by ceding a $5 billion in-force block (approximately 10% of in-force) to begin the transformation to a capital-light model while providing access to new markets, specifically the global life and annuity reinsurance and third-party insurance asset management businesses
A strategic partnership with Brookfield Asset Management to expedite American Equity's transformation to the fee-based capital-light model envisioned in the AEL 2.0 strategy which will include: reinsurance of $5 billion of existing liabilities and up to an incremental $5 billion of new sales; access to Brookfield investments in targeted asset classes; and a cornerstone investment by Brookfield in which it will acquire up to a 19.9% ownership interest in American Equity subject to a five-year standstill agreement
A video outlining the AEL 2.0 strategy and the Brookfield partnership is available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website.
Speaking about the AEL 2.0 strategy, Bhalla stated: "Each of these commercially attractive partnerships, and the equity investment component of the Brookfield agreement announced last week, are the result of months of discussion and negotiation that commenced in the early spring of this year. They represent major progress on the Investment Management and Capital Structure pillars of our AEL 2.0 strategy by freeing up capital on our balance sheet and providing access to world-class asset management capabilities. These transactions are just the start of evolving AEL into a capital-light and higher sustained ROE company.”



As previously announced on October 18, the Company’s Board of Directors has approved a $500 million share repurchase authorization. Bhalla said, “The purpose of this share repurchase program is to both immediately offset dilution from the issuance of equity shares to Brookfield and to institute a regular cash return program for shareholders. We expect to start the buyback program immediately after today’s earnings announcement, with an additional accelerated share repurchase (ASR) program to launch following the closing of Brookfield’s first equity investment later in the fourth quarter.”

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments, and are subject to assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Statements such as “guidance”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “goal”, “objective”, “target”, “may”, “should”, “estimate”, “projects” or similar words as well as specific projections of future results qualify as forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these forward looking statements can be found in the company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made and the company undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that other factors not currently anticipated by the company will not materially and adversely affect our results of operations. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf.
CONFERENCE CALL
American Equity will hold a conference call to discuss third quarter 2020 earnings on Friday, October 30, at 7:00 a.m. CT. The conference call will be webcast live on the Internet. Investors and interested parties who wish to listen to the call on the internet may do so at www.american-equity.com.
The call may also be accessed by telephone at 855-865-0606, passcode 9156855 (international callers, please dial 704-859-4382). An audio replay will be available shortly after the call on American Equity's website. An audio replay will also be available via telephone through November 6, 2020 at 855-859-2056, passcode 9156855 (international callers will need to dial 404-537-3406).
ABOUT AMERICAN EQUITY
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a leading issuer of fixed index annuities through independent agents, banks and broker-dealers. American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: AEL), is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, please visit www.american-equity.com.
1    Use of non-GAAP financial measures is discussed in this release in the tables that follow the text of the release.
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American Equity Investment Life Holding Company
Unaudited (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
2020201920202019
Revenues:
Premiums and other considerations$10,407 $5,152 $29,103 $14,688 
Annuity product charges62,277 63,647 185,264 177,313 
Net investment income543,331 590,412 1,660,353 1,719,418 
Change in fair value of derivatives205,011 (20,042)(409,201)440,472 
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
(22,321)4,328 (68,545)(67)
Other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses on investments:
Total OTTI losses— (101)— (1,099)
Portion of OTTI losses recognized from other comprehensive income— — — (215)
Net OTTI losses recognized in operations— (101)— (1,314)
Loss on extinguishment of debt— — (2,024)— 
Total revenues798,705 643,396 1,394,950 2,350,510 
Benefits and expenses:
Insurance policy benefits and change in future policy benefits13,273 7,627 36,676 23,865 
Interest sensitive and index product benefits576,147 500,285 1,217,358 888,062 
Amortization of deferred sales inducements416,983 (55,769)415,396 (2,675)
Change in fair value of embedded derivatives(1,732,497)212,278 (1,855,623)1,306,163 
Interest expense on notes payable6,388 6,382 19,161 19,141 
Interest expense on subordinated debentures1,323 3,968 4,232 12,113 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs622,596 (120,934)623,409 (45,856)
Other operating costs and expenses42,738 38,554 128,315 114,959 
Total benefits and expenses(53,049)592,391 588,924 2,315,772 
Income before income taxes851,754 51,005 806,026 34,738 
Income tax expense184,554 13,645 143,308 8,798 
Net income667,200 37,360 662,718 25,940 
Less: Preferred stock dividends5,950 — 18,511 — 
Net income available to common stockholders$661,250 $37,360 $644,207 $25,940 
Earnings per common share$7.20 $0.41 $7.02 $0.28 
Earnings per common share - assuming dilution$7.17 $0.41 $7.00 $0.28 
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
Earnings per common share91,861 91,252 91,770 91,081 
Earnings per common share - assuming dilution92,163 91,711 92,071 91,748 





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American Equity Investment Life Holding Company
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In addition to net income available to common stockholders, we have consistently utilized non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders and non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders per common share - assuming dilution, non-GAAP financial measures commonly used in the life insurance industry, as economic measures to evaluate our financial performance. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders equals net income available to common stockholders adjusted to eliminate the impact of items that fluctuate from quarter to quarter in a manner unrelated to core operations, and we believe measures excluding their impact are useful in analyzing operating trends. The most significant adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders eliminate the impact of fair value accounting for our fixed index annuity business. These adjustments are not economic in nature but rather impact the timing of reported results. We believe the combined presentation and evaluation of non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders together with net income available to common stockholders provides information that may enhance an investor’s understanding of our underlying results and profitability.
Reconciliation from Net Income Available to Common Stockholders to Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
2020201920202019
Net income available to common stockholders$661,250 $37,360 $644,207 $25,940 
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders: (a)
Net realized gains/losses on financial assets, including credit losses15,145 (3,175)49,986 (245)
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - fixed index annuities
(1,176,909)250,186 (873,773)500,998 
Change in fair value of derivatives - interest rate caps and swap— (76)(848)1,414 
Income taxes250,701 (50,940)177,804 (105,759)
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders$(249,813)$233,355 $(2,624)$422,348 
Per common share - assuming dilution:
Net income available to common stockholders$7.17 $0.41 $7.00 $0.28 
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders:
Anti-dilutive effect of operating loss0.01 — — — 
Net realized gains/losses on financial assets, including credit losses0.16 (0.04)0.54 — 
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - fixed index annuities
(12.77)2.73 (9.49)5.46 
Change in fair value of derivatives - interest rate caps and swap— — (0.01)0.01 
Income taxes2.71 (0.56)1.93 (1.15)
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders$(2.72)$2.54 $(0.03)$4.60 
(a)Adjustments to net income available to common stockholders to arrive at non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders are presented net of related adjustments to amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs where applicable.

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Average Common Stockholders' Equity and Return on Average Common Stockholders' Equity
Return on average common stockholders' equity measures how efficiently we generate profits from the resources provided by our net assets.  Return on average common stockholders' equity and non-GAAP operating return on average common stockholders' equity are calculated by dividing net income available to common stockholders and non-GAAP operating income available to common stockholders, respectively, for the trailing twelve months by average total stockholders' equity excluding average equity available to preferred stockholders and average accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI).  We exclude AOCI because AOCI fluctuates from quarter to quarter due to unrealized changes in the fair value of available for sale investments.
Twelve Months Ended
September 30, 2020
Average Common Stockholders' Equity Excluding Average AOCI
Average total stockholders' equity$5,122,725 
Average equity available to preferred stockholders(350,000)
Average AOCI(1,875,770)
Average common stockholders' equity excluding average AOCI$2,896,955 
Net income available to common stockholders$864,357 
Non-GAAP operating income available to common stockholders$123,211 
Return on Average Common Stockholders' Equity Excluding Average AOCI
Net income available to common stockholders29.84 %
Non-GAAP operating income available to common stockholders4.25 %


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Exhibit 99.2



AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement

September 30, 2020

A.Financial Highlights
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
B.Product Summary
C.Investment Summary
D.
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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities, available for sale, at fair value$51,700,743 $51,580,490 
Mortgage loans on real estate3,926,699 3,448,793 
Derivative instruments874,741 1,355,989 
Other investments495,740 492,301 
Total investments56,997,923 56,877,573 
Cash and cash equivalents2,656,632 2,293,392 
Coinsurance deposits4,886,705 5,115,013 
Accrued investment income452,647 472,826 
Deferred policy acquisition costs2,163,003 2,923,454 
Deferred sales inducements1,426,945 1,966,723 
Income taxes recoverable34,773 — 
Other assets46,448 47,571 
Total assets$68,665,076 $69,696,552 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Policy benefit reserves$60,109,669 $61,893,945 
Other policy funds and contract claims242,159 256,105 
Notes payable495,528 495,116 
Subordinated debentures78,037 157,265 
Deferred income taxes512,428 177,897 
Income taxes payable— 429 
Other liabilities1,108,521 2,145,676 
Total liabilities62,546,342 65,126,433 
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, Series A16 16 
Preferred stock, Series B12 — 
Common stock91,932 91,107 
Additional paid-in capital1,510,987 1,212,311 
Accumulated other comprehensive income2,112,111 1,497,921 
Retained earnings2,403,676 1,768,764 
Total stockholders' equity6,118,734 4,570,119 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$68,665,076 $69,696,552 


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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
2020201920202019
Revenues:
Premiums and other considerations$10,407 $5,152 $29,103 $14,688 
Annuity product charges62,277 63,647 185,264 177,313 
Net investment income543,331 590,412 1,660,353 1,719,418 
Change in fair value of derivatives205,011 (20,042)(409,201)440,472 
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
(22,321)4,328 (68,545)(67)
Other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses on investments:
Total OTTI losses— (101)— (1,099)
Portion of OTTI losses recognized from other comprehensive income— — — (215)
Net OTTI losses recognized in operations— (101)— (1,314)
Loss on extinguishment of debt— — (2,024)— 
Total revenues798,705 643,396 1,394,950 2,350,510 
Benefits and expenses:
Insurance policy benefits and change in future policy benefits13,273 7,627 36,676 23,865 
Interest sensitive and index product benefits576,147 500,285 1,217,358 888,062 
Amortization of deferred sales inducements416,983 (55,769)415,396 (2,675)
Change in fair value of embedded derivatives(1,732,497)212,278 (1,855,623)1,306,163 
Interest expense on notes payable6,388 6,382 19,161 19,141 
Interest expense on subordinated debentures1,323 3,968 4,232 12,113 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs622,596 (120,934)623,409 (45,856)
Other operating costs and expenses42,738 38,554 128,315 114,959 
Total benefits and expenses(53,049)592,391 588,924 2,315,772 
Income before income taxes851,754 51,005 806,026 34,738 
Income tax expense184,554 13,645 143,308 8,798 
Net income667,200 37,360 662,718 25,940 
Less: Preferred stock dividends5,950 — 18,511 — 
Net income available to common stockholders$661,250 $37,360 $644,207 $25,940 
Earnings per common share$7.20 $0.41 $7.02 $0.28 
Earnings per common share - assuming dilution$7.17 $0.41 $7.00 $0.28 
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
Earnings per common share91,861 91,252 91,770 91,081 
Earnings per common share - assuming dilution92,163 91,711 92,071 91,748 

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Quarterly Summary - Most Recent 5 Quarters
Q3 2020Q2 2020Q1 2020Q4 2019Q3 2019
Revenues:
Traditional life insurance premiums$708 $722 $823 $762 $778 
Life contingent immediate annuity considerations9,699 10,310 6,841 8,084 4,374 
Surrender charges16,447 19,390 19,705 15,092 20,537 
Lifetime income benefit rider fees45,830 44,048 39,844 47,630 43,110 
Net investment income543,331 543,704 573,318 588,217 590,412 
Change in fair value of derivatives205,011 327,662 (941,874)466,434 (20,042)
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
(22,321)(25,888)(20,336)7,029 4,328 
Net OTTI losses recognized in operations— — — (17,412)(101)
Loss on extinguishment of debt— — (2,024)(2,001)— 
Total revenues798,705 919,948 (323,703)1,113,835 643,396 
Benefits and expenses:
Traditional life insurance policy benefits and change in future policy benefits
655 702 621 835 758 
Life contingent immediate annuity benefits and change in future policy benefits
12,618 12,629 9,451 10,718 6,869 
Interest sensitive and index product benefits (a)576,147 240,992 400,219 399,514 500,285 
Amortization of deferred sales inducements (b)(d)416,983 (75,178)73,591 91,260 (55,769)
Change in fair value of embedded derivatives (c)(d)(1,732,497)1,126,935 (1,250,061)147,879 212,278 
Interest expense on notes payable6,388 6,388 6,385 6,384 6,382 
Interest expense on subordinated debentures1,323 1,321 1,588 3,651 3,968 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (b)(d)622,596 (119,889)120,702 133,573 (120,934)
Other operating costs and expenses42,738 41,951 43,626 39,194 38,554 
Total benefits and expenses(53,049)1,235,851 (593,878)833,008 592,391 
Income (loss) before income taxes851,754 (315,903)270,175 280,827 51,005 
Income tax expense (benefit) (e)184,554 (68,474)27,228 60,677 13,645 
Net income (loss) (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)667,200 (247,429)242,947 220,150 37,360 
Less: Preferred stock dividends5,950 5,950 6,611 — — 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)$661,250 $(253,379)$236,336 $220,150 $37,360 
Earnings (loss) per common share$7.20 $(2.76)$2.58 $2.41 $0.41 
Earnings (loss) per common share - assuming dilution (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)$7.17 $(2.76)$2.57 $2.40 $0.41 
Weighted average common shares outstanding (thousands):
Earnings (loss) per common share91,861 91,803 91,644 91,314 91,252 
Earnings (loss) per common share - assuming dilution92,163 92,027 92,021 91,883 91,711 
(a)Q3 2020 includes expense from the revision of assumptions used in determining reserves held for lifetime income benefit riders. The impact increased interest sensitive and index products by $285.8 million and decreased both net income and net income available to common stockholders by $224.4 million and decreased earnings per common share - assuming dilution by $2.44 per share.
Q3 2019 includes expense from the revision of assumptions used in determining reserves held for lifetime income benefit riders. The impact increased interest sensitive and index product benefits by $315.4 million and decreased both net income and net income available to common stockholders by $247.3 million and decreased earnings per common share - assuming dilution by $2.70 per share.
(b)Q3 2020 includes expense from the revision of assumptions which increased amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs by $391.4 million and $589.2 million, respectively, and decreased both net income and net income available to common stockholders by $769.8 million and decreased earnings per common share - assuming dilution by $8.35 per share.
Q3 2019 includes a benefit from the revision of assumptions which reduced amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs by $104.7 million and $193.0 million, respectively, and increased both net income and net income available to common stockholders by $233.4 million and increased earnings per common share - assuming dilution by $2.54 per share.
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(c)Q3 2020 includes a benefit from the revision of assumptions used in determining the embedded derivative component of our fixed index annuity policy benefit reserves. The impact decreased change in fair value of embedded derivatives by $2,111.1 million and increased both net income and net income available to common stockholders by $1,657.2 million and increased earnings per common share - assuming dilution by $17.98 per share.
Q3 2019 includes expense from the revision of assumptions used in determining the embedded derivative component of our fixed index annuity policy benefit reserves. The impact increased change in fair value of embedded derivatives by $28.2 million and decreased both net income and net income available to common stockholders by $22.1 million and decreased earnings per common share - assuming dilution by $0.24 per share.
(d)Q2 2020 includes a benefit from the revision of assumptions used in determining the embedded derivative component of our fixed index annuity policy benefit reserves. The impact decreased change in fair value of embedded derivatives by $230.1 million, increased amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs by $36.7 million and $57.6 million, respectively, and decreased both net loss and net loss available to common stockholders by $106.5 million and reduced loss per common share - assuming dilution by $1.16 per share.
(e)Q1 2020 includes a tax benefit related to the provision of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, (“the CARES ACT”)  which was signed into legislation on March 27, 2020 and allows net operating losses for 2018 through 2020 to be carried back to previous tax years in which a 35% statutory tax rate was in effect. The impact reduced income tax expense and increased both net income and net income available to common stockholders by $30.8 million and increased earnings per common share - assuming dilution by $0.33 per share.


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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In addition to net income available to common stockholders, we have consistently utilized non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders and non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders per common share - assuming dilution, non-GAAP financial measures commonly used in the life insurance industry, as economic measures to evaluate our financial performance. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders equals net income available to common stockholders adjusted to eliminate the impact of items that fluctuate from quarter to quarter in a manner unrelated to core operations, and we believe measures excluding their impact are useful in analyzing operating trends. The most significant adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders eliminate the impact of fair value accounting for our fixed index annuity business. These adjustments are not economic in nature but rather impact the timing of reported results. We believe the combined presentation and evaluation of non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders together with net income available to common stockholders provides information that may enhance an investor’s understanding of our underlying results and profitability.
Reconciliation from Net Income Available to Common Stockholders to Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
2020201920202019
Net income available to common stockholders$661,250 $37,360 $644,207 $25,940 
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders: (a)
Net realized gains/losses on financial assets, including credit losses15,145 (3,175)49,986 (245)
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - fixed index annuities
(1,176,909)250,186 (873,773)500,998 
Change in fair value of derivatives - interest rate caps and swap— (76)(848)1,414 
Income taxes250,701 (50,940)177,804 (105,759)
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders$(249,813)$233,355 $(2,624)$422,348 
Per common share - assuming dilution:
Net income available to common stockholders$7.17 $0.41 $7.00 $0.28 
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders:
Anti-dilutive effect of operating loss0.01 — — — 
Net realized gains/losses on financial assets, including credit losses0.16 (0.04)0.54 — 
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - fixed index annuities
(12.77)2.73 (9.49)5.46 
Change in fair value of derivatives - interest rate caps and swap— — (0.01)0.01 
Income taxes2.71 (0.56)1.93 (1.15)
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders$(2.72)$2.54 $(0.03)$4.60 
(a)Adjustments to net income available to common stockholders to arrive at non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders are presented net of related adjustments to amortization of deferred sales inducements (DSI) and deferred policy acquisition costs (DAC) where applicable.
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Summary of Adjustments to Arrive at Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
2020201920202019
Net realized gains/losses on financial assets, including credit losses:
Net realized gains/losses on financial assets, including credit losses$21,023 $(4,227)$67,956 $1,381 
Amortization of DAC and DSI(5,878)1,052 (17,970)(1,626)
Income taxes(3,271)3,151 (10,797)2,518 
$11,874 $(24)$39,189 $2,273 
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives:
Fixed index annuities$(1,935,585)$132,411 $(1,432,030)$591,577 
Interest rate caps and swap— (76)(848)1,414 
Amortization of DAC and DSI758,676 117,775 558,257 (90,579)
Income taxes253,972 (54,091)188,601 (108,277)
$(922,937)$196,019 $(686,020)$394,135 

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Quarterly Summary - Most Recent 5 Quarters
Reconciliation from Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders to Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders
Q3 2020Q2 2020Q1 2020Q4 2019Q3 2019
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$661,250 $(253,379)$236,336 $220,150 $37,360 
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders: (a)
Net realized gains/losses on financial assets, including credit losses15,145 18,492 16,349 7,606 (3,175)
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives -
fixed index annuities
(1,176,909)423,590 (120,454)(127,777)250,186 
Change in fair value of derivatives - interest rate caps and swap— — (848)(167)(76)
Income taxes250,701 (95,599)22,702 26,023 (50,940)
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders (b)(c)(d)$(249,813)$93,104 $154,085 $125,835 $233,355 
Per common share - assuming dilution:
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$7.17 $(2.76)$2.57 $2.40 $0.41 
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders:
Anti-dilutive effect of net loss— 0.01 — — — 
Anti-dilutive effect of operating loss0.01 — — — — 
Net realized gains/losses on financial assets, including credit losses0.16 0.20 0.17 0.08 (0.04)
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - fixed index annuities
(12.77)4.60 (1.31)(1.39)2.73 
Change in fair value of derivatives - interest rate caps and swap— — (0.01)— — 
Income taxes2.71 (1.04)0.25 0.28 (0.56)
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders (b)(c)(d)$(2.72)$1.01 $1.67 $1.37 $2.54 
(a)Adjustments to net income (loss) available to common stockholders to arrive at non-GAAP operating income (loss) available to common stockholders are presented net of related adjustments to amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs where applicable.
(a)Q3 2020 includes expense from the revision of assumptions used in determining reserves held for lifetime income benefit riders. The impact increased interest sensitive and index products by $285.8 million and increased non-GAAP operating loss available to common stockholders and non-GAAP operating loss available to common stockholders per common share - assuming dilution by $224.4 million and $2.44 per share, respectively.
Q3 2019 includes expense from the revision of assumptions used in determining reserves held for lifetime income benefit riders. The impact increased interest sensitive and index product benefits by $315.4 million and decreased non-GAAP operating income available to common stockholders and non-GAAP operating income available to common stockholders per common share - assuming dilution by $247.3 million and $2.70 per share, respectively.
(b)Q3 2020 includes expense from the revision of assumptions which increased amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs by $57.5 million and $91.0 million, respectively, and increased non-GAAP operating loss available to common stockholders and non-GAAP operating loss available to common stockholders per common share- assuming dilution by $116.5 million and $1.26 per share, respectively.
Q3 2019 includes a benefit from the revision of assumptions which reduced amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs by $184.9 million and $288.3 million, respectively, and increased non-GAAP operating income available to common stockholders and non-GAAP operating income available to common stockholders per common share- assuming dilution by $371.0 million and $4.05 per share, respectively.
(c)Q1 2020 includes a tax benefit related to the provision of the CARES ACT which was signed into legislation on March 27, 2020 and allows net operating losses for 2018 through 2020 to be carried back to previous tax years in which a 35% statutory tax rate was in effect. The impact reduced income tax expense and increased non-GAAP operating income available to common stockholders and non-GAAP operating income available to common stockholders per common share - assuming dilution by $30.8 million and $0.33 per share, respectively.
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Summary of Adjustments to Arrive at Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders
Q3 2020Q2 2020Q1 2020Q4 2019Q3 2019
Net realized (gains) losses on investments$22,321 $25,888 $20,336 $(7,029)$(4,328)
Net OTTI losses recognized in operations— — — 17,412 101 
Change in fair value of derivatives(203,088)(413,489)1,039,322 (370,973)(79,943)
Increase (decrease) in total revenues(180,767)(387,601)1,059,658 (360,590)(84,170)
Amortization of deferred sales inducements(303,710)115,511 (29,683)(37,374)(57,408)
Change in fair value of embedded derivatives1,732,497 (1,126,935)1,250,061 (147,879)(212,278)
Interest sensitive and index product benefits (a)1,298 612 (1,321)— — 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs(449,088)181,129 (54,446)(54,999)(61,419)
Increase (decrease) in total benefits and expenses980,997 (829,683)1,164,611 (240,252)(331,105)
Increase in income (loss) before income taxes(1,161,764)442,082 (104,953)(120,338)246,935 
Increase (decrease) in income tax expense (benefit)(250,701)95,599 (22,702)(26,023)50,940 
Increase (decrease) in net income (loss) available to common stockholders$(911,063)$346,483 $(82,251)$(94,315)$195,995 
(a)Interest sensitive and index product benefits adjustment reflects the change in the allowance for credit losses on our reinsurance recoverable/coinsurance deposits under a revised impairment model for financial assets measured at amortized cost which we were required to adopt on January 1, 2020. The change in this allowance is reflected in the net realized gains/losses of financial assets, including credit losses line in the other Non-GAAP financial measures tables in this financial supplement.
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Capitalization/Book Value per Common Share
Q3 2020Q2 2020Q1 2020Q4 2019Q3 2019
Capitalization:
Notes payable$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 
Subordinated debentures payable to subsidiary trusts78,037 77,964 77,893 159,272 247,362 
Total debt
578,037 577,964 577,893 659,272 747,362 
Total stockholders’ equity6,118,734 5,062,059 3,522,757 4,570,119 4,126,716 
Total capitalization6,696,771 5,640,023 4,100,650 5,229,391 4,874,078 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)(2,112,111)(1,719,839)(219,974)(1,497,921)(1,639,429)
Total capitalization excluding AOCI (a)
$4,584,660 $3,920,184 $3,880,676 $3,731,470 $3,234,649 
Total stockholders’ equity$6,118,734 $5,062,059 $3,522,757 $4,570,119 $4,126,716 
Equity available to preferred stockholders (b)(700,000)(700,000)(400,000)(400,000)— 
Total common stockholders' equity (c)
5,418,734 4,362,059 3,122,757 4,170,119 4,126,716 
Accumulated other comprehensive income(2,112,111)(1,719,839)(219,974)(1,497,921)(1,639,429)
Total common stockholders’ equity excluding AOCI (c)
3,306,623 2,642,220 2,902,783 2,672,198 2,487,287 
Net impact of fair value accounting for derivatives and embedded derivatives
(237,099)685,839 353,853 448,924 549,202 
Total common stockholders’ equity excluding AOCI and the net impact of fair value accounting for derivatives and embedded derivatives (c)
$3,069,524 $3,328,059 $3,256,636 $3,121,122 $3,036,489 
Common shares outstanding91,931,837 91,595,066 91,497,841 91,107,555 91,006,950 
Book Value per Common Share: (d)
Book value per common share (c)$58.94 $47.62 $34.13 $45.77 $45.35 
Book value per common share excluding AOCI (c)$35.97 $28.85 $31.73 $29.33 $27.33 
Book value per common share excluding AOCI and the net impact of fair value accounting for derivatives and embedded derivatives (c)
$33.39 $36.33 $35.59 $34.26 $33.37 
Debt-to-Capital Ratios: (e)
Senior debt / Total capitalization10.9 %12.8 %12.9 %13.4 %15.5 %
Total debt / Total capitalization12.6 %14.7 %14.9 %17.7 %23.1 %
(a)Total capitalization excluding AOCI, a non-GAAP financial measure, is based on stockholders' equity excluding the effect of AOCI.
(b)Equity available to preferred stockholders is equal to the redemption value of outstanding preferred stock plus share dividends declared but not yet issued.
(c)Total common stockholders' equity, total common stockholder's equity excluding AOCI and total common stockholders' equity excluding AOCI and the net impact of fair value accounting for derivatives and embedded derivatives, non-GAAP financial measures, exclude equity available to preferred stockholders. Total common stockholders’ equity and book value per common share excluding AOCI, non-GAAP financial measures, are based on common stockholders’ equity excluding the effect of AOCI. Since AOCI fluctuates from quarter to quarter due to unrealized changes in the fair value of available for sale securities, we believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information. Total common stockholders' equity and book value per common share excluding AOCI and the net impact of fair value accounting for derivatives and embedded derivatives, non-GAAP financial measures, are based on common stockholders' equity excluding AOCI and the net impact of fair value accounting for derivatives and embedded derivatives. Since the net impact of fair value accounting for our derivatives and embedded derivatives fluctuates from quarter to quarter and the most significant impacts relate to fair value accounting for our fixed index annuity business and are not economic in nature but rather impact the timing of reported results, we believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information.
(d)Book value per common share including and excluding AOCI and book value per common share excluding AOCI and the net impact of fair value accounting for derivatives and embedded derivatives are calculated as total common stockholders’ equity, total common stockholders’ equity excluding AOCI and total common stockholders' equity excluding AOCI and the net impact of fair value accounting for derivatives and embedded derivatives divided by the total number of shares of common stock outstanding.
(e)Debt-to-capital ratios are computed using total capitalization excluding AOCI.
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Spread Results
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
20202019Q3 2020Q2 2020Q1 2020Q4 2019Q3 2019
4.20%4.53%Average yield on invested assets4.10%4.12%4.36%4.52%4.59%
1.71%1.87%Aggregate cost of money1.66%1.73%1.72%1.75%1.84%
2.49%2.66%Aggregate investment spread2.44%2.39%2.64%2.77%2.75%
Impact of:
0.06%0.06%
Investment yield - additional prepayment income
0.10%0.03%0.06%0.12%0.11%
0.03%0.04%Cost of money effect of over (under) hedging0.03%(0.01)%0.05%0.05%0.02%
$52,849,751$50,716,178Weighted average investments$53,024,798$52,901,215$52,623,239$52,141,459$51,529,850
Weighted average investments include fixed maturity securities at amortized cost and mortgage loans on real estate and other investments at carrying values as reflected in the consolidated balance sheets. The numerator for average yield on invested assets includes net investment income and the tax effect of investment income that is exempt from income taxes.
Summary of Cost of Money for Deferred Annuities
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
20202019Q3 2020Q2 2020Q1 2020Q4 2019Q3 2019
Included in interest sensitive and index product benefits:
$551,562 $310,020 Index credits$174,747 $97,875 $278,940 $277,798 $92,343 
142,917 147,425 Interest credited47,376 46,594 48,947 49,482 49,511 
Included in change in fair value of derivatives:
(560,683)(320,381)
Proceeds received at option expiration
(178,405)(97,015)(285,263)(284,624)(95,491)
546,352 592,857 Pro rata amortization of option cost176,481 182,841 187,030 188,984 195,354 
$680,148 $729,921 Cost of money for deferred annuities$220,199 $230,295 $229,654 $231,640 $241,717 
$53,182,845 $52,007,003 
Weighted average liability balance outstanding
$53,059,376 $53,214,255 $53,274,905 $53,092,419 $52,682,886 
Annuity Account Balance Rollforward
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
20202019Q3 2020Q2 2020Q1 2020Q4 2019Q3 2019
$53,233,898 $51,053,450 Account balances at beginning of period$53,112,600 $53,315,909 $53,233,898 $52,950,937 $52,414,835 
1,782,453 3,822,410 Net deposits557,675 543,026 681,752 838,761 1,216,720 
68,467 140,959 Premium bonuses21,205 22,710 24,552 36,983 46,968 
694,479 457,445 Fixed interest credited and index credits222,123 144,469 327,887 327,280 141,854 
(55,542)(56,473)Surrender charges(16,447)(19,390)(19,705)(15,092)(20,537)
(129,722)(120,840)Lifetime income benefit rider fees(45,830)(44,048)(39,844)(47,630)(43,110)
(2,587,883)(2,346,014)Surrenders, withdrawals, deaths, etc.(845,176)(850,076)(892,631)(857,341)(805,793)
$53,006,150 $52,950,937 Account balances at end of period$53,006,150 $53,112,600 $53,315,909 $53,233,898 $52,950,937 
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Annuity Deposits by Product Type
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
20202019Q3 2020Q2 2020Q1 2020Q4 2019Q3 2019
American Equity Life:
$1,491,564 $3,293,458 Fixed index annuities$432,602 $472,899 $586,063 $765,180 $1,054,796 
6,464 9,402 Annual reset fixed rate annuities1,817 2,316 2,331 1,843 2,340 
983 1,307 Multi-year fixed rate annuities531 83 369 306 593 
25,687 7,129 Single premium immediate annuities10,205 10,084 5,398 4,873 3,314 
1,524,698 3,311,296 445,155 485,382 594,161 772,202 1,061,043 
Eagle Life:
239,349 579,119 Fixed index annuities60,476 72,371 106,502 67,784 166,081 
97 193 Annual reset fixed rate annuities39 17 41 — 
73,386 151,572 Multi-year fixed rate annuities68,206 1,031 4,149 81,041 79,000 
312,832 730,884 128,721 73,419 110,692 148,831 245,081 
Consolidated:
1,730,913 3,872,577 Fixed index annuities493,078 545,270 692,565 832,964 1,220,877 
6,561 9,595 Annual reset fixed rate annuities1,856 2,333 2,372 1,849 2,340 
74,369 152,879 Multi-year fixed rate annuities68,737 1,114 4,518 81,347 79,593 
25,687 7,129 Single premium immediate annuities10,205 10,084 5,398 4,873 3,314 
1,837,530 4,042,180 Total before coinsurance ceded573,876 558,801 704,853 921,033 1,306,124 
29,390 212,641 Coinsurance ceded5,996 5,691 17,703 77,399 86,090 
$1,808,140 $3,829,539 Net after coinsurance ceded$567,880 $553,110 $687,150 $843,634 $1,220,034 
Surrender Charge Protection and Account Values by Product Type
Annuity Surrender Charges and Net (of Coinsurance) Account Values at September 30, 2020:
Surrender ChargeNet Account Value
Product TypeAvg.
Years
At Issue
Avg.
Years
Remaining
Avg.
%
Remaining
Dollars in Thousands%
Fixed Index Annuities12.86.510.4%$50,958,583 96.1 %
Annual Reset Fixed Rate Annuities9.33.05.6%1,407,450 2.7 %
Multi-Year Fixed Rate Annuities6.31.64.9%640,117 1.2 %
Total12.66.310.2%$53,006,150 100.0 %


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Annuity Liability Characteristics
Surrender Charge Percentages:Fixed
Annuities
Account Value
Fixed Index
Annuities
Account Value
No surrender charge$825,721 $2,846,232 
0.0% < 2.0%16,822 275,001 
2.0% < 3.0%31,469 1,545,053 
3.0% < 4.0%59,817 1,957,048 
4.0% < 5.0%64,727 1,805,901 
5.0% < 6.0%266,924 3,077,161 
6.0% < 7.0%52,592 1,435,413 
7.0% < 8.0%88,886 5,094,333 
8.0% < 9.0%52,049 3,819,840 
9.0% < 10.0%126,967 3,747,742 
10.0% or greater461,593 25,354,859 
$2,047,567 $50,958,583 
Surrender Charge Expiration By Year:Fixed and
Fixed Index
Annuities
Account Value
Weighted
Average
Surrender
Charge
Out of Surrender Charge$3,671,953 0.00 %
2020260,408 2.64 %
20211,189,431 3.32 %
20221,684,517 4.22 %
20234,107,017 5.02 %
20245,043,124 6.58 %
20256,007,714 8.08 %
20265,177,748 9.75 %
20274,428,208 11.38 %
20284,690,673 12.28 %
20295,973,173 13.60 %
20303,513,420 15.54 %
20312,944,267 17.59 %
20322,010,489 18.17 %
20331,158,686 18.58 %
2034712,963 19.05 %
2035317,288 19.58 %
2036115,071 20.00 %
$53,006,150 10.19 %
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Annuity Liability Characteristics
Credited Rate vs. Ultimate Minimum Guaranteed Rate Differential:Fixed
Annuities
Account Value
Fixed Index
Annuities
Account Value
No differential$959,589 $1,261,845 
› 0.0% - 0.25%48,555 147,586 
› 0.25% - 0.5%236,229 3,353 
› 0.5% - 1.0%23,109 9,729 
› 1.0% - 1.5%11,476 — 
1.00% ultimate guarantee - 1.99% wtd avg interest rate (a)502,678 891,202 
1.50% ultimate guarantee - 1.11% wtd avg interest rate (a)141,632 3,261,157 
1.75% ultimate guarantee - 1.71% wtd avg interest rate (a)49,229 535,629 
2.00% ultimate guarantee - 1.85% wtd avg interest rate (a)75,070 — 
2.25% ultimate guarantee - 1.69% wtd avg interest rate (a)— 730,120 
3.00% ultimate guarantee - 1.98% wtd avg interest rate (a)— 1,435,179 
Allocated to index strategies (see tables that follow)— 42,682,783 
$2,047,567 $50,958,583 
(a)The minimum guaranteed interest rate for the fixed rate or the fixed rate strategy ranges from 0.5% - 1.75%. The ultimate guaranteed rate is applied on less than 100% of the premium.
If all crediting rates were reduced to minimum guaranteed rates (subject to limitations imposed by ultimate minimum guaranteed rates where applicable) the weighted average crediting rate as of September 30, 2020 for fixed annuities and funds allocated to the fixed rate strategy for fixed index annuities would decrease by 0.13%.
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Annuity Liability Characteristics
FIXED INDEX ANNUITIES ACCOUNT VALUE - INDEX STRATEGIES
Annual Monthly Average and Point-to-Point with Caps
Minimum Guaranteed Cap
1%3%4%7%8% +
Current Cap
At minimum$1,346 $102,171 $4,992,952 $62,425 $142,594 
1.75% - 3%8,636,011 — — — — 
3% - 4%265,296 3,638 — — — 
4% - 5%1,013,946 217,323 1,238,010 — — 
5% - 6%510,330 182,458 28,498 — — 
6% - 7%— — 444 — — 
>= 7%10,580 6,771 716 5,402 — 
Annual Monthly Average and Point-to-Point with Participation Rates
Minimum Guaranteed Participation Rate
10%20% - 25%35%50% +
Current Participation Rate
At minimum$94,543 $396,064 $89,508 $96,074 
< 20%918,295 — — — 
20% - 40%1,742,696 177,087 838 — 
40% - 60%2,697,494 89,741 55,280 — 
60% - 100%649,591 — — — 
> 100%494,672 — — — 
S&P 500 Monthly Point-to-Point - Minimum Guaranteed Monthly Cap = 1.0%
Current Cap
At minimum$2,083,877 
1.10% - 1.30%6,752,359 
1.40% - 1.60%1,882,049 
1.70% - 2.00%279,564 
>= 2.10%4,773 
Volatility Control Index
Current Asset Fee
At Maximum$— 
0.75% - 1.75%352,651 
2.25% - 2.75%205,570 
3.00% - 3.50%1,745,345 
3.75% - 5.00%2,970,283 
If all caps and participation rates were reduced to minimum caps and participation rates and current asset fees were increased to their maximums, the cost of options would decrease by 0.75% based upon prices of options for the week ended September 30, 2020.
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Summary of Invested Assets
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Carrying
Amount
PercentCarrying
Amount
Percent
Fixed maturity securities:
United States Government full faith and credit$38,739 0.1 %$161,765 0.3 %
United States Government sponsored agencies1,074,978 1.9 %625,020 1.1 %
United States municipalities, states and territories3,805,086 6.7 %4,527,671 7.9 %
Foreign government obligations209,233 0.4 %205,096 0.3 %
Corporate securities33,457,290 58.7 %32,536,839 57.2 %
Residential mortgage backed securities1,623,073 2.8 %1,575,664 2.8 %
Commercial mortgage backed securities5,478,783 9.6 %5,786,279 10.2 %
Other asset backed securities6,013,561 10.5 %6,162,156 10.8 %
Total fixed maturity securities51,700,743 90.7 %51,580,490 90.6 %
Mortgage loans on real estate3,926,699 6.9 %3,448,793 6.1 %
Derivative instruments874,741 1.5 %1,355,989 2.4 %
Other investments495,740 0.9 %492,301 0.9 %
$56,997,923 100.0 %$56,877,573 100.0 %


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Credit Quality of Fixed Maturity Securities - September 30, 2020
NAIC DesignationCarrying
Amount
PercentRating Agency RatingCarrying
Amount
Percent
1$28,981,733 56.1 %Aaa/Aa/A$29,855,053 57.8 %
220,682,645 40.0 %Baa19,893,094 38.5 %
31,684,689 3.3 %Ba1,573,650 3.0 %
4248,133 0.5 %B224,170 0.4 %
580,048 0.1 %Caa65,386 0.1 %
623,495 — %Ca and lower89,390 0.2 %
$51,700,743 100.0 %$51,700,743 100.0 %
Watch List Securities - September 30, 2020
General Description (a)Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesAmortized Cost, Net of AllowanceNet Unrealized
Losses, Net of Allowance
Fair Value
Corporate securities - Public securities$202,148 $(51,430)$150,718 $(23,736)$126,982 
Corporate securities - Private placement securities350,537 (1,615)348,922 (22,957)325,965 
Residential mortgage backed securities59,491 (1,221)58,270 (501)57,769 
Commercial mortgage backed securities250,545 (7,353)243,192 (47,711)195,481 
Other asset backed securities69,738 — 69,738 (8,780)60,958 
Collateralized loan obligations74,805 — 74,805 (14,081)60,724 
$1,007,264 $(61,619)$945,645 $(117,766)$827,879 
(a)The watch list consists of all fixed maturity securities we have determined contain elevated credit risk, including those we have taken credit losses on.

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Fixed Maturity Securities by Sector
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Available for sale:
United States Government full faith and credit and sponsored agencies$1,060,685 $1,113,717 $763,164 $786,785 
United States municipalities, states and territories3,265,276 3,805,086 4,147,343 4,527,671 
Foreign government obligations187,036 209,233 186,993 205,096 
Corporate securities:
Capital goods2,488,172 2,878,641 2,550,750 2,794,986 
Consumer discretionary6,091,509 7,064,666 6,082,974 6,658,120 
Energy2,654,458 2,774,360 2,499,030 2,677,646 
Financials6,543,633 7,381,859 6,737,325 7,323,150 
Government non-guaranteed539,175 626,339 539,639 606,308 
Industrials276,391 318,454 311,269 336,537 
Information technology1,741,574 2,043,842 1,868,131 2,051,175 
Materials1,719,670 1,959,090 1,818,048 1,961,033 
Other339,301 399,050 439,171 469,344 
Telecommunications1,488,146 1,728,726 1,510,836 1,664,350 
Transportation1,564,354 1,680,426 1,486,540 1,603,997 
Utilities3,920,669 4,601,837 3,978,459 4,390,193 
Residential mortgage backed securities:
Government agency571,424 656,909 591,100 646,787 
Prime847,250 867,660 793,357 815,916 
Alt-A84,538 98,504 93,281 112,961 
Commercial mortgage backed securities:
Government agency400,366 458,466 414,626 437,420 
Non-agency5,098,391 5,020,317 5,176,541 5,348,859 
Other asset backed securities:
Auto338,688 345,538 403,860 411,371 
Energy7,312 9,104 7,495 8,603 
Financials4,441 4,205 4,967 5,493 
Industrials142,356 139,366 167,466 171,273 
Collateralized loan obligations4,771,492 4,437,907 4,787,402 4,612,694 
Military housing466,333 549,996 471,621 539,029 
Other519,975 527,445 407,558 413,693 
$47,132,615 $51,700,743 $48,238,946 $51,580,490 

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Financial Supplement - September 30, 2020
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Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
PrincipalPercentPrincipalPercent
Geographic distribution: commercial mortgage loans
East$701,945 18.6 %$645,991 18.7 %
Middle Atlantic284,211 7.5 %284,597 8.2 %
Mountain447,623 11.8 %389,892 11.3 %
New England24,921 0.6 %9,152 0.3 %
Pacific788,267 20.9 %655,518 19.0 %
South Atlantic781,906 20.7 %751,199 21.7 %
West North Central297,526 7.9 %302,534 8.7 %
West South Central451,918 12.0 %420,031 12.1 %
$3,778,317 100.0 %$3,458,914 100.0 %
Property type distribution: commercial mortgage loans
Office$250,523 6.6 %$250,287 7.3 %
Medical Office21,022 0.6 %29,990 0.9 %
Retail1,199,877 31.8 %1,225,670 35.4 %
Industrial/Warehouse959,819 25.4 %896,558 25.9 %
Apartment941,858 24.9 %858,679 24.8 %
Agricultural208,303 5.5 %51,303 1.5 %
Mixed use/Other196,915 5.2 %146,427 4.2 %
$3,778,317 100.0 %$3,458,914 100.0 %
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
CommercialResidentialTotalTotal
Credit exposure - by payment activity
Performing$3,778,317 $171,163 $3,949,480 $3,458,914 
In workout— — — — 
Delinquent— 771 771 — 
Collateral dependent— — — — 
Principal outstanding3,778,317 171,934 3,950,251 3,458,914 
Unamortized discount— (2,838)(2,838)
Deferred fees and costs, net(1,827)392 (1,435)(942)
Amortized cost3,776,490 169,488 3,945,978 3,457,972 
Valuation allowance(17,429)(1,850)(19,279)(9,179)
Carrying value$3,759,061 $167,638 $3,926,699 $3,448,793 

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Shareholder Information
Corporate Offices:
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company
6000 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Inquiries:
Steven Schwartz, Vice President-Investor Relations
(515) 273-3763, sschwartz@american-equity.com
Common Stock and Dividend Information:
New York Stock Exchange symbol: “AEL
HighLowCloseDividend Declared
2020
First Quarter$34.16$9.07$18.80$0.00
Second Quarter$27.09$14.76$24.71$0.00
Third Quarter$27.32$19.06$21.99$0.00
2019
First Quarter$33.57$26.34$27.02$0.00
Second Quarter$30.91$25.84$27.16$0.00
Third Quarter$27.80$20.16$24.20$0.00
Fourth Quarter$30.96$21.75$29.93$0.30
2018
First Quarter$35.79$28.90$29.36$0.00
Second Quarter$37.16$27.06$36.00$0.00
Third Quarter$38.57$34.51$35.36$0.00
Fourth Quarter$36.39$25.27$27.94$0.28
Transfer Agent:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43010
Providence, RI 02940-0310
Phone: (877) 282-1169
Fax: (781) 575-2723
www.computershare.com
Annual Report and Other Information:
Shareholders may receive when available, without charge, a copy of American Equity’s Annual Report, SEC filings and/or press releases by calling Steven Schwartz, Vice President-Investor Relations, at (515) 273-3763 or by visiting our website at www.american-equity.com.


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Research Analyst Coverage
Erik Bass
Autonomous Research US LP
(646) 561-6248
ebass@autonomous.com
Randy Binner
B. Riley FBR, Inc.
(703) 312-1890
rbinner@fbr.com
Daniel Bergman
Citi Research
(212) 816-2132
daniel.bergman@citi.com
Thomas Gallagher
Evercore ISI
(212) 446-9439
thomas.gallagher@evercoreisi.com
Pablo Singzon II
JP Morgan
(212) 622-2295
pablo.s.singzon@jpmorgan.com
Ryan Krueger
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
(860) 722-5930
rkrueger@kbw.com

Bob Huang
Morgan Stanley Research
(212) 761-6136
Bob.Huang@morganstanley.com
John Barnidge
Piper Sandler & Co.
(312) 281-3412
John.Barnidge@psc.com
C. Gregory Peters
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
(727) 567-1534
greg.peters@raymondjames.com
Mark A. Dwelle
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
(804) 782-4008
mark.dwelle@rbccm.com
Mark Hughes
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
(615) 748-4422
mark.hughes@suntrust.com


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